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Elections

Voter turnout surpassed 2014 midterm levels

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Almost 50 percent of Rowan County citizens voted for the 2018 midterm election. About half voted early either through ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Unemployment rates drops to 3.1 percent in Rowan County

SALISBURY — The unemployment rate for Rowan County hit 3.1 percent in September, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. The rate dropped 0.7 percent ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 12:03 pm

Business

Career Expo to provide potential opportunities for job seekers

SALISBURY — Employers will meet with job candidates at a career expo from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at First Ministry Center, 220 N. Fulton ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Wells Fargo announces it will close downtown Salisbury branch

SALISBURY — The Wells Fargo bank branch on South Main Street will close next year. The bank sent a letter to customers announcing the closing. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Election 2018, NC House: Fowler challenges Warren’s bid for 5th term

SALISBURY — State Rep. Harry Warren faces a challenge from Democrat Joe Fowler to represent N.C. House District 76 in the Nov. 6 election. Warren, ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, November 4, 2018 6:18 pm

Elections

Election 2018, NC House: Pittman, Young vie for seat

SALISBURY — Republican N.C. Rep. Larry Pittman is being challenged by Democrat Gail Young to represent N.C. House District 83, which includes parts of Rowan ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, November 4, 2018 6:08 pm

Elections

Election 2018: Amendments address hunting, fishing and tax cap

SALISBURY — A proposed amendment to the state constitution to protect the right to hunt and fish is the first of six on the Nov. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, November 4, 2018 8:18 am

Landis

Landis aldermen to meet Monday

LANDIS — The Board of Alderman will meet Monday at 7 a.m. They will call a public hearing to discuss changes to the town’s parking ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Power Curbers Companies announces promotions

Power Curbers Companies announces promotions Three employees were promoted at Power Curbers Companies LLC. Stephen Bullock has been named chief operating officer. Employed there for ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Bringing back a sense of community, Nostalgia Hollow hopes to transform north Kannapolis

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Ashley Hines grew up in Kannapolis. She frequented the Gem Theatre, Boxcar Pizza and the grocery store Table Supply. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:00 am

News

Congressmen push to get out the vote for Budd, Hudson

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With Election Day less than a week away, the Rowan County GOP amped up voters to support Republican Reps. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, November 2, 2018 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Run into the time change with Fall Back 5K

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Last year, Run Kannapolis was looking to add another race to their series in the fall, and they came ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, November 2, 2018 12:05 am

Elections

Pittman, Young face off in N.C. House District 83 race

SALISBURY — Republican N.C. Rep. Larry Pittman is being challenged by Democrat Gail Young to represent House District 83, which includes part of Rowan County, ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, November 1, 2018 12:00 am

Cleveland

Kids have fang-tastic time at trunk-or-treat and maze

CLEVELAND — Woody from “Toy Story,” witches, a caveman and other Halloween characters trunk-or-treated at Third Creek Presbyterian Church in Cleveland on Wednesday night. The ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, November 1, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Nov. 6 City Council meeting canceled

SALISBURY — The City Council will not meet next Tuesday for its regular scheduled meeting. City officials said the council was not able to meet ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 12:00 am

Local

West End wall gives introduction to the community

SALISBURY — At the intersection of Brenner Avenue and Monroe Street, a wall was erected to mark the entrance to the West End neighborhood. On ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 12:00 am

Health

Novant Health reports decrease in infections

SALISBURY — Novant Health Rowan Medical Center has concentrated its efforts over the last several years to reduce hospital-acquired infections. For National Infection Prevention Week, ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Crafters, artists to be showcased at downtown’s Hive

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Michelle Pentoney is bringing crafts artists to downtown Salisbury with her second location of Hive. Offering bath and body ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, October 28, 2018 12:00 am

Local

West End rehab program starts on 5 homes, will expand

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After a slow start, the West End Housing Revitalization and Rehabilitation Program has began transforming the exterior of five ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, October 28, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Business briefs — Oct. 28

Spec Mix Bricklayer regional competition coming to Gold Hill Teams of brick masons and tenders can compete for a spot in the 2019 Spec Mix ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, October 28, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Historic Salisbury Foundation begins looking toward next year’s OctoberTour

SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation is assessing the Oct. 13-14 OctoberTour and looking ahead to next year’s. Events coordinator Leah Campion said the number ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, October 25, 2018 12:00 am

Local

City officials receive public input on parks and recreation master plan

SALISBURY — Residents turned out Wednesday evening to add their input as the city drafts a parks and recreation master plan. The open house at ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, October 25, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County United Way hits 57 percent of campaign goal, will extend fundraising deadline

SALISBURY — Rowan County United Way had is biweekly campaign report meeting Wednesday to announce it reached 57 percent of its $1.6 million goal on ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, October 25, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury man goes for most abdominal crunches in an hour record

SALISBURY — On a mat at the Forum gym, John Peterson was set to break the world record for abdominal floor crunches in an hour ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Planning Board begins rezoning process to community interest

SALISBURY — The city’s Planning Board met Tuesday to discuss a zoning variance request and two rezoning requests. Doug Alles of Buller River Development requested ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury Planning Director Janet Gapen to say farewell

SALISBURY — After 15 years with the city, Planning Director Janet Gapen is retiring. Gapen has seen the ups and down of Salisbury, working to ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Joe Fowler, Harry Warren compete in state House District 76

SALISBURY — State Rep. Harry Warren faces a challenge from Democrat Joe Fowler to represent N.C. House District 76 in the Nov. 6 election. Warren, ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Vegetable growers impacted by massive amounts of rain this season

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As Rowan County recovers from two hurricanes, the effect on farmers remains. For tomato growers, Hurricane Florence and Hurricane ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, October 21, 2018 12:00 am

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