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Crime

Salisbury Police Chief: Body cameras should have been used during Lafayette St. house search

SALISBURY — The local chapter of the NAACP used a press conference to voice questions about the recent officer-involved shooting that left one man dead. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 3:00 pm

Local

Citizens ask questions about policing during third Community Conversation

SALISBURY — Citizens asked questions about the police department and when the city will start turning its meetings into action during a Community Conversation event ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Correction

The website to nominate individuals for the Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Humanitarian award is www.salisburync.gov/EDKnomination. The website stated in a previous article was incorrect. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Citizens concerned over proposed special event ordinance

SALISBURY — Community event organizers are concerned about the city’s proposed changes to the special events section of the city code. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, November 14, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Spencer Board of Aldermen to discuss changes to housing code

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SPENCER — The Spencer Board of Aldermen will consider an ordinance that will make changes to the housing code to deal ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, November 14, 2016 12:10 am

Business

Chamber of Commerce creates Minority Business Council

The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce has started a Minority Business Council to provide a support system and resource center for minority businesses. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, November 13, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Visitors explore private planes at Strategic Moves open house

Strategic Moves Aircraft Management held an open house on Thursday celebrating its recent move to the Rowan County Airport. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, November 12, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Fire destroys home on Paradise Drive

LIBERTY — A mobile home was destroyed after a heater caught on fire on Thursday night. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, November 11, 2016 12:04 am

Local

Historic Preservation Commission approves graffiti park

SALISBURY — Salisbury’s graffiti wall area will soon get an upgrade. The Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday approved the creation of a graffiti park at ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, November 11, 2016 12:00 am

Elections

US Rep. Hudson re-elected in 8th District

SALISBURY — Incumbent Rep. Richard Hudson came out with a win for the 8th District congressional race on Tuesday night. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 12:01 am

Elections

Newcomer Tedd Budd wins 13th congressional district

SALISBURY — Ted Budd, who framed himself during his campaign as an outsider when it comes to politics, won the 13th congressional district election on ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Erin Brockovich encourages community activism to improve environment

Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate and environmental activist, spoke at Catawba College on Monday night. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Passenger ejected from car in Interstate 85 accident

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — One person was taken to the hospital with a head injury after being ejected from a car in an accident on Interstate ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, November 7, 2016 5:30 pm

Local

House on Needmore Road catches fire

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com NEEDMORE — A house at the 4500 block of Needmore Road caught on fire on Monday morning. Chief David Johnson, of the ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, November 7, 2016 11:44 am

Local

9-year-old collecting gently used coats for those in need

SALISBURY — Kate Gregory hopes to collect 200 gently used coats during this month to donate to Rowan Helping Ministries. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, November 7, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Strategic Moves hosting open house on Thursday

Strategic Moves Aircraft Management will be holding an open house on Nov. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 3830 Airport Loop. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, November 6, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Hometown heroes honored during First Friday

SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury, Inc. honored local heroes at the First Friday event on Nov. 4. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, November 5, 2016 12:00 am

Local

New fees and deadlines included in proposed changes to special event ordinances

SALISBURY — The special event section of the city code may be changed to expand definitions and establish new fees and deadlines for event permits. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, November 4, 2016 12:05 am

Local

United Way campaign close to goal with 94 percent raised

SALISBURY — With two weeks left in the campaign, the Rowan County United Way has raised almost 94 percent of its $1.5 million goal. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, November 3, 2016 12:10 am

Local

First quarter financial update discussed at City Council meeting

SALISBURY — City Manager Lane Bailey released budget figures for the first quarter of the fiscal year during the city council meeting on Tuesday. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, November 3, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury implements mass notification system

SALISBURY — The city is now partnering with a notification system company to give citizens real-time emergency alerts. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 12:00 am

News

Home Run Halloween a hit in Spencer

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SPENCER — LaShaunda Durham said her family doesn’t usually celebrate Halloween, but her kids made her bring them out to the ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 12:05 am

Local

City manager to discuss mass notification system at City Council meeting

SALISBURY — The city manager will be discussing a mass notification system for the city at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, October 31, 2016 12:00 am

Business

A love for the finer things: Stately Homes now open downtown

SALISBURY — Jeff Penfil has opened Stately Homes, an antique and fine consignment furniture store, on Oct. 14 at 126 N. Main St. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, October 30, 2016 12:00 am

Business

DMV revokes license for Auto House in Mooresville

SALISBURY — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has revoked Auto House’s license to sell vehicles at its Mooresville location and fined the business ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, October 29, 2016 12:05 am

Local

United Way campaign up to 80 percent of goal

SALISBURY — The United Way has raised 80 percent of its $1.5 million goal so far. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Property on Gold Hill Drive to be demolished

SALISBURY — A property on Gold Hill Drive has been approved for demolition. Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Downtown Salisbury Inc. gathers opinions on downtown improvements

SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury, Inc. asked for public input on downtown improvements during the second session of its Open House Series on Public Improvements at ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 12:00 am

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