Crime
Second-degree murder case sent back to Rowan County to decide defendant’s right to speedy trial
SALISBURY — The North Carolina Supreme Court is sending a case back to Rowan County for a rehearing to decide if a man convicted of ...
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Ben Stansell covers business, county government and more for the Salisbury Post. He joined the staff in August 2020 after graduating from the University of Alabama. Email him at ben.stansell@salisburypost.com.
Business
Harrison keeps family’s florist business going — but he’s doing it his way
SALISBURY — Five years ago, David Harrison had every intention of leaving his family’s flower business in someone else’s capable hands. Plans don’t always pan ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 22, 2022 12:01 am
Business
Biz Roundup: Food Lion president named one of the state’s most influential leaders
SALISBURY — Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, was named as one of North Carolina’s most influential leaders in Business North Carolina’s 2022 Power List. ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 22, 2022 12:00 am
Business
‘Believe in yourself’: Media personality encourages Chambers of Commerce’s leadership class
SALISBURY — On Thursday morning, the graduates of the Chamber of Commerce’s 29th Leadership Rowan class were recognized during the Power in Partnership breakfast at ...
by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 20, 2022 12:01 am
Local
Blues Traveler pulls out of Cheerwine Festival due to artist illness
SALISBURY — The Cheerwine Festival will go on but without one of its headlining musical acts. Due to artist illness, Blues Traveler will not be ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:01 pm
Local
‘Dedicated her life to this work’: Rowan Vocational Opportunities celebrates retirement of longtime employee
SALISBURY — If you wanted to talk with Marcelene Watson on Friday morning, you had to wait your turn. Seated in the break room of ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 19, 2022 12:10 am
Local
Charting a new course: United Way unveils path forward, plans for community hub
SALISBURY — The world is changing. That’s what United Way Board President Andrew Smith told a room full of Rowan County leaders during the organization’s ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 19, 2022 12:05 am
Elections
Incumbents secure primary win in county commissioners race
SALISBURY — Greg Edds, Jim Greene and Judy Klusman watched together in the Rowan County Board of Commissioners chamber Tuesday night as the primary election ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:02 am
Local
City Council approves annexations, rezonings for housing developments, logistics center
SALISBURY — City Council on Tuesday night approved multiple rezoning and annexation requests to accommodate two housing developments and a logistics center. Peeler Road logistics ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:01 am
Elections
Adkins wins Superior Court judge primary
SALISBURY — Attorney Michael Adkins defeated current Rowan County Superior Court Judge Tim Gould in the Republican primary on Tuesday night and is expected to ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:01 am
Local
Crews extinguish house fire on Milford Hills Road
SALISBURY — Ryan Thomas was driving on Brenner Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday when he saw a plume of smoke billowing into the sky. ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 11:59 am
Local
Commissioners approve rezoning for mini-storage facility, reschedule rezoning for industrial park
SALISBURY — Commissioners removed a rezoning request for a major industrial park planned for Long Ferry Road from Monday’s agenda, but they did approve a ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:06 am
News
City Council will consider annexation requests for subdivision, logistics center
SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will consider voluntary annexation requests to accommodate a future housing development and logistics center. The meeting will be ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:05 am
Elections
Campaign finance reports show candidate fundraising, spending ahead of primary
By Elisabeth Strillacci & Ben Stansell news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Finance reports released last week show how candidates in competitive local races raised funds and spent ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 15, 2022 12:10 am
Business
Cheerwine creativity: Vendors find unique ways to infuse soft drink’s flavor into products
SALISBURY — Kristan Friel was determined to get the flavor just right. In the spring of 2018, Friel and her team at Sno Biz in ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 15, 2022 12:01 am
Business
Commissioners will consider rezoning for Long Ferry Road industrial park
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request to accommodate a major industrial park ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 15, 2022 12:00 am
Kannapolis
‘More people alive next year’: Attorney General talks opioid settlement funding during Kannapolis visit
KANNAPOLIS — During a visit to the Cabarrus Health Alliance on Thursday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein outlined how he expects money from the ...
by Ben Stansell, Friday, May 13, 2022 12:01 am
Business
The Shack comes back: Former restaurant owner revives eatery for one special night
ROCKWELL — Gripping the silver handle in his well-seasoned hands, Harry Agner jostles the basket just enough to send an array of grease droplets flying ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:10 am
Local
Return of the roses: Rose Show back at Salisbury Civic Center on Saturday
SALISBURY — After a two-year pandemic hiatus, roses will be back in bloom inside the Salisbury Civic Center at 315 S. Martin Luther King Jr. ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:05 am
Education
Founder of Harlem Grown will seek to inspire young gardeners at Earth Day Jam
SALISBURY — In 2011, Tony Hillery walked into an elementary school in Harlem with the goal of inspiring students. On Saturday, he’ll walk into Bell ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:03 am
Local
Among the festival goers and good vibes, two lifelong friends reunite at Hippie Fest
SALISBURY — Tie dye took over the Rowan County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday as thousands of bohemians flocked to Hippie Fest for good art, ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 12:10 am
Crime
Blotter: May 8
In weekend crime reports from the Rowan County Magistrate’s Office: • James Douglas Tarlton, 30, was charged by the Salisbury Police Department Saturday with assault ...
by Ben Stansell, Monday, May 9, 2022 7:01 pm
Crime
Third person charged with concealing death of man found in eastern Rowan County
Staff report: SALISBURY — A third person has been charged with hiding the death of a man whose body was dumped near High Rock Lake ...
by Ben Stansell, Monday, May 9, 2022 1:44 pm
Local
Written in the stars: China Grove woman receives surprise 23 years in the making
CHINA GROVE — When Thelma Archer heard a knock at her door one evening last month, the unanticipated noise brought her cautiously to her feet. ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 8, 2022 12:10 am
Local
West Rowan Home and Garden recognizes real-life Wonder Woman during Mother’s Day Festival
MOUNT ULLA — As an only child, Brandy Smith always dreamed of having a house full of kids when she grew up. “I got it,” ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 8, 2022 12:08 am
Business
Dilapidated Intimidators Stadium set for demolition, new life as industrial park
KANNAPOLIS — Once a place where fans gathered to watch baseball, the Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium now resembles a scene from a post-apocalyptic world in which ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 8, 2022 12:02 am
News
Donna Prunkl named volunteer chair for 47th annual OctoberTour
Staff report SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation has announced that Donna Prunkl will serve as volunteer chair for the 47th annual OctoberTour of homes. ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 8, 2022 12:00 am
Local
‘It is a win for our entire community’: Rowan United Way recognized for work with major award
SALISBURY — The Rowan County United Way’s “small but mighty” team recently won a big award. During the United Way Southeast Regional Conference held in ...