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News

Spirit: Bringing people together: P.J. Ricks’s goal is to unify the community

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com Bringing people together: P.J. Ricks’s goal is to unify the community P.J. Ricks has made her mark on the community. She ... Read more

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

Landis

Landis town manager to address high utility rates Monday

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Interim Town Manager Kenny Isenhour will address questions about utility rates and how they relate to a state investigation into ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 31, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools asks local legislators for extra funding for ‘renewal’

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Schools officials on Friday pushed legislators for more funding for the district as it prepares to official launch ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 31, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council to consider special use permit for Grievous Gallery

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will consider a permit for Grievous Galley to serve beer and wine at its meeting ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 31, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Where the magic happens: Alchemy Bodywork & Massage hopes to transform wellness

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Returning to open arms, Michele Smith is back in Salisbury at Alchemy Bodywork & Massage. In 2010, Smith opened ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 31, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Legislators divided on school capital needs funding

SALISBURY — Rowan County legislators see the need for repairs and renovations of schools and community colleges, but they are divided on how to pay ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 29, 2019 12:00 am

Landis

Landis officials, board begin budget talks

LANDIS — Amid a State Bureau of Investigation probe, the Landis Board of Aldermen on Thursday received the first of many presentations about the 2019-20 fiscal ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 29, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rep. Warren pushes for extension, expansion of historic tax credits

SALISBURY — The sunset of the state’s historic tax credit is coming, but lawmakers are advocating to extend and expand it to encourage the rehabilitation ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, March 28, 2019 12:00 am

Local

New elections board sworn in, discusses voter ID rules

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections appointed two new members — George Benson, a Democrat, and Mary Blanton, a Republican, — at its ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 12:00 am

Local

City manager, deputy police chief reflect on Africa trips

SALISBURY — Salisbury Deputy Police Chief Shon Barnes was approached last summer about traveling to Mali, a country in West Africa, to teach best practices ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 12:00 am

Business

An alternative remedy: PhenomWell provides CBD products for relief

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Sam and Alicia Post pushed through pain and lack of sleep until they found a solution: CBD. CBD, or hemp-derived ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 24, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury mayor open to holding public hearing on ‘Fame’

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Mayor Al Heggins says she supports holding a public hearing about the “Fame” monument downtown if other council members ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 24, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Power in Partnership breakfast highlights agri-business challenges

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Over a plate of eggs, sausage, grits and biscuits provided by local farmers, attendees met at the 7th annual ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 22, 2019 12:00 am

News

‘Especially egregious’: Landis releases documents showing town manager earned $345,871 in 2017

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Former Town Manager Reed Linn and former Financial Officer Ginger Gibson allegedly took home substantially more than the salary ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, March 21, 2019 1:43 pm

Local

‘A new beginning’: United Way welcomes visitors to new office

SALISBURY — Rowan County United Way opened its new office on the second floor of the Salisbury Post building on Wednesday. Jenny Lee, executive director ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, March 21, 2019 12:05 am

Landis

Town of Landis files lawsuit against former manager, finance officer

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com LANDIS — The town filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Reed Linn, the former town manager, and Ginger Gibson, the former finance ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 6:47 pm

Local

City Council appoints members to Fair Housing Commission

SALISBURY — After delays and concerns from residents about the council’s lack of action, the Salisbury City Council on Tuesday appointed three of its seven ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 12:00 am

Business

New York Air Brake opens new manufacturing facility

SALISBURY — Growing to a 100,000-square-foot facility, New York Air Brake celebrated its grand opening Monday at its new location in Summit Corporate Center. The ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 12:00 am

Landis

LGC email offers insight into state’s concerns in Landis

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com LANDIS — As the State Bureau of Investigation began its embezzlement probe into this south Rowan town, town staff were in ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 17, 2019 12:10 am

Business

Knead Sweets hopes to liven up Granite Quarry with new menu

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY — On Tuesday, Knead Sweets in Granite Quarry will be transformed, hoping to drive more customers, owner Amber Springer ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 17, 2019 12:00 am

Landis

Seizure of former Landis town manager’s hard drive delays release of records

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com LANDIS — More than a month after submitting and open-records request to the town for emails from former Town Administrator Reed ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 17, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council to meet Tuesday

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will consider a resolution in support of proposed alignments for the Airport Parkway project on ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 17, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Second person arrested in convenience store robbery

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office arrested a second person Thursday night in an armed robbery at Pop’s Store. Joseph Kent Waddell, 22, of ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 15, 2019 11:59 am

Crime

Three charged with having counterfeit money

SALISBURY — Three people were arrested for possession of counterfeit money early Friday morning. Officers with the Salisbury Police Department pulled over a 2018 Nissan ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 15, 2019 11:49 am

Local

Historic commission advances N. Main Street credit union plans

SALISBURY — The city’s Historic Preservation Commission approved the site plan for Sharonview Federal Credit Union at 403 N. Main St. on Thursday, but with ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 15, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Gianni Moscardini named Salisbury’s Main Street Champion

SALISBURY — As the N.C. Main Street Conference wrapped up Thursday, Gianni Moscardini was named Salisbury’s Main Street Champion in recognition of his service to revitalization efforts. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 15, 2019 12:00 am

News

Rep. Warren tries again at school calendar flexibility

SALISBURY — State Rep. Harry Warren, R-76, is giving his another go at a calendar flexibility bill that would allow some school districts to start ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Gov. Cooper calls Salisbury a success for downtown development

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Gov. Roy Cooper addressed the N.C. Main Street Conference on Wednesday, recalling his childhood in a small town and ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 2:35 pm

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