Lifestyle
Hot mic: Salisbury recording artist plays the show of his life
SALISBURY — On March 9, Salisbury-based musical artist Jayland Sanders performed at the Spectrum Center in downtown Charlotte as part of “Charlotte Hornets Music Industry ...
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Salisbury City Council approves contract with construction company for asphalt resurfacing project
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council has allocated its 2024 street resurfacing contract to NJR Group, Inc., an Albemarle-based construction company, for $1,081,989. In 2022, ...
by Brad Dountz, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:10 am
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Salisbury ‘Rings in the Spring’
SALISBURY — To usher in spring with some style, Salisbury is putting on “Ring in Spring” on Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 ...
by Brad Dountz, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:05 am
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Salisbury provides update on panhandling signage
SALISBURY — At its last meeting, the Salisbury City Council officially approved of changing the city’s panhandling ordinance. While it does not strictly make panhandling ...
by Brad Dountz, Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:10 am
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Fame Preservation Group holds Charles F. Fisher Banquet to honor Civil War veteran
SALISBURY — Fame Preservation Group, Inc. hosted their first annual Charles F. Fisher Banquet at Christiana Lutheran Church’s fellowship hall to pay tribute to the ...
by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:10 am
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Boots on the ground: Salisbury goes on walk to enhance South Main Street
SALISBURY — On a beautiful Saturday morning, the Planning and Neighborhoods Department organized a community walk for its South Main Area Plan where city staff ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:10 am
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Preview: Salisbury City Council to consider increase to insurance premiums for city employees
SALISBURY — At its upcoming meeting, the Salisbury City Council will hear from Finance Director Wade Furches about increasing health insurance premiums by 3 percent ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:00 am
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Changing the world one painting at a time: Durham artist coming to Waterworks for gallery talk
SALISBURY — Durham-based artist James Keul is going to be leading a gallery talk entitled “In the Gallery” at Waterworks Visual Arts Center on March ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:00 am
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Salisbury City Council approves design completion for Yadkin River raw water pump station
SALISBURY — To go towards Salisbury-Rowan Utilities’ Yadkin River water supply resiliency project, the Salisbury City Council decided to agree to a contract with Black ...
by Brad Dountz, Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:10 am
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Salisbury City Council approves downtown master plan
SALISBURY — At the March 5 Salisbury City Council meeting, Downtown Development Director Sada Troutman presented the 2025 downtown Salisbury master plan, which will be ...
by Brad Dountz, Friday, March 15, 2024 12:10 am
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Celebrating Women’s History Month
Throughout March, to commemorate Women’s History Month, the Salisbury Post will be taking the time to reflect upon and celebrate the women of Rowan County ...
by Brad Dountz, Thursday, March 14, 2024 12:00 am
Business
Kannapolis parklets already leaving an impression with local businesses
KANNAPOLIS — As the weather gets warmer, more people will be taking advantage of it by choosing to eat and drink outside when they visit ...
by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:10 am
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Salisbury City Council receives an update on Fire Station No. 3
SALISBURY — It appears the new Fire Station 3 is still on track to be done by the end of the year. At the March ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 12:10 am
Education
Anita Parker, Kevin Clark win another term on Kannapolis City School Board
KANNAPOLIS — Anita Parker was elected to a third term on the Kannapolis Board of Education on March 5 after not having to run against ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 10, 2024 12:00 am
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Salisbury City Council moves forward with citywide strategic plan
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council formally approved the final draft of the city’s strategic plan during its March 5 meeting. “This is the culmination ...
by Brad Dountz, Friday, March 8, 2024 12:10 am
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Salisbury officially amends panhandling ordinance
SALISBURY — After having discussions about it at their last two meetings, the Salisbury City Council approved revisions to the existing panhandling ordinance on March ...
by Brad Dountz, Thursday, March 7, 2024 12:05 am
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Roco Alerts keeps people in Salisbury and Rowan County up to date on what’s going on
SALISBURY — One of the main ways Salisbury and Rowan County keep their residents informed on matters both big and small is through RoCo Alerts. ...
by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 12:07 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis City Council agrees to formally enact alternate city line addressing
KANNAPOLIS — As Kannapolis continues to expand, it faces challenges with so many other neighboring communities in close proximity to it. At the Feb. 26 ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 12:05 am
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Preview: Salisbury City Council to finish finalizing new panhandling ordinance
SALISBURY — In its last two meetings, the Salisbury City Council has considered potentially making changes to the city’s panhandling ordinance. After hearing from City ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, March 3, 2024 12:00 am
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Neighbors in Salisbury historic district scrutinize new construction project
SALISBURY — Several residents appeared at the Feb. 8 Historic Preservation Commission meeting to voice their opinions on the construction of three single-family houses going ...
by Brad Dountz, Saturday, March 2, 2024 12:00 am
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“Cultivating Community Conversations” aids in bringing the police, local business owners together
SALISBURY — For the past few years, the city of Salisbury has been the beneficiary of the Duke Energy Foundation Grant for “diversity and inclusion ...
by Brad Dountz, Friday, March 1, 2024 12:05 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis residents call for the resignation of Council Member Tom Kincaid
KANNAPOLIS — During the public hearing portion of the Kannapolis City Council meeting on Feb. 26, multiple residents spoke out and asked that Council Member ...
by Brad Dountz, Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:10 am
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Salisbury City Council hears update on microtransit pilot program
SALISBURY — At the Feb. 20 Salisbury City Council meeting, Deputy City Manager Richard White and Transit Director Rodney Harrison gave an update on where ...
by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 12:08 am
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Salisbury City Council receives details on this year’s Community Development Block Grant program
SALISBURY — Planning and Neighborhoods Director Hannah Jacobson and City Planner Malikia Cherubala gave a presentation to the Salisbury City Council at its Feb. 20 ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 12:10 am
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Two high schoolers stack up well at national bricklaying competition
SALISBURY — East Rowan High School seniors Wyatt Trexler and Mason Ridenhour started 2024 on one heck of a high note. On Jan. 24, the ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, February 25, 2024 12:09 am
Kannapolis
Preview: Kannapolis City Council to consider development agreement for new McDonald’s
KANNAPOLIS — At their upcoming Feb. 26 meeting, the Kannapolis City Council is going to decide whether or not to approve a development agreement for ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, February 25, 2024 12:00 am
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Donald Trump Jr. stops in Salisbury to speak for congressional hopeful Addison McDowell
SALISBURY — North Carolina will be holding its primary elections on March 5 and that means candidates only have a few more days to get ...
by Brad Dountz, Saturday, February 24, 2024 12:10 am
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Salisbury City Council gives go ahead for permanent supportive housing project to proceed
SALISBURY — At the Feb. 20 meeting, the Salisbury City Council agreed to enter into a contract agreement with Shelter Ministries of Rowan in conjunction ...