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Elections

Warren wins GOP primary for NC House by large margin

By a hefty margin, incumbent State Rep. Harry Warren on Tuesday won the Republican primary for the 77th State House District. With 71.44 percent of the vote, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 12:00 am

Elections

Primary elections underway in Rowan County

Rowan County voters are casting ballots today as part of the 2016 party primaries. Polls are open today until 7:30 p.m. Elections on Rowan County ballots ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 15, 2016 2:39 pm

News

Some Rowan voters unsure about $2 billion bond package

Some Rowan County voters say they’re not sure if state government should take out a $2 billion bond for infrastructure projects. On March 15 primary ballots across North ... Read more

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

Local

Most elected boards respond quickly to records requests

When it comes to public records, time is often crucial. Read more

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

News

Burr describes voting after losing photo ID

If you have U.S. Sen. Richard Burr's drivers license, he may not need it anymore. Read more

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

News

County Commissioners tend to absorb travel costs

Rowan County Commissioners don’t move much above the minimums when it comes to travel reimbursements. During the previous year and a half, commissioners spent $3,830.19 on ... Read more

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

News

County will pay medical costs for cat injured at shelter

Rowan County government will pay for the cost of medical bills for a cat that was injured while in the care of animal control officers. In ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 12, 2016 12:10 am

Local

With newest project, Post hopes to increase access to attorneys

With his bright green bus and a bit of help from local attorneys, David Post hopes to make it easy for low-income Rowan residents to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 12, 2016 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Poll shows GOP beating Clinton in hypothetical matchup

A poll released this week by High Point University shows all Republican presidential candidates beating Democrat Hillary Clinton in hypothetical, North Carolina matchups. For its ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 12, 2016 12:05 am

Local

County to pay medical costs for cat injured at shelter

Rowan County government will pay for the cost of medical bills for a cat that was injured while in the care of animal control officers. In ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 11, 2016 2:06 pm

News

County employee placed on leave after cat injured

A Rowan County animal control officer has been placed on administrative leave following an incident where a cat's jaw was broken. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 11, 2016 12:10 am

China Grove

New Food Lion store proposed in China Grove

CHINA GROVE — Another Food Lion store could be coming to southern Rowan County. The China Grove Planning Board on Thursday approved a permit and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 11, 2016 12:05 am

Education

Livingstone students march to polls during early voting

Livingstone College students on Wednesday turned out in force to cast ballots during Rowan County's early voting period. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:05 am

News

Questions remain about water near coal ash ponds

State health officials may have created more questions than answers when private wells near coal ash ponds were declared safe to drink. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:05 am

Elections

In Kannapolis, Cruz says he’s the only one able to beat Trump

KANNAPOLIS — Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz says he understands why so many people are drawn to businessman Donald Trump. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 12:10 am

Health

State: Water from wells near coal ash ponds safe to drink

State health officials this week will lift a “do not drink” recommendation for most private wells near Duke Energy’s coal ash ponds, according to Public ... Read more

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

Elections

Interrupted often, Trump touts familiar talking points in Concord

CONCORD — During a rowdy campaign rally, businessman and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump touted familiar talking points Monday at the Cabarrus Arena and Events ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:08 am

Elections

Rowan couple shows support for Trump with homemade yard sign

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com FRANKILN — It’s 5 feet tall, 12 feet wide and has enticed hundreds to pause and snap a picture. Rowan resident David Fitzgerald’s sign ... Read more

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

Elections

Rowan voters unhappy about negative tone in GOP race

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com A clown show. Terrible mudslinging. Childish. In the midst of a polarizing election season, many Rowan residents talk about the negative ... Read more

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

News

Commissioners approve pay boost for county employees

Slightly more than half of all county employees could see an increase in pay by April. Rowan County Commissioners on Monday approved an increase that affects ... Read more

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

Elections

Trump campaigns for president in Concord

CONCORD — Businessman Donald Trump trotted out familiar talking points and poked fun at protesters Monday during a presidential campaign stop at the Cabarrus Arena ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 7, 2016 3:00 pm

News

Commissioners to consider pay increase for county employees

Rowan County government employees could be in for a notable pay boost when commissioners meet on Monday. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 6, 2016 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter: Man charged with driving drunk with children in car

Salisbury Police arrested a Salisbury man Thursday and charged him with driving drunk with children in his vehicle. Nicholas Jack Buchanan, 30, was charged with ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 5, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Buck Steam Station among Duke sites cited for leaking wastewater

Coal ash ponds at 12 Duke Energy facilities across North Carolina, including Buck Steam Station, are leaking wastewater, according to state regulators. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 5, 2016 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Effort to rename post office for poet sees opposition

An effort to rename a Winston-Salem post office turned out to be surprisingly controversial this week in Congress. A measure to rename a Winston-Salem post ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, March 5, 2016 12:05 am

BREAKING NEWS

Violations issued at Buck Steam Station, 11 other sites for coal ash leaks

Environmental regulators issued new violations on today for 12 coal ash basins across North Carolina, including Buck Steam Station. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 4, 2016 11:26 am

Crime

Man charged with driving drunk with children in car

Salisbury Police arrested a Salisbury man Thursday and charged him with driving drunk with children in his vehicle. Nicholas Jack Buchanan, 30, was charged with misdemeanor ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 4, 2016 9:08 am

News

With voter ID requirement, confusing congressional map, Rowan voters head to polls

With hundreds of ballots cast, Rowan County’s early voting period for presidential, statewide and local primary races started off strong Thursday. Early voting started amid ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 4, 2016 12:10 am

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