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Rowan County receives clean audit report

By Robert Sullivan SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners was given a mostly clean bill of health when it received the annual audit ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, January 10, 2025 12:05 am

Local

First city council meeting since Mayor Alexander’s death focuses on her legacy

By Robert Sullivan SALISBURY — ”Thank you for sharing her with us.” That was a phrase uttered many times on Tuesday night at the Salisbury City ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Downtown Salisbury’s Price leaving for Catawba College

SALISBURY — If there was an event held in downtown Salisbury for the past six years, Latoya Price was most likely behind the scenes and behind ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Commissioners hear opioid settlement update

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners heard an update on the Health Department’s usage of the opioid settlement funding for the past fiscal year ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:10 am

News

Salisbury attorney Short remembers White House encounter with President Carter

SALISBURY — In Carl “Chip” Short’s law office on North Main Street, there are the photos of his family, with his daughter’s wedding displayed the most ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury’s Lt. Cmdr. Garrigues to head Navy construction in Australia after Stanford graduation

SALISBURY — Graduating Salisbury High School, to fighting in the Second Battle of Fallujah as a Marine, to graduating from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, January 5, 2025 12:10 am

News

Preview: City Council to issue proclamation honoring Mayor Alexander

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will consider a proclamation honoring the life and legacy of Mayor Karen Alexander during the upcoming meeting on Tuesday. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, January 5, 2025 12:00 am

News

Preview: County commissioners to receive audit report for past year

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will receive the annual financial report for the county during the upcoming meeting on Monday. The report ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, January 5, 2025 12:00 am

News

NAACP event highlights history of lesser-known Lease Day

SALISBURY —  What you do on New Year’s Day, you’ll be doing the rest of the year. Many have heard the adage, but less know ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, January 4, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Mayor Alexander dies after fight with cancer

SALISBURY — When colleagues speak about Mayor Karen Alexander, they do not use grandiose terms, although they would fit a woman whose fingerprints cover the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:05 am

News

Salisbury’s mayor dies after cancer bout

SALISBURY — Salisbury Mayor Karen Alexander died Sunday night. She was 73. In October, Alexander stepped back from her availability as mayor to focus on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Monday, December 30, 2024 9:38 am

Local

RHM drawing closer to 10-unit permanent supportive housing neighborhood

SALISBURY — In February, the members of the Salisbury City Council voted to work with Rowan Helping Ministries in building 10 permanent supportive housing units at ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, December 29, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Looking back — Year in review: May-August

As 2024 winds down, the Salisbury Post has been taking a look back at the stories that grabbed headlines. It’s easy enough in the hustle ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, December 28, 2024 12:10 am

Local

“Like a Hallmark movie”: Faith coffee shop hosts community-driven nativity reenactment

FAITH — Ever since joining the Faith community earlier this year as owners of M & K’s Trolley Espresso, owners Mabel and Karina Jacome have ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Motorcycle dealer’s donation provides highlight to Powles-Staton’s Operation Toy Soldier

SALISBURY — Over the past five years, Blue Collar Cycle Company has donated over $22,000 worth of toys to Powles-Staton Funeral Home’s Operation Toy Soldier. On ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, December 22, 2024 12:10 am

Faith

GQ, Faith work towards joint police clarity

GRANITE QUARRY — When the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill in 2007 authorizing the towns of Granite Quarry and Faith to create a joint ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:10 am

News

RCCC welcomes Crider, Edwards to trustees board

SALISBURY — Earlier this week, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College announced the appointment of Rod Crider and Holly Edwards to the college’s board of trustees. Crider and ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, December 20, 2024 12:10 am

News

Bringle retiring after 20 years steering county parks and rec

CHINA GROVE — Don Bringle retired in early December after over 20 years at the head of Rowan County Parks and Recreation, a time which ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:05 am

News

City begins discussions to solve local historic landmark designation moratorium

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council implemented a six-month moratorium on historic landmark designations back in October due to questions about the program, and on Thursday ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Aceves named RoCo Parks and Rec director

SALISBURY — Former Salisbury Parks and Recreation Director Nick Aceves has been named the director of the Rowan County Parks and Recreation Department following the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, December 14, 2024 12:10 am

News

Project Light’s Duncan one of three to receive honorary Livingstone doctorate

SALISBURY — ”I’m an alumni,” shouted Jim Duncan after he received his honorary doctorate from Livingstone College President Anthony Davis on Friday. Duncan received the award ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, December 14, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Downs named director of auditing and fleet management for county

SALISBURY — Long-time former Rowan County deputy and police officer and former Senior Auditor William “Andy” Downs has been named the director of auditing and ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, December 13, 2024 12:10 am

Faith

Faith hits reset button on term-length changes

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen was forced to restart the process to get its terms changed during the meeting on Tuesday due to ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Light up the lake: Granite Quarry taps Christmas spirit during weekend festival

GRANITE QUARRY — Granite Quarry hosted the annual Christmas at the Lake festival on Saturday, and this year brought more attendees, a larger festival of trees ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Granite Quarry Town Council approves rezoning allowing for apartment complex expansion

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Town Council voted on Monday to approve a rezoning that would allow for an expansion of the existing apartment complex ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:10 am

Cleveland

Cleveland Christmas Parade continues to keep “hometown feel”

CLEVELAND — The candy-catching umbrellas were out in numbers on Saturday as families lined Main Street for the Cleveland Christmas Parade. The parade, sponsored and run ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:10 am

Faith

Faith holding public hearing tonight on extending aldermen’s terms

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on extending the terms for members of the board from two to four ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:06 am

Business

Project Ceramic to bring 46 jobs, $3M to Rowan

SALISBURY — Ever Home Plastics will be creating its first U.S.-based facility in Rowan County, a move that will bring a planned $3.65 million investment ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, December 8, 2024 12:00 am

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