Elections

Hinnant focused on improving Kannapolis economy in re-election bid

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Mayor Darrell Hinnant says he’s focused on “jobs, jobs, jobs” in his ...

Elections

Evans hopes to bring fresh perspective to Salisbury Council

  SALISBURY — At 27, Ryan Evans is the youngest candidate for a seat on the Salisbury City Council. ...

Business

Fibrant in Focus: Story of Wilson’s, Salisbury’s fiber optic networks a ‘tale of two cities’

Editor’s note: This article is the last in a series examining the creation, operations, effects of, future of ...

Davie

Davie County commissioner interested in vacant state senate seat

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Davie County Commissioner Dan Barrett says he’s “seriously considering” seeking the appointment ...

East Spencer

East Spencer mayoral candidate says more needs to be done for residents

  EAST SPENCER — Mayoral candidate Teon Robinson somewhat disagrees with current Mayor Barbara Mallett’s statements about positive ...

Business

Fibrant in Focus: Ballot referendum required if council chooses to lease city-owned service

Editor’s note: This article is the fourth in a series examining the creation, operations, effects of, future of ...

Business

Fibrant in Focus: City-owned service ‘a mixed bag’ for Salisbury

SALISBURY — City Council members once saw Fiber to the Home, now Fibrant, as becoming a major economic ...

Business

Fibrant in Focus: City’s network marred by financial struggles, opaque accounting

 Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series examining the creation, operations, effects of, future of and ...

Business

Fibrant in Focus: Salisbury’s fiber optic network started as response to business closings

Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series examining the creation, operation, impact and future of Salisbury’s fiber ...

News

Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

The Washington Post WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Sean Spicer resigned Friday, following the appointment of wealthy ...

Elections

China Grove to have competitive town board race in 2017

Staff report SALISBURY — The China Grove Town Council race went from not having enough candidates to fill ...

Elections

Darrell Jackson won’t run for re-election to Kannapolis City Council

KANNAPOLIS — City Councilman Darrell Jackson on Thursday announced he would not seek re-election in 2017.

Elections

Abernathy focuses on kindness, development in Landis re-election bid

By Jessica Coates jessica.coates@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Dorland Abernathy said that when he first ran for the Landis Board ...

Elections

East Spencer grows competitive, Salisbury gains another candidate in Wednesday municipal filings

SALISBURY — Municipal elections in East Spencer on Wednesday grew increasingly competitive and the Salisbury City Council race ...

East Spencer

East Spencer Mayor Barbara Mallett seeks fourth term

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — East Spencer is a town that is stronger and better than ...

Elections

Wilks wants to put ‘truth, transparency and trust’ in Salisbury City Council

By Jessica Coates jessica.coates@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Latasha Wilks has never run for public office before. But Wilks, 43, said ...

Elections

Spencer gains three in Tuesday election filings

Staff report SALISBURY — The field of candidates for elected office in Spencer doubled Tuesday as three people ...

News

Rowan GOP sets Aug. 1 meeting for vacant senate seat

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Republican Party will hold a meeting on Aug. 1 to make preparations to ...

Elections

Six file for municipal office on Monday

Staff report SALISBURY — Six more people on Monday added their names to the list of Rowan County residents ...

News

Political notebook: Latest campaign finance reports show Hudson off to quick start

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com The more experienced of Rowan County’s two congressmen is off to a fast start ...

Local

Michigan case could affect next step in Rowan prayer lawsuit

SALISBURY — If Rowan County commissioners decide to appeal Friday's court ruling, the outcome of their prayer lawsuit ...

Elections

Contest for vacant state Senate seat differs from most political races

SALISBURY — The process of filling the 34th State Senate District seat is playing out unlike most contests ...

Local

Friday decision could land Rowan County prayer lawsuit in U.S. Supreme Court

SALISBURY — County commissioners’ prayer lawsuit could be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court following a decision by ...

Local

Salisbury City Council race gains three candidates in Friday filings

Staff report SALISBURY — As filing for municipal elections continued Friday, the Salisbury City Council race gained the largest ...

BREAKING NEWS

Rowan County commissioners’ prayer practices again ruled unconstitutional

SALISBURY — By a 10-5 count, a federal court on Friday ruled that Rowan County commissioners' prayer practices ...

China Grove

Linn prioritizes family-friendly environment in bid for third term on China Grove council

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Running for his third term on the town board, Brandon Linn sees ...

News Main

New water standards near coal ash ponds much higher than original levels

SALISBURY — State environmental regulators last week announced water quality standards for wells near coal ash ponds ...

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Three challengers, three incumbents file for municipal races on Wednesday

Staff report SALISBURY — Filing for municipal elections continued at a steady pace Wednesday as six more people ...

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