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Albemarle selects new public housing director
Albemarle City Manager Todd Clark has announced the hiring of Renae Miller as the city’s new director of public housing. Miller is a Certified Property Management Professional with more than 20 years of experience in the housing industry. She brings knowledge of various housing programs, including HUD Public Housing, the Housing Choice Voucher program, Low-Income […] The post Albemarle selects new public housing director appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Deputy chief retires with accolades after 24 years
KANNAPOLIS — Deputy Chief of Police Daniel M. Wallace received his boss’ highest accolade at the city council meeting Monday night after his retirement after 24 years was announced. Wallace was presented with the Chief’s Award, along with his service weapon and badge, by Chief Terry Spry. The presentation came with emotional thanks from Spry, […] The post Deputy chief retires with accolades after 24 years appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Granite Quarry tabs assistant public works director Fries to lead department
GRANITE QUARRY — Granite Quarry announced on Wednesday that interim public works director Colton Fries has been tabbed for the permanent role. The move comes after the town promoted its former public works director, Jason Hord, to town manager. Fries has worked with Granite Quarry since October of 2017, and has continued to move up through […] The post Granite Quarry tabs assistant public works director Fries to lead department appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Gray Stone Day School hosts veteran speaker series
Gray Stone Day School News Service Gray Stone Day School is hosting a series of talks featuring veterans who have served in wars around the world. The series kicked off with retired Lt. Richard Lowder, a native of Stanly County and a graduate of N.C. State University. After completing his studies, Lowder joined the U.S. […] The post Gray Stone Day School hosts veteran speaker series appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Spencer to kick off town park construction at National Night Out
SPENCER — The Town of Spencer is hosting its fourth annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 1. All are invited to the Park Plaza (located at Salisbury Avenue and Fifth Street) in Spencer for free food and drinks, educational materials, and more from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. National Night Out promotes police-community […] The post Spencer to kick off town park construction at National Night Out appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Granite Quarry holding public hearing on incentives for 170-job company expansion
GRANITE QUARRY — The town of Granite Quarry will be holding a public hearing on Thursday for an incentives agreement that would provide a tax break to AMREP for an expansion of its Rowan County operations that would bring 170 jobs to the area along with approximately $21 million in investments. The incentive agreement would be […] The post Granite Quarry holding public hearing on incentives for 170-job company expansion appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Sidewalk art at Railwalk gets new designs
SALISBURY — The crosswalks at the intersection of Lee and Kerr streets and the one by the Farmer’s Market, all in the Railwalk Arts District, got new designs this weekend during the second Paint the Pavement event. The first painting event was completed in September 2022, and was sponsored by what was then the Salisbury […] The post Sidewalk art at Railwalk gets new designs appeared first on Salisbury Post.
N.C. Transportation Museum sells three passenger cars to Washington-based scenic railroad for restoration
ELBE, WASH. — Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad in Elbe, Washington announced recently that it acquired three historic, ex-Reading Railroad passenger cars from the North Carolina Transportation Museum. The railroad organization, owned by non-profit Western Forest Industries Museum, bought the passenger cars after the museum determined that they were not a fit for its collection and […] The post N.C. Transportation Museum sells three passenger cars to Washington-based scenic railroad for restoration appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Stanly commissioners deny SCS request to match funds for state building grants
At a Sept. 13 emergency meeting of the Stanly County Board of Commissioners, the board unanimously voted to deny potential matches for grant applications to be made by Stanly County Schools. The commissioners voted 6-0 to deny the 5% match requests for four needs-based state grant applications for funds to build new schools. Board chair […] The post Stanly commissioners deny SCS request to match funds for state building grants appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” tour is coming to Rowan County
Cycle North Carolina will begin an all-new route for the 2024 “Mountains to Coast” tour of scenic North Carolina and several local towns, Cleveland and Spencer, are on the biking route. This is the 25th anniversary of the first Mountains to Coast Ride held back in 1999, running from Murphy to Manteo. This year’s event […] The post Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” tour is coming to Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Meekins continues Civil War history project that began in 1862
State historian Chris Meekins was at Museum of the Albemarle last week to discuss a state-led project that began during the Civil War and continues 163 years later. Meekins, an Elizabeth City native, was the speaker for the museum’s “History for Lunch” program, “NC Troops, 1861-65: A Roster — The Ongoing Project to Identify Service” on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Meekins is an editor of the Civil War Roster Project, which...
Salisbury VA Health Care System has housed 370 veterans experiencing homelessness in FY24
SALISBURY — The Salisbury VA Health Care System announced today it has housed 370 veterans experiencing homeless in North Carolina in Fiscal Year 2024. A total of 90 percent of these veterans have not returned to homelessness, and 468 unsheltered veterans have been engaged to ensure they have access to the housing and other wraparound […] The post Salisbury VA Health Care System has housed 370 veterans experiencing homelessness in FY24 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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