Elisabeth Strillacci, Author at Salisbury Post

Local

Chief Justice visits local bar meeting

SALISBURY — The Chief Justice of the N.C. Supreme Court, Paul Newby, is a well-versed and passionate historian as well the top legal mind in ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, November 22, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter — Nov. 22

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A larceny from a business on Organ Church Road reportedly occurred about 2:35 p.m. Nov. 19. • Carlos Montreice ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, November 22, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Community Care Clinic honors two with awards

SALISBURY — Two people were honored at Monday night’s 10th annual Community Thanks dinner for volunteers and donors to the Community Care Clinic. The organization ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter — Nov. 21

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A larceny on Daughtery Road, China Grove reportedly occurred between 12:01 a.m. Nov. 17 and 8:30 a.m. Nov. 18. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Nov. 20

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • Property damage from an attempted theft on Miller Road reportedly occurred between 4:58 and 8:39 a.m. Nov. 17. • ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Nov. 19

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A burglary on Menius Road, China Grove reportedly occurred between 4:30 and 8:50 p.*m. Nov. 14. • An attempted ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Elisabeth Strillacci: A little trust, a timely phone call, and some good police work

I usually write about crimes from an outside perspective, talking with victims or families and police officials, and it comes from a distance. But this ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, November 17, 2024 12:00 am

News

Arrest made in car arson

Investigators have arrested a man in connection with a truck fire on Safrit Road that was reported just before 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13. On arrival, ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:39 pm

Local

A hero even in death: Robin Disbro

Ed Note: This story has been updated from the original print version with the addition of a statement from the VA. SALISBURY — Robin Disbro ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:10 am

Local

She said yes! Display at park testament to love

SALISBURY — A young man determined to show his love to the woman he wanted to marry put on a display intended to encourage her ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Salisbury teen charged in fatal crash day after car chase

A 33-year-old Concord woman has died in a fatal car crash and a 17-year-old Salisbury man has been charged in connection to the crash, according ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Nov. 16

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports A larceny from a motor vehicle on Mt. Moriah Church Road, China Grove reportedly occurred between noon and 4 p.m ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer board approves permits, changes for new homes

EAST SPENCER — The annexation of a parcel of land on Pine Tree Drive was approved by the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night though development ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, November 15, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Spencer will apply to participate in UNC affordable housing program

SPENCER — The town has agreed to participate in a University of North Carolina program called “Our State, Our Homes,” aimed at understanding and addressing ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, November 15, 2024 12:07 am

Crime

Blotter — Nov. 16

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • Derrick Lamont Sloan, 48, was arrested Nov. 12 and charged with contributing to the neglect of a minor. • ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, November 15, 2024 12:00 am

Local

State approves $100K request for Grants Creek Blueway, Spencer

SPENCER — The town voted Tuesday night to accept a state grant for $100,000 from the Parks and Recreation Division of the Department of Natural ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:10 am

East Spencer

East Spencer’s Douglas receives one of four awards in nation

EAST SPENCER  — Town Manager Michael Douglas is one of four recipients nationwide of a the Veterans Recognition Award from the International City/County Management Association. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:06 am

Crime

Blotter — Nov. 14

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An incident of trespassing on St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill, reportedly occurred at 5:35 a.m. Nov. 11. • ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Nov. 13

Rowan County Sheriffs Office reports • An assault on Buck Drive reportedly occurred at 7:57 a.m. Nov. 7. • A report of breaking and entering ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00 am

News

Salisbury man killed in weekend crash identified

The driver of a GMC pickup truck involved in a fatal collision on Friday has been identified. According to reports from the N.C. State Highway ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:40 am

Local

Local veterans honored by Jeepers, Texas Roadhouse

SALISBURY — For the third year in a row, a group of Jeep drivers have partnered with the local Texas Roadhouse to celebrate and honor ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:05 am

Crime

Friday night shooting leaves two injured

SALISLBURY —  A shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of Standish Street Friday night sent two victims to Baptist Hospital. According to police, the ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, November 10, 2024 3:36 pm

Local

Telling his story — Shooting survivor honors best friend

What do you do when your best friend of 15 years suddenly isn’t there anymore, and his leaving was so unexpected and traumatic it’s hard ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, November 10, 2024 12:05 am

Opinion

Sometimes a little endorphin boost helps

I got my first tattoo at the age of 43, and I thought my dad was going to kill me. He was not thrilled, but ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, November 10, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Nov. 9

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • Trespassing on North Enochville Avenue, China Grove reportedly occurred between 1 a.m. and noon Nov. 1 and was reported ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer continues on growth curve, improvements

EAST SPENCER — The walls are up on both buildings in the new industrial center on Andrews Street in East Spencer and Salisbury-Rowan Utilities has ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, November 8, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter — Nov. 8

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An incident of littering/trash dumping at Lake Ford Road was reported at 1:06 p.m. • A theft of a ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, November 8, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Armed robbery at S. Main arcade

SALISBURY — The fire department received a panic alarm from a medic alert device at 2:33 a.m. Nov. 5, and on arrival, they discovered the ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, November 7, 2024 5:30 pm

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