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Business

‘Miracle’ for North Rowan: Chewy announcement called a ‘win-win’

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Saying it’s a “developer’s dream” and a “miracle” for North Rowan, those likely to be affected by the news ... Read more

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

Business

Awareness: Greg Alcorn’s book aims to create better conversations

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Greg Alcorn, founder and CEO of Global Contact Services, wants people to be more aware in conversation, including himself. ... Read more

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

Business

PIP speaker offers recommendations for family-friendly workplace

SALISBURY — Lisa Finaldi, community engagement leader for the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation, encouraged employers to retain employees by creating a workplace that is ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, April 19, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Future electronic gaming businesses to be limited to highway business zones

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted Tuesday to only allow electronic gaming establishments to be in highway business districts. The council also commended the ... Read more

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

Business

Pet product retailer Chewy to bring 1,200 jobs to Rowan

SALISBURY — Chewy, an online retailer of pet food and other pet products, will bring a fulfillment center to Rowan County that will create 1,200 ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 3:54 pm

Business

Grievous Gallery gets permit for on-site alcohol consumption

SALISBURY — After hours of discussion and tabling a vote at a previous meeting, the City Council on Tuesday awarded Grievous Gallery a special-use permit ... Read more

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

Local

Salisbury City Council to consider Depot as historic landmark

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Historic Preservation Commission on Monday made a recommendation to the City Council to designate the Southern Railroad Passenger Depot as a ... Read more

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

News

Rep. Warren introduces independent redistricting bill

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — State Rep. Harry Warren has introduced a bipartisan bill that he hopes will provide transparency about redistricting after multiple ... Read more

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

Local

City Council to reconsider Grievous Gallery alcohol permit

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Grievous Gallery’s request for a permit for on-site consumption of beer and wine is coming back for approval at ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, April 14, 2019 12:00 am

Business

A whole brew world: New Sarum celebrates 3 years while looking ahead

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — This weekend, New Sarum Brewery turned 3. Since it opened, the brewery has had major accomplishments: creating award-winning beer, ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, April 14, 2019 12:00 am

Landis

Landis aldermen vote to almost double East Landis Fire District tax

LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen on Thursday asked the Rowan County commissioners to consider allowing a tax hike for the East Landis Fire ... Read more

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

Local

Hannah Jacobson named planning director for Salisbury

SALISBURY — The city has hired Hannah Berg Jacobson as its new planning director. She will begin the job April 22. Jacobson will lead the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, April 11, 2019 6:30 pm

Business

Mount Ulla residents reject possible Dollar General store

MOUNT ULLA — A full room of people at the West Rowan Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday fought back against plans to bring a Dollar ... Read more

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

Local

Family promises to continue late Latasha Wilks’ legacy

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Gathering on the stage at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church with faith leaders, Latasha Wilks’ five children announced their ... Read more

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

Local

Planning Board OKs downzoning for start-up village

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury Planning Board on Tuesday gave its approval to a rezoning that allows for a “modular unit village” ... Read more

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

Local

Spring arrives as Hurley Park holds annual celebration

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While children popped bubbles, families enjoyed carriage rides and friends listened to the Salisbury Swing Band, hundreds kicked off ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, April 8, 2019 12:10 am

Local

Kannapolis, China Grove annexation bills make progress in General Assembly

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A bill to allow for additional annexation by the town of China Grove is being fast-tracked, while another bill ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, April 8, 2019 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: Landis woman charged with hit and run

Lisa Crocket Stanley, 44, of Landis, was arrested Saturday for felony hit and run causing injury. She is currently being held under a $5,000 bond ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, April 8, 2019 12:00 am

Local

New round of sculptures installed across Salisbury

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Through rain and mud, new pieces of art were installed for this year’s Salisbury Sculpture Show on April 5. ... Read more

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

News

Under one roof: Full Force Production Co. helps launch music careers

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Combining music, photography and marketing, Full Force Production Co. wants to be a one-stop shop for musicians hoping to ... Read more

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

Local

Glimpse into the future: Future park site hosts yoga class

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rolled out mats and yogis scattered the parking lot of the future site of Bell Tower Green on Saturday ... Read more

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

Local

‘A world without Latasha’: Community mourns after Wilks’ sudden death

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — At 45 years old, Rev. Latasha Wilks left behind a legacy of advocacy.  Wilks died suddenly in her home ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Saturday, April 6, 2019 7:39 pm

Local

Fair Housing Committee works through action plan

SALISBURY — Working toward a report due to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in July, the city’s newly formed Fair Housing Committee ... Read more

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

Business

Jayne Helms Group moves to downtown Salisbury

SALISBURY — Jayne Helms Group has begun settling into its new office at 100 W. Innes St., Suite 103, in downtown Salisbury. On Wednesday, Realtors ... Read more

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

Local

Grievous Gallery’s permit for on-site beer and wine delayed

SALISBURY — After its request was tabled once by the Salisbury Planning Board, Grievous Gallery was again put on hold by the City Council on ... Read more

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

Landis

Landis manager addresses possible utility rates, embezzlement connection

LANDIS — Interim Town Manager Kenny Isenhour offered some insight about the recently published utility rates at a town board meeting Monday night. With two ... Read more

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

News

Spirit: Touching lives: Evelyn Medina opens new Mean Mug location, employs students from S.O.A.R. Program

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com Evelyn Medina got an email one day that brought tears to her eyes. It was from architect Pete Bogle asking if ... Read more

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

News

Spirit: Giving back: Greystone Salon owner Sheila Igo wants to help people feel better

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com Life is good for small business owner Sheila Igo. Named the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s small business of the year, ... Read more

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

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