News
State legislators finalize redistricting maps
By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly completed redistricting maps Thursday for ...
News
Tell us what you think about 2021 municipal election results
With the exception of a potential Salisbury mayoral and East Spencer aldermen recount, municipal elections in Rowan County ...
Elections
More to count: Board of Elections will resolve outstanding ballots before Salisbury, East Spencer recounts
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections will certify the 2021 municipal election ...
East Spencer
Mallett wins another term as East Spencer mayor, final board seat hinges on recount
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — Mayor Barbara Mallett will serve another term in East Spencer, but ...
News
Heggins says she’ll request recount in mayoral race after finishing 18 votes behind Alexander
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After Mayor Karen Alexander and Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins finished the ...
Elections
Two incumbents, two newcomers win seats on Salisbury City Council
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Incumbents Tamara Sheffield and David Post will be joined by McLaughlin’s Grocery ...
Nation/World
Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race; Democrat wins mayor’s race in New York City
By WILL WEISSERT and SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia governor’s ...
Politics
Newcomer makes history in Kannapolis City Council race, two incumbents retain seats
KANNAPOLIS — Two incumbents won reelection and one newcomer made history Tuesday in a crowded Kannapolis City Council ...
Elections
In toughest challenge yet, Rockwell mayor wins re-election
ROCKWELL — Challenger Chuck Bowman gave Mayor Beau Taylor the toughest test the longtime incumbent has seen in ...
News
Spencer votes ‘yes’ on longer, staggered terms
SPENCER — A pair of ballot referendums that will increase the length of terms for elected officials in ...
Cleveland
Two incumbents, former mayor win seats in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Two incumbents and the town’s former mayor won spots on the Cleveland Board of Commissioners on ...
Elections
Cress, Linker win reelection to Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen
GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen will look the same for at least two years ...
Politics
Two incumbents, one newcomer win election in China Grove Town Council race
CHINA GROVE — One newcomer was elected and two incumbents retained their seats in the China Grove Town ...
Granite Quarry
With 70.5% of the vote, Barnhardt wins race for Granite Quarry mayor
SALISBURY — Brittany Barnhardt walked away with a decisive win in the race for Granite Quarry mayor on ...
Elections
Rowan County’s early voting turnout exceeds previous election’s tally
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While Election Day is expected to attract a few thousand Rowan County ...
Elections
Election Day is Tuesday for town board, city council elections in Rowan County
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With early voting in Rowan County now over, voters have one last ...
News
NC redistricting lawsuit challenges lack of race data for maps
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — Advocacy groups and voters sued on Friday to block ...
Elections
Salisbury firefighters union endorses Heggins in city’s mayoral race
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury Professional Fire Fighters Local 2370, a Salisbury-based union, has endorsed ...
News
Alexander, Sheffield maintain lead in cash on hand, fundraising in mayor, City Council race
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Campaign finance reports due this week show Mayor Karen Alexander and council ...
Politics
In bid for China Grove Town Council, Cheryl Sheets hopes to ‘pay it forward’
CHINA GROVE — When Cheryl Sheets and her family relocated to China Grove from Charlotte more than two ...
Elections
Touting experience, Don Bringle looks to retain seat on China Grove Town Council
CHINA GROVE — In a bid for another term on the town council, Don Bringle is betting on ...
Politics
Rowan, Cabarrus, Stanly GOP host U.S. Senate forum in Gold Hill for registered Republicans only
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Republican parties of Rowan, Stanly and Cabarrus counties hosted a U.S. ...
News
Council candidates discuss city’s handling of ‘Fame’ relocation, protesting, pandemic
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While City Council candidate opinions differ, they mostly say council members made ...
News
Rowan Board of Elections criticized for debating replacement of poll supervisor
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local residents criticized the Rowan County Board of Elections Tuesday for publicly ...
News
Political Notebook: Rowan Democratic Party makes endorsements for municipal races
The Rowan County Democratic Party has endorsed registered Democrats on the ballot for this year’s municipal elections, which ...
China Grove
Election 2021: China Grove Town Council candidates detail approaches to handling economic, residential growth
CHINA GROVE — As the southern end of Rowan County continues to show significant growth, China Grove’s leadership ...
Kannapolis
Election 2021: Kannapolis City Council candidates discuss downtown revitalization, goals for other parts of city
KANNAPOLIS — There are 10 candidates running for three seats in a crowded Kannapolis City Council race. Incumbents ...
News
Beasley top fundraiser in third quarter for Senate race
By BRYAN ANDERSON and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH (AP) — Former state Supreme Court ...