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East Spencer hosts first in series of community meetings to clarify potential tax increase
EAST SPENCER — East Spencer has only one volunteer firefighter helping to keep its fire department running, a fact Town Manager Michael Douglas pointed out in a recent community meeting concerning a potential tax increase to fund a full-time department. “We have one volunteer. That’s it. We have three part-time employees (chief, deputy chief and […] The post East Spencer hosts first in series of community meetings to clarify potential tax increase appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan EDC annual meeting highlights accomplishments and upcoming plans
SALISBURY — The Rowan Economic Development Council held its fourth annual meeting on March 26 at the F&M Trolley Barn where elected officials and local figures from across Rowan County attended to find out about the current state of economic development in the region. “We were trying to demonstrate the success of economic development efforts […] The post Rowan EDC annual meeting highlights accomplishments and upcoming plans appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Images impact visitors to Station of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, a longtime Christian tradition, has been defined as a spiritual pilgrimage, following a designed path and with some, viewing images symbolizing the path that Jesus took on His last day from His condemnation to His crucifixion. Milford United Methodist Church, 1630 Statesville Blvd. in Salisbury, is hosting a Stations of the […] The post Images impact visitors to Station of the Cross appeared first on Salisbury Post.
“State of the Stormwater” touches on different projects and proposed fee increase
SALISBURY — Public Works Assistant Director Michael Hanna gave a presentation entitled “State of the Stormwater” to the Salisbury City Council at its March 19 meeting to provide an update on where things stand with the department and their plans for the future. In 2021, Stormwater partnered with HDR Engineering to construct a masterplan for […] The post “State of the Stormwater” touches on different projects and proposed fee increase appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Livingstone hosts Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society meeting
Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY — Livingstone College hosted the North Carolina Region I meeting of Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society on March 22 at the college’s location on Jake Alexander Boulevard. Undergraduate scholars and academic advisors from North Carolina’s HBCUs such as Bennett College, North Carolina A&T State, St. Augustine and Winston-Salem State […] The post Livingstone hosts Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society meeting appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Kannapolis announces holiday closing information
KANNAPOLIS — City of Kannapolis offices will be closed Friday in observance of the Easter Holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, April 1. Garbage and recycling services will operate on a regular schedule. There will be no yard waste collection on Friday. It will be collected on a regular schedule the following week. To find […] The post Kannapolis announces holiday closing information appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury Elks, American Red Cross host upcoming blood drive
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Elks #699 and American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Friday, April 5, from 1:30-6 p.m. The event will be held at the Elks lodge located at 508 South Main Street in Salisbury. Kathy Ender serves as the lodge chaplain and is the volunteer liaison for the blood drive. […] The post Salisbury Elks, American Red Cross host upcoming blood drive appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Basketball: Whittenburg cherishes memories of 1983 miracle
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The late Bill Buckner amassed 2,715 hits and was good enough to last 22 seasons in MLB, but he’s remembered for one miscue in the 1986 World Series. And so it is with former N.C. State guard Dereck Whittenburg. He was a deadly shooter who made 482 field goals […] The post Basketball: Whittenburg cherishes memories of 1983 miracle appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Playtime dreams come true: Faith Academy Charter School receives new playground
Submitted Faith Academy Charter School announced the completion of its brand-new playground equipment, donated by retired Faith School teacher, Sharon Miller, and her brother, Bobby Miller. For the past three years since its inception, the students of Faith Academy have waited for the opportunity to enjoy a playground facility. With the support from the Millers, […] The post Playtime dreams come true: Faith Academy Charter School receives new playground appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Kannapolis City Council changes safety procedures for public meetings
KANNAPOLIS — At its March 25 meeting, the Kannapolis City Council voted to make enhancements to enforce safety and security procedures for public meetings that take place at the city hall building. In 1995, Kannapolis passed an ordinance which banned “all weapons” in city buildings, but allowed law enforcement and active military members to have […] The post Kannapolis City Council changes safety procedures for public meetings appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Score to Give More addresses food insecurity
With basketball on the minds of many as March Madness continues, the efforts of many basketball teams are continuing to make a difference for those who face hunger issues. Throughout the 2023-24 college basketball season, Food Lion Feeds partnered with a record 52 collegiate basketball programs, including 15 women’s teams, to address food insecurity. Three […] The post Score to Give More addresses food insecurity appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Blotter for March 27
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A theft of a motor vehicle occurred in the 100 block of Pearl Street at 12:45 p.m. on March 25. Vandalism occurred in the 200 block of West Fisher Street between 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. on March 22. It was reported on March 25. A burglary by unlawful entry […] The post Blotter for March 27 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
One person airlifted after stabbing in northwestern Rowan County
(The story has been updated to reflect that deputies responded to the 7000 block of Woodleaf Road, instead of the 4000 block as was originally reported. The story has also been updated to reflect new information from the sheriff’s office.) ROWAN COUNTY — A dispute between neighbors led to one person being airlifted and another […] The post One person airlifted after stabbing in northwestern Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Three displaced after Tuesday fire
SALISBURY — Three people have been displaced as the result of a house fire in Salisbury on Tuesday. The Salisbury Fire Department was dispatched to a mobile home in the 300 block of Imperial Drive at approximately 12:06 p.m. and arrived a few minutes later, finding heavy fire coming from the front of the building, […] The post Three displaced after Tuesday fire appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury teenager killed in single vehicle crash
ROWAN COUNTY — The Gray Stone Day School community is mourning the loss of a student after a 16-year-old was killed in a single vehicle crash on Friday. Noah Steven Nisbet, a Salisbury resident, was killed on Friday when his 2004 Volkswagen Jetta ran off the side of Stokes Ferry Road and crashed into a […] The post Salisbury teenager killed in single vehicle crash appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Good boy: A Rowan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 calls it a career
SALISBURY — Rex, one of the K-9s at the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, has retired from duty after six years on the force. A retirement ceremony was held on Monday in the lobby of the sheriff’s office where members of the department came to say goodbye to Rex before his handler, Corporal Patrick Michael, took […] The post Good boy: A Rowan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 calls it a career appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program has an end in sight
SALISBURY — After years of planning and gathering information, the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program is beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The $800,000 BCJI grant is allocated by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance and was awarded to the Salisbury Police Department in 2021 as a way […] The post Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program has an end in sight appeared first on Salisbury Post.
A heart for the community: Heart Ball Fund provides for those in need
Having a heart for the community and working together to address heart-related needs is what the Salisbury Rowan Heart Fund Ball and its committee is all about. This year’s Heart Ball, the 56th annual, was held Feb. 10 at the Country Club of Salisbury with 240 in attendance raising more than $24,000, which was presented […] The post A heart for the community: Heart Ball Fund provides for those in need appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Man arrested after allegedly choking, pointing gun at woman over child
SALISBURY — A man has been arrested after police said he got angry at the mother of his child and pointed a gun at her. Kenny Ray Chappell, 41, was charged with felony assault by strangulation and assault by pointing a gun. Chappell was also charged as a fugitive from justice on warrants from South […] The post Man arrested after allegedly choking, pointing gun at woman over child appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Four charged after shots fired call turns into police chase
SALISBURY — Four people have been charged after police said they fled from a traffic stop. The stop was initiated after a witness said one man in the group was drinking and shooting into the ground. The incident began at approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday when deputies responded to a home in the 1000 block […] The post Four charged after shots fired call turns into police chase appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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