Elections

Rowan County’s new legislative districts give Republicans advantage

SALISBURY — Mirroring local politics, Republicans will have an advantage in all of Rowan County’s proposed legislative districts.

News

Reps. Budd, Hudson to visit Transportation Museum, talk economic development

Staff report SPENCER — Two congressmen will be in town today for a meeting with Mayor Jim Gobbel ...

China Grove

Jason Higgins wants to make China Grove a better place

CHINA GROVE — Jason Higgins says he’s running for office to make his town a better place. Higgins, 44, ...

Local

Commissioners to discuss prayer lawsuit’s future

SALISBURY – Out-of-state attorneys will meet with Rowan County commissioners next week to discuss the ongoing prayer lawsuit ...

News

Rowan, Stanly could become district without incumbent

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Last week, local Republicans appointed Davie County attorney Dan Barrett to the ...

Elections

Rep. Ford could face Republican incumbent in re-election bid

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — If newly introduced maps hold up, Rep. Carl Ford could face another Republican ...

News

Local Democrats hope Cooper declines to make 34th District appointment

SALISBURY — One day after Republicans picked Dan Barrett to be the 34th District’s new state senator, local ...

Local

Speaker ruled out of order at City Council meeting

By Jessica Coates jessica.coates@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Carolyn Logan, who frequently attends Salisbury City Council meetings, was ordered out of ...

Local

Rep. Hudson talks health care during Salisbury visit

SALISBURY — Rep. Richard Hudson says there’s still time to pass health care reform before the end of ...

Elections

Barrett selected to fill vacant 34th District NC Senate seat

MOCKSVILLE — Republicans from three counties on Tuesday selected attorney and Davie County Commissioner Dan Barrett to fill ...

Elections

Republicans vote today on 34th District replacement

SALISBURY — Today, Republicans from three counties are scheduled to gather in Mocksville to select the next state ...

News

Political notebook: Lawsuit keeps board of elections composition unchanged

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Traditionally, when the governor’s office changes hands between Republicans and Democrats, local boards ...

Elections

Community groups plan Sept. 28 Salisbury City Council candidates forum

A collection of community groups will hold a Salisbury City Council candidate forum on Sept. 28. The candidate ...

Local

Rowan Democrats schedule picnic for Aug. 24

The Rowan County Democratic Party will have its annual picnic on Aug. 24. Doors will open at 6 ...

Elections

City Council candidate Todd Paris says Salisbury has three major problems

SALISBURY – Salisbury City Council candidate Todd Paris said that Salisbury has “a lot of problems.” But he ...

Local

County manager: West End Plaza events center renovation could cost $1.6 million

SALISBURY — County commissioners want to renovate an events space at West End Plaza but not if it ...

Elections

Councilman Brian Miller: “I’m not sure that I will ever feel like I’ve finished”

  SALISBURY — City Councilman Brian Miller is the longest-serving incumbent running for re-election. Miller has been a council ...

Local

Chief Judge Brown named chair of state policy commission

SALISBURY — Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown has been tapped to lead the N.C. Sentencing ...

Business

County gives approval to ‘Idea Center’ at West End Plaza

SALISBURY — After some debate, Rowan County commissioners on Monday approved a development at West End Plaza that ...

China Grove

Heggins hopes to bridge gaps between government, residents in run for Town Council

CHINA GROVE — In his bid for Town Council, Arthur Heggins says he wants to help bridge a gap ...

East Spencer

Newcomer James Cowan seeks mayor’s seat, wants change to come to East Spencer

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — James Cowan hopes that by running for the East Spencer town ...

East Spencer

Jamilla Kennedy running for East Spencer town board

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — East Spencer resident Jamilla Kennedy is stepping into the world of ...

Elections

City Council candidates to appear at Oct. 23 forum

SALISBURY — Candidates for Salisbury City Council will appear together at a forum 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at ...

Elections

Hardin wants to reduce gun violence, rein in Fibrant

SALISBURY – Other than the time that he served in the US Air Force, Councilman Kenny Hardin has ...

Elections

Alexander says she’s not a ‘one-issue candidate’

SALISBURY –Mayor Karen Alexander is an architect and city planner by training.

News

GOP declines to make endorsement after two emerge for vacant Senate seat

SALISBURY — After some statements to the contrary, Rowan County Republicans did not endorse a candidate to fill ...

Elections

‘City Hall really is the people’s house’: Heggins wants citizens to be more involved with council decisions

  SALISBURY — Al Heggins, a Rowan county native, knows that Salisbury’s city government is structured around the ...

News

Political notebook: Rowan’s congressmen still committed to Obamacare repeal

If statements by North Carolina congressmen are any indication, an effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act may ...

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