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Elections

Trump takes aim at Clinton, Democrats in speech to veterans convention

CHARLOTTE — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump brought a raucous crowd of thousands to its feet Tuesday as he described his military policy proposals and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 12:55 pm

News

Correction

Thomas Mills, 8th Congressional District candidate, earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A story in Monday’s Post was incorrect. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 12:00 am

Elections

Clinton dishes out Trump criticism, touts experience at veterans convention

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CHARLOTTE — Amidst critiques of her Republican opponent, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Monday touted her national security policy chops ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 25, 2016 5:39 pm

Elections

Hudson’s challenger wants to make America balanced again

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — One of the most well-known slogans in politics is “make America great again,” but Thomas Mills says he aims ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 25, 2016 12:00 am

News

Rowan financially supported its own during 13th District race

SALISBURY — At least financially, Rowan County mostly supported hometown candidates during the recent 13th Congressional District primary. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 24, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Kannapolis resident will attend Democratic Party convention as Clinton delegate

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — If you’re looking for Kannapolis resident Veleria Levy this week, you’ll find her in Philadelphia. Levy will be attending ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 24, 2016 12:05 am

Business

Injured Freightliner worker dies

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CLEVELAND — A Daimler Trucks employee is dead following a July 13 accident at the company’s Freightliner plant in Rowan County. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 23, 2016 1:45 am

News

Political notebook: Again, HB2 reigns as king of controversy

A lengthy web of political maneuvers over a period of months led to a decision this week that most North Carolina politicians seems to be ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 23, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Trump ‘blew it out of the house,’ says Fisher

SALISBURY — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is a better candidate than John McCain in 2008 or Mitt Romney in 2012, according to Republican National ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 23, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Beat the heat: How to survive when it feels like 100-plus

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With temperatures near 100 degrees expected, staying hydrated will be key this weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach 95 ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 23, 2016 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter: Man turns self in on felony drug charges

SALISBURY — One month after warrants were first issued, a Salisbury man turned himself in Friday on multiple felony drug counts. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 22, 2016 11:21 am

Elections

Local congressman says Trump needs to talk policy ideas to beat Clinton

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump needs to talk more about specific policy proposals if he wants to be president, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 21, 2016 12:56 pm

Business

Solar farms coming to Mount Ulla, Dunn’s Mountain area

SALISBURY — A Cornelius-based company on Tuesday announced its plans to build solar farms in the Mount Ulla area and near Dunn's Mountain Park that ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

GOP candidates in 13th District spent money in 20 states

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — From the East to the West, Republican candidates in North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District primary race spent campaign money with ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Board approves extensions to early voting hours for November

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Voters in Rowan County will likely have more time to cast ballots in November during the general election. During a meeting ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Political notebook: McCrory outpaces Cooper locally in fundraising

As Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper continues to raise more money than incumbent Pat McCrory across North Carolina, local fundraising numbers show the opposite is ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 16, 2016 12:05 am

News

Governor signs newest coal ash bill into law

SALISBURY — Gov. Pat McCrory on Friday signed a controversial bill that requires Duke Energy to provide a permanent source of safe drinking water to people ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 15, 2016 4:48 pm

China Grove

I-85 interchange with roundabouts proposed in China Grove

CHINA GROVE — Southern Rowan County will soon have its first full interstate interchange. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 15, 2016 12:10 am

News

Hudson wants to stop flights to Cuba over security concerns

SALISBURY — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson is doubling down on his attempt to delay flights to Cuba over airport security concerns. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:30 am

China Grove

Farmers Day starts Friday with Hanna Park concert

CHINA GROVE — The annual Farmers Day festival kicks off Friday and continues until Saturday night. This year’s event will include a concert on Friday in Hanna ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 14, 2016 12:10 am

Business

Yadkin dams buyer: Here to be ‘part of the community’

SALISBURY — In its bid to buy Alcoa's dams on the Yadkin River, Maryland-based Cube Hydro says it wants to be "part of the community." Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 14, 2016 12:05 am

China Grove

Local legislator no longer a delegate for GOP convention

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — State Rep. Carl Ford has decided not to attend the National Republican Party Convention in Cleveland. Ford, R-76, was elected ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:05 am

Local

County hires first in-house veterinarian for animal shelter

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Animal Shelter now has its first ever in-house veterinarian. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Register of Deeds digitizes its entire stock of records

SALISBURY — Whether you're looking for records from Rowan County's earliest days or the 21st century, you can find it all online. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 11, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Political notebook: Filing for school board starts July 22

Rowan County just wrapped up an election in June, but qualifying for the next political race is just two weeks away. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 11, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Rowan can only wait to learn fate in prayer lawsuit

SALISBURY — There's not much for Rowan County to do now. It can only wait. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 10, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Josh Bergeron: Political rallies provide valuable insight for voters of all political persuasions

If you’d like to decide on the next president in the same way most voters pick a candidate in state and local elections, there’s a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 10, 2016 12:10 am

Granite Quarry

Colony starts a cat fight among neighbors in rural Rowan

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY — On a rural stretch of road near U.S. 52, a feral cat colony has created a hairy situation among ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 10, 2016 12:10 am

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