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Business

Small Business Administration offers loan options for businesses affected by COVID-19

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — One option for small businesses across Rowan County suffering from impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak is a low-interest, federal ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury Transit suspends fares, city makes additional changes during COVID-19 outbreak

SALISBURY — The city’s transit system suspended fare collections on all routes starting Tuesday at 6 a.m. Transit will also implement a rear-door policy to ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

State legislators told hospitality industry ‘on life support’

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association President Lynn Minges on Tuesday had a message for the state representatives in the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Political notebook: Hudson, Budd supported emergency coronavirus relief bill

U.S. Reps. Richard Hudson, R-8, and Ted Budd, R-13, joined the other representatives in supporting the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act as it ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, March 30, 2020 12:03 am

News

Spirit of Rowan: Cannon Ballers stadium anchors downtown Kannapolis

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com COVID-19 has only postponed what’s sure to be a new day in Kannapolis, when the newly renamed Cannon Ballers team throws ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, March 30, 2020 12:01 am

News

Spirit of Rowan: Railwalk Pavilion to be downtown’s new dynamic hub

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com The Rowan County Tourism Development Authority was looking to create a dynamic outdoor space in downtown Salisbury. In March 2018, the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, March 30, 2020 12:00 am

News

Spirit of Rowan: 132 Flats sets precedent for new downtown apartment development

The Fishers have owned 132 E. Innes Street for years. The 1910 building has gone through variations, such as a space for the Chamber of ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, March 30, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County leaders urge residents to participate in census

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — April 1 is Census Day, and Rowan County leaders are encouraging residents to make sure they participate. So far, ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Liz Moomey: Historic Salisbury Foundation scavenger hunt connects to city’s past

SALISBURY — Salisbury is known for its history. And while many of us are cooped up due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Historic Salisbury Foundation ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 am

Landis

Chalk it up: Landis children thank town employees with sidewalk drawings

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com LANDIS — On sidewalks outside of the police station, fire station, post office and town hall in Landis are chalk drawings ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 27, 2020 12:01 am

Local

State House’s COVID-19 health care group hears needs of medical professionals

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com RALEIGH — N.C. Rep. Wayne Sasser, a Republican from Stanly County, listened in Thursday morning as health care professionals shared needs ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 27, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Tillis, Burr supported $2 trillion coronavirus relief package

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Late Wednesday night, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a coronavirus emergency relief bill, with the support of both of ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 27, 2020 12:00 am

Business

An essential business, Salisbury auto repair shops take precautions during COVID-19 outbreak

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Auto repair shops have generally been considered an essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak, and they’re taking some precautions ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:01 am

Coronavirus

Cheerwine Festival still on schedule for May

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY— The Cheerwine Festival, scheduled for May 16, is still on despite the current COVID-19 outbreak. As more events are canceled ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:01 am

Coronavirus

Rep. Howard leads NC House’s response to COVID-19

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rep. Julia Howard, R-77, says now is the time to get benefits out to the members of the working ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Town of Faith flies American flags to boost spirits

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com FAITH — American flags line the streets of downtown Faith around the Fourth of July and for major holidays, but flags ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:01 am

Local

Reps. Warren, Howard, Sasser will get to work this week on coronavirus committees

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County’s legislators will get to work this week on ways state government can help amid the outbreak of ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Political notebook: Reps Warren, Howard, Sasser appointed to COVID-19 House Committee

Reps. Harry Warren, R-76, Julia Howard, R-77, and Wayne Sasser, R-67, have been appointed by House Speaker Tim Moore to the bipartisan North Carolina House ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Monday, March 23, 2020 12:26 am

Local

Funeral homes among those making changes to comply with coronavirus limits

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Even local funeral homes have adjusted their services after Gov. Roy Cooper placed limits on the size of gatherings ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 22, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Elections board approves budget with Sunday early voting

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY— In a 3-2 vote on Thursday, the Rowan County Board of Election approved an increase in their budget to allow for ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 20, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Property managers say they’re willing to work with tenants during coronavirus outbreak

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Fisher Realty Leasing Manager Ellen Robertson says she’s had several residents come into her office to explain the impacts ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Friday, March 20, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Some banks continue operations, others scale back during COVID-19 outbreak

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As of Wednesday, F&M Bank, Wells Fargo and Bank of America branches were among financial institutions maintaining their normal ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Political campaigns halt during coronavirus outbreak

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The COVID-19 outbreak has caused delays on the campaign trail. In-person campaigning is halted as the CDC has recommended ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

City departments take precautions during COVID-19 outbreak

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The city plans to continue its operations, but departments have made changes to ensure employees stay safe and the ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:54 am

Coronavirus

Council moves to temporarily halt water service disconnections, starts reconnections

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The city council on Tuesday approved an ordinance to temporarily suspend Salisbury-Rowan Utilities service disconnections and reconnect recently disconnected ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Heggins asks city to stop disconnecting water service during outbreak

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Following the lead of other North Carolina municipalities, Salisbury Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins has requested the city to ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Local historical landmarks applications may be paused to alter city ordinance

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After concerns about the local landmark ordinance from the city council, members will consider a moratorium to pause approvals. ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Republican candidate for lieutenant governor details differences between parties

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Republican lieutenant governor candidate Mark Robinson told Lincoln-Reagan Dinner attendees Friday night that the country’s two major political parties ... Read more

by Liz Moomey, Saturday, March 14, 2020 1:28 pm

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