Education
A request from a North Carolina public school graduate
By Deanna Townsend-Smith, EdD In North Carolina the Supreme Court ruled that the state’s constitution guarantees a public education for every child and includes due ...
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News
11-year-old hospitalized after weekend boating incident
SALISBURY — An 11-year-old sustained severe injuries during a boating accident on High Rock Lake Sunday but is reportedly doing well following three surgeries. According ...
by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 12:08 am
Local
Uniquely Salisbury: Cheerwine Festival delights crowd despite weather concerns
(Correction: A previous version of this story said that the public works department took aerial photos of the event to gauge crowd size. Salisbury’s public ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 12:10 am
News
Rowan Wild black bear Ruff dies
ROWAN COUNTY — An iconic black bear featured at Dan Nicholas Park died last month after health complications forced his caretakers to euthanize him. “It is ...
by Chandler Inions, Sunday, May 12, 2024 12:04 am
Crime
Blotter: Shots fired after argument over speed on gravel road
SALISBURY — A deliver driver reported a shooting while attempting to make a delivery in Salisbury on Wednesday. According to reports with the Rowan County ...
by Chandler Inions, Sunday, May 12, 2024 12:00 am
News
Norma’s Way: Partners In Learning opens adventure forest named for long-time director
SALISBURY — More than 100 families, children, staff and community leaders gathered Monday to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Partners In Learning’s Norma’s Way Adventure ...
by Chandler Inions, Sunday, May 12, 2024 12:00 am
Cleveland
Cleveland fire dept. board calls for third party investigation following mass resignations
CLEVELAND — A Facebook post in the West Rowan News, Events and Fun page last weekend sparked concerns about the Cleveland Community Volunteer Fire Department’s capacity to ...
by Chandler Inions, Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:10 am
News
Spencer’s recommended budget invests in critical services: Public hearing scheduled for June 6
SPENCER — The town of Spencer’s proposed budget for the upcoming year will require a seven-cent tax increase. The budget uptick is reportedly intended to fund personnel increases for the ...
by Chandler Inions, Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:05 am
China Grove
China Grove approves two rezones
CHINA GROVE — A rezoning that would pave the way for a expansion at the South Rowan Hospital location was approved during the China Grove Town Council meeting on ...
by Chandler Inions, Friday, May 10, 2024 12:05 am
Education
State Senate approves funding for more than 54,000 Opportunity Scholarships: House Bill 823 clears the waitlists for school choice programs
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate has approved funding to clear the waitlists for the Opportunity Scholarship and Education Student Accounts programs to ensure that ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, May 9, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Sunday shooting suspect’s charges upgraded to attempted murder
LANDIS — The Rowan County man accused for involvement for a domestic-related shooting over the weekend has had his charges upgraded to attempted first degree ...
by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Shooting incident lands man in jail
LANDIS — A Rowan County man was arrested following a domestic-related shooting incident that occurred near Landis over the weekend. According to a release from the Landis ...
by Chandler Inions, Monday, May 6, 2024 4:01 pm
Crime
Rowan County man charged with child sex crimes
ROCKWELL — A Rockwell man was arrested for sexual abuse of a child stemming from an October 2023 report. David Wayne Mize Sr., 55, faces charges of ...
by Chandler Inions, Monday, May 6, 2024 3:14 pm
News
A mile (or 22) in their shoes: Veterans walk raises suicide awareness
SALISBURY — In the United States, approximately 22 veterans take their lives every day. For Alecia Judd, that is 22 too many. Judd is a member ...
by Chandler Inions, Sunday, May 5, 2024 12:00 am
News
Motorist killed on Amity Hill Road
CLEVELAND — A motorist was killed in a vehicular crash on Amity Hill Road in Cleveland on Thursday. A second motorist in a separate vehicle ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, May 2, 2024 7:06 pm
Local
Shield a Badge with Prayer requests volunteers
SALISBURY — Shield a Badge with Prayer Ministries is a program that initiates prayer for all those who wear the badge. Given the events that ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:07 am
Local
UAW-Daimler labor negotiations reach deal, avoid strike
CLEVELAND — The threat of a strike at Rowan County’s largest private employer appears over for now. At the 11th hour, negotiators with the United Auto ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:10 am
Local
Super Mom: Rowan County woman sets sights on maternal comp
SALISBURY — For Adrianna London, becoming a mom was the best thing that ever happened to her. With the help of a contest through thesupermom.org, London is ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:00 am
Business
Take me out to the kickball game
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Young Professionals is always exploring ways to network within the community. The organization’s latest contribution came on the kickball diamond in the Salisbury ...
by Chandler Inions, Sunday, April 28, 2024 12:10 am
Crime
Blotter for April 26
In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • Obscene material was reportedly sent from Depot Street in Rockwell between noon on April 11 and 10:08 a.m. ...
by Chandler Inions, Friday, April 26, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Wednesday shooting victims stabilized: Investigation remains ongoing
SALISBURY — Two of the victims from a Wednesday shooting in Salisbury have been upgraded to stable condition. During a press conference on Thursday, Major ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, April 25, 2024 4:33 pm
Education
Granite Quarry Civitan Club recognizes outstanding scholars
GRANITE QUARRY — The 40th annual Civitan Scholars Banquet was held at East Rowan High School on April 18. Sponsored by the Granite Quarry Civitan ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:00 am
BREAKING NEWS
Salisbury shooting hospitalizes three, including infant
(This story has been updated to reflect new information released from the Salisbury Police Department.) SALISBURY — Three people, including an infant, were hospitalized after ...
by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:44 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Woman shot in Salisbury on Wednesday
(This story has been updated to reflect new information from the Salisbury Police Department.) SALISBURY — A woman was shot in Salisbury on Wednesday at ...
by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:15 pm
Local
You just had to be there: Earth Day Jam provides unique musical experience for Salisbury
SALISBURY — The Bell Tower Green in downtown Salisbury came alive on Saturday for Earth Day Jam, the farm-to-festival event hosted by local nonprofit Happy Roots. ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:10 am
Elections
Second Republican primary early voting starts Thursday
ROWAN COUNTY — The early voting period for the second Republican primary to decide the nominee for lieutenant governor and the state’s auditor begins on ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:07 am
News
Expertise and empathy: Team approach wins the day for colon cancer patient
By Sarah Bonnema For the Salisbury Post 2023 was supposed to be Carol Knickerbocker’s year. It wasn’t. But 2024 is off to a good start: she’s ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Kannapolis PD arrest suspect after discovering stolen vehicle at motel
KANNAPOLIS — A man wanted for crimes allegedly committed in Archdale earlier this week was apprehended in Kannapolis on Friday. According to a press release ...
by Chandler Inions, Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:56 am
SportsPlus
Charlotte vs. LIU Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 23
Saturday’s game at Dale F. Halton Arena has the Charlotte 49ers (3-1) matching up with the Long Island…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, November 23
Saturday’s college basketball lineup in the AAC has plenty of excitement, including a matchup between the UMass Minutemen…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Sun Belt Games Today, November 23
There are several strong matchups on Saturday in Sun Belt action, including a Marshall Thundering Herd playing the…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 23
The A-10 college basketball schedule on Saturday, which includes the UMass Minutemen squaring off against the Temple Owls,…
How to Watch AAC Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 23
The Drexel Dragons and the Temple Owls hit the court in one of four games on the college…