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Political Notebook: General Assembly again considering budget after veto

Since Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the state budget on June 28, there has been little progress made between the hime and the Republican-led General Assembly ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, July 8, 2019 10:53 pm

Landis

Landis to consider zoning, planning consultant contract

LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen will consider a contract with a consultant on zoning and planning when it meets at 7 p.m. Monday at ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury faces question: What authority does it have around ‘Fame?’

SALISBURY — Last month, residents met at the Salisbury Civic Center to give their feedback on what the city should do with the Confederate statue ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

City’s Remedial Action Program connects landlords, police

SALISBURY — Two years ago, the City Council passed an ordinance that was initially met with suspicion by Salisbury landlords. Now, the Rental Property Remedial ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, July 5, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Extras relish their part in filming ‘The 24th’

SALISBURY — Filming of “The 24th,” based on the 1917 Houston Riot, wrapped up last week, but extras and crew in Salisbury are reminiscing about ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, July 4, 2019 12:00 am

China Grove

As municipal filing nears, candidates weigh whether to run

SALISBURY — To run or not to run is the question for many municipal leaders as filing for office begins at noon Friday. Some have ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury police searching for suspect in armed robbery

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is looking for a suspect of an armed robbery reported early Saturday morning. Police say that in the 400 ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Victim identified in weekend Waffle House shooting

SALISBURY — Police continue to search for the gunman in the shooting of a man after a fight early Sunday morning at Waffle House. Dundrielle ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, July 1, 2019 10:03 am

Local

Political notebook: Forest defends self after Salisbury church speech

Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is facing criticism after a June 23 speech at Salisbury’s Cornerstone Church in which he said that no nation has “survived ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, July 1, 2019 12:00 am

Cleveland

R.A. Clement alumni celebrate receiving National Register of Historic Places plaque

CLEVELAND — It’s been a long time coming for R.A. Clement School. On Friday afternoon, alumni returned once again to unveil a plaque designation its ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:24 am

Local

‘Powerful tool’: Local officials react to gerrymandering ruling

SALISBURY — When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the drawing of congressional districts is beyond its authority, it served as a win for ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:00 am

Local

County Republicans prepare for a ‘rising red tide’ at Lincoln Reagan Dinner

SALISBURY — Rowan County Republicans are ready for 2020. At their annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner on Friday at the Event Center, party members mingled over ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Saturday, June 29, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Legislature-approved budget would bring money for Rowan projects

SALISBURY — Rowan County could see funding for several big projects, including the N.C. Transportation Museum, Bell Tower Green and “renewal” in Rowan-Salisbury Schools, if ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, June 28, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Brooklyn-South Square tunes in as ‘The 24th’ continues filming

SALISBURY — Residents of the Brooklyn-South Square Historic District have been enjoying the transformation of their neighborhood back to 1917 this week. “The 24th” has ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, June 27, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man in custody for February carjacking

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was arrested Monday night and charged with a February carjacking. Elijah Tamaunlatrellda Black, 21, was charged with felony robbery with ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Sheriff’s Office investigation leads to drug trafficking arrest

SALISBURY — After a 14-month investigation by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Investigative Unit, Joshua Marquis Byrd was arrested on drug charges Monday in ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 1:45 pm

Crime

Charlotte man charged with 17 vehicle break-ins in Salisbury

SALISBURY — A Charlotte man has been charged with breaking into 17 vehicles over a three-day period in Salisbury. Garnett Ryheem Coulbourne, 31, was arrested ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 12:06 pm

Landis

Landis aldermen unanimously pass budget

LANDIS — After an explanation of two budget items by interim Finance Officer Roger Hosey and hearing from two residents, the Landis Board of Aldermen ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 12:00 am

Local

State Board of Elections leads voter ID training

SALISBURY — To begin educating voters ahead of the 2020 elections, a State Board of Elections official stopped in Rowan County to give information about ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Political notebook: State budget meeting fails to produce agreement

Gov. Roy Cooper and leaders of the General Assembly met Friday for an hour to discus the state budget. But according to statements made by ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, June 24, 2019 12:00 am

Landis

Landis aldermen set to approve budget Monday

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen will hear from residents and potentially approve a budget for fiscal year 2019-20 at ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 23, 2019 12:00 am

Faith

Faith to revisit rezoning case following civil suit

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com FAITH — A rezoning case will come back before the Faith Planning Board and Board of Aldermen after a citizen took ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 23, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Next step in city’s Fame discussion uncertain

SALISBURY — Members of the City Council came to Monday’s meeting on Fame to listen to the public’s thoughts on whether to move or keep ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, June 21, 2019 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer left behind as annexation bill moves forward in legislature

SALISBURY — The N.C. House passed a bill Thursday that exempts China Grove from the 10% cap on voluntary annexation, which opens the southern Rowan ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, June 21, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Pedestrian tunnel now possibility at train station

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution that could result in the creation of a tunnel to ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, June 20, 2019 12:10 am

Local

Council discusses ordinance changes related to seating, bars, pergolas

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council on Tuesday considered making three Land Development Ordinance changes that would address outdoor seat’s relationship ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, June 20, 2019 12:00 am

Local

City Council keeps same tax rate for 2020 fiscal year, water, trash bills to increase

SALISBURY — The City Council on Tuesday approved a budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year that would keep the property tax rate at 71.96 cents ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 12:00 am

Local

County Republican leaders look forward to 2020

SALISBURY — President Donald Trump formally announced his plan to seek re-election on Tuesday, and Rowan County legislators are starting to plan for 2020 as ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 12:00 am

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