Author: Elisabeth Strillacci | Salisbury Post

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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 ... Read more

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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, ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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‘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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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‘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 ... Read more

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‘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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more