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Editorials

Editorial: Wireless internet among remaining items at park

Bell Tower Green Park is a hit. Even on a rainy Monday, dozens of people found time to spent in the park, particularly when the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:10 am

Columnists

Sharon Randall: Best time of life

By Sharon Randall Do me a favor. Take a minute and look back over your years. Never mind how long you’ve lived. Think about it.When ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Oct. 4

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • A man on Thursday reported a larceny from a motor vehicle in the 200 block of Pebble Drive ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 4, 2021 12:28 pm

Coronavirus

Number of people vaccinated in Rowan County declines after data error discovered

SALISBURY — The number of people vaccinated in Rowan County dropped by more than 10,000 on Friday after some people vaccinated here were erroneously counted ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, October 2, 2021 11:06 am

Local

Officials say newly opened Bell Tower Green Park is critical to city’s future

SALISBURY — When Mayor Karen Alexander and Dyke Messinger looked out at the crowd of people in Bell Tower Green Park on Friday, they saw ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, October 2, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

COVID-19 death toll hits 410 since start of pandemic, 50 for September

SALISBURY — The COVID-19 death toll in Rowan County grew by several on Thursday as the number of fatalities since the start of the pandemic ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 30, 2021 4:13 pm

Crime

Blotter: Sept. 30

In Salisbury Police reports: • Officers on Tuesday responded to residential and car break-ins on Windsor Drive. • A man on Tuesday reported larceny from ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 30, 2021 12:53 pm

Coronavirus

COVID-19 deaths in Rowan County top 400 since start of pandemic

SALISBURY — State data on Wednesday showed eight new COVID-19 deaths among Rowan County residents. The new deaths bring the death toll among Rowan County ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 3:31 pm

Crime

Blotter: Sept. 28

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • A woman on Friday reported an assault in the 100 block of Afton Road in Kannapolis. • The ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 11:54 am

Coronavirus

State data show majority of Rowan County residents vaccinated against COVID-19

SALISBURY — About nine months after the first locals received their shots, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services data on Monday showed a majority ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 27, 2021 4:22 pm

Crime

Salisbury Police confirm seized rifle was used in 7-year-old A’yanna Allen’s murder

SALISBURY — Police say they have the weapon used in the murder of 7-year-old A’yanna Allen, who was shot and killed Dec. 4, 2016, as ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 27, 2021 9:57 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: Don’t forget about renters in economic development talk

Affordable housing units aren’t usually at the top of economic development conversations, but they should be if 1,000 or more jobs come to town with ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 26, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Rowan County’s COVID-19 death toll tops 40 for September

SALISBURY — Now 24 days through September, Rowan County has seen at least 44 residents die from COVID-19, according to North Carolina Department of Health ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 24, 2021 5:48 pm

Crime

Blotter: Sept. 24

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • A student at West Rowan Middle School was charged Wednesday with disorderly conduct. • A man on Wednesday ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 24, 2021 2:10 pm

Coronavirus

Crowd turns out to raise money for hospitalized sheriff’s deputy

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has fired up grills in its parking lot 100 or more times to raise money for employee needs or nonprofits, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 24, 2021 12:02 am

Coronavirus

COVID-19 death tally continues rising, now at 391 in Rowan County

SALISBURY — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday reported four new COVID-19 deaths among Rowan County residents, bringing the death tally ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 24, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Men stripped, robbed en route to buy beer

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two men were stripped and robbed while trying to buy beer from a convenience store. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 23, 2021 3:45 pm

Local

Rowan Sheriff’s Office holding fundraiser for deputy hospitalized with COVID-19

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office will hold a fundraiser today for an investigator who’s been hospitalized with COVID-19 for more than a month. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 23, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

State reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths in Rowan County, 18 this week

SALISBURY — With 10 new deaths reported Wednesday, Rowan County’s COVID-19 fatalities reached 387 since the start of the pandemic. Dates of death vary, but ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 2:28 pm

Crime

Man jailed after fleeing to California, returning to Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — A 26-year-old man faces a number of charges in connection with a 2020 incident after he fled to California and came back. Daniel ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 1:36 pm

Crime

Blotter: Woman’s car shot several times on Pinehurst Street in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Police are investigating after a woman found the car parked outside of her house shot by several bullets. Salisbury Police responded to the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 20, 2021 10:00 am

Coronavirus

COVID-19 cases continue decline as week brings 12 new deaths

SALISBURY — COVID-19 cases in Rowan County continued to decline last week as data showed 12 news deaths attributed to the virus. Six of the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 19, 2021 12:00 am

Lifestyle

In ‘This is Salisbury,’ Manier paints people who make city a better place to live

SALISBURY — When Shane Manier set out to paint portraits of locals for an exhibit at the Center for Faith and the Arts, she sought ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 19, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

China Grove man jailed for possessing child pornography, assault, kidnapping

CHINA GROVE — A 50-year-old man faces a long list of criminal charges for possessing pictures and videos of child pornography, the China Grove Police ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 17, 2021 2:46 pm

Crime

Blotter: Boy served with juvenile justice petition for shooting

SALISBURY — Police say a juvenile will face charges in an accidental shooting on Maple Avenue that resulted in a teenager’s death. The boy, whose name ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, September 17, 2021 11:32 am

Coronavirus

For second day in a row, six new COVID-19 deaths reported in Rowan County

SALISBURY — For the second day in a row, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday reported six COVID-19 deaths among Rowan ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 16, 2021 5:10 pm

Crime

Sex offender faces new charges for living too close to Head Start in China Grove

SALISBURY — A convicted sex offender who lived near China Grove Elementary School and Westside Head Start was arrested Wednesday for living too close to ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 16, 2021 1:51 pm

Crime

Salisbury man wanted for August murder on Carpenters Circle

SALISBURY — Police say a 40-year-old Salisbury man faces charges for a Carpenters Circle murder in August. Police obtained warrants two weeks ago for Samuel ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:55 am

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