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10 to watch: Kelly Alexander

Kelly Alexander wears two hats at the North Carolina Transportation Museum. A Spencer native, Alexander this year was named director of the N.C. Transportation Museum. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 3, 2016 12:05 am

News

10 to watch: Anthony Smith

The Rev. Anthony Smith is a pastor at Mission House and community leader who’s been active in important discussions. Smith, 42, lives in Salisbury started Mission ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 3, 2016 12:05 am

News

10 to watch: Sen. Andrew Brock

Andrew Brock is a seven-term state senator who’s set to be re-elected to his eighth. Brock, a 41-year-old Mocksville resident, doesn’t face any competition in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 3, 2016 12:03 am

News

Fire personnel offer tips for winter months

Warm temperatures and wet weather made the first days of winter feel like spring. As temperatures cool down, however, first responders are offering tips about ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 2, 2016 12:10 am

Business

Newest company sets up shop at Rowan County Airport

The latest addition to the Rowan County Airport is the product of a changed business climate. Steve Setzer says he tried to move his company ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 2, 2016 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Study shows Congress accomplished more in 2015

Congress picked up its productivity in 2015, according to a study from the Pew Research Center. Released this week, the Pew Study shows Congress passed ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, January 2, 2016 12:05 am

News

Buck Steam Station’s coal ash ranked intermediate to low priority

DUKEVILLE — When state officials released a draft ranking of coal ash ponds across North Carolina, it wasn’t quite what environmentalists were expecting. Coal ash ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, January 1, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Coal ash at Buck Steam Station ranked low to intermediate

DUKEVILLE — Buck Steam Station’s coal ash ponds rank as low to intermediate priority in the state’s draft classifications released Thursday. As required by law, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 31, 2015 12:58 pm

Local

Wet weather soaks Rowan County

By Josh Bergeron and Shavonne Walker josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Storms Wednesday soaked Rowan County, overflowing small creeks and causing localized flooding on some roads. Some areas of Rowan ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 31, 2015 12:02 am

Letters

Letters to the editor – Wednesday (12-30-15)

Leading cause of death is still our own doing Once again, it’s time for New Year’s resolutions, particularly those to improve our diet and exercise ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 12:05 am

News

Rowan Little League softball victory tops stories of the year

Cheers don’t typically follow wailing police sirens, but on this August night it was the only appropriate action for a crowd of people gathered at the West ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 12:05 am

News

Nonprofits raising money for shelter pet beds

Two animal-focused nonprofits are in the midst of a charitable drive to donate beds to the Rowan County Animal Shelter. Maverick Pet Transportation and Faith, Hope and Love ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 12:04 am

Columnists

Rowan County asking the wrong question on economic development

Rowan County’s most significant question hasn’t been solved since it was first asked. Perhaps it’s invalid. When will growth from Charlotte lap over our southern ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 27, 2015 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Is Santa a Democrat or Republican?

The largest portion of Americans are unsure of Santa Claus’ party affiliation. Raleigh-based Public Policy Polling released a survey this week that found a plurality of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, December 26, 2015 12:10 am

News

Hudson talks 2015 in Congress, sees potential for productive 2016

With Paul Ryan as speaker, the U.S. House will be more productive in 2016 than previous years, according to Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8. “Having Paul ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, December 26, 2015 12:05 am

News

Wallace Realty gives nonprofit a building for Christmas

As it raises money for an animal shelter expansion, a local animal-shelter-focused nonprofit received a holiday gift this month from Salisbury-based Wallace Realty. Shelter Guardians has ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, December 25, 2015 12:08 am

News

Foxx talks year in Congress, expectations for 2016

It’s an election year for all members of the U.S. House, but Rep. Virginia Foxx predicts a productive 2016. Foxx, R-5, will be involved in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 24, 2015 12:05 am

News

Transfer needed to cover roofing, interior work at West End Plaza

Rowan County may not have enough money stashed away to pay for initial construction at West End Plaza. When it’s time to shell out money for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 12:10 am

Local

On last day, commissioners race gets competitive

We’ve got a race, Rowan. For weeks, Rowan County’s 2016 commissioners race looked to be the least competitive ever. Never before have incumbents remained unchallenged ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:10 am

Business

Commissioners nearing deal for spec buildings in Granite Quarry

The new year could bring significant economic development for Granite Quarry. Rowan County commissioners met for about two hours in closed session Monday to finalize ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:05 am

Business

Commissioners will meet for economic development matter

Significant economic growth could occur in 2016 for Granite Quarry. Rowan Commissioners are scheduled to meet in the county administration building Monday at 9 a.m. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 20, 2015 12:10 am

Columnists

Study: Legislative, U.S. House districts don’t match up with ideal size

U.S. House and state legislature districts may be in for a major rewrite in 2020. Rowan County’s total population hardly requires three congressional representatives, two ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 20, 2015 12:05 am

China Grove

No snow needed: sledders slip and slide down China Grove hill

CHINA GROVE —For hours on Friday, residents from all over Rowan traveled here for a rare December sledding experience. Snow isn’t a common sight in Rowan ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, December 19, 2015 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Rowan native runs for Congress in Texas, OK with selling weapons to Iran

He’s local and has unique opinions, but decided to move south to take his first shot at elected office. Jeff Roseman, a Rowan County native and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, December 19, 2015 12:05 am

News

Internal document: Buck Steam Station a high-priority site

State government would force Duke Energy to excavate coal ash at Buck Steam Station under internal recommendations released Thursday. All coal ash ponds at Buck ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, December 18, 2015 12:05 am

Entertainment

Review: ‘The Force Awakens’ is a ‘Star Wars’ film worth seeing

“Star Wars” is a cultural phenomenon worth investing in, and its newest addition should be on every to-do list. The secret to any great sequel is ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, December 18, 2015 12:05 am

BREAKING NEWS

UPDATED: Buck Steam Station a candidate for coal ash excavation

Updated Dec. 17 at 3:18 with comments from DEQ  Buck Steam Station’s coal ash ponds would be excavated and moved to lined pits under draft ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:30 pm

News

With three days left, only incumbents have filed for county commissioner

Does anyone want to be a Rowan County Commissioner? The 2016 commissioners race stands to make history for the fewest candidates ever to file. So ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:05 am

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