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Comey says he was fired because of Russia investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey asserted Thursday that President Donald Trump fired him to interfere ...

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NC House approves bill to loosen gun restrictions

From staff and wire reports A bill that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a ...

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Rowan County’s Declaration of Interdependence gets final approval

SALISBURY — After months of work, Commissioners Chairman Greg Edds and Vice Chairman Jim Greene have secured all ...

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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down state legislative districts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that struck down 28 state House ...

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Local legislators work to include calendar flexibility, exclude regional social services from budget

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — School calendar flexibility could come to Rowan, and social services wouldn’t be reorganized ...

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Councilman Kenny Hardin announces intention to run for re-election

By Jessica Coates jessica.coates@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After saying in April that he would not seek re-election to the Salisbury ...

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NC House’s budget plan doesn’t make tax cuts as deep as Senate’s

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a tax plan ...

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Political notebook: Merchants celebrate failure of Durbin Amendment repeal

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com A national association of merchants this week specifically targeted Rep. Ted Budd, R-13, when ...

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City prepares for report on Laurent killing

SALISBURY — City officials say they expect to get the results soon of the SBI's investigation into Ferguson ...

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North Carolina House make clear budget differences with Senate

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Republican House budget committee members made it clear Thursday that ...

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New law allows restaurants, stores to use outdoor grills

SALISBURY — Fire up the grills. Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday ...

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Legislature’s regional social services idea attracts opposition

SALISBURY — Roughly 20 percent of Rowan County residents could be affected by a consolidation proposal that’s attracted ...

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Commissioners, school board would receive raises in proposed budget

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County employees won’t be the only ones receiving a cost-of-living raise if a ...

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Rep. Ted Budd takes aim at cap on debit card fees

SALISBURY — In recent weeks, North Carolina’s newest congressman has narrowed his efforts to repeal regulations enacted following ...

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Supreme Court strikes down two NC congressional districts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struck down two congressional districts in North Carolina Monday because race played ...

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Political notebook: Rep. Harry Warren’s town hall prompts Democratic Party fundraising

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com The race is on. Unhappy with answers from state Rep. Harry Warren, R-Salisbury, during ...

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Heading to prison, former state Sen. Fletcher Hartsell of Concord gets probation after state plea

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Former state Sen. Fletcher Hartsell of Concord, who investigators say ...

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Outdoor grilling bill heads to Gov. Cooper for final approval

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Fire up the grills. Restaurants will be able to use outdoor grills if ...

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Crowd fills Rep. Harry Warren’s town hall with questions, criticism

SALISBURY — For the second straight month, state Rep. Harry Warren’s town hall meeting drew a large crowd ...

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Rep. Ted Budd recognizes Cheerwine in Congress

SALISBURY — Cheerwine will get its time to shine Saturday as the company celebrates its 100th anniversary, but ...

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Q&A: The mechanics of the Trump Russia special counsel

By Jeff Horwitz Associated Press WASHINGTON  — Q. What will Robert Mueller do as special counsel? A. Mueller ...

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UPDATE: Sen. Thom Tillis OK; collapse blamed on dehydration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina collapsed during a Washington, D.C., race Wednesday morning ...

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State Rep. Warren to host town hall meeting Thursday

State Rep. Harry Warren will hoat a town hall meeting Thursday in Salisbury. The meeting will start at 6 ...

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Special counsel named to probe Trump-Russia ties

By Eric Tucker and Nancy Benac Associated Press WASHINGTON — Besieged from all sides, the Trump administration appointed ...

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Former Concord state Sen. Fletcher Hartsell sentenced to 8 months for campaign funds misuse

By Tom Foreman Jr. Associated Press WINSTON-SALEM — Former state Sen. Fletcher Hartsell of Concord, accused of misusing ...

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Rowan County’s proposed budget keeps tax rate flat, increases education funding

SALISBURY — Rowan residents wouldn’t see a tax increase under the budget presented Monday by County Manager Aaron ...

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Supreme Court rejects appeal over NC voter ID law

By Gary D. Robertson and Mark Sherman Associated Press RALEIGH — The Supreme Court shut the door Monday ...

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Highlights of the North Carolina state Senate’s budget bill

The Associated Press RALEIGH — Highlights of the $22.9 billion budget for North Carolina state government for the ...

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