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Crime

Blotter: Caller pretends to be with Sheriff’s Office

SALISBURY — A woman received a phone call late Sunday morning from a person who falsely said he was Sgt. Smith of the Rowan County ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Monday, August 26, 2019 9:17 pm

Local

Healthy Rowan receives Wellness Cup

SALISBURY — Healthy Rowan was presented the Novant Health Corporate Wellness Cup by the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce at the Dragon Boat Festival in ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Business growth coach aims to help others

SALISBURY — Paula Bohland, owner and founder of Maven Soul, opened her business in 2016 with the goal of helping others achieve their goals. Her ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Development company alleges Cabarrus County has held up development of local subdivision

SALISBURY – Topaz Development Inc., a local construction company, says Rowan and Cabarrus counties have been holding up a subdivision project for 12 years because ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Thursday, August 22, 2019 11:25 pm

Education

Rowan Creek Week brings 200 students to Horizons Unlimited

SALISBURY – Horizons Unlimited on Tuesday hosted students from two high schools during one of many Rowan Creek Week events going on this week. “I ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Thursday, August 22, 2019 12:00 am

News

Gold Hill residents happy that cellphone tower approved

SALISBURY – Gold Hill resident Tom Whitt often has to step into his front yard for good reception of a phone call. But there might be ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:40 pm

Crime

Blotter, Aug. 22

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • A man reported a burglary in the 7100 block of U.S. 601 on Monday. • Dick’s Sporting Goods ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 7:12 pm

Business

Commissioners approve revised agreement for local company’s expansion

SALISBURY — The Rowan County commissioners on Monday night voted to approve a revised incentive agreement for an unnamed business expansion known as “Project Special.” ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 11:09 pm

Local

Rowan Creek Week taking place from now until Saturday

SALISBURY – If you consider yourself to be artsy, you’ll have the opportunity to hone your creative skills during Rowan Creek Week. Among the events, ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners approve Empire Hotel tax incentives

SALISBURY – The Rowan County commissioners on Monday voted to approve a tax incentive agreement for a plan to redevelop the Empire Hotel. The Rowan ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Monday, August 19, 2019 11:00 pm

Crime

Crime blotter, Aug. 19

In Salisbury Police Department reports Richard Bernard Hovis, 37, of 425 E Liberty St., was charged Sunday with resisting a public officer, discharging a weapon ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Monday, August 19, 2019 12:00 am

Local

‘I feel really special’: Championship softball team celebrated with parade

By Terrence Jefferies terrence.jefferies@salisburypost.com SALISBURY – “A dream come true” is how Kennedi Fisher described the Rowan Little League softball’s World Series championship, a police escort ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, August 18, 2019 12:10 am

Business

Biz roundup, Aug 18

Phil Kirk to speak at sales and marketing association SALISBURY — The Salisbury Sales and Marketing Executives Association will have a dinner on Wednesday, Aug. ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, August 18, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Marjel, Sevinia Tania take over operations of Palms Cafe

By Terrence Jefferies terrence.jefferies@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Ownership of the Palms Café transferred ownership earlier this summer. The well-known café is now owned by Marjel and ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, August 18, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Commissioners to consider tax incentives for unnamed business, Empire Hotel

By Terrence Jefferies terrence.jefferies@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County commissioners on Monday will consider tax incentive agreements for an unnamed business expansion and the Empire Hotel redevelopment. ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, August 18, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County Democratic Party hosts annual potluck

By Terrence Jefferies terrence.jefferies@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Democratic Party hosted its annual Family Fun Festival and Potluck on Saturday at Shoaf’s Wagon Wheel. ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, August 18, 2019 12:00 am

Education

County assumes ownership of Erwin Middle School as collateral for loan

SALISBURY – The Rowan County commissioners have given final approval to a loan to make capital improvements to Rowan-Salisbury Schools facilities and plan to use ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove to close lane of Main Street for regular cruise-in

CHINA GROVE – The Town Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance closing the northbound lane of Main Street from N.C. 152/Church Street to Patterson Street for ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Large crowd turns out for meeting on West End Plaza renovations

SALISBURY – A large crowd turned out Monday to voice opinions on a proposed agricultural center at West End Plaza. The Rowan County commissioners held ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Monday, August 5, 2019 11:09 pm

Cleveland

Commissioners approve design for repurposing Cleveland Elementary School

SALISBURY – During Monday’s Rowan County commissioners meeting, the board voted to approve a final plan for repurposing the former Cleveland Elementary School. The design ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Monday, August 5, 2019 11:05 pm

News

Commissioners will vote on final design for repurposing Cleveland Elementary School

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County commissioners will vote on the final design for repurposing Cleveland Elementary School at their meeting Monday. ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, August 4, 2019 12:00 am

Business

SNP Therapeutics sets base in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — SNP Therapeutics — pronounced “snip” — is a new medical food and supplement company at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis. It ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, August 4, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Shots fired at Lakewood apartments; no one injured

SALISBURY — Shots were fired at Lakewood Apartment Homes on Friday evening, but no one was injured, according to the Salisbury Police Department. Police were ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Friday, August 2, 2019 8:59 pm

News

Carolina Bohemian Jam outdoor festival celebrates hippie culture

SALISBURY — The Carolina Bohemian Jam outdoor festival will celebrate hippie culture with arts and music Aug. 16-18 at the Rowan County Fairgrounds. The festival ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 11:27 pm

News

County to hold open house at West End Plaza on Monday

SALISBURY – Rowan County commissioners will hold an open house at West End Plaza on Monday to get feedback from the public on plans for ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 11:27 pm

Business

Rowan EDC conducting manufacturing wage survey

SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission is partnering with the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance to conduct a survey of the manufacturing labor market. “Overall, ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 11:18 pm

News

Rowan commissioners extend early tax payment discount

SALISBURY — Because of power outages and a software transition, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to extend a 1.5% discount for taxpayers ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Monday, July 29, 2019 6:16 pm

News

County commissioners to consider tax discount extension

SALISBURY — The Rowan County commissioners will consider extending the discount period for early payment of county taxes during a called meeting at 3 p.m. ... Read more

by Terrence Jefferies, Sunday, July 28, 2019 12:00 am

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