Politics

Rowan’s Sen. Ford ‘honored’ to be chosen as joint caucus leader

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After a unanimous vote among state Senate Republicans on Monday, Sen. Carl ...

Politics

Political Notebook: Senate Republicans disagree with Cooper administration halting CARES Act spending

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com RALEIGH — Nearly 30 N.C. Senate Republicans in a letter sent to Gov. Roy ...

Ask Us

Ask Us: Readers ask about legality of begging in Salisbury, Dominion voting machines

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to ...

Politics

Biden fractures foot while playing with dog, to wear a boot

By Alexandra Jaffe Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden fractured his right foot while playing with ...

Politics

Republican volunteers say ‘passion’ drove victories across the ballot

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With an election characterized by face masks, social distancing and longer hours, ...

Elections

Appeals court rejects Trump challenge of Pennsylvania race

By Maryclaire Dale Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — President Donald Trump’s legal team suffered yet another defeat in court ...

Elections

For Rowan, 2020 general election turnout statistics mostly mirror 2016

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While Rowan County this year the highest general election turnout since the ...

News

Few applications received for state’s child care, remote learning assistance grant

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Following complaints about only a monthlong window to apply for a grant ...

Elections

Dr. Fauci, Kanye West, Jesus Christ among presidential write-in candidates in Rowan County

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Unlike the 2016 presidential election, far fewer Rowan County voters chose to ...

Elections

State Board of Elections certifies results of 2020 election

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The state board of elections on Tuesday officially certified the overall majority ...

Politics

Political Notebook: State survey shows majority of voters confident in election process

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com RALEIGH — A statewide survey among North Carolina voters show a majority believe the ...

Elections

Chief justice recount finishes in Rowan County with both candidates losing votes

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After a second and final full day of recounting the remaining one-stop ...

Elections

No local changes in votes following first day of recount for state’s chief justice race

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections on Thursday spent several hours recounting ...

Elections

Political Notebook: Lawmakers talk focus areas ahead of next legislative session

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Though the election may be over in North Carolina, with the exception ...

News

Commissioners to consider funding for organization that works to prevent overdoses, stop opioid abuse

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will hear a request from the Health Department ...

Elections

Rowan Board of Elections finalizes 2020 election totals, refers handful of challenged ballots to law enforcement

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections referred challenged ballots to the appropriate ...

News

Close race for N.C. chief justice likely headed to recount

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — The election to lead North Carolina’s judicial branch was ...

Elections

Donald Trump wins battleground state of North Carolina

Staff and wire reports President Donald Trump has won the presidential battleground state of North Carolina over Democratic ...

Elections

With all ballots counted, Rowan improves on record turnout

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The last time Rowan County reached a 75% voter turnout rate was ...

Elections

Presidential results not final yet, say local Republicans, elected officials

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local Republicans are among those saying the presidential election is too early ...

Elections

Cal Cunningham concedes to US Sen. Thom Tillis in NC

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — Democrat Cal Cunningham conceded to incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. ...

Politics

Political Notebook: What happens to campaign signs after elections?

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While Republican incumbents Sen. Carl Ford and Rep. Harry Warren were happy ...

Politics

Biden seeks to move quickly, build out his administration

By Will Weissert, Alexandra Jaffe and Aamer Madhani Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden signaled on ...

Business

Industry rankings give North Carolina high marks for business, tax climate

SALISBURY — The future of business in North Carolina is bright, say two well-known business climate ranking organizations. ...

Elections

Harris becomes first Black woman, South Asian elected VP

By Kathleen Ronayne Associated Press Kamala Harris made history Saturday as the first Black woman elected as vice ...

Elections

Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US

By Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to ...

News

State’s Republicans seek more data to resolve top races

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Republicans pressed state election officials on Friday ...

Elections

Richfield commissioner who died in September wins another term

By Chris Miller Stanly News & Press STANLY COUNTY — Richfield commissioner Terry Almond died in September after ...

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