Local
O Christmas tree, wherever shall we ditch you?
By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SALISBURY – As the holidays wind down, some may be wondering what to do with old Christmas trees, electronics and other ...
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Business
Southern Spirit Gallery to close Saturday
SALISBURY – The last day for Southern Spirit Gallery, which has been at 102 S. Main St. since 2009, will be Dec. 31.
by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, December 29, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Rowan taking off? Businesses lost, gained and still to come
SALISBURY – This year was a busy one for the business scene in the county. Some businesses closed their doors, others opened them and others ...
by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 12:00 am
Local
Downtown Salisbury shoppers share favorite Christmas gifts
SALISBURY – From new electronics to just spending time with family, people spending their day after Christmas in downtown Salisbury seemed appreciative of the gifts ...
by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:05 am
Lifestyle
Salisbury native Eleanor Greene becomes president of NC Medical Board
After joining the North Carolina Medical Board in 2010, Eleanor Greene was sworn in as president of the board in November.
by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, December 25, 2016 12:00 am
Local
West Rowan High School band performs mini concert for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign
A group from the West Rowan High School Band played a mini Christmas concert outside of Old Navy, at 385 Faith Road, to help the ...
by Amanda Raymond, Friday, December 23, 2016 12:05 am
Health
Novant Health and YMCA team up to offer free weight loss program
SALISBURY – Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and the YMCA of Rowan County have partnered to offer a free weight loss program to bring in ...
by Amanda Raymond, Friday, December 23, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Packages centers busy; only a few shipping days left before Christmas
By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com LEXINGTON – Amy-Ruth Hallett, owner of The UPS Store in Lexington and two other stores, said just about all the customers ...
by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 12:00 am
Local
Spencer Board of Aldermen calls special meeting
SPENCER – The Spencer Board of Aldermen have called a special meeting for Wednesday, Dec. 21.
by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Innospec Cares donates $25,000 to nonprofits, programs in local areas
SPENCER – A new program from Innospec has allowed the local company to donate more than $25,000 to nonprofits and programs in the Rowan County ...
by Amanda Raymond, Monday, December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Local
New Year’s Eve Gala to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Rowan
Jacques “Jack” Belliveau is hosting the second annual Jacques’ New Year’s Eve Gala on Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at Lee Street Theatre, 329 N. ...
by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, December 18, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Out-of-town visitors help economic impact of “Polar Express Ride”
By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SPENCER – In its third year, the “Polar Express Train Ride” has quickly become a holiday season staple for families in ...
by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, December 18, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Food Lion donates 150 bags of food to Main Street Mission
CHINA GROVE – Food Lion continued its mission to help feed the local community by donating bags full of holiday meal ingredients at Main Street ...
by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:00 am
Local
NAACP banquet speaker encourages crowd to move forward without fear
SALISBURY – With a new theme of “Forward Together Not One Step Back,” the Salisbury-Rowan branch of the NAACP hosted the Freedom Fund Banquet at ...
by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Construction begins for new Zaxby’s on Jake Alexander Boulevard
SALISBURY – Zaxby’s restaurant will be expanding its footprint in Salisbury by adding a second location at 1030 Jake Alexander Blvd. W.
by Amanda Raymond, Friday, December 16, 2016 12:10 am
Local
Spencer’s town manager completes Leading for Results course
SPENCER – Reid Walters, Spencer’s town manager, has completed the 2016 Leading for Results course at the University of North Carolina School of Government.
by Amanda Raymond, Friday, December 16, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Rev. Richard Joyner encourages unity to solve community issues
SALISBURY – Everything a community needs to improve can be found in that community, according to Power in Partnership breakfast speaker Rev. Richard Joyner.
by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, December 15, 2016 11:34 am
Local
Spencer Board of Aldermen approve golf cart use
SPENCER – The Spencer Board of Aldermen has approved an ordinance to approve the use of golf carts on Spencer’s streets.
by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, December 15, 2016 12:00 am
Business
N.C. auto industry off-limits for Auto House owners
SALISBURY – The owners of Auto House will not be allowed to be involved with any motor vehicle dealerships in the state, according to a ...
by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:08 pm
Local
Miss North Carolina visits Hefner VA Medical Center
SALISBURY – The veterans at the Hefner VA Medical Center received a special visit from Miss North Carolina on Tuesday.
by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:05 am
Local
More than 30 gather to discuss proposed Remedial Action Program
By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com SALISBURY – More than 30 community members attended a public forum to discuss a proposed Remedial Action Program on Monday. The ...
by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 12:00 am
Local
Spencer Board of Aldermen to consider golf cart ordinance
SPENCER – The issue of golf carts on Spencer’s streets is back on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
by Amanda Raymond, Monday, December 12, 2016 12:10 am
Business
The Brown Eyed Suzy adds to vintage shops downtown
Fuller is the owner of The Brown Eyed Suzy at 113 W. Innes. The shop sells handmade vintage and vintage-inspired furniture, home décor, art, clothing, ...
by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, December 11, 2016 12:05 am
Business
Downtown Salisbury, Inc. launches mobile app
SALISBURY – Now Downtown Salisbury, Inc. events and notifications can be sent straight to mobile devices.
by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, December 11, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Auto House of Salisbury posts for sale sign in front of empty lot
SALISBURY – Auto House of Salisbury now has an empty lot and a for sale sign in front of its business.
by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, December 11, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Biz briefs 12/11
Business relocations Three businesses are in or will soon be in new locations downtown. The Lettered Lily The Lettered Lily Design Studio is a business ...
by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, December 11, 2016 12:00 am
Local
Santa and the Grinch antique fire truck rides going on today
Santa and the Grinch Antique Fire Truck Rides will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Visitors Center at ...
by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, December 10, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Rufty’s Garden Shop to host Holiday Giveback on Dec. 10
SALISBURY – Rufty's Garden Shop, at 1335 W. Innes St., will be giving back to a local nonprofit organization on Dec. 10.