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Andretti family partnership will provide free colonoscopy screenings for Community Care Clinic patients

SALISBURY — Thanks to a partnership with the family of racer John Andretti, the Community Care Clinic of ...

Crime

Drugs, handgun found during Rowan County traffic stop

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 38-year-old man they suspect is a gang member on ...

News

Veterans Social Center at West End Plaza taking shape, with grand opening planned for April

SALISBURY — Just two months after getting the green light from Rowan County commissioners, the concept of a ...

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man charged for defrauding more than $20,000 from victim

SALISBURY — A 67-year-old man was charged Sunday for allegedly defrauding a victim of more than $20,000. Rowan ...

Politics

Political Notebook: Medicaid expansion looks promising in North Carolina, Rep. Sasser says

RALEIGH — Medicaid expansion could be a reality for North Carolina, says Rowan County’s Rep. Wayne Sasser, a ...

News

Thousands of dollars raised for homeless veterans during car show at American Legion Post 14

SALISBURY — Car enthusiasts revved their engines Saturday to raise thousands of dollars for homeless veterans during the ...

News

Man held on $2 million bond after fleeing deputies, driving wrong way on I-85

SALISBURY — A man wanted on an outstanding federal probation warrant was captured after fleeing from Rowan County ...

News

Report recommends ceasing some services, constructing new clinic at Salisbury VA

SALISBURY — A new federal market assessment of Veterans Affairs facilities across the nation recommends changes at Salisbury’s ...

News

City Council interviewing city manager candidates this month as Hiatt’s employment agreement is extended

SALISBURY — City Council members have narrowed a crowded pool of candidates to serve as the next city ...

News

Blotter: March 17

In Salisbury Police Department reports: • A burglary was reported at Beacon Hall on Monday, resulting in an ...

News

New police vehicles, body cameras among the wishes for East Spencer’s upcoming budget

EAST SPENCER — Town officials are planning to purchase new police vehicles and body cameras along with equipment ...

Politics

Political Notebook: Local Democratic candidates talk 2022 election during annual convention

By Carl Blankenship and Natalie Anderson news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Democrats on the ballot for the 2022 election spoke ...

Elections

Rowan Republican Party to host GOP candidate forums for 2022 primary throughout April

SALISBURY — The Rowan Republican Party will host candidate forums throughout April for all local Republican candidates who ...

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools names new North Rowan High principal, new chief of schools

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education on Friday announced the new principals of North Rowan Elementary ...

News

Historic Preservation Commission approves new elevator plans for Wrenn House at Bell Tower Green Park

SALISBURY — The Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday authorized the addition of an elevator at the historic Wrenn ...

Elections

Former council candidate Nalini Joseph using momentum from 2021 race in bid for Congressional seat

SALISBURY — Former Salisbury City Council candidate Nalini Joseph wants to use the momentum of her last campaign ...

China Grove

‘Christian, constitutional conservative’ Brad Jenkins wants to defend ‘faith, family and freedom’ in District 83

CHINA GROVE — Rev. Brad Jenkins says he’s a Christian and constitutional conservative — in that order. Jenkins ...

Politics

Rowan Democrats will meet virtually Saturday for annual convention

SALISBURY — Rowan County Democrats will meet virtually beginning at 10 a.m. for their annual convention on Saturday. ...

News

East Spencer exploring change in form of government, picks new alderman for Hillian’s seat

EAST SPENCER — Town officials this week began the process of potentially changing East Spencer’s current council-mayor form ...

Politics

Raises, additional election workers among changes in Rowan Board of Elections budget proposal

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections on Tuesday signed off on a 2022-23 budget proposal that ...

Landis

In second try, Landis approves rezoning for future development near Irish Creek

LANDIS — Town aldermen on Monday approved a tweaked rezoning request for a nearly 126-acre property near Cannon ...

Local

Case closed on monthslong investigation into local post offices, former Salisbury councilman says

SALISBURY — Former City Council member Kenny Hardin says a monthslong investigation successfully resolved a number of issues ...

Elections

Political Notebook: NC Values Coalition rates Rep. Warren, Sen. Ford highly

RALEIGH — Both Rep. Harry Warren and Sen. Carl Ford have received A+ scores from the North Carolina ...

News

Police respond to shots fired call at apartment complex located on Sunset Drive

SALISBURY — Police responded to a shots fired call Friday morning at the Alexander Station apartment complex located ...

Rowan County

City, Historic Salisbury Foundation negotiating sale of Salisbury Depot

SALISBURY — The city is seeking federal funding as it negotiates with Historic Salisbury Foundation to purchase and ...

Business

City’s women, minority business loan program ‘full steam ahead’ with operational adjustments

SALISBURY — After a monthlong pause, the city’s partnership with the Kiva micro-loan program for women and minority ...

News

District for public alcohol consumption on City Council agenda; Dollar General request removed

SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will begin discussion of a potential downtown social district allowing alcohol consumption ...

Politics

Political Notebook: Budd, McCrory criticize Biden as North Carolina lawmakers condemn Putin for invasion

SALISBURY — While federal North Carolina lawmakers have publicly condemned Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Rep. ...

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