Local
COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Rowan County
SALISBURY — As the BA.5 variant of COVID-19 continues to spread across the state, Rowan County has dealt with its own increase in the county ...
Brian Dlugosz, Author at Salisbury Post
Local
Wildlife Association hosts NC Junior Skeet Shooting Championships
SALISBURY — Some of the best amateur skeet shooters, not only in the state but across the country, came out to compete in Salisbury on ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:05 am
Local
Planning board approves rezoning request, subdivision development in Salisbury
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Planning Board approved a new townhome development in Salisbury on Tuesday afternoon. At the hearing, a representative from NVR, Inc., a ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:04 am
Kannapolis
‘Fixture’ for City of Kannapolis retires after 34 years of service
KANNAPOLIS — Pam Phifer is retiring after 34 years of dedicated service to the city of Kannapolis. Phifer worked in multiple positions for the city ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:00 am
Local
Committee meets to discuss city’s Forward 2040 plan
SALISBURY — While progress has at times been ‘slow-moving’ when it comes to a roll-out of the Salisbury Forward 2040 plan for the city’s future, the ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:00 am
Local
Local community protests ‘out-of-control’ proposed storage facility
SALISBURY — Residents along a suburban stretch of road in Salisbury arrived at the Rowan County Planning Board meeting on Monday evening to voice their ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 12:10 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis announces slate of new events, programs for the public
KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis residents are invited to join in a series of different activities encouraged to increase civic engagement in the upcoming weeks and months. ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 12:06 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis History Associates set to explore mysterious life of local antebellum teacher
KANNAPOLIS — The mystery of Peter Ney is coming to Kannapolis this August, as discussion about the case continues to heat up not only across ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 12:02 am
Coronavirus
Rowan County upgraded to ‘high risk’ for COVID-19 spread
SALISBURY — Rowan County is now listed among “high risk” for COVID counties by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of several ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Sunday, July 24, 2022 12:10 am
Local
Competitors, spectators flock to 2022 Dragon Boat Festival
SALISBURY — Crowds from across the state came to High Rock Lake on Saturday for the Rowan Chamber’s 8th Annual Dragon Boat Festival. Over a ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Sunday, July 24, 2022 12:10 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis planning, zoning board OKs change for 300-unit apartment complex
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request Tuesday that will allow a 300-unit multi-family apartment complex that will face Kannapolis ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Friday, July 22, 2022 12:01 am
Cleveland
Cleveland community events include dance Saturday night, National Night Out on Aug. 2
CLEVELAND — Town officials recently announced plans for celebrating National Night Out, an event taking place in communities around the country that promotes police-community partnerships ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Friday, July 22, 2022 12:01 am
Local
Eighth annual Dragon Boat Festival returns to High Rock Lake on Saturday
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber’s Dragon Boat Festival is all set to kick off its eighth year of fun, games, competition and festivities this weekend ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 21, 2022 12:05 am
Local
City council receives update from diversity department, honors retiring police captain
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council heard a report Tuesday from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Anne Little on efforts to make the city more ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 21, 2022 12:04 am
Coronavirus
Governor issues safety reminder after COVID-19 ‘high-risk’ counties more than double across NC
RALEIGH — Just a week after North Carolina reported having 18 counties labeled as being at a “high risk” of illness and strain on the ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 12:08 am
Local
Reaper’s Realm attraction set to return following 2021 permit denial
SALISBURY — A favorite local attraction is preparing to return to Rowan County this fall following a contentious disagreement among the community last year. The ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 12:07 am
Local
County commissioners give the nod to various requests from residents
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners met for the first time this month after the previous scheduled meeting was canceled due to the ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 12:05 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis approves funds for several Rowan community organizations
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council has approved tens of thousands of dollars in community funding to benefit organizations located in and around Rowan County. ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 12:03 am
Health
‘A historic opportunity’: Rowan Board of Health proposes plan for $15 million in opioid settlement funds
SALISBURY — After months of reviewing community needs and identifying options, Rowan County public health officials have approved a proposal for how the county will ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Sunday, July 17, 2022 12:07 am
Local
‘Battle for the Republic’ rally brings crowd to Rowan County Fairgrounds
SALISBURY — Angie Spillman is throwing her hat back in the ring for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners, announcing that she would be running ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Sunday, July 17, 2022 12:04 am
Local
New Sheetz location in Salisbury approved by Planning Board
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Planning Board decided on Tuesday afternoon to approve a proposed zoning change that would make way for a new Sheetz to ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Sunday, July 17, 2022 12:03 am
Coronavirus
COVID-19 risk levels rise for 14 NC counties, including neighboring Davie County
SALISBURY — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 Response Team has labeled 14 new counties across the state as being at ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Friday, July 15, 2022 12:01 am
Kannapolis
Kershaw concert canceled in Kannapolis after COVID diagnosis, replacement act named
KANNAPOLIS — Plans for a concert on Friday evening in Kannapolis have changed after award-winning country music singer Sammy Kershaw was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:34 pm
China Grove
Farmers Day: Four great reasons for your youth to join 4-H
While much of Farmer’s Day is about the current men and women who help to keep agriculture thriving around China Grove, it’s always important to ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:00 am
Local
Farmers Day: What makes local farms so great? The secret’s in the soil!
CHINA GROVE — Ever take a bite out of a locally grown strawberry or peach and wonder why it tastes so much better than the ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:00 am
News
Dragon Boat Festival requests food donations for Rowan Helping Ministries
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber’s Dragon Boat Festival Committee is requesting donations for Rowan Helping Ministries at its event on July 23 from 9 a.m. ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:00 am
China Grove
Farmers Day: Main Street Marketplace blends charity with agriculture in China Grove
CHINA GROVE — While out and about at the annual Farmers Day festival, it may be wise to keep an eye out for the staff ...
by Brian Dlugosz, Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:00 am
Kannapolis
Concerns raised about Kannapolis development’s impact on wildlife
KANNAPOLIS — Residents have voiced concern over the impact to wildlife in the area around Baker’s Creek as a development west of North Main Street ...