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Elections

Legislative challenger Gail Young outpaces incumbent in fundraising

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com Since announcing her campaign for the N.C. House seat in District 83 on June 15, Democrat Gail Young has raised more ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, July 28, 2019 12:00 am

Local

The end of an adventure: Rowan Elections Director Nancy Evans to retire

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Nancy Evans learned to adapt early in her career at the Rowan County Board of Elections Office, keeping up ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, July 28, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

Rowan native Matt Leatherman announces bid for NC treasurer

SALISBURY — Salisbury native Matt Leatherman is running for state treasurer as a Democrat. That’s right. His father is Salisbury businessman John Leatherman, who previously ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, July 26, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

David Post to focus on economic development in council re-election bid

SALISBURY — Mayor Pro Tem David Post says economic development should be at the center of everything. Concentrating efforts on Salisbury’s economic development can bring ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, July 26, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

Giannina Monzon wants to contribute to city as a Salisbury council member

SALISBURY — Giannina Monzon moved to Salisbury two years ago and now wants to serve the community. As a board member of Pray Ecclesia and ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, July 25, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Downtown stakeholders evaluate recent special events for improvements

SALISBURY — Downtown business owners, Downtown Salisbury Inc. staff members and city officials discussed how to improve promotions and capitalize on other events at their ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, July 25, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

Bringing community experience to the council, Karen Alexander hopes to return

SALISBURY — Karen Alexander is involved in the community, and that involvement makes her an effective member of the Salisbury City Council, she says.   ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

Tamara Sheffield looks to fill role of representing public again

SALISBURY — This campaign is different for Tamara Sheffield than the ones she ran in 2015 and 2017: She now has a track record. Through ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Political Notebook: Former NC governors say partisan gerrymandering ‘breaks the system’

As a state court began hearing a challenge to partisan gerrymandering last week, four former governors issued a statement supporting the plaintiffs who brought the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, July 22, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man arrested after 11 vehicle break-ins

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man who allegedly broke into multiple vehicles on July 4-5 was arrested Friday. Jake Thomas Ellenburg, 29, broke into 11 vehicles ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, July 22, 2019 12:00 am

China Grove

A community reunion: 2019 Farmers Day takes on heat for annual festival

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Farmers Day has a tradition: it’s always hot. This Saturday’s festival was no different as meteorologist warned of ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:10 am

Local

Empowering women: Chickweed puts female artist, musicians in the spotlight

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Years ago, Sue McHugh was performing around Salisbury when she had a realization: the music scene was lacking women. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

All Salisbury City Council members file for re-election

SALISBURY — All five members of the Salisbury City Council will be on the ballot in November after Brian Miller filed for re-election Friday, rounding ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Saturday, July 20, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Downtown grant changes hope to encourage new development

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved changes to encourage the development of downtown residences at its meeting Tuesday. The approval changed four items related ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, July 18, 2019 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Power restored in Landis, Kannapolis after hourslong outage

LANDIS — Residents of Landis and parts of Kannapolis were without power for several hours Wednesday as temperatures climbed into the mid-90s. Duke Energy’s power ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 11:06 am

Elections

‘Being that public servant’: Al Heggins files for re-election to City Council

SALISBURY — After winning the mayor’s seat as a political newcomer in 2017, Al Heggins has decided she wants to continue her work on the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council takes steps toward separate mayoral election

SALISBURY — The City Council on Tuesday night voted to schedule a public hearing at its first meeting in August and move forward with a ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

P.J. Ricks to make second try for Salisbury City Council

SALISBURY — Patricia Jones “P.J.” Ricks ran for Salisbury City Council in 2017. This year, she will give it another shot. Ricks finished as the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Three Rivers Land Trust recognized as Land Conservationist of the Year

SALISBURY — Three Rivers Land Trust has been named Land Conservationist of the Year in North Carolina, an honor that came as a surprise to Executive ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Political Notebook: Dan Forest to kick off run for governor in August

After stirring up excitement with speeches in Rowan County, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest plans to formally enter the governor’s race on Aug. 17 with a ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, July 15, 2019 12:00 am

Local

City Council to discuss separate mayoral race

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will discuss election reform at the request of Mayor Pro Tem David Post when it ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, July 14, 2019 12:10 am

Local

‘Cry out for mercy and for justice’: Salisbury vigil calls for end of migrant detainment

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Gathered outside Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church, protesters sang “This Little Light of Mine” as they held candles and called ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Saturday, July 13, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Historic Preservation Commission gives OK for future yoga studio facade changes

SALISBURY — The Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday gave the go-ahead for exterior changes for a future yoga studio and retail space at the rear ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, July 12, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rep. Warren’s car-charging bill awaits governor’s approval

SALISBURY — With a long session slowing to an end, Rowan County legislators are pushing their bills through the General Assembly for the governors approval ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury Planning Board begins review of land development ordinance

SALISBURY — City Planning Director Hannah Jacobson told the Planning Board at its Tuesday meeting that an independent contractor will begin “stress testing” Salisbury’s land ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

Local

City attorney breaks down public hearing procedures

SALISBURY — City Attorney Graham Corriher walked the Salisbury Planning Board through quasi-judicial procedure at its meeting Tuesday. The procedure is used for cases that ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

County Board of Elections declines to shorten one-stop voting hours

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections decided Tuesday to keep the same hours as last year for one-stop voting for the November municipal ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 12:00 am

Landis

Personnel policy change allows Landis town employees to run for office

LANDIS — After a closed session Monday night, the Landis Board of Aldermen approved a change to the personnel policy that would allow for town ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 12:00 am

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