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Coronavirus

UPDATED: One COVID-19 death reported in Rowan this week; lowest figure in months

SALISBURY — Rowan County this week saw the fewest COVID-19 deaths reported in months. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported a single ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 12, 2021 7:37 pm

Crime

Blotter: March 12

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • A man reported an animal bite Wednesday in the 400 block of Airport Road in Salisbury. • A ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 12, 2021 11:47 am

Crime

Salisbury Police Department promotes two

As part of a round of internal promotions, the Salisbury Police Department elevated Lee Walker to the rank of captain and T. Justin Crews to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 12, 2021 11:23 am

Crime

Blotter: Jailed man faces new charges in robbery

SALISBURY — A jailed 23-year-old man faces new charges in connection with a robbery last year. Jesse Allen Redding, who’s currently in Piedmont Correctional Institution, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, March 11, 2021 10:22 am

Coronavirus

Daily COVID-19 positives remain low

SALISBURY — The number of daily COVID-19 positives reported in Rowan County remains low as vaccinations administered continues to rise. The N.C. Department of Health ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 3:32 pm

Crime

Blotter: Man charged with drug crimes in Rowan, Iredell

SALISBURY — A 30-year-old man faces drug charges in Rowan and Iredell counties after being arrested Monday near the intersection of N.C. 152 and Old ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:40 am

Crime

Juvenile shot in the leg on NC 801

WOODLEAF — A 17-year-old walking near the Rowan County border late Tuesday was shot in the leg, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. The ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9:42 am

Coronavirus

County hits 12% of residents partially vaccinated for COVID-19

SALISBURY — At least 12% of people who live in Rowan have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to data updated Tuesday ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Two face breaking and entering, drug charges

SALISBURY — A 35-year-old man and 33-year-old woman face a list of charges for allegedly breaking into a building on South Main Street that’s been ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 11:20 am

Crime

23-year-old woman faces charges after man dies from overdose

CHINA GROVE — A 23-year-old woman faces charges after a man she allegedly sold fentanyl to died from an overdose. Averi Brawley, of China Grove, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 9:52 am

Coronavirus

17 new COVID-19 cases, one new death reported

SALISBURY — Seventeen new COVID-19 cases and one new death were reported Monday in Rowan County. The new cases bring the total to 15,089 since the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: March 8

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • Littering was reported Thursday in the 300 block of Ted Lane. • Latina Express reported a larceny Thursday ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 8, 2021 5:11 pm

Ask Us

Ask Us: How can homebound seniors be vaccinated?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 8, 2021 10:14 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: State Treasurer Folwell wants in-person meetings, changes to vaccine rollout

From top to bottom, State Treasurer Dale Folwell finds plenty of problems with the way Gov. Roy Cooper has handled the COVID-19 pandemic, but the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:15 am

Coronavirus

UPDATED: Eight new COVID-19 deaths, 203 positives reported in county this week

SALISBURY — Eight new COVID-19 deaths and 203 new positives were reported in Rowan County this week. The numbers bring total deaths to 290 since ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 5, 2021 4:15 pm

Crime

Sheriff’s office: Two charged after suitcase of marijuana found in Jeep

SALISBURY — Two men with New York addresses face felony drug charges sheriff’s deputy allegedly found a suitcase containing marijuana in the back seat of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 5, 2021 1:58 pm

Crime

Thomasville officer hospitalized after chase that started in Rowan County

SALISBURY — A 28-year-old man is accused of intentionally striking a Thomasville Police Department officer with his motorcycle and causing serious injuries during a chase ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, March 5, 2021 10:34 am

Coronavirus

29 new positives, no new COVID-19 deaths reported

SALISBURY — There were just 29 new COVID-19 positives and no other major changes to the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Rowan County on ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:36 pm

Crime

Blotter: Woman charged with drug crimes

SALISBURY — A 37-year-old woman faces drug charges after police were called to a McDonalds’s parking lot on Peeler Road Tuesday. Lisa Amanda Threatte of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:15 am

Coronavirus

Three deaths, 29 new COVID-19 positives reported

SALISBURY — Three new deaths and 29 COVID-19 positives were reported in Rowan County on Wednesday. The death brings the total to 286 since the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 3:12 pm

Crime

Blotter: Bullet holes found in woman’s Park Avenue apartment

SALISBURY —  A woman’s residence in the 500 block of Park Avenue was riddled with bullet holes late Monday night. Salisbury Police said officers found ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 1:23 pm

Crime

Man faces assault charges for domestic incident

SALISBURY — A 59-year-old man faces assault charges after a domestic incident on Monday that turned violent. James Glenn Honeycutt II of Salisbury was charged ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 11:58 am

Coronavirus

One new death, 20 new COVID-19 positives reported in Rowan

SALISBURY — One new death and 20 COVID-19 positives were reported in Rowan County on Tuesday. The death brings the total to 283 since the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5:23 pm

Local

Rowan Rescue Squad sets record straight on fundraising typo

SALISBURY — Allen Carlyle is trying to find the humor in an unfortunate typo. The Rowan County Rescue Squad sent out a letter last month ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:27 am

Coronavirus

COVID-19 vaccinations in Rowan top positives since start of pandemic

SALISBURY — The number of Rowan County residents who have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination now tops the total number of positives ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 1, 2021 4:00 pm

Crime

Man faces drug charges after breaking and entering call

SALISBURY — A 30-year-old man was arrested on drug charges Sunday evening after Rowan County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a call about breaking and entering ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 1, 2021 12:06 pm

Crime

Blotter: Man faces drug charges after being found passed out in vehicle

SALISBURY — A 38-year-old man faces charges after being found unconscious in a vehicle blocking the road. Lerenzo Harris of Salisbury faces charges felony possession ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 1, 2021 11:28 am

Ask Us

Ask Us: What programs exist for litter cleanup?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, March 1, 2021 7:57 am

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