Business
Let’s make a deal: Local athlete, barber form unique partnership
SALISBURY — The landscape of college sports was remade last year when the National Collegiate Athletic Association altered its rules to allow players to make ...
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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.
Local
Human Relations Council announces 2022 Humanitarian Award winners
Staff report SALISBURY — Rev. Robert Black, DeCarlo Duling and Sherry Hawthorne are the recipients of the 2022 Elizabeth “Libby” Duncan Koontz Humanitarian Award, the ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 5, 2022 6:36 pm
Local
The Citadel to lose Medicare funding for failure to meet ‘health and safety requirements’
SALISBURY — The Citadel, an embattled congregate care facility on Jake Alexander Boulevard, will soon be cut off from Medicare funding. The Centers for Medicare & ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 5, 2022 6:14 pm
Business
City enters contract to purchase Wells Fargo building, will explore using it as event center
SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury is exploring the possibility of transforming one of downtown’s most prominent buildings into an event center and flexible office ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, May 5, 2022 12:05 am
Crime
Man facing murder charges for Ludwick Avenue homicide, assault
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department has charged a man for the homicide and assault that occurred on Ludwick Avenue in March. Antoine Terrell McGee, ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 11:52 am
Local
NC opens phase two of Business Recovery Grant program; more businesses eligible for funding
SALISBURY — More businesses will be eligible to receive funding to help with COVID-19 recovery through phase two of the North Carolina Department of Revenue’s ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:05 am
China Grove
Budget proposed by China Grove Town Council includes 2 cent property tax increase
CHINA GROVE — The Town Council on Tuesday night moved a step closer to approving a proposed $4.26 million budget for fiscal year 2022-23 that ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:02 am
Faith
Newly established Charlotte Divinity School will offer theological classes
SALISBURY — Class at Charlotte Divinity School is now in session. After years of planning, Rev. Jeff Richards has launched the seminary with the goal ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:01 am
Local
Commissioners commit funding to expand broadband in rural Rowan County
SALISBURY — The Board of Commissioners on Monday committed to potentially providing funding to three additional internet services providers who are aiming to bring broadband ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:10 am
Elections
Eddinger focuses on experience in bid to retain seat as District Court judge
SALISBURY — During his 20 years as a District Court judge in Rowan County, Kevin Eddinger said he’s learned a thing or two. “I am, ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:05 am
Elections
Sease wants to provide ‘fresh perspective’ in run for District Court judge
SALISBURY — Running for Rowan County District Court judge has been on Chris Sease’s radar for years. The evidence is on the website for his ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:05 am
Local
Commissioners will consider contract for Rowan-Salisbury Schools to purchase Richard’s Bar-B-Que
SALISBURY — Barbecue is on the menu for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday. Commissioners will consider approving a contract for Rowan-Salisbury ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:05 am
Local
Meals on Wheels Rowan recaps month of celebrating volunteers
SALISBURY — During April, Meals on Wheels Rowan celebrated its dedicated volunteers who support the organization by delivering meals, groceries and more. Meals on Wheels ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:04 am
Local
Abstract indoors: Spray paint artist will open gallery, studio in downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — An artist who made a name for himself by turning the outdoors into his canvas is bringing his artwork inside. Known commonly as ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:02 am
Business
Plant power: Herbalist shares knowledge, love of plants with others through herbal products
SALISBURY — Within the walls of her workshop in the woods, Candice CasaSanta blends science and folklore. Then she packages the aromatic, therapeutic and delicious ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:00 am
Cleveland
Spectrum expands internet service in rural western Rowan County
SALISBURY — Spectrum on Tuesday announced an expansion of its broadband internet services to include several hundred new homes and small businesses in western Rowan ...
by Ben Stansell, Friday, April 29, 2022 12:02 am
Business
Moving dirt for Macy’s: Local leaders celebrate start of construction on retailer’s China Grove facility
CHINA GROVE — Standing under a large white tent with excavators and acres of red dirt behind him, North Carolina Sen. Carl Ford spoke about ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:41 pm
Business
The Fun Factory will bring ‘a place for families’ to downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — Tired of having to drive outside of Rowan County to take her two boys, Waylen and Wyatt, to a safe indoor play place, ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:10 am
Elections
Saleeby hopes to use experience to move Clerk of Court’s office forward
SALISBURY — For Rebecca Saleeby, running to be Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court has a lot to do with timing. “The county is ready ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:07 am
Elections
Wyrick aims to put knowledge gained as magistrate to use in bid for Clerk of Court
SALISBURY — Todd Wyrick’s mother wanted him to either be a preacher or run for public office. Religious but with a calling in the justice ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:07 am
Business
Planning Board votes in favor of rezoning for 380-acre industrial park on Long Ferry Road
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Planning Board on Monday night unanimously approved a rezoning request to accommodate an approximately 380-acre industrial park being planned for ...
by Ben Stansell, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:10 am
Elections
Republicans running for Rowan County Sheriff square off in candidate forum
GRANITE QUARRY — The six Republican candidates vying to be the next Rowan County sheriff shared their thoughts about staffing, search warrants and skills needed ...
by Ben Stansell, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 12:05 am
East Spencer
‘All hands on deck’: Rowan County pursues funding to bring new interchange to East Spencer
SALISBURY — Rowan County government is actively pursuing funding that could help bring a new interstate interchange to East Spencer. Last week, the Board of ...
by Ben Stansell, Sunday, April 24, 2022 12:10 am
China Grove
Trade group brings Third Thursdays back to downtown China Grove
CHINA GROVE — The sidewalks in downtown China Grove tonight will be filled with vendors selling specialty items as the town’s Board of Trade hosts ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:06 am
Elections
In bid for Superior Court judge seat, Gould wants to ensure job is being done efficiently
SALISBURY — Judge Tim Gould was shocked several weeks ago when two attorneys approached the bench to pay him a compliment after he ruled on ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:05 am
Elections
Adkins hopes to apply decades of legal experience to the bench in bid for Superior Court judge
SALISBURY — Michael Adkins hasn’t forgotten his first legal victory. He won it when he was just a junior in high school. Playing defense attorney ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:05 am
Local
Duo will share story behind Tree of Valor military tributes in downtown storefronts
SALISBURY — The two women who have filled downtown storefronts with decorated trees will give a presentation about their pictorial displays on Saturday from 7 ...
by Ben Stansell, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:01 am
Local
Commissioner will not face charges for bribery due to ‘insufficient evidence’
SALISBURY — The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys will not pursue criminal charges against Rowan County Commissioner Craig Pierce for bribery of a public ...