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A Bridge 4 Kids kicks off 2nd year of keeping kids active in the community

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Brooklynne Witherspoon is 10 years old, an older sister and on a dance team. She also started A Bridge 4 ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, September 20, 2018 12:00 am

East Spencer

SRU director says wastewater spill won’t have longterm impact

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The two wastewater spills on Sunday shouldn’t have any adverse environmental impacts, according to Salisbury-Rowan Utilities director Jim Behmer. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Innes Street Sweet Frog to thank emergency personnel with free yogurt

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Sweet Frog on East Innes Street is saying thank you to linemen and emergency personnel for their work during ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Rowan Chamber reaches campaign goal

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce exceeded their goal for the “Be the Voice — ’60s Style” campaign. The chamber’s ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 12:00 am

News

Council members approve citywide financial software program

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council voted unanimously to approve a financial software package at Monday night’s meeting. Council members considered MUNIS, by ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 12:05 am

Local

A Bridge 4 Kids hosts 2nd annual program this week

SALISBURY — Brooklynne Witherspoon’s cousin, 7-year-old A’yanna Allen, was murdered two years ago. On Wednesday, Witherspoon will be in her second year of hosting a ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Business briefs

West Rowan Farm Home & Garden hosts painting class Children and parents can get in the spirit of Halloween and fall by taking an acrylic ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, September 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council to meet Monday

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The City Council will discuss funding for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities and consider the sale of three parcels when it meets ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, September 16, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Swansboro dealership, team seeks refuge in Salisbury as Florence pounds coast

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — On Monday morning, Kristin Dillard, the head of Team Automotive, heard the evacuation orders for their one-month old dealership ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, September 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Residents volunteer during United Way’s Day of Caring

SALISBURY — From planting flowers to painting, Rowan County United Way’s Day of Caring allowed residents to give back to the community Thursday. The annual ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, September 14, 2018 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Equitable Hiring luncheon teaches employers about hiring previous offenders

KANNAPOLIS — Employers heard recommendations about how to hire North Carolinians with a criminal record Wednesday at the Equitable Hiring Employer Luncheon, held at the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, September 13, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Mayor Heggins declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Florence

SALISBURY — Mayor Al Heggins declared a state of emergency in Salisbury as a precaution for the possible hit from Hurricane Florence. The declaration follows ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, September 13, 2018 12:00 am

Local

State commission approves Empire Hotel renovation project

RALEIGH — The Empire Hotel renovation project cleared another hurdle when it was approved by the North Carolina Local Government Commission. The commission unanimously approved ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 12:00 am

Landis

Landis aldermen call for special meeting to decide on sewer improvements

LANDIS — The Board of Aldermen scheduled a special meeting to consider improvements to the sewer system. Town Manager Reed Linn recommended Monday that the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury city manager meets one-on-one to address residents’ concerns

SALISBURY — City Manager Lane Bailey met with Salisbury residents Monday morning as part of his monthly Meeting With the Manager. Residents could meet one-on-one ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Police arrest man for the murder of his father

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Juan Renaldo Chunn was arrested for first-degree murder for the death of his father on Friday. Chunn, 49, was ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, September 10, 2018 12:05 am

Local

Mayors Play Ball teaches kids baseball from the best

SALISBURY — College baseball and softball players taught kids how to play ball Saturday at Mayors Play Ball at Catawba College. The free baseball and ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, September 10, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Dog days of summer not quite over with Doggie Dip Swim Party

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Furry friends, big and small, closed out summer with a dip in the pool for the third annual Doggie ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:05 am

Business

Vietnamese restaurant Pho Uy to bring variety to Main Street

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Leslie Tran Stopper always wanted to open up her own restaurant. She owns Salisbury Salon & Spa, but when ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Rowan IDEA Center begins workshop series Tuesday

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan IDEA Center Foundation will host workshops for entrepreneurs starting Tuesday at West End Plaza. The goal is ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 am

Landis

Landis board of Alderman to meet Monday

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com LANDIS — The Board of Alderman will receive bids for paving three streets and discuss improvements to the water and sewer ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Sept. 9 — Business Briefs

Downtown Salisbury Inc., RCCC Small Business Center team up for downtown lecture series Downtown Salisbury, Inc and The Small Business Center of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 am

Local

West Innes Street water main break repaired

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A water main break closed a section of West Innes Street on Wednesday, causing a detour for the morning ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, September 7, 2018 12:00 am

News

New Rowan County United Way director welcomed home

SALISBURY — Jenny Lee, the new executive director of Rowan County United Way, met and greeted community leaders and directors of nonprofit groups Thursday afternoon at ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, September 7, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Appearance Commission looks for ways to reach out

SALISBURY — The Community Appearance Commission met Wednesday to discuss Neighborhood Leader Alliance meetings, grant recipients and future projects. Commission member Diane Hundley started the meeting ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, September 6, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury Fire Department receives $1.25 million in grants

SALISBURY — FEMA has awarded the Salisbury Fire Department two grants totaling more than $1.25 million to hire nine firefighters for Fire Station 6. The ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, September 6, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Residents call for City Council to address Fame statue

SALISBURY — The City Council quickly approved all items on Tuesday’s agenda, moving into an early evening public-comment period centered around the Fame statue. Several ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

Spencer woman charged with hiding wanted man

SPENCER — Sally Ann Peyton was arrested Monday and charged with being an accessory after the fact of a crime. Police say Peyton, 28, of ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 12:00 am

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