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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

Councilman David Post drawing on record of accomplishments for re-election

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Though City Council member David Post says he’s accomplished much of what he set out to when first elected ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, August 19, 2021 12:00 am

Landis

Landis Fire Department temporarily halts operations because of positive COVID-19 tests

LANDIS — The Landis Fire Department will halt operations until Aug. 27 because multiple employees tested positive for COVID-19. Public Safety Director Zachary Lechette on ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 3:17 pm

Elections

State Board of Elections will determine county’s voting plans after Rowan board fails to reach consensus

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After failure of the county board to unanimously agree on an early voting plan for municipal elections, the state ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 12:10 am

Nation/World

North Carolina’s federal lawmakers criticize President Biden’s remarks about Afghanistan collapse

WASHINGTON — North Carolina’s federal lawmakers have criticized President Joe Biden’s ongoing decisions regarding the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan following a Taliban takeover. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 12:00 am

Local

City to purchase new fire rescue truck, monitor status of pandemic for Cheerwine Festival

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Following approval from city council members Tuesday, Fire Station 6 on South Main Street will soon house a new ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 12:00 am

Local

City Council to discuss purchase of new fire rescue truck; enter into closed session

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council members will meet virtually today to consider purchasing a new fire truck from Virginia-based Atlantic Emergency Solutions. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12:10 am

Elections

Council candidate Nalini Joseph looks to use decades of experience in courts if elected

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City council candidate Nalini Joseph calls herself a visionary with the ability to see into the future of what ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12:05 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Democrats in 2022 Senate race talk to voters in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — Democratic candidates in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race joined the Rowan County Democratic Party Saturday in Kannapolis to talk with voters about their ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12:00 am

China Grove

Some towns, cities in Rowan top countywide 6% growth rate

By Natalie Anderson and Ben Stansell news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While data from the 2020 Census show Rowan County’s population grew by about 6% over the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, August 15, 2021 12:04 am

Local

HPC approves platform, tunnel installation at train station; new street light near ‘Fame’

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday approved the construction of a new platform and passenger tunnel at Salisbury Station ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, August 13, 2021 12:00 am

Local

2020 Census data show Rowan County grew by 6% in previous decade

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Data released from the 2020 Census on Thursday show Rowan County grew by 6% in the previous decade, bringing ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, August 12, 2021 6:31 pm

Local

Jessica Cloward looking to build trust, unity throughout city if elected to council

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council candidate Jessica Cloward said she made a commitment to marry the city when she moved to Salisbury ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:00 am

Landis

Landis board approves annexation request for North Cannon Boulevard

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Town aldermen on Monday approved a voluntary annexation request for a parcel in the 3000 block of North Cannon ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 12:00 am

Elections

Anthony Smith looking to scale community, advocacy work to the council level

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City council candidate Anthony Smith says Salisbury has all the tools and resources necessary to become one of the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Mayor honors ‘light keepers’ who served Salisbury community throughout pandemic

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — During the 17th annual Mayor’s Spirit Luncheon Monday, Mayor Karen Alexander honored local organizations and individuals who continued to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 12:00 am

Elections

Political Notebook: City Council candidate calls Mayor Pro Tem Heggins ‘lobotomy recipient’

SALISBURY — During a candidate forum hosted July 31 at Sloan Park featuring Republican candidates for various offices, a man running for Salisbury City Council ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, August 9, 2021 12:00 am

Local

More than 100 gather for service to dedicate historical marker describing Jim Crow lynchings in Rowan County

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Truth-telling is dangerous, North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green said Friday. But a focus on truth gathered around ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Saturday, August 7, 2021 3:12 am

Local

City to pursue salary study of all departments in effort to recruit, retain employees

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With a nearly 10% vacancy rate across all of its departments, the city plans to move forward with a ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, August 6, 2021 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Mayor Alexander talks infrastructure, growth with Kannapolis, Concord mayors on ‘Charlotte Talks’ radio show

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Mayor Karen Alexander joined the mayors of Concord and Kannapolis Wednesday morning on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” radio show to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, August 5, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Salisbury Police talk worsening crime data, initiatives at first Neighborhood Action Group meeting

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In its first Neighborhood Action Group meeting of the year on Wednesday, Salisbury Police talked with local residents about ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, August 5, 2021 12:00 am

Health

Salisbury City Council will return to virtual meetings, require face masks in city buildings

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With positive cases of COVID-19 on the rise among city employees, Salisbury City Council members on Tuesday agreed to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 12:10 am

Landis

Landis goes big with two helicopters for National Night Out

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Amid the faint echo of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity,” all eyes turned to the purple Novant Health helicopter landing ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 12:10 am

Local

City Council approves Grants Landing development on Rowan Mill Road

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After clarifying concerns related to traffic, density and a natural buffer, City Council members on Tuesday approved a 236-home ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 12:00 am

Local

City Council to consider 230-home development on Rowan Mill Road near Grants Creek

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY —  The City Council will meet Tuesday and consider a 230-home development on Rowan Mill Road near Grants Creek approved ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, August 2, 2021 12:40 am

Crime

Blotter: Kannapolis man charged with 15 counts of sexually exploiting of minor

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Kannapolis man was arrested Friday for 15 felony counts of second- and third-degree sexual exploitation of minors. Andrew ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, August 2, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury will make history with installation of marker commemorating 1906 lynchings

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — This week, Salisbury will be the first city in North Carolina to erect a marker acknowledging Jim Crow-era violence ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:10 am

Local

More than 100 years later, family of World War I veteran receives medals, honors on his behalf

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The sound of sniffles from bittersweet tears filled a small conference room Saturday when the family of the late ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:10 am

Elections

Candidates for local, state races talk with voters at Sloan Park

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com MOUNT ULLA — Dozens of Rowan County voters gathered at Sloan Park in Mt. Ulla Saturday to hear from candidates who ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:00 am

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