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Crime

Blotter — Oct. 25

Student brings BB gun to school At about 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, a student At Eisenberg Elementary School approached a teacher, telling him another ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, October 25, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Homicide suspect in custody

SALISBURY — A local man was arrested Thursday on the charge of first-degree murder for the death of a 57-year-old woman Wednesday evening. Herman Donald ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:06 pm

News

Neuter Scooter gets new partner to offer low-cost clinics for pets

Sometimes it takes a village even when it comes to animals. An organization called Rowan Neuter Scooter was formerly a transport partner with the Charlotte ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter — Oct. 24

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An illegal dump site with litter and trash on St. Andrews Church Road, Woodleaf was reported at 11:53 a.m. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:00 am

News

Spencer to hold third Trunk or Treat

SPENCER — The town will host its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Halloween, Oct. 31, in Park Plaza parking lot to the right ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:00 am

News

Salisbury PD to host annual Christmas bike giveaway

SALISBURY — For the 23rd year, the Salisbury police department will be giving new bikes to children this Christmas, in partnership with Cloninger Automotive Group. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:07 am

Crime

Blotter — Oct. 23

Salisbury Police reports • A theft of property from a motor vehicle from North Fulton Street reportedly occurred between 1 and 9:47 a.m. Oct. 18. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Fest

Saturday afternoon, several hundred people came out to enjoy music, games, shopping and food at the annual Granite Fest in Granite Quarry. Held at Granite ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:10 am

News

Man injured in fiery crash on slow road to recovery, speed determined to be a factor

SALISBURY — A 20-year-old man who just moved his family back to Rowan County following Hurricane Helene is in intensive care after his truck caught ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:07 am

Local

Domestic Violence Awareness takes center stage Saturday

SALISBURY — It takes, on average, seven assaults before a victim of domestic violence seeks help, and sometimes they don’t get that far. That sobering ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter — Oct. 22

Drive by shooting damages home A drive-by shooting at a property on Long Branch Road occurred just before 10 p.m. Oct. 19, according to Rowan ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:00 am

News

Fiery crash lands young man in ICU

SALISBURY — The fiery crash of a Dodge 1500 on West Innes Street at midnight Sunday has landed a 20-year-old man in the ICU of ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, October 20, 2024 6:30 pm

Local

Between the pages, a lifetime of stories: David Whisenant’s new book is out

SALISBURY — During a journalism career that spanned 32 years, David Whisenant collected more than a lifetime of stories from the people and places he ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:10 am

News

Early morning fire in Rockwell destroys home

ROCKWELL — An early morning fire that broke out in a home at the end of Blackwelder Farm Road has left two residents and their ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:05 am

Opinion

Elisabeth Strillacci: The seasonal side-eye

Every year, I have watched as Thanksgiving has been shunted to the back row when it comes to holidays, but this year takes the cake. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Oct. 19

Salisbury Police reports • Theft of a motor vehicle on Clay Street reportedly occurred between midnight and 9:58 a.m. Oct. 12. • Property damage from ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:00 am

News

State candidates get a say at forum

SALISBURY — In a forum last week for a number of candidates, those vying for state offices had an opportunity to briefly express their thoughts ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Thousands in counterfeit products seized from flea market

On Saturday, Oct. 12, detectives with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office executed an undercover operation which led to the seizure of a large quantity counterfeit ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, October 18, 2024 12:05 am

News

Four-car crash sends three to hospital

A four-car crash on Mooresville Road Wednesday evening, Oct. 16, caused three people to go to an area hospital for evaluation, according to fire officials. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, October 18, 2024 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter — Oct. 18

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An illegal dump site was located on Hobby Farm Lane and Carter Loop Road in Rockwell at 11:19 a.m. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, October 18, 2024 12:00 am

Elections

Candidates for county commission talk business at forum

SALISBURY — Two of the four candidates running for seats on the Rowan County Board of Commissioners participated in Tuesday night’s forum at the Norvell ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Local man charged in January motor vehicle death

The Salisbury man police have determined was driving the car in a crash that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old Huntersville woman in January ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter — Oct. 17

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An assault on Bonanza Drive reportedly occurred at 10 pm. Oct. 14. • A larceny on Lentz Road, China ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:00 am

Local

“Community Conversations” continue at City Park

SALISBURY – The Salisbury Police Department is continuing the community conversations program it began more than two years ago with another event this Thursday, Oct. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter — Oct. 16

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A larceny of a motor vehicle from Overbrook Road reportedly occurred between 1 and 8 a.m. Oct. 8. • ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Former Salisbury felon charged with murder of Florida deputy

JACKSONVILLE — A 29-year-old North Carolina man arrested and charged with the shooting death of a Florida corrections officer has a history of violence in ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Monday, October 14, 2024 1:16 pm

Opinion

Elisabeth Strillacci: In the midst of chaos, a little beauty

We’re all reeling a little, or a lot, from the effects of Helene on our family and friends in western North Carolina. Our computers and ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry fundraiser shares funds with Bat Cave, NC

GRANITE QUARRY — Each year the Granite Quarry Fire Department Auxiliary holds one large fundraiser, a Port-o-Pit smoked chicken dinner, which funds the group’s actions ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, October 12, 2024 12:05 am

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