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Elections

Stein, Sanders, Jesus among local write-in candidates for president

SALISBURY — Not satisfied with breaking an early voting turnout record, Rowan County made history in another way during the 2016 election. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 12:05 am

China Grove

Christmas parade rolls through Landis & China Grove

LANDIS — With hundreds of people lining the streets, South Rowan’s annual Christmas parade brought holiday cheer to Main Street. Starting at 3 p.m. in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Questions raised as Rowan County certifies 2016 election

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Immediately after the Rowan County Board of Elections finalized election results, a new issue popped up. With a unanimous vote, the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 12:10 am

China Grove

In called meeting, China Grove shifts slightly on proposed alcohol law

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — With a majority of members opposed to the idea, the Town Council on Monday backed away from a proposal ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Hudson’s EMS bill passes House on first day back in session

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, didn’t waste any time working on his campaign promise when Congress reconvened last week. During his re-election campaign, Hudson ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 21, 2016 12:10 am

News

Commissioners to consider new ‘utility lot’ designation

SALISBURY — The addition of a new definition to the county's ordinances has, perhaps, resulted in more passionate discussion than planning staff expected. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, November 20, 2016 12:05 am

China Grove

South Rowan Christmas Parade set for Tuesday

CHINA GROVE — It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in south Rowan. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, November 19, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Ballot challenges filed across NC, but Rowan waiting for DMV

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Find a Division of Motor Vehicles office and you may find long wait times, but it’s rare to see the DMV ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, November 18, 2016 5:01 pm

Business

County’s rebranding campaign unveiling receives positive reception

By Josh Bergeron and Elizabeth Cook news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — If it’s surprising, something’s wrong, said Rowan county’s branding consultant Steve Chandler on Thursday. During a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, November 18, 2016 12:10 am

Business

Rebranding campaign encourages Rowan to ‘be an original’

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After more than a year of work, the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau on Thursday unveiled the core of its ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, November 18, 2016 12:10 am

News

Empty social services building finally drawing significant interest

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With an opening bid of $20,000, prospective buyers have jumped at the chance to buy Rowan County’s abandoned Social ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, November 17, 2016 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis approves brewery, analyzes downtown layout

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — If comments during Monday’s meeting are any indication, the Kannapolis City Council may have found the catalyst for downtown ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 12:02 am

Local

Swap meet, bike show bring crowds to Rowan

SALISBURY — If there's only one constant in Joshua Cook's life, it's likely motorcycles. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 14, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Political notebook: In loss, Levy vastly outraises opponents in commissioners race

Fundraising matters in political contests, but it doesn't always mean victory. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 14, 2016 12:05 am

Business

Kannapolis approves brewery, analyzes downtown layout

KANNAPOLIS — If comments during Monday's meeting are any indication, the city council may have found the catalyst for downtown revitalization. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 14, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

History, turnout aids Trump in lopsided Rowan County win

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A number of factors dictated that a Republican would win Rowan County in 2016, but President-elect Donald Trump also beat ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, November 13, 2016 12:10 am

News

Prison site analysis unearths potentially historic results

SALISBURY — Evidence of Salisbury's Civil War history may sit a few feet beneath a site on East Bank Street. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, November 13, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Trump’s election brings joy, excitement, uncertainty for Rowan residents

SALISBURY — It all went according to plan for David Fitzgerald and Theresa Tiano. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, November 10, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

McInnis cruises to re-election in State Senate’s 25th District

SALISBURY — After winning the three largest counties in his district, Republican State Sen. Tom McInnis beat his Democratic challenger and scored a second term ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Incumbents win by comfortable margin in county commissioners race

SALISBURY — County commissioners Mike Caskey and Craig Pierce aren't going anywhere. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Election day today; Republicans lead in early votes

SALISBURY — It ends today. After more than a year of the, at times, vicious 2016 election, voters will pick the next local, state and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Cress awarded Order of Long Leaf Pine for veterans advocacy

SALISBURY — Army veteran Rodney Cress has been honored for his service on the battlefield. Now, he's also the recipient of the state's highest civilian ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Register of Deeds launches program to thank veterans

SALISBURY — With Veterans Day a few days away, Rowan County Register of Deeds John Brindle this week will kick off a new program called ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 12:05 am

Business

Jobs program approved for three towns, Salisbury’s West End

SALISBURY — County Commissioners on Monday gave unanimous approval to a jobs training program that would bring classes to four communities in Rowan. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 12:05 am

News

County manager gets five-year extension, raise

SALISBURY — County Manager Aaron Church says he'd like to stay in Rowan forever, and commissioners on Monday obliged his wish by awarding him a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 12:04 am

Elections

Political notebook: Rowan voter fraud complaint caused by poll worker error

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com A poll worker error at a China Grove voting site led to a widely shared Facebook post about voter fraud, according ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 7, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Rowan County sets record for early voting; Election Day Tuesday

SALISBURY — With conflicting emotions about the 2016 election, crowds of people on Saturday piled into the polls and added to a record turnout for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, November 6, 2016 12:10 am

Business

After East Spencer, commissioners look to other towns for job training program

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With approval from other county commissioners, Vice Chairman Jim Greene hopes to expand a job-training program into four new areas. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, November 6, 2016 12:00 am

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