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‘It’s an art’: Students converge on fairgrounds for first regional career, technical education competition

SALISBURY — Four years ago, masonry and carpentry piqued the interest of South Rowan High School senior Kevin ...

Elections

Sheriff, judicial candidates add names to 2022 ballot as filing continues

SALISBURY — As one Salisbury Republican on Friday formally filed for election in the Rowan County Sheriff’s race, ...

Local

Wooden bridge on East Fisher Street to remain closed as additional costly repairs are expected

SALISBURY — With more repairs on the horizon for the wooden bridge in the 200 block of East ...

Elections

Three Rowan Countians make bids for court seats, county commission on first day of resumed filing

SALISBURY — During the first day of the resumed candidate filing period Thursday, a handful of Rowan Countians ...

News

Dixonville-Lincoln Memorial task force launches fundraiser to complete second phase of project

SALISBURY — Members of the Dixonville-Lincoln Memorial task force have launched a gourmet popcorn fundraiser to complete the ...

Elections

As lawsuits fly, Rowan Board of Elections still planning to re-open filing today

SALISBURY — Despite fresh court rulings, the Rowan Board of Elections still plans to resume candidate filing today ...

News

Commissioners approve former K&W restaurant’s floor repairs, airport improvements

SALISBURY — The long-awaited opening of Laurene’s Cafeteria at West End Plaza has been postponed further while the ...

Landis

Seven Landis roads set for repaving between March, November

LANDIS — Portions of seven roads in Landis will be resurfaced between March and November of this year. ...

Elections

China Grove native, business owner says he has conservative values in state House bid

CHINA GROVE — Born and raised in China Grove, business owner Grayson Haff says he’s the best candidate ...

News

After nearly 20 years, Salisbury’s Public Art Committee finally gets full recognition

SALISBURY — After nearly 20 years of partnering with schools and businesses across the community to celebrate the ...

Landis

Divided Landis vote authorizes use of thermal imaging drone for fire department

LANDIS — In a divided vote, town aldermen on Monday authorized the purchase of a thermal imaging drone ...

News

Salisbury City Council to discuss purchase of new transit vehicle

SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will consider the purchase of a new transit vehicle for its ...

News

Historically trashy landfill: Garbage piles up at record rates as county plans expansion

SALISBURY — The planned expansion of the Rowan County Landfill is coming at the right time. Since the ...

Elections

Final campaign finance reports show mayor led Salisbury races in fundraising

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Year-end campaign finance reports for the 2021 Salisbury City Council race show ...

Crime

City, county, school leaders will discuss youth public safety during forum

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City, county and school system leaders will gather at 5:30 p.m. Thursday ...

Elections

New dates for early voting, Election Day worker raises approved

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections on Tuesday approved a new early ...

News

Firefighters respond to structural fire at Bojangles in Spencer

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SPENCER — The Spencer Fire Department and surrounding agencies responded to a structure fire ...

News

Commissioners to consider agreement to allow digitization of Salisbury Post’s archive

SALISBURY — The Rowan Public Library and Salisbury Post are working on a project to digitize the newspaper’s ...

News

Julian Road widening, new turn lanes, sidewalks among projects funded in next two years

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Federal, state and local money will fund about 17 city transportation projects, ...

News

Salisbury City Council will receive presentation about initiative to preserve agricultural land, farms

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council members will hear a presentation today about the Rowan County ...

Local

Salisbury council to discuss public safety, capital projects, housing during planning retreat

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will meet Thursday and Friday to develop goals ...

Elections

Political Notebook: Here’s how much Rowan County Board of Elections spent to conduct municipal elections

SALISBURY — The cost to conduct the 2021 municipal elections across Rowan County last year totaled $52,466, with ...

Ask Us

Ask Us: Does Salisbury schedule bulk item pickup days?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to ...

News

Kannapolis says full impact of district for alcohol consumption yet to be seen as Salisbury also considers idea

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — As the city of Salisbury considers doing the same, people in Kannapolis ...

News

City Council approves exclusive negotiations with Brett Kreuger for Empire Hotel redevelopment

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding to ...

News

Human Relations Council continues annual drive-thru resource fair during MLK holiday weekend

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Human Relations Council members say the annual tradition of giving to the ...

East Spencer

East Spencer Alderman Tony Hillian dies at age of 47

EAST SPENCER — Alderman Tony Hillian died Friday night at the age of 47. Hillian was well-known in ...

News

Forecasters urge county to prepare for power outages, avoid travel Sunday during winter storm

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Weather forecasters are urging residents to prepare for potential power outages and ...

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