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News

County gathers comments for development in southern Rowan

Rowan County government on Thursday started gathering public comments about economic development near a future Interstate 85 exit and a planned extension of water and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 24, 2017 12:05 am

Health

Hospitals announce flu-related visitation restrictions

SALISBURY — A widespread flu outbreak caused multiple health care systems on Thursday to announce restrictions on hospital visitors 12 years and younger. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 24, 2017 12:00 am

News

Schneider Electric, Pedal Factory donate bikes to Social Services program

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When Schneider Electric employees came to town for a team-building retreat on Wednesday, they did more than get to know ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 23, 2017 12:05 am

News

Council again considers public comment period changes

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — For the second time in as many years, the City Council is considering whether to make changes to public comment ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 23, 2017 12:05 am

Crime

Locals plead with Salisbury City Council for gun violence relief

SALISBURY — On the heels of another string of gun violence, a crowd of people on Tuesday filed into the city council chambers to pour ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Rowan County launches effort to obtain work ready certification

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Is Rowan County ready to work? Representatives from a variety of local organizations plan to answer that question by obtaining a work-ready ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 12:01 am

China Grove

Public meeting scheduled for water, sewer plans in southern Rowan

SALISBURY — County officials on Thursday will hold a public meeting to gather input about proposed water and sewer line extensions in southern Rowan. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 12:05 am

News

Rowan County commissioners approve Old Beatty Ford Road as name for new road near Interstate 85

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Old Beatty Ford Road will make a half-mile move north near Interstate 85 as a result of a relocation project. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 12:05 am

News

Salisbury City Council meets Tuesday at 5 p.m.

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When the Salisbury City Council meets Tuesday, it’s scheduled to consider a number of temporary road closures, receive a report ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 20, 2017 12:05 am

News

Commissioners to reconsider Old Beatty Ford Road renaming

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com After a brief delay, Rowan County Commissioners on Monday are scheduled to consider finalizing the name of a road that will ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:05 am

Health

Choice Program leaves veterans frustrated, clinics waiting for payment

SALISBURY — From veterans to doctors, the VA’s Choice Program has left locals confused, frustrated and, in some cases, waiting for payment. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Miller’s Grove development finds success after slow start

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — With the financial recession behind it, homes are popping up rapidly in the Miller’s Grove subdivision. Hindered by the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:00 am

News

I-85 construction underway, will last more than 2 years

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Department of Transportation engineer Kelly Seitz has a few words of wisdom for motorists navigating Interstate 85 and surrounding ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Former Gov. Pat McCrory presents Graham with Order of the Long Leaf Pine

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — For his philanthropy, civic involvement and professional work, the entire city of Salisbury nominated local attorney Bill Graham for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, February 18, 2017 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter: Teen arrested on gun, drug charges

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com A 17-year-old was arrested Thursday on gun and drug charges, according to the Salisbury Police Department. Salisbury resident Montrell Charles Robinson, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, February 18, 2017 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Rowan GOP chair endorses Vick in advance of 2017 convention

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Local business owner Don Vick will have the support of the current Rowan County Republican Party chairman if he’s elected to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, February 18, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Coal ash neighbors gather for first of two-day public meeting

DUKEVILLE — When it’s time to decide between a water line and a filtration system to remedy coal ash concerns, some local residents say the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 16, 2017 12:05 am

News

Contact information for Congress and General Assembly

Here are the office addresses and phone numbers of members of Congress who represent part or all of Rowan County: U.S. Rep. Ted Budd Budd, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 16, 2017 12:01 am

News

Geoffrey Hoy to seek second term as chairman of Rowan County Democrats; GOP considering Don Vick

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When Rowan County’s two major political parties hold conventions this year, only one has plans to change its chairperson. Current ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 12:05 am

News

Dukeville public meetings scheduled Wednesday, Thursday

Public meetings scheduled this week may decide whether questions about water quality in Dukeville will be answered by a water line or filtrations systems. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis mayor upset with Rep. Ford’s support of bill to change municipal elections

KANNAPOLIS — Mayor Darrell Hinnant didn't bother mincing words on Monday when he publicly criticized State Rep. Carl Ford for his support of a municipal ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis becomes latest city to consider allowing golf carts on streets

KANNAPOLIS — Why drive a car around town when you can zip down the street in a golf cart? Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 13, 2017 12:05 am

Health

VA Choice Program: more problems than solutions for Kannapolis veteran

KANNAPOLIS — When one Vietnam veteran's vision deteriorated after eye surgery, a decision to seek care outside of the W.G. "Bill" Hefner VA Medical Center ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 12, 2017 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Gov. Cooper more popular than President Trump?

Sure, you’ve seen polls that show President Donald Trump’s approval rating, but how do the commander in chief’s numbers compare to Gov. Roy Cooper’s? High ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 12, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Rowan County Airport weighing new hangar construction

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County officials hope to add more hangar space to the Rowan County Airport, but a letter that landed on Commissioner ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, February 11, 2017 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis in nationwide battle for best city hall

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — First, it was Philadelphia. Portland, Oregon, is next. Kannapolis’ City Hall is part of a nationwide competition to pick the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 10, 2017 12:05 am

China Grove

China Grove plans permanent stage in Hanna Park

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Town officials hope to complete an addition to Hanna Park in time for this year’s Farmers Day. China ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 10, 2017 12:00 am

Education

State Rep. Warren introduces bill to make Rowan County school board races partisan

SALISBURY — Rep. Harry Warren on Tuesday introduced a bill that could make Rowan-Salisbury School Board elections partisan in 2018. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 12:10 am

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