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Political notebook: Legislators say they want to be proactive with job growth

During the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s legislative breakfast last week, State Sen. Carl Ford, R-33, Reps. Harry Warren, R-76, and Wayne Sasser, R-67, say ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, February 24, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Recreation centers keep legacy of Evans, Miller, Hall alive

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Before Lincoln Pool was created, Fred M. Evans went to a “creek” across the street where Walmart now is. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, February 23, 2020 12:10 am

Elections

Ellis, Hoy campaign for increased education funding in Senate race

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Education is one of the top issues for the two Democrats running for N.C. Senate District 33. Tarsha Ellis, ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, February 23, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

State senate candidates square off on economic concerns, health care

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Democratic candidates for the District 33 state Senate seat fielded questions Thursday about how they would improve Rowan and ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, February 21, 2020 12:01 am

Elections

Legislators: County’s priority projects ‘out the door’ with Medicaid expansion

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce presented its priority projects to state legislators Thursday morning at Trinity Oaks, but ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, February 21, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Democrats running for state Senate talk legislature’s role in Confederate monuments

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In the Democratic primary for N.C. Senate District 33, one candidate wants to start over with a law that ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:15 am

Local

Census specialist asks for city’s aid to get everyone counted

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The U.S. Census Bureau has a goal — to count everyone — partnership specialist Peter Sabo told the city ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Elections board to consider adding Sunday early voting

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections meeting room was filled Tuesday afternoon with a question for members: Would they ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 12:02 am

Local

Landmark designation deferred for Grubb-Sigmon-Weisiger House

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A tied vote Tuesday to designate the Grubb-Sigmon-Weisiger House as a local historic landmark caused the city council to ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Political notebook: State Senate Democratic candidates to debate Thursday

N.C. Senate District 33 candidates Tarsha Ellis and Geoffrey Hoy will participate in a forum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Oaks. The forum is ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, February 17, 2020 12:00 am

Local

‘Closer to the fire’: Craig Powers talks vision for city’s Public Works department

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Craig Powers, who started his career with the City of Salisbury 15 years ago working on minor design and ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, February 16, 2020 12:01 am

Local

City Council to prepare for census counting

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The city council will receive a presentation Tuesday on the 2020 United States Census at their 6 p.m. meeting ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, February 16, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Early voters weigh in on their top priorities as primary election begins

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With rain coming down Thursday on the first day of early voting for the primary, an estimated 323 people ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, February 14, 2020 12:01 am

Local

South Ellis Street house moves on with historic landmark designation application

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday approved the pre-application process to give a home at 124 S. Ellis St. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, February 14, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Woman the victim of fraud after PayPal password change

A woman reported a fraud by wire, computer or electronic manipulation to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. The 32-year-old woman received an email ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, February 14, 2020 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove father charged with assaulting son with knife

CHINA GROVE — A 20-year-old man called 911 to report he had been assaulted by his father Tuesday night. Kevin Anthony Head, 43, was charged ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, February 13, 2020 10:37 am

Elections

Democrat Hoy campaigns under hope, opportunity for state senate seat

By Liz Moomey  liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County Democratic Party Chair Geoffrey Hoy is taking a new direction in politics: running for N.C. Senate District ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, February 13, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

‘Stand for the people’: Newcomer Tarsha Ellis runs as Democratic state senate candidate

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Tarsha Ellis got her passion for politics at a young age. Her mother, Willie Mae Burnon Ellis, had that ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, February 13, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Lt. Gov. Forest tells Rowan County gathering law enforcement is top priority

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, a Republican candidate for governor, had a message for law enforcement at a Tuesday town ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 12:02 am

Landis

Landis sees fund balance grow to state’s recommended amount

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com LANDIS — An audit presented Monday night showed the town’s fund balance was at 9% in fiscal year 2018-19, an improvement ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury-Rowan NAACP celebrates 41st birthday

SALISBURY — The local branch of the NAACP celebrated its birthday Sunday at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church with the message “our work is far from ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, February 10, 2020 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: China Grove woman arrested for Kannapolis burglary

SALISBURY — A China Grove woman on Saturday was charged with first-degree burglary. Amanda Dawn Howard, 31, was also charged with breaking and entering into ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, February 10, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Political notebook: Early voting begins Thursday

One-stop early voting begins Thursday for the primary election. Races on the ballot range from president of the United States to county commissioner. A $45 ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, February 10, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Six Democrat lieutenant governor candidates debate issues, position’s role

KANNAPOLIS — In a crowded lieutenant governor race, Democratic candidates shared their platforms Sunday during a debate hosted by the Cabarrus County Democratic Party. Moderator ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, February 10, 2020 12:00 am

News

Fathers, daughters dance the night away at South Rowan YMCA fundraiser

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — For hundreds, Saturday was a father-daughter night out at the South Rowan YMCA. Fathers and daughters entered the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, February 9, 2020 12:00 am

Kannapolis

‘A fantastic partnership’: Cannon Ballers will play in Atrium Health Ballpark

By Liz Moomey  liz.moomey@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS —The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have teamed up with Atrium Health for a partnership and a naming of their downtown stadium: ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, February 6, 2020 12:01 am

Local

City Council approves rezoning to allow Statesville Boulevard apartment complex

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Developers of Rowan Woodland Apartments got the OK from City Council Tuesday for a rezoning to allow for the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, February 6, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Friday is last day to change party affiliation for March primary

SALISBURY — The last day for voters to change their voter affiliation is Friday. In the primary election, unaffiliated voters can choose a Democratic, Republican ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, February 6, 2020 12:00 am

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