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Political notebook: Trump’s action conflicting with Hurricane Matthew promise?

Action taken so far during his time in office may conflict with a promise made in Concord by ...

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Senate GOP gives initial OK to North Carolina budget proposal

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Senate Republicans gave initial approval to their budget proposal Thursday ...

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Key moments that led up to FBI Director James Comey’s firing

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump abruptly fired James Comey as director of the FBI in ...

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Political notebook: Sen. Tillis says ‘major change’ coming to health care legislation

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., says the final health care plan passed by Congress must address preexisting conditions ...

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GOP health care bill receives support from Rowan’s congressmen

SALISBURY — Rowan County’s congressmen joined the majority on Thursday when the U.S. House passed a GOP bill ...

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House OKs GOP health bill, a step toward Obamacare repeal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Relieved Republicans muscled their health care bill through the House Thursday, taking their biggest step ...

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Salisbury to host N.C. Senior Democrats Convention

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Livingstone College on Saturday will be the site of the 2017 N.C. Senior ...

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State Rep. Warren schedules town hall for May 18

State Rep. Harry Warren will have a town hall meeting May 18 in Salisbury. The meeting is scheduled to ...

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Dukeville water line agreement approved between Duke, Rowan County

SALISBURY — A water line for neighbors of Duke Energy’s Buck Steam Station moved one step closer to ...

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Elizabeth Dole reflects on women and politics

By Elvyn Jones Lawrence Journal World LAWRENCE, Kansas — The United States is “very close” to electing a ...

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NC DOT Secretary will speak at May chamber breakfast

N.C. Transportation Secretary James Trogdon III will be the featured speaker at the May 18 Rowan County Chamber ...

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Political notebook: At 100 days, NC voters give Trump 42 percent favorability rating

SALISBURY — As President Donald Trump hit his 100-day mark, a poll released Wednesday found his approval rating ...

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Newspapers, county government could face off for public notice money

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Dueling bills in the state legislature could affect the way you view an ...

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General Assembly overrides Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of elections bill

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Republican lawmakers have voted to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s ...

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Sen. McInnis’ bill would outlaw light bars on public roads

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — State Sen. Tom McInnis hopes to eliminate a blinding problem on roadways ...

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New class-size proposal in General Assembly would phase in lower class-size caps

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Republicans late Monday unveiled compromise legislation to prevent school districts ...

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Sen. Brock’s proposal would further reduce corporate, income taxes

SALISBURY — It’s not quite as drastic as the title suggests, but a bill moving through the state ...

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NC elections review finds only 500 ineligible votes cast

By Jonathan Drew Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina elections officials found that about 500 ineligible voters cast ...

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Political notebook: Rep. Hudson already raising significant sums for 2018 election

Ready. Set. Fundraise. In the early months of 2017, Rep. Richard Hudson’s reelection campaign raised as much money as ...

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Rep. Budd opens district office in Davie County

For Salisbury and western Rowan County residents, Davie County may be the new destination for federal government frustration. ...

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Salisbury denies request to release public records on Fibrant discussions

SALISBURY — Through a Chapel Hill law firm, the city of Salisbury has declined to fill a public ...

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Hardin won’t run for second City Council term

SALISBURY — City Councilman Kenny Hardin says he will not run for reelection. Hardin said on Wednesday that he ...

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Rowan County Commissioners ask for state to restore lottery funding

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners wants its money back. In a resolution approved on Monday, County ...

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Attorney hired to investigate employee complaint against Councilman Hardin

SALISBURY — A complaint made against Councilman Kenny Hardin by an unspecified city employee recently led the city’s ...

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Report: 448 parcels of land affected by proposed nuisance lawsuit law

SALISBURY — Hundreds of local land parcels could be affected by a proposed law to limit financial damages ...

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Warren proposes limited ID cards for undocumented immigrants

SALISBURY — Undocumented immigrants could obtain state-issued identification under a bill introduced last week by State Rep. Harry ...

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Political notebook: Rep. Carl Ford stokes criticism with sarcastic Facebook post

With a sarcastic meme, Rep. Carl Ford, R-China Grove, responded to various, recent political criticism. The meme, posted to ...

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No decision on Fibrant after second-straight day of meetings

SALISBURY – City officials and members of a business advisory council need more time in order to make ...

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