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Nation/World

Cuomo sorry for remarks aide ‘misinterpreted’ as harassment

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo acknowledged for the first time Sunday that some of his behavior with women “may have been ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 28, 2021 11:17 pm

Crime

Shoplifting at Walmart presents challenge for Salisbury police

The calls may be relatively routine, but the time dedicated to responding to the incidents builds up. On Feb. 20, Salisbury Police officer A.E. Petty ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 28, 2021 12:10 am

Coronavirus

13 deaths reported in Rowan, county stresses need to receive second dose

SALISBURY — COVID-19 positives and vaccinations are showing steady improvement, but the same isn’t true for deaths in Rowan County. The N.C. Department of Health ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, February 27, 2021 5:39 pm

Coronavirus

10% of Rowan residents receive first dose; eight COVID-19 deaths reported this week

SALISBURY — State data on Friday showed Rowan County crossed 10% of residents receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Reflecting the county’s ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, February 27, 2021 12:36 am

Crime

Blotter: Feb. 26

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • A county ordinance violation was reported Wednesday in the 100 block of Memory Lane in Salisbury. • A ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:30 pm

Crime

Salisbury, Kannapolis men charged with soliciting sexual acts

SALISBURY — Salisbury and Kannapolis men were among those charged with soliciting sexual acts by the Concord Police Department as part of an undercover campaign. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 26, 2021 10:18 am

Enochville

Garage declared total loss after Enochville fire

ENOCHVILLE — A garage was declared a total loss Thursday during a fire on Cannon Farm Road. A number of fire departments responded to the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:25 pm

Coronavirus

Two more COVID-19 deaths reported in Rowan, six for the week

SALISBURY — Two new COVID-19 deaths were reported in Rowan County on Thursday, making six this week. The county has now seen 275 deaths since ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:39 pm

Crime

Blotter: Man brandishes AR-15, runs over motorcycle at Rockwell-area gas station

ROCKWELL — A man fueling up at Cheeseman’s Gas Station on Wednesday afternoon left with a damaged motorcycle after a confrontation. A 43-year-old man told ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 25, 2021 11:28 am

Crime

Road rage incident results in assault charges

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who got away after a road rage incident on Tuesday involving a South ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:27 am

Coronavirus

Three new COVID-19 deaths, positives remain below triple digits

SALISBURY — While daily COVID-19 positives in Rowan County continue to remain below triple digits, the state reported three new local deaths on Wednesday. The ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:19 pm

Crime

Blotter: Two charged after call about package

SALISBURY — A call for a disturbance involving a package ended with criminal charges for a Lexington woman and Salisbury man. While responding to the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 1:16 pm

Crime

Salisbury Police investigating two shootings

SALISBURY — Police are investigating two separate shootings during which men were shot in the leg. In one incident on Monday in the 900 block ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:15 pm

Crime

Chase involving Kernersville man ends in woods behind Carson High School

CHINA GROVE — A Kernersville man is accused of taking Rowan County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a chase early Tuesday that ended in woods behind ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:19 am

Coronavirus

One new COVID-19 death, 23 new positives reported Tuesday

SALISBURY — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday reported one new death in Rowan County and few other changes to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 5:49 pm

Local

Concord to create fallen officer memorial featuring Rowan native Shuping

CONCORD — Eastern Rowan County native Jason Shuping will be memorialized in a fallen officer memorial and through other steps being taken by the city. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:13 pm

Crime

20-year-old man faces rape charges

CLEVELAND — A 20-year-old faces rape charges in Iredell County in connection with an incident reported Feb. 13 Cashon Tyron Tucker, 20, of Shinville Road ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 12:43 pm

Crime

Blotter: Man charged after shooting gun during argument

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man faces criminal charges after arguing with his brother and firing a gunshot into the air. Kenneth Andre Gillispie, 32, faces ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 11:23 am

Local

UPDATE: Missing Salisbury man found

UPDATE: 10:58 a.m.: Williams was found safe on Tuesday morning. Spencer Police said the case was related to a medical issue and not criminal in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 10:08 am

Coronavirus

County to administer nearly 1,700 vaccines this week

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Health Department will have 1,670 vaccines to administer this week, including 700 for which local educators will be eligible. The ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 22, 2021 5:40 pm

Entertainment

Musician, singer Destiny Stone embraces online performances to connect with fans

SALISBURY — The previous year hasn’t been easy for performers of any kind, but it’s been particularly tough for musicians and singers like Destiny Stone, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

First doses of COVID-19 vaccine rise by more than 1,400

SALISBURY — Winter weather and a lowered allocation for the Rowan County Health Department reduced the total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered this week, but ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 19, 2021 10:54 pm

Crime

Dog fighting investigation produces charges for East Spencer man

SALISBURY — A case that began in February 2018 resulted in an arrest Wednesday when the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office charged an East Spencer man ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 19, 2021 1:51 pm

Crime

Blotter: Woman charged with forgery

SALISBURY — A Salisbury woman faces a handful of forgery charges after an investigation that started last year. Angela Maxwell Blackwell, 48, was charged Thursday ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 19, 2021 12:06 pm

Crime

Jailed man charged with attempted murder

SALISBURY — Police on Thursday charged a 39-year-old Salisbury man with attempted murder in connection to a gas station shooting. Kenneth Wayne Gabriel, of Courtney ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 19, 2021 9:57 am

Local

Ice clings to trees but little damage surfaces from Thursday’s storm

The Salisbury area saw 0.20 inches of freezing rain Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The total was on the lower end of projections ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, February 19, 2021 12:02 am

Coronavirus

Numbers of second vaccine doses up; two new COVID-19 deaths

SALISBURY — COVID-19 data for Rowan County on Thursday showed another big increase in vaccinations administered and two new COVID-19 deaths. The two new deaths ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 18, 2021 6:28 pm

Crime

Salisbury man dead with multiple gunshot wounds, another arrested after chase, shootout

SALISBURY — A 28-year-old Salisbury man has been identified as the person found dead with multiple gunshot wounds after a Rowan County Sheriff’s Office chase ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:38 pm

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