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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.

Elections

Political Notebook: Commissioner candidate apologizes for comments about Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins

SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioner candidate Angie Spillman apologized for previous comments she made related to Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins being a “Marxist, left-wing ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:24 pm

Landis

Landis Fire Department receives improved fire ISO rating of 2

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey brought news Monday that the town’s fire department and an additional rural area ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:05 am

Local

City to revisit setback requirements for future Goodwill store; modify public comment policy

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council today will revisit a request to rezone a parcel on Faith Road and exempt developers from setback requirements ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:05 am

Local

Pet owners let the dogs out for Salisbury’s Woofstock

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local pet owners let the dogs out Sunday at Pitner Dog Park during Woofstock 2021. The Woofstock festival, which ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, October 4, 2021 1:46 am

Crime

Blotter: Convicted sex offender jailed for failing to report new address, list of other charges

SALISBURY — A 48-year-old man was jailed Saturday with failing to report his new home address as a registered sex offender as well as a ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, October 4, 2021 12:18 am

Local

Crowd gathers at Dan Nicholas Park to welcome fall season with 41st annual Autumn Jubilee

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Despite temperatures peaking in the lower 80s on Saturday, the spirit of the fall season could still be felt ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 3, 2021 12:10 am

News

Locals excited for picnics, lounging, work breaks in Bell Tower Green Park

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With Bell Tower Green Park now open to the public, local residents say they’re excited for a new spot ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 3, 2021 12:10 am

Elections

Salisbury council candidates talk with Livingstone students during Black Voters Matter HBCU Tour

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Candidates for the Salisbury City Council on Wednesday addressed a few dozen Livingstone College students during the Black Voters ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, September 30, 2021 12:05 am

Local

Gov. Cooper signs bill supported by local legislator cracking down on pharmacy benefit managers

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper last week signed into law a bill supported by Rep. Wayne Sasser that strengthens the state’s ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, September 30, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Paint shortages will likely push back inaugural ‘Paint the Pavement’ project to next spring

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Persistent shortages and delays in the production of traffic paint will likely push the city’s inaugural Paint the Pavement ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 12:00 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Candidates seeking open U.S. Senate, House seats receive endorsements

SALISBURY — North Carolina candidates seeking open seats in the U.S. House and Senate in the 2022 election have received a series of endorsements for ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 12:00 am

Ask Us

Ask Us: How will city of Salisbury spend American Rescue Plan funds?

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 Natalie Anderson, Monday, September 27, 2021 3:01 am

News

After another court ruling against it, what’s next for voter ID in NC?

SALISBURY — While she voted against voter ID requirements in North Carolina in 2018, unaffiliated voter Pam Everhardt Bloom said she later obtained one to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, September 26, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Dixonville task force working to engrave names, quotes at cemetery

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With the second phase nearly complete, Dixonville-Lincoln Memorial Task Force Chair Emily Perry says recent efforts have focused on ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, September 24, 2021 12:00 am

Local Events

Rowan County Fair makes pandemic return Friday with COVID-19 protocols in place

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County Fair organizers say attendees should keep “one cow length” between one another when the 60th annual fair ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, September 23, 2021 12:05 am

News

Salisbury City Council will vote on whether to exempt Goodwill developer from setback requirements

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council members will vote Oct. 5 on the rezoning of a parcel on Faith Road that will exempt ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, September 23, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury city manager describes short-term solutions for firefighter pay concerns

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Manager Lane Bailey on Tuesday told council members preliminary data from a citywide salary study will be used ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Charlotte-based developer chosen for Empire Hotel project

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A year after forming a committee to make a selection, the Empire Hotel Redevelopment Task Force on Tuesday announced ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:43 pm

Local

Salisbury council to discuss grant for thermal cameras, reconsider rezoning for future Goodwill store

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY —  City Council members today will discuss a nearly $111,000 grant from FEMA to assist with purchasing new thermal cameras ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 12:05 am

Elections

Early voting for 2021 municipal elections begin Oct. 14

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Early voting for the 2021 municipal elections in Rowan County will begin on Oct. 14 and span until Oct. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 12:00 am

Local

OctoberTour will return to in-person tours, require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests

SALISBURY — The 46th annual OctoberTour scheduled for Oct. 9 and 10 will return to in-person tours of local historic landmarks and require proof of ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, September 19, 2021 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer mayor says board knew about new administrator’s sexual battery charge before hiring

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — Recently hired Town Administrator Michael Douglas faces a sexual battery charge in Johnston County, but Mayor Barbara Mallett ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, September 19, 2021 12:00 am

East Spencer

Political Notebook: East Spencer resident running as write-in candidate for mayor

East Spencer resident Timothy Trogdon said last week he’s going to run for mayor as a write-in candidate for the upcoming municipal election in November. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, September 17, 2021 12:10 am

Education

North Rowan High student creates artwork for Community Care Clinic

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A North Rowan High School student gifted the Community Care Clinic a commissioned artwork she created as part of ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, September 17, 2021 12:02 am

Local

Salisbury Rotary Club seeks to right decades-old wrong by giving O.K. Beatty posthumous membership

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rotary Club of Salisbury on Tuesday completed some unfinished business by granting the late O.K. Beatty posthumous membership ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 12:10 am

Landis

Landis aldermen deny selections for Passive Park Committee over process, approve request for additional police officer

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Town aldermen on Monday voted against selections for the recently formed Passive Park Blue Ribbon Committee while voting in ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer to use federal COVID-19 funds for vehicle purchases, bonus pay, home and business repairs

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — Town aldermen on Monday voted to use $247,150 in federal American Rescue Plan funds for home and business ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 5:08 pm

Columnists

Natalie Anderson: Trip to help after Hurricane Ida reminds of state’s resiliency

Folks from the South know all about our customary hospitality. But in a part of the country all-too-familiar with natural disasters and destruction, Louisiana, the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 12:02 am

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