Pals with Paws

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 20 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Among the animals waiting for adoption at the Rowan County Animal Shelter: This domestic, medium hair cat is a beautiful and friendly adult female. She has a great personality and would love to spend the years to come curled up on your lap. Rowan County...

County to discuss more incentives for Henkel, look at aircraft storage hangar

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 20 May 2012 | 12:00 am

By Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Three years after the county approved incentives for its expansion in Salisbury, Henkel Corp. is now asking for help to add even more investment and jobs. The Rowan County Board of Commissioners wil...

Man gets $3,000 bond on marijuana charge

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 20 May 2012 | 12:00 am

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was charged with drug possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver Saturday. According to an arrest warrant, the Rowan County Sherriff’s Office found Jonathan Murray, 24, of North Long Street with 23 gram...

Fans enjoy sights, smells at rose show

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 20 May 2012 | 12:00 am

By Sarah Campbell scampbell@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury residents Jean Paul and Gisele Marquis were captivated by roses in a variety of sizes and colors Saturday. It was the couple’s first trip to the Rowan Rose Society’s...

Business roundup

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 20 May 2012 | 12:00 am

SALISBURY — Fitness instructors Sacha Roberts and Jacqui Shive have launched a business offering yoga, meditation and positive thinking workshops for adults and children. The Playful Elephant holds two-hour workshops once a month and will travel to...

Delays concern veterans who have mental health issues

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 20 May 2012 | 12:00 am

By Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Donald Shawver had to wait more than four months to see a psychiatrist at the Salisbury veterans’ hospital, and a recent federal report says he’s not alone. The Gulf War veteran was...

Leaf blower theft leads to charges

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 20 May 2012 | 12:00 am

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man is behind bars for felony breaking and entering. Lorenzo Nicholson, 53, of South Main Street, is accused of stealing a leaf blower valued at $135 from a man’s storage unit on Elm Street and selling it to Security P...

One-stop shop for opening, expanding business

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 20 May 2012 | 12:00 am

By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Karen Littleton said trying to open her downtown nightclub, Nashville Nights, has been like getting stuck in a maze of governmental red tape. 'It has really been a headache,' said Littleton, who o...

New partners in Healthcare Management Consultants

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 20 May 2012 | 12:00 am

SALISBURY — Healthcare Management Consultants Inc. has named three new partners. Cheri H. Brown, Tim S. Norris and Donna P. Poteat join C. David Carpenter, Todd Dagenhart, Stanford R. Jordan and Thomas R. Loeblein on the company's board of directors.

Driver identified from fatal three-car crash on Cox Mill Road

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 20 May 2012 | 12:00 am

CONCORD — A motorist being pursued by police died Friday night when his vehicle crashed head-on with two other vehicles on Cox Mill Road, according to Concord Police. Joshua Mark Stanish, 17, of 9910 Nicole Lane, Charlotte, was the driver. A press rel...