Charlie Drape, Author at Salisbury Post

Health

Opioid overdoses continue to increase, funding from national settlement coming to hire more health department staff

SALISBURY — So far in 2023, the Rowan County Health Department has reported 321 opioid overdose cases between January and April — a 13 percent ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Friday, May 26, 2023 12:05 am

Health

Health department offers reminder of prenatal care, family services offered after passage of abortion bill

SALISBURY — With the passing of legislation that bans abortions after 12 weeks, the Rowan County Health Department is preparing to remind residents of the ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:10 am

Local

NC lawmakers in both chambers will gather this week to discuss budget proposal, start work on ‘conference report’

RALEIGH — Lawmakers in the North Carolina Senate and House will gather this week to discuss, compromise and then vote on the budget for the ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Ford details long road to getting NC abortion ban passed

RALEIGH — The “Care for Women, Children and Families Act,” which bans most abortions after 12 weeks in North Carolina, was passed into law Tuesday ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Saturday, May 20, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Education projects significant factors in deciding recommended tax rate for 2024

SALISBURY — Speaking on Tuesday, a day after the Rowan County Board of Commissioners heard the proposed 58-cent tax rate for fiscal year 2024, Commissioner ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:09 am

Local

Airport rates will see a 50 percent max increase starting July 1

SALISBURY — Rental rates and fees at the Mid-Carolina Regional Airport will be increasing starting July 1 after the Rowan County Board of Commissioners heard ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:07 am

China Grove

Take me out to the ball game: Concession stand at Cannon Park in China Grove to be named after Dale and Gale Kieger

CHINA GROVE — For over 40 years, Dale and Gale Kieger have been staples of youth sports in China Grove, helping out wherever they were ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:00 am

Local

County manager’s proposed tax rate is 58 cents per $100 valuation; higher than estimated revenue neutral rate

SALISBURY — The new recommended tax rate for Rowan County is 58 cents per $100 valuation, a reduction of 7.75 cents compared to the current ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:10 am

Business

Airport hangar project price tag soars, topping $21 million

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve applying for a financing contract worth $17.3 million that will go toward ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:10 am

Local

EDC discusses public transportation options for county’s workforce

SALISBURY — Limited public transportation and the effect it is having on the workforce was one of the main concerns discussed at the latest meeting ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 12:06 am

Local

Ford one of three sponsors of state bill that bans abortions after 12 weeks

RALEIGH — Sen. Carl Ford is one of three Republican sponsors of the “Care For Women, Children and Families Act,” a controversial bill passed in ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Sunday, May 14, 2023 12:10 am

News

Preview: Commissioners to vote on awarding airport hangar project to KMD Construction

SALISBURY — During the next Monday meeting, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners will vote to award a contract to construct five new hangars at ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Sunday, May 14, 2023 12:07 am

Local

New county floodplain maps released with preliminary revisions

SALISBURY — It will be worthwhile for homeowners to check out recent revisions to maps to see if their property has been placed in or ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Friday, May 12, 2023 12:01 am

Faith

Faith town board approves annual Shiloh 5K Mission Run

FAITH — It’s time to lace up those running shoes again. The annual Shiloh 5K Mission Run is coming back to Faith and will be ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Thursday, May 11, 2023 12:04 am

Local

Crutchfield discusses first five months as a lawmaker

RALEIGH — State Rep. Kevin Crutchfield is five months into his first term as an elected official in the N.C. House of Representatives and recently ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Thursday, May 4, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Commissioners presented with Mid-Carolina Regional Airport assessment, tenants survey

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners were presented with an airport assessment conducted by aviation analysts who reviewed and made recommendations for the ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Thursday, May 4, 2023 12:06 am

China Grove

Macy’s new facility will bring fewer jobs, but higher investment in county

SALISBURY — After finalizing the payroll, Macy’s said its 1.4 million- square-foot distribution center in China Grove will bring 1,317 full-time jobs, 383 part-time jobs and 2,260 ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Residents asked for input on federal low-income housing funds

SALISBURY — Residents of Rowan, Cabarrus and Iredell counties have been asked to provide input for the Annual HOME (Home Investment Partnerships Program) Action Plan, ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12:05 am

News

County allows on-site sales, consumption of alcohol at agritourism sites

SALISBURY – The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously for an ordinance change that will allow properties in the agricultural zoning district to have ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12:01 am

Local

Hear ye, beer ye: New Sarum Brewing Company celebrates seventh “annibeersary”

SALISBURY — Old Sarum, England, is the site of a now ruined cathedral that was once the first settlement of Salisbury, a nearly thousand-year-old city ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Terrie Hess Center hosts Food Truck Fest to close out Child Abuse Prevention Month

SALISBURY — For the third straight year, the Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center hosted a Food Truck Festival as a fundraiser to close out National ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Neighbors at odds over Millbridge Speedway noise

MOORESVILLE — What started out as a hearing over a special use permit to build new bleachers for Millbridge Speedway at the Rowan County Board ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Saturday, April 29, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Ford files bill that would prevent forced microchip implants in humans

RALEIGH — What would you say if you went in for a job interview and the employer required you to implant a microchip in your ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Saturday, April 29, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Warren files bill trying to establish North Carolina Healing Arts Commission

RALEIGH — Rep. Harry Warren has filed a bill that will establish the North Carolina Healing Arts Commission and create licensure processes for reflexologists, naturopathic ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Friday, April 28, 2023 12:05 am

East Spencer

Warren provides update on bill appropriating funding for projects in Rowan County

RALEIGH — State funding for projects that would benefit Rowan County are waiting discussion from members of the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives, ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Thursday, April 27, 2023 12:05 am

East Spencer

Warren, Crutchfield sponsoring bill appropriating funds for Rowan County projects

RALEIGH — Reps. Harry Warren and Kevin Crutchfield, who both represent Rowan County, have filed a bill that would bring a total of almost $25 ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 12:01 am

Local

Lawmakers voice support for bill aiming to ban transgender females from participating in women’s sports

RALEIGH — North Carolina legislators are moving closer to passing a bill that would ban transgender females from playing women’s sports after the North Carolina ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Rezoning request saga will be up for a vote again at Kannapolis City Council meeting

KANNAPOLIS — Monday night’s meeting could potentially see the Kannapolis City Council settle an ongoing dispute with a property owner who has applied for a ... Read more

by Charlie Drape, Sunday, April 23, 2023 12:06 am

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