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Natalie Anderson covers the city of Salisbury, politics and more for the Salisbury Post. She joined the staff in January 2020 after graduating from Louisiana State University, where she was editor of The Reveille newspaper. Email her at natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com or call her at 704-797-4246.

Landis

Landis board denies request to rezone 126-acre property

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Town aldermen Monday unanimously denied a request to rezone a nearly 126-acre property near Cannon Farm Road in anticipation ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 12:00 am

Elections

Rowan County Board of Elections canvasses 2021 election, will conduct recount Tuesday

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections met Tuesday to formally canvass the results of the 2021 municipal election and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Redistricting will change Rowan County’s state, federal representation

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — State lawmakers last week approved newly drawn congressional and legislative districts that will change who represents Rowan County voters. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 12:10 am

Elections

Heggins gains on Alexander in mayoral race after provisional, mail ballots counted

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A count of all remaining absentee by mail and provisional ballots on Monday narrowed the margin of votes between ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 12:10 am

News

Political Notebook: Catawba College professors weigh in on mayoral race

With a potential recount this month for Salisbury’s mayoral race, a former and current Catawba College professor weighed in on the state of the election. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 12:00 am

Local

VA Secretary Denis McDonough visits Salisbury VA Medical Center

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — During a visit to the W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center on Friday, U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Saturday, November 6, 2021 12:01 am

Elections

Salisbury voters talks local elections, biggest issues to address

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Though voter turnout in municipal elections is historically lower than state and national elections, Salisbury voters say it’s important ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, November 5, 2021 12:01 am

Local

Interim pay increases for Salisbury firefighters will average 5%

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The city will use preliminary findings from its ongoing pay study to implement interim increases for Salisbury firefighters. The ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, November 5, 2021 12:00 am

Landis

Town of Landis, former manager Roger Hosey reach settlement agreement

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — The town and former Manager Roger Hosey have reached a settlement in a lawsuit Hosey filed against the town. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 4, 2021 12:10 am

Elections

More to count: Board of Elections will resolve outstanding ballots before Salisbury, East Spencer recounts

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections will certify the 2021 municipal election results and tabulate all outstanding ballots next ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 4, 2021 12:10 am

Local

City grants permit for new ‘social game club,’ tavern at 118 West Innes St.

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Thanks to approval from Salisbury City Council members Wednesday, a “classic social game club” and tavern is on the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 4, 2021 12:05 am

Local

City Council approves salary increase for City Attorney Graham Corriher after ‘outstanding’ performance review

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council members Wednesday approved a salary increase for City Attorney Graham Corriher based on a performance review conducted ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 4, 2021 12:00 am

East Spencer

Mallett wins another term as East Spencer mayor, final board seat hinges on recount

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — Mayor Barbara Mallett will serve another term in East Spencer, but the town board seats aren’t quite finalized ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:04 pm

Elections

Heggins says she’ll request recount in mayoral race after finishing 18 votes behind Alexander

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After Mayor Karen Alexander and Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins finished the city’s first mayoral election just 18 votes ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 12:37 am

Elections

Two incumbents, two newcomers win seats on Salisbury City Council

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Incumbents Tamara Sheffield and David Post will be joined by McLaughlin’s Grocery owner Harry McLaughlin Jr. and Rev. Anthony ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 12:27 am

Local

Council to consider request for tavern, ‘social game club’ in 100 block of West Innes

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City council members today will consider issuing a special use permit for the operation of a private tavern at ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 12:00 am

Elections

Rowan County’s early voting turnout exceeds previous election’s tally

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While Election Day is expected to attract a few thousand Rowan County voters, turnout for this year’s early voting ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 12:10 am

News

Political Notebook: Salisbury-Rowan NAACP President Gemale Black reacts to unsuccessful run for state branch president

Salisbury-Rowan NAACP President Gemale Black says he’s still pushing forward despite an unsuccessful bid for the state branch’s top spot. Black, 32, has served as ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 12:00 am

Elections

Election Day is Tuesday for town board, city council elections in Rowan County

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With early voting in Rowan County now over, voters have one last day to cast a ballot for municipal ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 31, 2021 12:10 am

Gold Hill

Professional masons, students from West Rowan win bricklaying battle in Gold Hill

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — Professional masons from Union County will compete to be the nation’s best bricklayer in Las Vegas in January ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Saturday, October 30, 2021 10:14 am

Elections

Salisbury firefighters union endorses Heggins in city’s mayoral race

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury Professional Fire Fighters Local 2370, a Salisbury-based union, has endorsed Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins in her ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, October 29, 2021 2:53 pm

Elections

Alexander, Sheffield maintain lead in cash on hand, fundraising in mayor, City Council race

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Campaign finance reports due this week show Mayor Karen Alexander and council member Tamara Sheffield lead in cash on ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:10 am

Education

Livingstone offers full scholarship to Liberian teen who returned money

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Livingstone College on Wednesday granted a full scholarship to a Liberian teenager who became a national hero after returning ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:07 am

Elections

Rowan, Cabarrus, Stanly GOP host U.S. Senate forum in Gold Hill for registered Republicans only

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Republican parties of Rowan, Stanly and Cabarrus counties hosted a U.S. Senate primary forum Saturday night that was ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, October 25, 2021 4:13 pm

Local

Political Notebook: Rowan County elections supervisor speaks out after debate to replace him

SALISBURY — Elections supervisor Richard Dillon, who was the subject of a recent discussion during a Board of Elections meeting, says he’s done a good ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, October 25, 2021 4:45 am

Crime

Blotter: Kannapolis man charged with involuntary manslaughter

SALISBURY — A Kannapolis man on Friday was brought to Salisbury from South Carolina to face charges of killing his foster brother. Jahrell Dashawn McKenzie ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, October 25, 2021 3:27 am

Local

Mayoral candidates Alexander, Heggins discuss ‘Fame,’ protesting, pandemic

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Karen Alexander and Al Heggins both confronted the issue of relocating the “Fame” Confederate monument during their tenures as ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Volunteers focus on South Ellis Street for 11th annual BlockWork program

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury resident Shanelle Logan screamed when she found out her neighborhood was nominated for the annual BlockWork program. “For ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:05 am

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