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Salisbury City Council hears divided views on the fate of ‘Fame’

SALISBURY — One said, “Move Fame,” the next said he or she does not want the Confederate statue moved, and the nearly full room at ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, June 17, 2019 10:30 pm

News

Political Notebook: Gail Young announces run for District 83 House seat

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com Democrat Gail Young will try for a second time to win a seat in the N.C. House. Young announced last week ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, June 17, 2019 12:00 am

Local

‘The 24th’ film to begin shooting in Salisbury

SALISBURY — As filming of “The 24th” begins Monday, its director is praising Salisbury for its commitment to historic preservation was well as its cooperation ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 16, 2019 12:00 am

Local

City Council to approve budget at Tuesday meeting

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council could approve one of three versions of the 2019-20 budget during a meeting at 6 ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 16, 2019 12:00 am

Local

‘Fame’ meeting moves to Civic Center

SALISBURY — The city announced Thursday that a meeting about the Confederate monument “Fame” will be held Monday at the Salisbury Civic Center to accommodate ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, June 14, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Historic Preservation Commission looks to fine tune its guidelines

SALISBURY — Following the approval of several cases on the agenda, members of the Historic Preservation Commission spoke Thursday about the need to re-evaluate portions ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, June 14, 2019 12:00 am

Local

City Council sets two-hour comment limit for Monday’s ‘Fame’ meeting

Editor’s note: The city announced Thursday morning the special meeting would now be at the Civic Center, at 315 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., to ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, June 13, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Amanda Macon named China Grove Middle principal

SALISBURY — Amanda Macon was named the new principal at China Grove Middle School at Monday’s Rowan-Salisbury school board meeting. Board Chairman Josh Wagner made ... Read more

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

Local

City Council asks for tax rate to remain the same

SALISBURY — When City Manager Lane Bailey presented the 2019-20 budget, he proposed a tax rate decrease to 71.27 cents per $100 property valuation. But ... Read more

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

Education

School board hears about funding challenges ahead as state works on budget

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will have to make some tough choices as it figures out next year’s budget, according to Carol Herndon, ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 12:00 am

News

Political notebook: Michael Whatley named NCGOP chairman

Micael Whatley was elected the new chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party its convention Saturday in Concord. Delegates choses Whatley, an energy consultant in ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, June 10, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Three arrested for trafficking meth

SALISBURY — Rowan County arrested three people for trafficking meth in Salisbury on Sunday. Timothy Joe Grubb, 36, of Salisbury, was charged with trafficking meth, ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, June 10, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Landis woman dies after shooting accident

KANNAPOLIS — A teacher at Knollwood Elementary School in Salisbury died Saturday night after she was shot in the stomach at a restaurant in Kannapolis. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 9, 2019 2:47 pm

Local

Municipalities see changes in recycling as China’s market changes

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Last year, China added restrictions to what plastics it accepts, and municipalities in the county are being forced to ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 9, 2019 12:10 am

Business

A country neighborhood: Barnhardt Meadows builds a community

CHINA GROVE — When Rita Geoppner, first stepped on the plot of land off Patterson Road in China Grove, the Realtor had a vision. Remembering ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 9, 2019 12:00 am

China Grove

Price of Freedom museum honors 75th anniversary of D-Day

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — To honor those who sacrificed their life, The Price of Freedom museum in China Grove looked back 75 ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 9, 2019 12:00 am

China Grove

Carson High School graduates and Principal DelliSanti say goodbye

CHINA GROVE — In Carson High School auditorium, the clock was set to 20:19 with the score 6-8. Students reminisced walking into the school four ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Saturday, June 8, 2019 6:14 pm

Local

N.C. House fails to override ‘born-alive’ bill veto

RALEIGH — The N.C. House was unable to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act on Wednesday afternoon. The N.C. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, June 6, 2019 12:00 am

Local

City asks state for funding for Empire Hotel project

SALISBURY — Although both the state Senate and House do not provide funding for the Empire Hotel restoration in their proposed budgets, the Salisbury City ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, June 6, 2019 12:00 am

Local

City Council looks to add funding for tennis court resurfacing, pickleball facility

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council on Tuesday asked City Manager Lane Bailey to reevaluate the 2019-20 fiscal year budget to potentially provide additional funding ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 12:00 am

News

Vote on ‘born alive’ abortion bill veto override set Wednesday

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the “born alive” abortion bill is scheduled in the state ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 12:00 am

Landis

Landis aldermen set budget hearing

LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen on Monday set a budget hearing for 5:30 p.m. June 24 to get the public’s input on the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 12:00 am

Landis

Landis to set date to hear comment on budget Monday

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Town Hall, 312 S. Main St., to ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 2, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Opposition from tennis players prompts city to pause City Park plans

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After tennis and pickleball players have spoken out about a transition planned for courts at City Park, council members ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, June 2, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Cabarrus County celebrates partnership with Amazon

KANNAPOLIS — Almost a year after opening, the Amazon Fulfillment Center has employed 1,000 full-time workers and invested in the community. Amazon leaders on Friday ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Saturday, June 1, 2019 12:00 am

Local

East Spencer thinks growth with addition to annexation bill

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — With their eyes on growth, town leaders reached out to state legislators and asked to be added to ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Saturday, June 1, 2019 12:00 am

Intimidators

Topping out: Last beam placed on future Kannapolis Intimidators stadium

KANNAPOLIS — Every day, the future Kannapolis Intimidators stadium in downtown grows. And on Thursday, workers, city officials and the baseball team celebrated the installation ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, May 31, 2019 12:00 am

Landis

Landis aldermen split as budget talks continue

LANDIS — For the town’s second budget workshop, Landis Interim Financial Officer Roger Hosey proposed to keep the property tax rate at 53 cents per ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, May 30, 2019 12:00 am

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