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Preview: Salisbury City Council looking to approve upcoming budget
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will be considering officially adopting the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget at its next meeting. The meeting will take place ...
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Retiring in Salisbury has its perks
SALISBURY— Recently, “WorldAtlas” named Salisbury as one of the “7 Most Affordable Towns To Retire In North Carolina.” Its median home prices and available healthcare ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:00 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis holds Cannon Boulevard corridor community input meeting
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis planning department organized a community input meeting at Elegancia Events on June 11 to gauge from the public how the Cannon ...
by Brad Dountz, Friday, June 14, 2024 12:10 am
Local
New Waterworks exhibit tells similar stories in various styles
SALISBURY — From now until Sept. 4, Waterworks Visual Arts Center will be showcasing the creativity and technique of three distinct artists. The exhibit, “Journey ...
by Brad Dountz, Friday, June 14, 2024 12:05 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis considering lowering the tax rate even more after city budget public hearing
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 budget at its June 10 work session meeting. City ...
by Brad Dountz, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:10 am
Local
Sound of music: Livingstone College Summer Music Camp puts on final concert
SALISBURY — Music is one of those universal languages that can affect anyone that hears it. Appreciating music is important, but actually knowing how to ...
by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:10 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis City Council approves contract agreement for new fire engine
(A story in Wednesday’s Salisbury Post misidentified Kannapolis Deputy City Manager Eddie Smith as Fire Chief Tracy Winecoff.) KANNAPOLIS — During its work session meeting ...
by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:05 am
Local
Life Choices Rowan’s “Walk for Life” making strides towards hope
SALISBURY — Life Choices Rowan held its 29th annual “Walk for Life” fundraiser on June 8 where volunteers and regular citizens walked from their facility ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:10 am
News
Salisbury City Council adopts ordinance for new church rectory and parking spaces
SALISBURY — At its June 4 meeting, the Salisbury City Council adopted an ordinance amending an existing conditional district overlay for Sacred Heart Catholic Church ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:05 am
Local
AT&T brings more high-speed internet to Salisbury
SALISBURY — It’s no surprise how vital the internet is when it comes to work, school or just standard recreation. However, many people in more ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, June 9, 2024 12:10 am
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“Express, Educate and Connect for a Safer Salisbury” thinks of ways to increase public safety
SALISBURY— The Salisbury Human Relations Commission held a public safety roundtable meeting entitled “Express, Educate and Connect for a Safer Salisbury” at Hood Theological Seminary ...
by Brad Dountz, Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:08 am
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Salisbury City Council receives update on 10-year housing strategy
SALISBURY — Planning and Neighborhoods Director Hannah Jacobson along with Aaron Finley, housing director with Thomas P. Miller & Associates, gave an update to the ...
by Brad Dountz, Friday, June 7, 2024 12:05 am
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Salisbury City Council has public hearing for upcoming budget
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council held a public hearing during its June 4 meeting to receive feedback from residents on the proposed fiscal year ...
by Brad Dountz, Thursday, June 6, 2024 12:06 am
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New Waterworks statue stands tall
SALISBURY — Now on display in the Cook Garden right next to the Waterworks Visual Arts Center is a bronze statue of Chief Powhatan, better ...
by Brad Dountz, Thursday, June 6, 2024 12:04 am
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To be or not to be: special Hamlet performance teaches kids about Shakespeare
SALISBURY — William Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in the English language. His plays have become enduring classics that are still taught in ...
by Brad Dountz, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 12:10 am
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Middle-of-the-week farmers market comes to downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — Summer is finally here and going to a farmers market will be one of those ubiquitous weekend activities that many will be basking ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 12:05 am
Business
Rockwell salon gets a makeover
ROCKWELL — Amanda Howard said she had to pray on it when she was asked to take over That Hair Pair, a Rockwell salon that ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, June 2, 2024 12:00 am
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Preview: Salisbury City Council holding public hearing for upcoming budget
SALISBURY — During its next meeting, the Salisbury City Council will be holding a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget as part ...
by Brad Dountz, Sunday, June 2, 2024 12:00 am
Local
Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Humanitarian Awards puts the selfless in the spotlight
SALISBURY — Elizabeth Duncan Koontz was a pioneer in civil rights and in the field of education. Being the first Black president of the National ...
by Brad Dountz, Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:10 am
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Historic Preservation Commission recommends two homes for historic designation
SALISBURY — At its May 9 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the McKenzie-Grimes House located at 228 West Bank Street and Franklin Smith ...
by Brad Dountz, Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:10 am
Lifestyle
Breathe in and out: Salisbury hosts “Move with the Mayor” yoga class
SALISBURY — To better motivate residents to move around and get out of their comfort zone, the city Salisbury, in partnership with the National Forum ...
by Brad Dountz, Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:00 am
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Salisbury Mayor Karen Alexander makes “state of the city address”
SALISBURY — A “state of the city address” made by Mayor Karen Alexander was released on May 28 to summarize the major achievements from 2023 ...
by Brad Dountz, Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:10 am
Local
Salisbury City Council receives update on downtown dumpster pilot program
SALISBURY — Assistant Public Works Director Michael Hanna provided the Salisbury City Council with an update on its downtown dumpster pilot program at its May ...
by Brad Dountz, Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:00 am
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Flags of the fallen: scouts plant flags for veterans on Memorial Day weekend
SALISBURY — Memorial Day is time for reflection and holding on to those who have given their lives while serving in the United States Armed ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 12:10 am
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Spreading awareness for mental health
SALISBURY — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and its purpose is to bring to light how individuals might be struggling internally with problems that ...
by Brad Dountz, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 12:00 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis City Council does not approve rezoning request for Davidson Highway property
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council opposed a rezoning request for roughly 10 acres of land located on 9700 Davidson Highway at their May 20 ...
by Brad Dountz, Saturday, May 25, 2024 12:06 am
Lifestyle
Come one, come all! The circus stops in Salisbury
SALISBURY — As soon as Phillip “Dusty” Sadler decided he wanted to be in the circus, he never thought of doing anything else. “It all ...
by Brad Dountz, Saturday, May 25, 2024 12:00 am
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Salisbury City Council salutes David Post for winning the 2024 Governor’s Medallion Award
SALISBURY — Salisbury City Council member David Post was one of 17 people who was given the 2024 Governor’s Medallion Award by the North Carolina ...