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Deciding Rowan County prayer case won’t be simple task

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — For the 15 federal judges who heard oral arguments in Rowan County’s ...

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Political notebook: Local congressmen split on health care bill’s failure

Rowan County's congressman had notably different reactions to a decision on Friday to abandon a Republican health care ...

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Here is Rowan’s delegation to the NC General Assembly

The following are email addresses and phone numbers for those representing Rowan County in the N.C. General Assembly: ...

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Rowan County prayer lawsuit returns to 4th Circuit Court of Appeals

RICHMOND, Va. — Rowan County’s prayer lawsuit got a second shot in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ...

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Partisan Rowan-Salisbury School Board bill clears N.C. House

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local school board elections moved one step closer to explicit partisanship on ...

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Some ideas, but future uncertain for Intimidators Stadium

KANNAPOLIS — As the City Council eagerly plans a $37 million baseball stadium in downtown, the fate of ...

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Rowan County prayer lawsuit set for oral arguments Wednesday

SALISBURY — For the second time, attorneys in Rowan County's prayer lawsuit on Wednesday will be in federal ...

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For second time, commissioners to discuss school Apple lease

SALISBURY — On Monday, the school system’s lease with Apple Inc. could again spark feisty debate or none ...

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Political notebook: Salisbury Indivisibles send Burr #Russianties postcards

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A group of Salisbury residents recently issued a challenge to U.S. Sen. ...

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More than 100 turn out to debate politics with state legislators at town hall meeting

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — State Rep. Harry Warren started his Thursday town hall meeting by calling ...

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Dems, GOP rallying people for legislators’ town hall meeting

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — High turnout is expected this evening at a town hall meeting scheduled ...

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Rep. Hudson: GOP bill represents good, conservative health care reform

SALISBURY — The Republican replacement for Obamacare represents the kind of reforms Rep. Richard Hudson says he’s dreamed ...

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Salisbury-Rowan tourism board approves change in occupancy tax

SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Rowan Convention and Visitors Bureau board voted Monday to increase the county’s occupancy tax from ...

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Gov. Cooper again urges ‘bathroom bill’ repeal in State of State speech

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper urged lawmakers gathered Monday night to ...

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U.S. Senators call for action following VA audit

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is calling for corrective action after a ...

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City-county tourism agency considering structure change

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Rowan Convention and Visitor’s Bureau board will meet today to consider ...

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McInnis introduces bill to let restaurants grill outside

SALISBURY — Helping small businesses grow starts with allowing restaurants to grill outdoors, says State Sen. Tom McInnis, ...

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Political notebook: NC’s members of Congress react to Obamacare replacement bill

It’s not perfect, but Rep. Richard Hudson says he supports a Republican bill recently introduced to replace the Affordable ...

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Salisbury City Council cans consideration of public comment changes

SALISBURY — When the City Council couldn’t find a consensus on Tuesday, members decided not to proceed with ...

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State senator says unanimous support possible for opioid bill

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Unanimous approval could be a reality for a bill in the state ...

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools grilled about cost of new technology

SALISBURY — After a tense debate Monday between Rowan County Commissioner Craig Pierce and school board Chairman Josh ...

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Rowan County approves new crime unit, scholarship program for sheriff’s office

SALISBURY — Rowan County officials focused on improving the Sheriff's Office on Monday by approving a new crime ...

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Rep. Harry Warren, Sen. Tom McInnis schedule joint town hall meeting

Two state legislators will have a joint town hall meeting March 16. Rep. Harry Warren, R-76, and Sen. Tom ...

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Commissioners Chairman Edds apologizes for lynching joke

SALISBURY — Rowan County Commissioners Chairman Greg Edds publicly apologized Monday for a lynching joke he made one ...

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County commissioners to consider scholarship program for sheriff’s deputies

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Sheriff’s deputies could receive a bachelor’s degree for free under a program up ...

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Republicans rally for Trump in downtown Salisbury

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local Republicans took to the streets, or at least the sidewalk, on ...

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Vick elected Rowan County Republican Party chairman

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Republican Party on Saturday elected local business owner Don Vick as its next ...

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Political notebook: Democrats oppose council’s proposed public comment changes

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com The Salisbury City Council raised the ire of local Democrats when it began considering ...

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