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News

Correction

A story published on Thursday, August 6 should have said Frank Holleman, an attorney representing the Yadkin Riverkeeper, criticized state government as unlikely to sanction Duke. The ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, August 7, 2015 12:10 am

News

Money tight in first phase of West End Plaza work

Rowan County may face a budget crunch as it begins to renovate the former Salisbury Mall. The effort to overhaul the former mall, renamed West ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, August 7, 2015 12:10 am

Elections

Wingerson looks to secure another term on Rockwell board

ROCKWELL — Alderman Charles Wingerson is running for re-election in an effort to keep the town focused on the future. Wingerson, 76, has served a total ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, August 7, 2015 12:01 am

Business

Duke asks for dismissal, delay of riverkeeper suit

WINSTON-SALEM — Attorneys for Duke Energy on Wednesday asked a federal judge to delay or dismiss a Yadkin Riverkeeper suit that alleges the company is ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 6, 2015 12:38 am

Elections

Chillcott looks to make positive difference on Spencer board

In her first bid for elected office, Spencer resident Sylvia Chillcott says she hopes to make a positive difference and be a voice for smart ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 6, 2015 12:10 am

Business

Downtown Summer Sip Festival kicks off Friday

For the second straight year, Downtown Salisbury will come alive during the first weekend in August as part of the Summer Sip Craft Beer Tasting ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 6, 2015 12:05 am

Elections

Maddox hopes to move Salisbury into future with city council bid

Former City Council Member Scott Maddox hopes to move Salisbury into the future with a successful election bid. Maddox, 54, is retired. He most recently coached ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 6, 2015 12:01 am

Elections

Jones eyes quality of life issues in re-election bid

Spencer Town Board Member Kevin Jones is running for re-election with his eye on a number of quality of life issues. Jones, 35, is a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 6, 2015 12:00 am

News

Rowan gains support from federal officials, other states in prayer lawsuit

Rowan County Commissioners now have the support of 13 attorneys general and 18 former or current members of Congress in a lawsuit that challengers the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 12:15 am

News

Corrections

Sidney Nicol lives in the Grove Street house that burned Monday. His name was misspelled in Tuesday’s Post. Dink Safriet was recently appointed to the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 12:10 am

Local

Commissioners look to build another large hangar at airport

Will they come if you build it? In Rowan County’s case, commissioners hope business will come with enough frequency to bring an uptick in airport construction. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 12:10 am

China Grove

China Grove postpones vote on road weight limit

CHINA GROVE — The town council on Tuesday postponed a vote on an ordinance that would restrict the weight limit on town roads. The weight limit ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 12:05 am

News

Members of Congress file brief in support of Rowan’s prayer practices

Eighteen members of Congress, including Republicans and Democrats, are lining up to support Rowan County commissioners’ prayer practices. The group on Monday filed an amicus brief ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 12:37 pm

News

County Commissioners address future of West End Plaza

With a series of policy and financial decisions, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday began to shape the future of the former Salisbury ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 12:15 am

News

Three displaced by Grove Street fire in Salisbury

A fire that drew dozens of emergency personnel on Monday ripped through a Grove Street residence and displaced three brothers. No one was was hurt ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 12:10 am

News

Duke, Riverkeeper will be in court Wednesday over coal ash suit

North Carolina’s Middle District Court has scheduled a hearing in a lawsuit that pits the Yadkin Riverkeeper against Duke Energy. The hearing will be Wednesday morning ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 3, 2015 12:10 am

China Grove

China Grove considers land use plan, truck travel restrictions

CHINA GROVE — The town board will consider two major policy measures — a land use plan and an ordinance to restrict weight for trucks ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 3, 2015 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Riding the rails: Train travel provides unique views, experiences

Suddenly I’m hurtling through the black night without any sense of direction. Confused and tired, I reach over for my phone. It’s nearly dead. If ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 2, 2015 12:10 am

News

Commissioners to consider selling piece of mall property

County Commissioners on Monday could add a fourth piece of property to its for sale list. During its July 6 meeting, commissioners voted to surplus ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 2, 2015 12:10 am

News

Commissioner set to approve alcohol sales at West End Plaza

Rowan County Commissioners on Monday are scheduled to approve alcohol sales during special events at West End Plaza. Contained on commissioners’ consent agenda — used ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 2, 2015 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Rowan Democrats best Republicans in 2015 fundraising

Finance reports due this week show Rowan County Democrats with a significant lead over local Republicans in cash on hand. The Rowan County Democratic Party has ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, August 1, 2015 12:10 am

News

Following error, Butner could be removed from office

Rowan County Board of Elections Chairman Mac Butner’s appointment was the result of a clerical error, and he is now facing removal from the position, according ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, August 1, 2015 12:10 am

News

Committee will examine, retool basic policies at airport

Rowan leaders will examine core operating policies of the county airport as a means of boosting economic development at the facility. As companies and organizations ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, August 1, 2015 12:05 am

News

Update: State body to hold hearing on removing Butner from elections board

RALEIGH (AP) — A Republican elections official in North Carolina will face removal over racially tinged Facebook posts praising the Confederacy and suggesting black protestors ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 31, 2015 12:00 am

News

Norfolk Southern stresses rail safety in wake of recent deaths

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Ohio State University student Mark Kalina’s legs had just been severed by a train. Bleeding profusely, Kalina’s voice strained to explain ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 30, 2015 11:55 pm

News

Adams urges McCrory to expand Medicaid

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com As legislators sort through the best way to overhaul the North Carolina’s Medicaid system, U.S. Rep. Alma Adams is pushing Gov. Pat McCrory for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 30, 2015 11:55 pm

News

County seal may not disappear as part of rebranding

When Rowan County finalizes a new logo and completes a $500,000 rebranding process, remnants of the county’s current seal may stick around. Rowan County’s rebranding ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 27, 2015 12:17 am

Business

Study: Rowan’s youth fell behind just after recession began in 2008

Rowan County’s youth suffered significantly following the 2008 recession, according to economic and education and health data released this week by the 2015 Annie E. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 26, 2015 12:10 am

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