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Case closed on monthslong investigation into local post offices, former Salisbury councilman says

SALISBURY — Former City Council member Kenny Hardin says a monthslong investigation successfully resolved a number of issues ...

Local

Gold Hill woman wins lottery jackpot with online ticket purchase

GOLD HILL — A Gold Hill woman pocketed $230,886 after purchasing a winning North Carolina Lottery ticket online. ...

Gold Hill

East Gold Hill Fire Department receives upgraded fire protection rating

GOLD HILL — The East Gold Hill Rural Fire Department has received an upgraded fire protection rating — ...

News

Gold Hill residents report unannounced closures, inconsistent schedules at post office

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — Residents of southeastern Rowan County report making multiple trips to the ...

News

Professional masons, students from West Rowan win bricklaying battle in Gold Hill

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — Professional masons from Union County will compete to be the nation’s ...

News

Planning Board votes against 574-acre Gold Hill solar farm after lengthy, lively meeting

SALISBURY — At the end of a meeting that needed to be extended twice, the Rowan County Planning ...

Gold Hill

Planning Board considers controversial Gold Hill solar project

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Planning Board’s meeting extended late into the night Monday as it heard speeches ...

News

Gold Hill-area residents rally opposition to 560-acre solar farm

GOLD HILL — There was bluegrass music and food, but Tuesday night’s gathering at the Gold Hill Fire ...

News

Solar farm plans in Gold Hill met by resident concerns

GOLD HILL — A Charlotte-company’s plans for a major solar energy facility in rural, southeastern Rowan County were ...

News

Company proposing major solar project in Gold Hill to host community meeting

GOLD HILL — A company planning a major solar farm in rural, southeast Rowan County will host a ...

News

With new mural, Gold Hill Flower Company incorporates state themes, personal meaning into art

GOLD HILL — In the midst of the pandemic last spring, Melissa and Drew Hammill wanted to give ...

Crime

Suspects sought after damaging vehicles in Gold Hill

GOLD HILL — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying two suspects from recent vehicle ...

Crime

Salisbury pair accused of beating, robbing Gold Hill man

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — A Salisbury man and woman face felony charges after they were ...

Gold Hill

Gold Hill Fire Department to hold scavenger hunt

The Gold Hill Fire Department will be holding a back to School Scavenger Hunt Aug. 8 from 10 ...

News

Rowan County woman cited for marijuana possession after reporting daughter missing

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — A Rowan County woman was given a citation for simple marijuana ...

News

Fayetteville man cited after damage to Gold Hill Mines Historic Park

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — A Fayetteville man was issued a citation for damaging property at ...

Gold Hill

19th annual Lighting of the Fall Fires kicks off holiday season in Gold Hill

GOLD HILL — The 19th annual Lighting of the Fall Fires, an event made to kick off the holiday ...

Local Events

‘Life in the Carolinas’ television crew coming to Gold Hill for Christmas special

GOLD HILL — Carl White’s “Life in the Carolinas” 2019 Christmas special will be filmed in Gold Hill. ...

News

‘A happening in Gold Hill’: Founders’ Day brings a community reunion

By Liz Moomey liz.moomey@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — It was a community reunion for the 30th annual Gold Hill ...

News

Tools, other equipment stolen from barn in Gold Hill

GOLD HILL — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a Gold Hill barn where ...

News

Lighting of the Fall Fires in Gold Hill warms holiday nights

GOLD HILL — The Lighting of the Fall Fires in historic Gold Hill Village, held on Saturday, continued ...

News

Gold Hill Founders’ Day celebration offers old-timey fun for all

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com It was a moment that, when played for movie screen, might have had the ...

News

West Liberty community bids farewell to fallen firefighter Michael Goodnight

SALISBURY — The garage of West Liberty Volunteer Fire Department was filled to standing room only Monday as ...

News

Tall Tale Tellers Festival a “preservation of history and art”

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com There’s just nothing like hearing someone tell a story. Think about it. How easy ...

News

Self-guided Arts & Ag farm tours this weekend

It’s a beautiful time of year on the farms of Rowan County, and the first ever Rowan Arts ...

Gold Hill

Gold Hill couple killed in West Virginia traffic collision

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — A Gold Hill couple were killed in a traffic collision April 18 while traveling in ...

Gold Hill

Yesterday: The File Store in December 1974

This December 1974 photograph from the Salisbury Post library shows the File Store, which once stood along Bringle Ferry ...

Gold Hill

Filling in the blank pages around a newsboy named Abe

GOLD HILL — Last week, while sneaking around Gold Hill looking for a story, I stopped at the ...

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