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China Grove

The Dart: An afternoon of fishing, playful banter at the lake

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — It’s like bingo but with fish, says Mooresville native Jacob Pruitt. As Pruitt attached bait to a hook, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 11, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Rowan elections board schedules meeting in response to court ruling

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com The Rowan County Board of Elections has called a meeting for Friday to discuss a voting plan for November’s general election. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 11, 2016 12:05 am

BREAKING NEWS

State’s top epidemiologist resigns in the midst of coal ash controversy

North Carolina's epidemiologist has announced her resignation over the state's criticism of one of its own scientist. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 5:25 pm

Elections

Poll: HB 2 dragging down McCrory in gubernatorial race

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — House Bill 2 has become a major issue in North Carolina’s gubernatorial race, according to the latest survey from Raleigh-based ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 2:04 pm

News

State officials continue questioning own scientist’s coal ash claims

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The state’s latest attempt to discredit one of its own scientists comes in the form of an opinion piece that ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 12:10 am

China Grove

China Grove now requires dog, cat owners to pick up their pet’s droppings

CHINA GROVE — If your dog leaves droppings behind on an afternoon walk, you may be breaking a newly passed law. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Poll: Clinton, Trump virtually tied in North Carolina

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are essentially tied in North Carolina, according to the latest survey from ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 12:08 pm

Local

Bridge replacement planned on Stokes Ferry Road

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com LIBERTY — More than five decades after it was first built, a bridge on Stokes Ferry Road is up for replacement by the North ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Speed limits go up on I-85 in Rowan, Davidson

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Need your speed limit changed? Just get State Rep. Carl Ford to ask. Interstate travel through parts of Rowan and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 8, 2016 3:31 pm

Elections

Court ruling will mean changes for Rowan voters

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Three weeks ago, Rowan County’s Board of Elections approved a voting plan that included 470 hours to cast ballots, but ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 7, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Political notebook: McCrory’s “professional politician” claim leaves out important detail

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com In a TV ad released this week, Gov. Pat McCrory’s campaign called his opponent Roy Cooper “a professional politician.” However, McCrory ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, August 6, 2016 12:05 am

China Grove

Golf carts can now travel between China Grove, Landis

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Unless you’re headed to Kannapolis, there’s no car needed to drive between towns in southern Rowan County. For years, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, August 5, 2016 12:05 am

Business

Edds wants business to help fund economic development agency

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County Board of Commissioners Chairman Greg Edds hopes to secure $100,000 from private businesses to help fund Rowan’s economic ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 4, 2016 12:24 pm

Elections

Clinton’s VP pick: Trump would be the ‘you’re fired’ president

GREENSBORO — In an attempt to draw a sharp contrast between the Republican and Democratic nominees for president, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine asked a single ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 4, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Cooper hammers on HB 2 during Greensboro rally

GREENSBORO — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper on Wednesday issued sweeping criticism of incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory and called the previous four years a preview ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 4, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Hudson: Only one way to respond to Gold Star families

SALISBURY — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump hasn't responded appropriately to statements from a family whose son was killed in Iraq while serving in the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 11:14 am

News

Deposition: McCrory summoned toxicologist in midst of ‘unethical’ coal ash decisions

SALISBURY — Details of a toxicologist's deposition paint a scathing picture of state government's involvement in the handling of potential coal ash contamination near Duke ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 12:10 am

China Grove

Deal introduced as new China Grove police chief

CHINA GROVE —Town officials have picked one of their own to serve as the next police chief. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 12:05 am

News

Latest West End Plaza plan contradicts county’s original intent

SALISBURY — If Rowan County Commissioners follow recommendations contained a master plan presented Monday, they may end up with a hefty amount of space not ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Commissioners allocate returned tax incentives to East Spencer college classes

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County leaders aim to make the best of a manufacturing plant’s closure by investing returned tax incentive dollars into ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 12:10 am

News

County wants new signs at I-85 entrance to Rowan

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County Commissioners Chairman Greg Edds wants motorists to say, “holy cow, who are these people?” when they enter Rowan County. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Political notebook: McCrory draws criticism for bathroom joke during Trump rally

Gov. Pat McCrory drew the ire of his Democratic opponent for governor last week, when he joked about the state rules on bathroom usage during ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 1, 2016 12:05 am

Local

From employees to friends, dragon boat race brings teams together

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com HIGH ROCK LAKE — Suddenly, a horn sounded. Propelled by the power of their passengers, three boats, sitting yards apart, lurched ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 31, 2016 12:07 am

News

County considering Tuscarora tax incentives deal

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County commissioners on Monday may approve a deal with Tuscarora Yarns to remedy the company’s outstanding balance of $130,000 ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 31, 2016 12:00 am

News

Everyone should see America reflected in Democratic Party’s convention, says Levy

SALISBURY — The Democratic Party emerged from their 2016 convention as a reflection of American society, according to delegate and Kannapolis resident Veleria Levy. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 30, 2016 12:00 am

China Grove

Again, police chief Eddie Kluttz retiring from law enforcement

CHINA GROVE — From a lost dog to a major crime, law enforcement officers should treat every case the same, said Police Chief Eddie Kluttz ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 28, 2016 12:05 am

Health

VA Secretary uses local nurse as example of department’s improving quality

CHARLOTTE — Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald on Tuesday noted the efforts of a local nurse when he told the 117th National VFW ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 12:10 am

Business

Controversial Dollar General proposal gets OK from planning board

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — During a marathon meeting on Monday, the Rowan County Planning Board gave its approval to a controversial rezoning that would ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 12:05 am

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