Elisabeth Strillacci, Author at Salisbury Post

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A formal farewell for Salisbury’s leading lady

SALISBURY — In the two weeks since the death of Karen Alexander, Salisbury’s much-loved mayor and ground-breaking architect, among many other titles, has been celebrated ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:10 am

Crime

Appeals court reaches split decision for convicted murderer

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has reached a split decision in an appeal of a 2018 murder conviction in which a jury found Khalil ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:10 am

News

Keeping your head when the cold comes through: Safety precautions for alternate heat sources

With the prediction of extreme cold in the area for Friday and Saturday, fire officials both in Rowan County and at the State Fire Marshal’s ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:00 am

Opinion

Elisabeth Strillacci: Put that phone down, for God’s sake

Though this holiday season was not as spirited, at least for me, as in year’s past, it still seems like I’m struggling to get excited ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 11

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An illegal dump site on Powlas Road, Cleveland was reportedly discovered about 2:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and reported Jan. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:00 am

News

Court feeling squeeze of space, staffing

Rowan County Superior Court staff are doing heroic work given the number of open staff positions, according to resident Superior Court Judge Michael Adkins. Adkins ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 10

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • Aldeen Hiawatha Jackson, 36, was arrested Jan. 7 and charged with failure to yield for law, fire, rescue or ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am

Crime

“Pizzagate” gunman killed by Kannapolis police after he pulls gun on officer

KANNAPOLIS — Police released details Thursday morning on a Jan. 4 incident in which a police officer shot a suspect who reportedly pulled a gun ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 9, 2025 11:15 am

News

Fire destroys home on Weant Street

EAST SPENCER — An evening blaze Wednesday at 303 Weant Street had fire blowing out of the home’s front door and windows, according to East ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 9, 2025 7:28 am

Local

Pair of friends reflects on a trip to New Orleans

SPENCER — Two women who have become the best of friends through interesting circumstances are given to travel around the state, but when they decided ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 9

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A larceny on Weaver Road, China Grove reportedly occurred between 6:30 a.m. Dec. 27 and 8:57 a.m. Jan. 6. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Annual law enforcement appreciation day this week

Many of us think of our law enforcement as heroes, but that is not how they see themselves. They often shy away from the spotlight, ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:07 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 8

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An assault on Sloan Road, Mt. Ulla reportedly occurred about 9:16 p.m. Jan. 4 but was reported Jan. 5. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Taking it to the Next Level at a networking event

SALISBURY — A group of women wearing varying shades of green, offsetting a gray and cold afternoon, gathered in a room on South Main Street ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 7

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A larceny on Miller Road reportedly occurred between midnight Dec. 30 and 9:20 a.m. Jan. 2. • A larceny ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 12:00 am

News

Parking lot shooting victim dies

Update: This story includes the identity of the victim who has died following the incident. KANNAPOLIS — At about 6 p.m. Monday Kannapolis police were ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Monday, January 6, 2025 11:05 pm

News

Shooting sends one to hospital Sunday night

KANNAPOLIS — About 9 p.m. Sunday, Kannapolis police received a call reporting a shooting in the 2400 block of South Ridge Avenue. According to reports, ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Monday, January 6, 2025 11:56 am

News

Traffic stop leads to police-involved shooting in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — An officer-involved shooting in Kannapolis following a traffic stop resulted in one person being taken to the hospital late Saturday night, according to ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 5, 2025 1:17 am

Local

“Here, kitty, kitty” Mt. Ulla cat home after 14 days missing

MT. ULLA — Joe and Teyah Hodge have 41 cats they take care of between their feed store, their home and the hay barn, but ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 5, 2025 12:05 am

Opinion

Elisabeth Strillacci: A tip of the hat to an amazing woman

I know there are tributes far more personal coming, or that have come, and from those that knew the now late Mayor Karen Alexander better ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 5, 2025 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 4

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A report of property damage from vandalism on Peyton Lane reportedly occurred about 12:02 a.m. Jan. 1. • A ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, January 4, 2025 12:00 am

News

Thursday house fire victim identified

(This story has been updated to reflect new information gathered on Friday.) BOSTIAN HEIGHTS – A garage that caught fire in the 300 block of ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, January 3, 2025 1:07 am

Local

New or changing bills taking effect in NC this year

Several new bills in North Carolina went into effect Jan. 1. Not all have direct, widespread impact on residents, but several do, and some are ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 12:06 am

News

Taking care of the caretakers: Fundraiser to benefit the Loves after fire

FAITH — Johnny Love and his wife, Beth, are people folks in Faith think of as the salt of the earth, caretakers who help anyone ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 12:04 am

BREAKING NEWS

Massive early morning fire destroys two Landis apartment buildings that were the site of previous arson

LANDIS — Two newly constructed apartment buildings that were not yet completed burned to the ground early Tuesday morning. The Landis apartments at 1355 Mount ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 8:23 am

News

Tornado warnings, high winds and a death in Sunday’s storm

A severe thunderstorm raced from Mecklenburg County through Rowan County on Sunday just before 10 a.m., sounding sirens and knocking down trees and power lines. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:04 am

Crime

China Grove man charged in storage unit theft

MOORESVILLE — A China Grove man has been arrested in connection with a break-in and theft at a Mooresville storage unit on Dec. 10, according ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Dec. 31

Sheriff’s Office K9 catches car thief On Dec. 23, Salisbury police were involved in the pursuit of Michael Israel Jones for stealing a car. Jones ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:00 am

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