Coronavirus

North Carolina reports first 2 coronavirus deaths

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina reported its first two COVID-19 deaths Wednesday as some local governments ordered their ...

Faith

Town of Faith flies American flags to boost spirits

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com FAITH — American flags line the streets of downtown Faith around the Fourth of ...

Education

Teachers will be able to renew certifications during closure

SALISBURY – Proms and graduations are likely to be affected by ongoing, mandated school closures, and teacher certifications ...

News

RCCC webinar offers small businesses Covid-19 advice

SALISBURY – To assist small businesses suffering due to COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions, the Rowan-Cabarrus Small Business Center is ...

Coronavirus

Local man’s case is example of time between COVID-19 testing and results

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As more local people test for COVID-19, caused by coronavirus, the wait ...

Coronavirus

Parks stay open but county bathrooms, city playgrounds close

By Carl Blankenship carl.blankenship@salisburypost.com SALISBURY – Visitors are still welcome at a number of local parks despite more ...

Coronavirus

Rowan County confirms sixth COVID-19 case; Novant opens screening center

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Rowan County reached six on ...

Coronavirus

COVID-19 Relief Fund’s first two days raise $1,485

SALISBURY — Two days after its creation, the Rowan County United Way’s COVID-19 Relief Fund on Tuesday had ...

Coronavirus

County confirms six total COVID-19 cases in Rowan

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com UPDATED: 3:35 pm. Rowan County health officials have confirmed this afternoon there a total ...

Coronavirus

How do law enforcement handle state’s coronavirus restrictions?

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Area law enforcement say they will follow executive orders implemented by Gov. ...

Coronavirus

Rowan County confirms two new COVID-19 cases

SALISBURY — On Monday, Rowan County officials confirmed the county’s third and fourth case of coronavirus amid more ...

Coronavirus

RSS promises seniors will have a graduation ceremony

By Carl Blankenship carl.blankenship@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement that schools will remain closed until May 15 ...

Coronavirus

As one of county’s largest employers suspends operations, officials say jobs still open

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — If there’s a silver lining to the dark cloud of the COVID-19 ...

Coronavirus

School closings extended across state, gathering size tighter

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH —  Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Monday tighter assembly and business ...

Politics

Political notebook: Reps Warren, Howard, Sasser appointed to COVID-19 House Committee

Reps. Harry Warren, R-76, Julia Howard, R-77, and Wayne Sasser, R-67, have been appointed by House Speaker Tim ...

Coronavirus

Wake County puts stricter prohibitions on movement, gatherings

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Wake County on Sunday announced strict prohibitions on gatherings and movement that are more ...

Politics

As coronavirus crisis deepens, congressional rescue deal teeters

Associated Press WASHINGTON — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House teetered Sunday over a now nearly ...

Coronavirus

Novant Health will open screening center in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Novant Health on Sunday announced it is opening a COVID-19 screening center here. Located at 315 ...

Coronavirus

Teaching parent: Spencer mom makes at-home learning fun amid coronavirus

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SPENCER — With schools closed, one Spencer mother is making learning fun for children ...

Coronavirus

To-go lunches among changes at Rowan Helping Ministries

SALISBURY — Across the state, restaurants have been forced to adapt to a state mandate requiring them to ...

Coronavirus

Rowan man who tested positive for COVID-19 describes how symptoms settled in quickly

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — At first, Doug Loeblein was skeptical that recent actions taken by government ...

Lifestyle

(3-22) Dr. Magryta: Coronavirus update 2

Coronavirus SARS2/COVID-19 SARS2 Severe adult respiratory syndrome coronavirus is the viral name. COVID 19 is the disease name. ...

Business

Biz Briefs: Panthers owner’s foundation donates $1 million to Atrium Health, Novant Health

CHARLOTTE — The David A. Tepper Charitable Foundation has made a $1 million donation to support local efforts ...

Coronavirus

‘Families really need us’: Day care centers still open stay vigilant about cleaning, small groups

SALISBURY — While schools are closed, a number of day care centers in Rowan say they’re open and ...

Business

Restaurants struggle with mandated take-out, delivery services only

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local restaurants began on Tuesday offering only take-out and delivery services following ...

Nation/World

Burr, other senators deny trading on virus info as scrutiny mounts

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing public outrage, senators in both ...

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools reflects on first week as it looks ahead to continued closure

SALISBURY – Local kids have been home this week after a minimum, mandated two-week closure, and keeping them ...

News

Death toll worldwide tops 10,000 from virus outbreak

Associated Press The death toll from the global pandemic surpassed 10,000 people worldwide and the effects of a ...

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