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Business

County commissioners vote to allow Fibrant extension to business parks

SALISBURY — Rowan is slowing inching toward becoming a "gig county." Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 12:05 am

Crime

Police looking for three in liquor store theft

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying three people suspected in a larceny. The incident occurred June 10 at ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, June 20, 2016 4:49 pm

Crime

Enochville man charged after using Snapchat to send nude pictures

SALISBURY — An Enochville man was slapped with nearly 20 criminal charges after allegedly using his smartphone to send nude pictures to an underage ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, June 20, 2016 11:46 am

Crime

Sheriff’s office identifies slain woman, charges two with murder

A Salisbury woman is confirmed dead and two others are facing criminal charges after Rowan County sheriff's deputies identified a body found last week on ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, June 20, 2016 10:55 am

News

Gun rights amendment gets attention but unlikely to pass

SALISBURY — Following a June 12 mass shooting in Orlando, a gun rights bill that has the support of a state legislator from Rowan briefly ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:05 am

News

Steen tapped for unemployment review board

SALISBURY — By July 1, Landis native Fred Steen could have a new job in state politics. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:05 am

News

Controversial rezoning returns to commissioners on Monday

SALISBURY — When county commissioners meet Monday, they'll consider a controversial rezoning in southern Rowan for the second time. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:05 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Elected representatives should know your opinion

In American politics, elected officials hear from constituents far too infrequently. We elect them to office and seldom call, write or check in. If it ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:00 am

News

Political notebook: Salisbury resident Ada Fisher touts diversity during Trump rally

When National Committeewoman and Salisbury resident Ada Fisher spoke during a Donald Trump rally this week in Greensboro, she gave a sweeping endorsement of the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, June 18, 2016 12:05 am

Columnists

Sharon Randall: Shouldn’t we all show a little respect?

By Sharon Randall Special to the Salisbury Post  The announcement came as no surprise: The flight to Las Vegas was completely full and all roll-a-board ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, June 18, 2016 12:03 am

News

Noting Orlando shooting, Hudson hopes to keep prisoners in Guantanamo

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As policymakers discuss ways to prevent future instances of terrorism, one of Rowan’s members of the U.S. House hopes ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, June 17, 2016 12:05 am

Business

Rowan manufacturers hope to hook onto Fibrant

SALISBURY — In a move that Mayor Karen Alexander says would be "a game-changer," two relatively recent additions to Rowan County's business landscape want to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, June 16, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Photo feature: Antique cars descend on downtown

SALISBURY — Antique cars from across America descended on downtown Salisbury Wednesday as part of the Antique Automobile Club’s 2016 Sentimental tour. The cars parked in a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, June 16, 2016 12:05 am

Business

County government, two manufacturing businesses want Fibrant service

SALISBURY — Two major manufacturing facilities and Rowan County government could become Fibrant customers. In an early June email to County Manager Aaron Church, Gildan asks the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 1:40 pm

Elections

Final June 7 results show minimal change from election day

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — More votes came in, but not much changed when counties in North Carolina finalized election results on Tuesday. Rowan ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Senate candidate says it’s time to talk about commonsense gun safety

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Following a shooting in Orlando that took 50 lives, U.S. Senate candidate Deborah Ross says it’s time to talk about ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 12:10 am

Guest columns

From 1776 to 2016, our flag symbolizes American spirit

I’ve been to the moon. I’ve been burned. But more often I’m honored. I’m your American flag. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 12:03 am

Local

Warm weather overflows animal shelter again

SALISBURY — A million-dollar cat wing at the Rowan County Animal Shelter hasn't prevented the traditional problems that come during warmer months. Read more

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

Health

Fees for Rowan County services increase July 1

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In a few weeks, the cost of an ambulance ride is going up for people with medical problems in ... Read more

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

Columnists

In 13th District, Budd goes from relative anonymity to political prominence

  By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com After his primary victory this week, 13th Congressional District candidate Ted Budd jumped a number of notches up the political ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 12, 2016 12:05 am

News

Coal ash neighbors say leaders focused on politics, not solutions

DUKEVILLE — Instead of finding a permanent solution to water woes, elected leaders in North Carolina place a priority on politics when it's time to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, June 11, 2016 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: 13th District candidate mistakenly touts Trump endorsement

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump didn’t in fact endorse a candidate in the 13th Congressional District. When a presidential candidate endorses ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, June 11, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Antique automobile tour starts Sunday in Rowan County

SALISBURY — Starting Sunday, motorists in Rowan County may notice more classic cars on the road than usual. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, June 11, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Locals organize water delivery today in Dukeville

SALISBURY — Residents of the Dukeville community will distribute an estimated 3,000 gallons of water Friday to people who live within a half mile of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, June 10, 2016 12:10 am

China Grove

China Grove unanimously passes $4.43 million budget

CHINA GROVE — The excitement was obvious on Tuesday when it was time for the Town Council to pass a budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, June 9, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Eastern Rowan man dies in car accident near Rockwell

ROCKWELL — An east Rowan man died Wednesday afternoon after his truck veered off the side of a rural road and flipped multiple times. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 7:07 pm

Local

No credible evidence exists of plane crash on Yadkin River

SALISBURY — After hours of searching, first responders haven't found any credible evidence that a plane crashed late Tuesday night near the Yadkin River. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 12:40 pm

Elections

Isner likely won’t request recount in 13th District race

SALISBURY — Vote totals in the 13th Congressional District's Democratic Party primary aren't technically final, but it seems unlikely that results will change. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 11:12 am

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