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Coronavirus

As some improve, Rowan County remains in ‘critical’ tier for COVID-19

SALISBURY — About two dozen counties on Thursday moved out of the state’s worst, or “critical,” tier in the county alert system, but Rowan was ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:26 pm

Crime

Rockwell woman charged with felony drug possession

SALISBURY —  A Rockwell woman faces drug charges after Rowan County sheriff’s deputies noticed a chemical smell coming from her vehicle. Kristina Jenel Hicks, 34, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 4, 2021 11:43 am

Crime

Blotter: Man sought after slapping, firing gun during argument

SALISBURY — Police are looking for a man who’s accused of slapping another in the face and firing a shot into the air during an ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, February 4, 2021 10:39 am

Coronavirus

Four new COVID-19 deaths make six this week

SALISBURY — Rowan County on Wednesday reported four new COVID-19 deaths, making six this week. All four deaths reported Wednesday occurred inside of local nursing ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 4:18 pm

Crime

Blotter: Woman charged with breaking and entering

SALISBURY — A woman faces felony breaking and entering charges after being accused of kicking the back door of a home during a domestic dispute. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 2:14 pm

East Spencer

Bennett out, Conrad back in interim role for East Spencer

EAST SPENCER — Phil Conrad is again filling in following the departure of James Bennett. Bennett resigned as East Spencer town administrator on Friday — ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 12:56 pm

Crime

Shots fired into Standish Street apartment

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man told police he dropped to the floor of his Standish Street apartment and crawled toward his kitchen early Wednesday after ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:29 am

Crime

Precautionary lockdowns at schools caused by Salisbury gas station shooting

SALISBURY — The short-lived lockdowns of two schools on Tuesday was the result of a shooting at the intersection of Innes Street and Statesville Boulevard. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:09 am

Coronavirus

Two new deaths, 102 cases reported in Rowan

SALISBURY — The county on Tuesday reported two deaths, 102 new cases and 81 COVID-19 recoveries. The two deaths were outside of a congregate living facility, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 4:31 pm

Crime

Lexington Police arrest third man connected to Rowan robbery, beating

SALISBURY — Lexington Police on Monday night arrested a man wanted in connection with the robbery and beating of a 93-year-old Rowan County man and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 2:38 pm

Crime

Methamphetamine charges filed for man, woman after SUV found parked in woods

SALISBURY — A man and woman face drug charges after backing an SUV into the woods and hanging blankets to block the windows, the Rowan ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 11:43 am

Crime

Traffic stop produces drug, weapons charges for Spencer, Salisbury men

SALISBURY — Men from Spencer and Salisbury face drug and weapons charges after being stopped near the intersection of Faith Road and Avalon Drive. Christian ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 10:35 am

Coronavirus

Rowan continues to lag behind neighbors for vaccines administered

SALISBURY — In statistics updated Monday, Rowan County finds itself proportionally below all neighboring counties for first doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered as well as ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Woman scammed out of $250

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says a local woman was scammed out of $250 after receiving a notice about unauthorized activity on her ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 1, 2021 1:18 pm

Local

Police identify second victim in fatal crash on Jake Alexander Boulevard

SALISBURY — Police have identified a second woman who died from injuries sustained during a Friday night collision on Jake Alexander Boulevard. Marlene Jacquez, 29, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 1, 2021 11:57 am

Crime

UPDATED: Two arrested, one sought for robbery, beating of 93-year-old man

SALISBURY — Two men face charges and officers are looking for a third man in connection with a robbery that hospitalized a 93-year-old as well ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 1, 2021 10:01 am

Ask Us

Ask Us: Who’s helping with county’s vaccinations?

SALISBURY — From the library to the health department, there are lots of hands on deck to help with Rowan County’s drive-thru vaccinations. Readers asked ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 1, 2021 1:48 am

Coronavirus

January was worst month for COVID-19 deaths in Rowan County

SALISBURY — COVID-19 didn’t produce 70 deaths in Rowan County until five months into the pandemic, but local statistics show more than 70 deaths last ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, February 1, 2021 1:10 am

Business

Ennis named Rowan County Social Services director

SALISBURY — Micah Ennis this month shed her interim title and became the new director of the Rowan County Department of Social Services. Ennis was ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 31, 2021 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Hoffman navigates ups, downs of pandemic, releases new jazz album

As contradictory as it may seem, the pandemic has kept Marc Hoffman away from his favorite spot for making music. Hoffman’s two Airbnb properties — ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 31, 2021 12:00 am

Elections

Candidates launching 2022 campaigns for Rowan County sheriff

SALISBURY — Expecting that Sheriff Kevin Auten will not seek re-election in 2022, candidates are already lining up to start their campaigns for the position. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 31, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

UPDATED: 10 COVID-19 deaths reported this week in Rowan

SALISBURY — Local statistics show 10 COVID-19 deaths reported this week. Rowan County reported two deaths on Tuesday, three on Thursday, three more on Friday ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, January 29, 2021 5:38 pm

Crime

Blotter: Jan. 29

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • A woman reported fraud Wednesday in the 1000 block of Julian Road in Salisbury. • A woman reported ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, January 29, 2021 1:59 pm

Crime

Rowan County man to serve minimum of 45 months for manslaughter, robbery charges

SALISBURY — A 28-year-old Rowan County man will serve a minimum of 45 months in prison after entering an Alford plea for charges connected to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, January 29, 2021 11:42 am

Crime

Man pleads no contest in grandmother’s murder

SALISBURY — A 28-year-old man man will spend a minimum of 38 years in prison after pleading no contest in the murder of his grandmother. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, January 29, 2021 10:35 am

Coronavirus

Three COVID-19 deaths, triple digit positives, recoveries reported Thursday

SALISBURY — Local statistics on Thursday showed three more COVID-19 deaths, a triple-digit increase in positives and one of the largest increases in recoveries yet. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 28, 2021 2:34 pm

Crime

Search warrant yields drug charges for Newsome Road man

SALISBURY — A 30-year-old Newsome Road man faces a number of drug charges after a search warrant stemming from an active police investigation. Derek Washington ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 28, 2021 1:24 pm

Crime

Alleged gang members face laundry list of drug charges

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says two men who are known gang members face a list of drug related charges after a traffic ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:16 pm

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