Local
Fibrant-Hotwire lease approved in Salisbury referendum
SALISBURY — With 81.5 percent of the votes, Salisbury residents on Tuesday approved a lease of the city’s broadband system, Fibrant, to Hotwire Communications. The ...
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Local
Salisbury Planning Board recommends rezoning for new subdivision
By Jessica Coates jessica.coates@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury Planning Board voted Tuesday to rezone about 29 acres so a new subdivision can be built. Planning ...
by Jessica Coates, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 12:00 am
Elections
Kathy Manning wins Democratic nomination for 13th Congressional District seat
GREENSBORO — With 61 percent of the vote, first-time political candidate Kathy Manning defeated Adam Coker for a chance to run against Republican Rep. Ted ...
by Jessica Coates, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 11:01 pm
Landis
Landis board members, staff applaud Lake Corriher Wilderness Area opening
LANDIS — The grand opening of Lake Corriher Wilderness Area was the talk of the town at Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Town Manager Reed ...
by Jessica Coates, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 12:00 am
Business
New early childhood education center offers drop-in program
SALISBURY — Joyce Simpson and Lamont Savage say they are “striving to make a difference in the community.” “And with the drop-off (program), that’s one ...
by Jessica Coates, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 12:00 am
Crime
Man with decades-long criminal record arrested on narcotics, weapons charges
Staff Report SALISBURY — Nekhent Supreme Ali was arrested on numerous narcotics and weapons charges stemming from a monthlong joint investigation into crack cocaine sales. The ...
by Jessica Coates, Monday, May 7, 2018 10:29 am
Business
Donnie Charleston to speak at last PIP breakfast of the season
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce SALISBURY — Donnie Charleston will be the keynote speaker at the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s Power in Partnership (PIP) breakfast ...
by Jessica Coates, Monday, May 7, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Sister Hazel’s Ryan Newell talks about headlining Cheerwine Festival, new music
By Jessica Coates jessica.coates@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Ryan Newell has never tried Cheerwine before. But that could change on May 19. Newell is the lead guitarist ...
by Jessica Coates, Sunday, May 6, 2018 12:00 am
Business
Building toward a brighter future: New solar farm being built in Rowan County
By Jessica Coates jessica.coates@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Workers are just over halfway through building a new solar farm on Dunns Mountain Road. And halfway through construction ...
by Jessica Coates, Sunday, May 6, 2018 12:00 am
Business
Biz Briefs 5/6/18
North Carolina Tractor Supply stores raise $32,518 for 4-H youth through Paper Clover BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — North Carolina 4-H youth will have opportunities to learn valuable leadership ...
by Jessica Coates, Sunday, May 6, 2018 12:00 am
Business
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce trade show focuses on entrepreneurial spirit
SALISBURY — Elaine Spalding says she wants to grow both existing businesses and the “entrepreneurial base.” That’s one of the reasons, Spalding said, that this ...
by Jessica Coates, Friday, May 4, 2018 12:01 am
Business
Hotwire to host barbecue Saturday to inform, meet voters
SALISBURY — With the last day to vote in the Fibrant-Hotwire referendum fast approaching, Jonathan Bullock said he thought it would be a good time to gather ...
by Jessica Coates, Friday, May 4, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Salisbury City Council approves rezoning for 80-unit apartment on Statesville Boulevard
SALISBURY — Statesville Boulevard could soon be the home of a new apartment complex dedicated to “workforce housing.” The Salisbury City Council approved a request ...
by Jessica Coates, Thursday, May 3, 2018 12:01 am
Business
Bella’s Ales and Tails brings out China Grove’s dog lovers
CHINA GROVE — Theresa Stout has lived in China Grove for 30 years. For eight of them, she’s had her dog, Annabelle Grace, by her side. ...
by Jessica Coates, Thursday, May 3, 2018 12:00 am
Business
‘Together, we can end hunger’: Food Lion Feedys awards showcase those fighting hunger
SALISBURY — Greg Finchum says three things are required to fight hunger — heart, pride and being a “food king.” “And sometimes,” Finchum said, “we ...
by Jessica Coates, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 12:00 am
Business
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce trade show to be held Thursday
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce SALISBURY — “Sharing Our Entrepreneurial Spirit” is the theme of the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce trade show, to be ...
by Jessica Coates, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 12:00 am
Local
City Council approves Salisbury’s first historic landmark
SALISBURY — The Edgar S. Temple House is now a historic landmark. The Salisbury City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt the city’s first historic ...
by Jessica Coates, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Head in the clouds: Phillip MacNutt one of few hot air balloon builders in the world
SALISBURY — Phillip MacNutt can’t seem to get away from hot air balloons. “I’ve tried to quit a couple of times, and I always come ...
by Jessica Coates, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Rowan County United Way needs assessment to start May 10
Rowan County United Way SALISBURY — Rowan County United Way is beginning another countywide needs assessment. The kick-off meeting was held April 20. Board President Bill ...
by Jessica Coates, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 12:00 am
Business
Henning Bruns replaced as manager of Cleveland Freightliner plant
CLEVELAND — Henning Bruns, who has been manager of the Cleveland Freightliner plant for three years, is being replaced by Erik Johnson, a fellow Daimler Trucks ...
by Jessica Coates, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Council to consider renaming portion of greenway for Bill Stanback
By Jessica Coates jessica.coates@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — At its Tuesday meeting, the Salisbury City Council will consider a request to rename the Prescott section of the ...
by Jessica Coates, Monday, April 30, 2018 12:00 am
Business
Biz Briefs 4/29/18
Food Lion celebrates sustainability progress in honor of Earth Day SALISBURY — In honor of Earth Day, Food Lion is celebrating its commitment to sustainable ...
by Jessica Coates, Sunday, April 29, 2018 12:00 am
Business
Old Town Soap Company moves across the street to expand
By Jessica Coates jessica.coates@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — After almost a year of feeling cramped in her 800-square foot soap shop, Beth Engelhardt is finally moving ...
by Jessica Coates, Sunday, April 29, 2018 12:00 am
Business
Next Big Idea Pitch Contest will give entrepreneurs chance to prove themselves
SALISBURY — Mikey Wetzel said the Next Big Idea Pitch Contest is shaping up to be “a big deal.” “We are very excited about it,” Wetzel ...
by Jessica Coates, Sunday, April 29, 2018 12:00 am
Business
Park Sterling Bank is now South State Bank
SALISBURY — The bank at the corner of Innes and Fulton streets has once again changed hands. Park Sterling Bank merged with South State Bank ...
by Jessica Coates, Friday, April 27, 2018 12:00 am
Business
Sweet Meadow Cafe to move to Fisher Street
SALISBURY — Sweet Meadow Cafe owner Heather Teeter has one thing to say: “We are not closing. We are moving.” Teeter is excited about the ...
by Jessica Coates, Friday, April 27, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Mayor’s Spirit Luncheon focuses on putting faith into action
SALISBURY — Mayor Al Heggins said the purpose of the Mayor’s Spirit Luncheon is to “provide an opportunity for our rich and diverse spiritual and ...
by Jessica Coates, Thursday, April 26, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Salisbury among communities to receive EPA grants for property reuse
SALISBURY — Salisbury is among 11 communities in North Carolina and 144 communities in the U.S. to receive grants from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields ...