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Commissioner Caskey deployed to Middle East
Rowan County Commissioner Mike Caskey will be absent from commissioner meetings for at least a few months as he serves in the Middle East with the National Guard. The county issued a release on Thursday stating that Caskey had been deployed to the region as part of Operation Spartan Shield, a military operation aimed at […] The post Commissioner Caskey deployed to Middle East appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Busker’s Bash returns to Salisbury
SALISBURY — The streets in Salisbury are set to come alive on Friday. The 11th annual Buskers’ Bash will take place throughout Downtown Salisbury. The public can visit, eat, and shop in around the city from 5 to 9 p.m with Buskers prepared to showcase their talent from 5:30 to 8 p.m. So what is […] The post Busker’s Bash returns to Salisbury appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Spencer breaks ground for the (re)creation of a town park
SPENCER — Many residents and travelers who pass down Salisbury Avenue in Spencer are familiar with the paved parking lot in front of what is now town hall and the Spencer police department, but in the 1920s, that pavement was a beautiful, green park. Now, the park is coming back to Spencer, at least in […] The post Spencer breaks ground for the (re)creation of a town park appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Here are the candidates for the NC House District 73 race
CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Two candidates will face off in the race for North Carolina’s 73rd House District in November. Incumbent Diamond Staton-Williams (D) will look to defend her spot against Jonathan Almond (R). The district covers the northeast part of Cabarrus County, including portions of Concord and...
Salisbury moving forward with redevelopment of Empire Hotel
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council took a step forward in ending the decades-long saga surrounding the Empire Hotel by approving several pieces of the project, including an ordinance establishing infrastructure-reimbursement agreements that would be provided to the developer and a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute several documents moving the project forward. “I’ll […] The post Salisbury moving forward with redevelopment of Empire Hotel appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan Chamber to hold candidate forum Oct. 15: community input for questions sought
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the community to attend the upcoming candidate forum on Oct. 15. The event will offer a chance to hear directly from candidates running for key positions, including state senate, state house, Rowan County commissioner, and Rowan-Salisbury School Board. The forum will take place at The […] The post Rowan Chamber to hold candidate forum Oct. 15: community input for questions sought appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Preview: Commissioners to consider amending new motorsports complex ordinance
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment that would provide amendments to the recently-established standards around motorsports racing complexes. The amendment, which was recommended by the planning board in August, was proposed by Mooresville Motorsports Complex to clear up confusion about the original amendment. The […] The post Preview: Commissioners to consider amending new motorsports complex ordinance appeared first on Salisbury Post.
North Carolina House District 98 election: The candidates on the ballot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Northern Mecklenburg County will have new representation following this year's election, as the race for House District 98 features two candidates running for state office. Former Huntersville Mayor Melinda Bales will meet former teacher Beth Helfrich to represent northern Mecklenburg County in Raleigh. District 98 includes...
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