Kannapolis
Kannapolis approves sites for Olympic training facilities
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council approved an amendment to sell city-owned property and an option to sell an additional 15-acre parcel that could eventually ...
Brad Dountz, Author at Salisbury Post
Local
Swanee Theatre looks to the past to make something special for the future
KANNAPOLIS — If you’re walking down the street in downtown Kannapolis, you might see a black 1941 Ford automobile parked casually outside of a theater ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12:07 am
Local
‘Tis the Season Spectacular rings in the holiday season
SALISBURY — Once again, the ‘Tis the Season Spectacular rolled through Main Street this year to an eager, festive crowd of people that were there ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, November 27, 2022 12:10 am
Local
Holiday Helpers Program a chance for kids to celebrate
SALISBURY — The Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center is having its 2022 Holiday Helper Program this year to assist kids who have been victims of ...
by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 12:05 am
Local
In a pickle on what to do? Try pickleball at Hall Gym
SALISBURY — You may have heard of pickleball, but do you actually know what it is or how to play? A good place to find ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 12:10 am
Local
The YMCA opens pickleball courts and helps raise money for a great cause
SALISBURY — The J.F. Hurley Family YMCA held its “Christmas Happiness” food drive and fundraiser on Saturday. This also coincided with the opening of their ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 12:05 am
Business
Spreading Hope: Salisbury native using renovation efforts to help women improve their lives
Nora El-Khouri Spencer is on a mission. Since 2020, the Salisbury native has been traveling around North Carolina and speaking on national television to help ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, November 20, 2022 12:10 am
Business
40 years of painting: Billy Woodie was helping out when was 14, then started his own business
SALISBURY — Billy Woodie likes to keep things simple. For 40 years, Woodie has owned and operated Woodie’s Painting Inc. in Salisbury for a loyal ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, November 20, 2022 12:01 am
Local
City of Salisbury thanks volunteers
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council held a special thank you reception for volunteers on boards and commissions Wednesday night at city hall. Volunteers from ...
by Brad Dountz, Friday, November 18, 2022 12:00 am
Local
Salisbury City Council approves Parking Pilot Program for downtown
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved the Downtown Parking Pilot Program, where the city will lease out parking spots around the downtown area to ...
by Brad Dountz, Thursday, November 17, 2022 12:05 am
Local
Timeframe extended for sale of The Plaza
SALISBURY — The timeline to submit proposals to purchase The Plaza in downtown Salisbury has been extended to Jan. 9, 2023. Last month, the city ...
by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:02 am
Local
Salisbury’s Forward 2040 plan ready for public feedback
SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury’s Forward 2040: Salisbury’s Framework for Growth, a plan that will act as a blueprint for the city’s economic and ...
by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:01 am
Business
Fun Factory off to a promising start
SALISBURY — Since The Fun Factory officially opened its doors on Oct. 29, owner Marianna Riley Jarrett has been surprised by Salisbury’s reaction to the ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, November 13, 2022 12:00 am
Business
Women in Business highlights the arts and connections
By Brad Dountz brad.dountz@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business program held a monthly event Thursday night at the Center ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, November 13, 2022 12:00 am
Local
Mayor Alexander makes a Veterans Day trip to TerraBella Salisbury
SALISBURY— Mayor Karen Alexander visited TerraBella Salisbury for Veterans Day to honor those at the assisted living facility who have served in the military. Alexander ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, November 13, 2022 12:00 am
Elections
Ford easily defeats Morgan for NC State Senate seat
Incumbent Republican State Sen. Carl Ford easily defeated Democratic challenger and political newcomer Tangela Lucy Horn Morgan on Tuesday and will again represent District 33. ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 10:40 pm
Local
Update: Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $46,000
KANNAPOLIS — More than 350 people joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s Rowan-Cabarrus in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at Atrium Health Ballpark on ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 12:04 am
Local
Litter Forum seeks ways to clean up Salisbury
SALISBURY — The Neighborhood Leaders Alliance held a Litter Forum at the Salisbury Civic Center on Wednesday night to help come up with solutions to ...