Natalie Alms, Author at Salisbury Post

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Ask Us: What is the status of the Empire Hotel project?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, June 29, 2020 12:05 am

Faith

‘A way to keep it going’: Faith will keep patriotic spirit alive with food sales, small ceremony

SALISBURY — Since the years following World War II, the town of Faith has hosted Fourth of July celebrations marked with patriotism and community. Normally, ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Thursday, June 25, 2020 8:03 pm

Business

New director begins at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Small Business Center

CONCORD — Megan Smit started as the director of the Small Business Center at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College at the beginning of June. The goal of ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Business leaders say state of local economy depends on where you look

SALISBURY — Business recovery during COVID-19 is highly dependent on the type and size of the business that you’re talking about, says Rod Crider, president ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

COVID-19 research study launched in Kannapolis by Duke University, NC Department of Health and Human Services

KANNAPOLIS — A new research project launched under the MURDOCK Study at Duke University will focus on COVID-19 as the health of hundreds of volunteers ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Local

Shots fired incident cited as central point in “Fame” relocation arguments. Who is the man charged in the incident?

SALISBURY — On Sunday, May 31, at 5:36 p.m., a post by the Facebook page Fame Preservation Group stated, “BREAKING: Protesters are gathering in front ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Thursday, June 18, 2020 12:00 am

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Ask Us: Where can I recycle glass?

SALISBURY — Where can Salisbury residents recycle glass? How does recycling work? “It’s more complicated than one would think,” said Caleb Sinclair, Environmental Management director ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, June 15, 2020 5:45 am

Local

County commissioners will close public hearing, vote on proposed budget

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday at 6 p.m, close a public hearing for the proposed 2020-2021 budget and vote ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Sunday, June 14, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Downtown restaurants coped with curfew restrictions on top of COVID-19

SALISBURY — For downtown restaurant owners and managers, it’s safe to say that 2020 has not been business as usual the past couple of months. ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury Symphony creates a relief fund for contracted musicians

SALISBURY — The last time the Salisbury Symphony had a live performance was in January, conductor David Hagy said. COVID-19 has effectively canceled all upcoming ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 12:00 am

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Ask Us: When will West End Plaza open for walkers?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, June 8, 2020 12:41 am

Business

“Food makes people happy”: Jason Rogers fulfills dream of owning a restaurant

LEXINGTON — When Jason Rogers was 3, his parents found him in the kitchen in the middle of the night. They had been asleep. Everything ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Sunday, June 7, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Guardian ad litem program seeking volunteers to be voices for children

SALISBURY — The local guardian ad litem program is seeking volunteers for the upcoming training session. The agency is mandated by the state legislature, said ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Sunday, June 7, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Windows send a message: Fish Bowl writes names of police brutality victims on storefront

SALISBURY — On May 25, days after George Floyd died with a Minneapolis police officer’s knee pressed into his neck, Chris Ostle began reading a ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Friday, June 5, 2020 2:52 pm

Local

Wallace Cancer Institute gets new linear accelerator

SALISBURY — If you were getting treated for cancer with radiation 20 or 30 years ago, the radiation being used typically had a broad beam. ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Friday, June 5, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Food Lion expands in Carolinas, Georgia with new store acquisitions

SALISBURY — Food Lion is purchasing 62 Bi-Lo and Harveys Supermarkets in an expansion announced Wednesday. Many of the new stores are located in Georgia, ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:00 am

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Ask Us: What happened at Steppin’ Out Dance Company in Spencer?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, June 1, 2020 4:42 am

Local

Pops at the Post goes digital for ‘home movies’ edition on Saturday

SALISBURY — Since 2005, strains of music have drifted through the downtown area during Pops at the Post events. Attendees tailgated and listened in the ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Sunday, May 31, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Musical selections for 2020 Pops at the Post draw on array of past years

SALISBURY — This year’s Pops at the Post concert — Pops at the Post Home Movies Edition 2020 — is set to be a virtual ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Sunday, May 31, 2020 12:00 am

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Ask Us: How are nonprofits dealing with food insecurity from COVID-19 shutdowns?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, May 25, 2020 12:00 am

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Ask Us: What are the current plans for the former Dunbar property?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, May 4, 2020 2:08 am

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Ask Us: What should I do if I have a dental emergency during COVID-19 outbreak?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, April 27, 2020 4:47 am

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Ask Us: How can I help people in need during COVID-19?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, April 13, 2020 8:18 am

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Ask Us: What is the status of the empty lot at the corner of E. Innes and Lee Streets?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Sunday, March 29, 2020 11:18 pm

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Ask Us: Is SPD being reimbursed for help directing traffic at VA?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, March 23, 2020 12:31 am

Coronavirus

Guest column: Senior year, relationships cut short at Wake Forest University

The night before we left for spring break, I sat with my friend Sydney at a wooden table under a blooming cherry blossom tree. It ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:30 pm

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Ask Us: What are the differences between service animals and emotional support animals?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, March 16, 2020 12:00 am

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Ask Us: Readers submit questions about Salisbury road work

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Natalie Alms, Monday, March 2, 2020 12:00 am

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