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News

County manager’s budget projects $6 million in new revenue

SALISBURY — Without a tax rate increase, Rowan County commissioners are projected to have about $6 million in extra tax revenue to play with in the 2016-2017 fiscal year ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:05 am

Local

County manager: no tax increase needed in coming year

SALISBURY — Rowan County Manager Aaron Church says there's no property tax increase needed to balance county government's budget in the coming fiscal year. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 15, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Growing conditions in Rowan about average so far

SALISBURY — After a brutal drought in 2015, Rowan County's growing conditions aren't awful or spectacular. They're just OK. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 15, 2016 12:05 am

Local

More details involved in recent horse abuse investigation

SALISBURY — When it comes to the Rowan County Animal Shelter, there's no shortage of criticism, but the details of a recent abuse case are ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 15, 2016 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Candidate in 13th District challenges all to limit terms

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Mooresville attorney George Rouco, a Republican candidate for the 13th Congressional District, has challenged his 16 opponents to commit to a term ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 14, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Buddy ball brings baseball players together in Spencer

SPENCER — With a baseball bat firm in his grasp, Ryan Brooks stepped up to the plate. After setting his feet, Brooks swung hard at ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 14, 2016 12:05 am

Crime

Bill would create felony charge for drunk boating

SALISBURY — The N.C. House on Thursday unanimously passed a measure that would raise impaired boating penalties to the same level as drunk driving. Called Sheyenne’s Law, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 13, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Greensboro developer touts work experience in Congressional bid

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Bob Isner, a Greensboro developer, says he’s never run for anything in his life. Now, he’s running for North ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 13, 2016 12:10 am

Education

RCCC honors deceased Rockwell man during graduation

CONCORD — Chad Kirkman never knew a stranger until suddenly everything became strange. Chad was a father, a husband, a former pilot, a North Davidson High ... Read more

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

China Grove

China Grove board gets a lesson from first graders

CHINA GROVE — Town board members on Tuesday got a glimpse of the town’s future from a group of its youngest residents. First graders from China ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 12, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Klumac Road opening scheduled for October

SALISBURY — Klumac Road’s reopening isn’t far off now. Three years ago, Klumac Road closed for a multi-million-dollar project that includes a bridge and street ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 12, 2016 12:00 am

Elections

In re-election bid, Hudson focused on creating business-friendly environment

SALISBURY — In his bid for a third term, U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, says he’s focused on creating a business-friendly environment in North Carolina. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

In 13th District race, Henning not trying to climb the ‘political ladder’

SALISBURY — Some run for Congress to climb the “political ladder,” said Guilford County Commissioner Hank Henning. In his bid for Congress, however, Henning said he’s only ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, May 9, 2016 12:00 am

Elections

In 13th District, a large number of candidates running a low-dollar race

SALISBURY — The Piedmont has never seen an election quite like this year's 13th District congressional race. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 8, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Political notebook: GOP congressional candidate will walk across 13th District

SALISBURY — Davie County Commissioner Dan Barrett, a Republican, is reviving an old campaign tactic in his bid for the 13th Congressional District seat. Barrett ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 7, 2016 12:10 am

News

In 13th District race, Davie business owner says he’s different than most in DC

SALISBURY — People frequently complain about government, but not many make the choice to run for political office, says 13th District candidate Tedd Budd. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 7, 2016 12:05 am

China Grove

China Grove Farmers’ Market kicks off seventh year

CHINA GROVE — The farmers market’s seventh year started Friday at the China Grove Roller Mill. Sponsored by the Historical Society of South Rowan, the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, May 7, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Consolidation opponents take step toward running for school board

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Two school consolidation opponents took the first official step toward running for office on Thursday, when both opened campaign committees. Rowan ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 6, 2016 12:10 am

News

Ford, Warren want toll lane contract for I-77 canceled

SALISBURY — Rowan county's two members of the NC House have joined the opposition to tolls on Interstate 77. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, May 6, 2016 12:10 am

Education

School board candidates miss deadline

SALISBURY — Two Rowan residents who announced their intent to run for school board have missed a campaign finance deadline. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:02 am

Local

Brock’s bill could prevent state from issuing health advisories

SALISBURY — One of Rowan County’s state legislators has introduced a measure that’s been called a “slap in the face” to Dukeville residents. Sen. Andrew ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 5, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Rowan County clerk earns another top honor

SALISBURY — There's not many clerks quite like Carolyn Barger. Last year, Barger was named the best county clerk in North Carolina by the state's association ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, May 5, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Commissioners OK $2.4 million airport loan

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioners have signed off on a $2.4 million loan proposal that would fund a second 15,000-square-foot hangar at ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

Mooresville attorney says he’s uniquely qualified to serve in Congress

SALISBURY — Whether it's national security, immigration or small business policy, Mooresville attorney George Rouco says he's got first-hand experience that few 13th District congressional ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 12:00 am

News

Republican commissioners vote 4-1 against GOP headquarters lease

SALISBURY —  It happened just like County Commissioner Craig Pierce predicted. With four of five opposed, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday denied the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 12:10 am

News

Caskey helps deliver baby on I-77

SALISBURY — Enochville resident Mike Caskey has worked as a police officer for a number of years, but Saturday’s shift brought an experience that’s relatively rare in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, May 2, 2016 12:10 am

News

The Dart: Father-son pair spend a Saturday at the park

Editor’s note: The Dart is a weekly feature that requires reporters to throw darts at a map of Rowan County and use the locations to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, May 2, 2016 12:05 am

Health

Report: Rowan residents apathetic about health problems

SALISBURY — Do Rowan County residents care about local health problems? A recently released report suggests the answer is no. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, May 1, 2016 12:10 am

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