Central office saga top story of 2012

  • Staff reports
  • Sunday, December 30th, 2012
    Nathan Hardin/salisbury post After working on the fire at Lyerly’s Funeral Home, Salisbury firefighters walk toward tents set up for a spot to take a break on the other side of South Main Street.

    Nathan Hardin/salisbury post After working on the fire at Lyerly’s Funeral Home, Salisbury firefighters walk toward tents set up for a spot to take a break on the other side of South Main Street.

    Several television media outlets from Charlotte covered the Rowan County Commissioners meeting and the outpouring of citizens supporting both sides of the issue in regards to secterian prayers before the commissioners meetings. FOX Charlotte affiliate photograper Tim Mullican films a sign stuck in the handrail in the staircase of the Rowan County Administration building . Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Several television media outlets from Charlotte covered the Rowan County Commissioners meeting and the outpouring of citizens supporting both sides of the issue in regards to secterian prayers before the commissioners meetings. FOX Charlotte affiliate photograper Tim Mullican films a sign stuck in the handrail in the staircase of the Rowan County Administration building . Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Wayne Hinshaw/for the Salisbury Post Gov. Bev Perdue speaks at a news conference on Freightliner hiring new employees.

    Wayne Hinshaw/for the Salisbury Post Gov. Bev Perdue speaks at a news conference on Freightliner hiring new employees.

    Walter Turner, historian at the N.C. Transportation Museum, drives home on the new northbound bridge, crossing the Yadkin River on Interstate 85. Photo by Mark Wineka, Salisbury Post

    Walter Turner, historian at the N.C. Transportation Museum, drives home on the new northbound bridge, crossing the Yadkin River on Interstate 85. Photo by Mark Wineka, Salisbury Post

    Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post A helicopter from the N.C. State Highway patrol circles the crash site on High Rock Lake after a small plane down, killing two people on board.

    Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post A helicopter from the N.C. State Highway patrol circles the crash site on High Rock Lake after a small plane down, killing two people on board.

    Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post This aerial photo shows progress being made on the I-85 Yadkin River Bridge project.

    Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post This aerial photo shows progress being made on the I-85 Yadkin River Bridge project.

    Patti Lyerly hugs her husband, Brent Lyerly, president of Lyerly's Funeral Home on South Main Street, as the building burns Friday afternoon. Photo by Nathan Hardin.

    Patti Lyerly hugs her husband, Brent Lyerly, president of Lyerly's Funeral Home on South Main Street, as the building burns Friday afternoon. Photo by Nathan Hardin.

    Rowan County Commissioner Jon Barber gives the invocation to start the meeting of the Rowan County Commission on monday afternoon. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Rowan County Commissioner Jon Barber gives the invocation to start the meeting of the Rowan County Commission on monday afternoon. Photo by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post.

    Ralph Wager, center, is escorted to the Rowan County Jail by Deputy J.S. Croyle and attorney Cecil Whitley.

    Ralph Wager, center, is escorted to the Rowan County Jail by Deputy J.S. Croyle and attorney Cecil Whitley.

    Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post Josh Wagner, left, talks with Bryce Beard as election returns come in. Wagner won a seat on the Rowan Salisbury School board as Beard was defeated.

    Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post Josh Wagner, left, talks with Bryce Beard as election returns come in. Wagner won a seat on the Rowan Salisbury School board as Beard was defeated.