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Business

Auto repair, parts removal companies approved in China Grove

CHINA GROVE — The Town Council on Tuesday approved permits for an auto repair business on Shue Road and an auto parts company on U.S. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 12:05 am

Crime

Statesville man arrested for 2016 murder in Salisbury

Staff report SALISBURY — Police have arrested a Statesville man in connection with the 2016 murder of Albert Brice Shelton Jr. Salisbury police on Monday ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 12:10 am

Business

County approves incentives for freight shipping company

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Commissioners on Monday approved an incentives agreement for a China Grove company that is considering a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 12:05 am

Education

Rowan County approves $6.5 million loan for school roofing repairs, security upgrades

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@alisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County commissioners on Monday approved a $6.5 million loan to help make roofing and security improvements in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Animal shelter will host horse, animal cruelty classes

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Animal Shelter in early March will host seminars for law enforcement and animal control officers across the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 6, 2017 12:05 am

News

Salisbury crime concerns turn to city staff criticism

SALISBURY — Concerns about crime morphed into an online spectacle this week when local resident Carolyn Logan canceled a meeting with city staff and Councilman ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 5, 2017 12:05 am

News

China Grove company weighing 40-job expansion

CHINA GROVE — As part of a multi-million-dollar expansion, a company in southern Rowan County hopes to add 40 jobs over the next five years. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 5, 2017 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Democrats target local districts, but Republican congressmen not worried

One local congressman says efforts by Democrats to target his district in 2018 signal that the party's power is slipping away. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, February 4, 2017 12:05 am

News

Dan Nicholas groundhog sees shadow on namesake holiday

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com DAN NICHOLAS PARK — One of Rowan County’s two groundhogs says winter is here to stay for a least six more ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 3, 2017 12:05 am

News

Questions linger as coal ash neighbors receive financial package details from Duke Energy

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com DUKEVILLE — A financial package offered to coal ash neighbors by Duke Energy arrived in mailboxes Wednesday, but questions remain about details of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 3, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Yadkin dams sale finalized between Cube Hydro, Alcoa

SALISBURY — High Rock Dam and three others on the Yadkin River are officially under new management. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 2, 2017 5:51 pm

Local

In southern Rowan County, I-85 construction will change several dozen street addresses

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When road construction on improvements to Interstate 85 concludes, residents of Old Beatty Ford Road may find they’ve been assigned ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 2, 2017 12:05 am

News

Amid refugee ban, a personal story of fleeing violence for South Carolina woman

SALISBURY — Fighting isn't the right word. It was bloodshed. At first, optimism led to thoughts that conditions would improve — that the fighting would stop ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Tillis pens bipartisan letter asking for an exception to ban on Iraqis

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis on Monday joined with two Democrats to advocate for an exception to President Donald Trump’s temporary immigrant ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 11:32 am

News

Travel ban’s intent gets support from area’s congressmen

SALISBURY — There may be concern about implementation, but the area's congressmen support the intent of President Donald Trump's recent travel ban for refugees and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 29, 2017 6:26 pm

Elections

Trump claims fraud, but local board of elections already cleaning voter rolls

SALISBURY — Depending on results of a "major investigation into voter fraud," President Donald Trump last week vowed to strengthen voting procedures, but local board ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 29, 2017 12:10 am

News

Exemptions ease federal hiring freeze’s effect on Salisbury VA

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — One of Rowan County’s largest employers remains under a hiring freeze, but a Friday announcement about several exemptions will reduce ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 29, 2017 12:05 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: A guide to contacting elected officials

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Sure, you elected them, but when was the last time you called your congressman or state legislator? With Congress back in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 29, 2017 12:00 am

News

Political notebook: Most local legislators score above 80 percent in conservative rating list

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Three of four Rowan County legislators received an 80 percent or higher in the most recent ratings from the American Conservative ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 28, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Open house for new animal shelter wing scheduled Saturday

SALISBURY — For the second time in as many years, Rowan County on Saturday will hold a grand opening for a privately funded addition to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, January 27, 2017 12:05 am

News

County receives $2.96 million to help with Dukeville water line

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — State regulators on Thursday announced $2.96 million in funding for a water line in the Dukeville area. The money will be used ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, January 27, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Bids for county’s West Innes Building hit $100,000

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The price for a vacant county building once used by the Department of Social Services hit $100,000 on Wednesday. After ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 26, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Five-lane bridge planned at Old Beatty Ford Road I-85 exit

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com LANDIS — To minimize future costs and prepare for economic growth, contractors will build a five-lane bridge at the proposed interstate exit at Old ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 26, 2017 12:05 am

Business

Kannapolis mayor ‘befuddled’ by opponents of zoning request

KANNAPOLIS — As the city benefits from Charlotte's economic growth, it's naive to think that an intersection near the western city limits will remain undeveloped, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 26, 2017 12:05 am

Education

School system, commissioners discuss $208 million in capital needs

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — By March, county government is scheduled to finalize details of a $6.5 million loan to make repairs and security upgrades ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council approves plans for $72 million demonstration project in downtown

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — The City Council on Monday approved plans for a $72 million project that will include a downtown parking deck, retail space, nearly ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Local legislators receive committee chairman appointments

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com When legislators return to Raleigh this week, Rowan County’s members of the N.C. General Assembly will chair committees that range from ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, January 23, 2017 12:05 am

Crime

Three injured following shooting in downtown parking lot

SALISBURY — Three people were injured early Sunday following an argument that started in a bar and ended with a shooting in a downtown parking ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 22, 2017 4:32 pm

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