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Rockwell solar farm finds furry solution to vegetation growth

ROCKWELL — If you’re looking for sheep and solar panels, N.C. Highway 152 might be a good place to start. A flock of sheep is the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 25, 2015 12:15 am

News

Political notebook: Expected gubernatorial candidates to come under fire for transparency

Perhaps we should dedicate July 20 to July 24 to government transparency. Two of North Carolina’s expected candidates for governor in 2016 were criticized, one even ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 25, 2015 12:10 am

News

Correction

In a story published Friday about Jim Gobbel’s intent to run for Spencer mayor, he should have been quoted as saying the city needs to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 25, 2015 12:10 am

News

Former housing board chairman will join Board of Elections

When the Rowan County Board of Elections meets next week, it will have a new member — former Rowan County Housing Board Chairman Mac Butner. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 24, 2015 5:13 pm

Elections

Gobbel says he’d be proactive as Spencer mayor

SPENCER — With Mayor Jody Everhart choosing not to run for re-election, Town Board Member Jim Gobbel is vying for the spot against three other ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 24, 2015 12:10 am

News

Animal Shelter running out of space in summer months

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Animal intake numbers at the Rowan County Animal Shelter typically spike sharply during summer months, and 2015 is no exception. The ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 24, 2015 12:10 am

News

Novant receives grant to partner with Rowan County EMS

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Novant Health is turning to Rowan County to help provide transitional care for patients. Starting Aug. 1, Rowan County Emergency Medical Services ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 23, 2015 12:10 am

News

Budget provision would target Downtown Salisbury, Kannapolis

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Sandwiched between utility commission fees and science program allocations in the Senate’s budget is a provision that would allow voters to petition ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 23, 2015 12:03 am

News

Clarification

An article published in Wednesday’s edition of the Salisbury Post did not fully state the exemption contained in a proposed state law for “objects of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 23, 2015 12:00 am

Local

Fame monument may be exempt from state law

A bill in the N.C. General Assembly that restricts authority to remove monuments from public property may not apply to Salisbury’s “Fame” monument. The North Carolina ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 12:10 am

News

McCrory threatens veto of sales tax redistribution plan

Before it could pass the House or Senate, Gov. Pat McCrory on Tuesday declared his intent to veto a measure that would redistribute sales tax ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 12:10 am

China Grove

Phillips looks to make China Grove vibrant, safe community

CHINA GROVE — It’s been more than 20 years, but Rodney Phillips is running for a spot on the town council. Phillips, 55, is a ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 12:01 am

China Grove

Herring wants road improvements, activity for youth

CHINA GROVE — Donnie Herring is taking another shot at the China Grove Town Council. Herring, 69, is retired, but previously worked as a mechanic ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 12:01 am

Elections

Bentley makes first run for Salisbury City Council

He’s gone from running a political action group to running for Salisbury City Council. Computer Engineer Roy Bentley, 32, is one of the 16 people ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 12:00 am

Elections

Even without re-election bid, Woodson has campaign cash to spend

Salisbury Mayor Paul Woodson will sit on the sidelines for this year’s city council races, but he’s got quite a stash of campaign cash that ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 12:10 am

Elections

Moore runs for another term on Rockwell Board

ROCKWELL — With economic development and low taxes as a priority, Alderman Bobby Moore is running for re-election to the town board. Moore, 73, is ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 12:10 am

News

No predictable end to 2015’s moderate drought

Summer showers have sprinkled some areas of Rowan and the Western Piedmont, resulting in a moderate drought for a large swath of the state, but ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 12:10 am

Elections

Watkins vies for Salisbury City Council spot

W.J. “Jeff” Watkins says he is taking a shot at elected office in hopes to improve relationships between residents of Salisbury and elected officials. Watkins, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 12:01 am

News

Ford, Warren talk immigration during town hall meeting

Briefly there was budget talk, but a bill allowing illegal immigrants to obtain driving permits took center stage Friday during a town hall meeting hosted ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 18, 2015 12:15 am

News

Catawba College student announces run for state house seat

There’s never been a State House candidate from Rowan quite like Holden Sides. Sides, a 21-year-old junior at Catawba College, launched a campaign last week ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 18, 2015 12:10 am

Elections

Filing ends for 2015 municipal races in Rowan

Let the campaigning begin. Rowan County’s two-week filing period for municipal elections ended Friday, and in all but five races there’s more candidates running than ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 18, 2015 12:10 am

News

Political notebook: Cash flowing into Congressional campaign committees

U.S. Congressional races remain months from ramping up, but contributions are already pouring in to incumbents representing Rowan. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-5, leads the pack ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 18, 2015 12:10 am

Business

S & S Graham Archery prepares for reopening three years after fatal fire

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — After rising from the ashes of a fatal fire, Sionna Graham’s emotional journey to rebuild her family business ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 17, 2015 12:15 am

Crime

Blotter

In Salisbury Police Department reports: • Walmart on Tuesday reported a larceny on the 300 block of South Arlington Street. • A woman on Tuesday ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 17, 2015 12:10 am

Elections

Post makes run for Salisbury City Council

Salisbury native and attorney David Post joined the field of candidates for Salisbury City Council this week. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 17, 2015 12:10 am

Elections

Blackwell decides to run for Salisbury City Council after all

After being persistently prodded to run for re-election, Salisbury Mayor Pro Tempore Maggie Blackwell on Thursday filed as a candidate for the Salisbury City Council. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 17, 2015 12:10 am

Elections

Sheffield vies for spot on Salisbury City Council

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Salisbury Pride President Tamara Sheffield will jump into politics as a candidate for Salisbury City Council. Sheffield, 45, filed this week to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 17, 2015 12:10 am

News

Correction

An article published on Thursday, July 16 should have said Darrell Harwood will perform at 7 p.m. on the center stage at the China Grove ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:15 pm

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