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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

This time he means it: City Council’s Brian Miller says he won’t seek re-election

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Despite flirting with the idea of not seeking re-election before, Brian Miller, the longest-serving incumbent on the Salisbury City ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, July 8, 2021 12:10 am

China Grove

Candidate total rises to 24 for November municipal elections

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Since filing began Friday, a total of 17 incumbents and seven challengers have filed for the 2021 November municipal ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, July 8, 2021 12:05 am

Local

Political Notebook: Gov. Cooper signs four bills supported by Rowan lawmakers, vetoes another

Gov. Roy Cooper last week signed bills supported by state Reps. Wayne Sasser and Harry Warren, but he vetoed one sponsored by Sen. Carl Ford. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Kannapolis man charged with exploiting young children, posting child pornography to Facebook

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office on Friday arrested a Kannapolis man after he allegedly posted pornographic videos of young ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, July 5, 2021 1:10 am

Faith

Faith Community Chorus continues concert tradition during Fourth of July celebration

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com FAITH — The Faith Community Chorus continued its tradition of delivering a series of patriotic hymns to a packed congregation at ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, July 5, 2021 1:00 am

Local

Salisbury firefighters struggle with Social Security benefits because of decades-old decision

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After a 27-year career with the Salisbury Fire Department, former Capt. Paul Rendleman expected to receive $1,300 a month ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, July 4, 2021 12:11 am

News

Photo gallery: Faith Fourth celebrations ramp up

‘Electric Slide,’ ‘Play That Funky Music’ and ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ were among the tunes performed by rock and roll cover band The Barefoot Cruisers at Faith’s ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, July 4, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Local leaders praise Salisbury City Manager Lane Bailey for decades of public service following retirement announcement

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Following City Manager Lane Bailey’s announcement last week of his retirement later this year, local leaders across the county ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, July 4, 2021 12:00 am

East Spencer

Nine candidates file for municipal office on first day

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — On the first day of filing for this year’s municipal elections, nine candidates stopped by the Rowan County Board ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Saturday, July 3, 2021 8:52 am

Elections

10 incumbents across county make 2021 re-election plans as municipal filing starts Friday

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With filing for the upcoming municipal elections beginning Friday, at least 10 incumbents across the county have confirmed a ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, July 1, 2021 12:10 am

Local

With theft on the rise, city staff ask public to stop plucking plants from Hurley Park

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City staff are calling on the Salisbury community to get the word out and deter against plant stealing at ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 12:10 am

Elections

Three current members, one new Republican selected for Rowan’s elections board

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Beginning July 20, familiar faces and at least one new person from the Rowan Republican Party will join the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 12:05 am

Education

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, UNC-Charlotte launch ’49erNext’ program for transfer students

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has launched a program called “49erNext” to guarantee admission for select students transferring to the University ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Dates set for Paint the Pavement project, dedication of historical marker for 1906 lynchings

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Members of the Public Art Committee have set dates for the inaugural Paint the Pavement event and a dedication ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 12:00 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Gov. Cooper allows municipal election delay bill to become law without signature, signs three others

Gov. Roy Cooper last week signed three bills into law and allowed another to become law without his signature that impacts municipal elections. Senate Bill ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis native Jerry Blackwell discusses prosecuting Derek Chauvin for death of George Floyd

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — April 20 will go down in history as the day ex-Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, June 27, 2021 12:05 am

Local

LGBTQ advocates say more work is needed after city’s passage of nondiscrimination ordinance

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While local LGBTQ advocates praise the city of Salisbury for its support, including the recent passage of a nondiscrimination ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, June 27, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Local leaders, families of homicide victims call for help with initiative to end gun violence

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When Debra Dalton hears noises in the living room, she still thinks they’re from her son, Joey, who she ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, June 25, 2021 5:39 pm

Local

Rowan County could receive nearly $20 million from state’s proposed budget

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As the N.C. Senate’s $52 billion budget proposal makes it way to the House today, with further changes expected, ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, June 25, 2021 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer adopts $5.46 million budget with no tax hike; federal funding will help improve water system

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — The Board of Aldermen on Wednesday adopted a $5.46 million budget for 2021-22 that includes no tax hike ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, June 25, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Base salary for SPD officers increases to nearly $42,000 next week

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With a 6.5% pay increase for police officers included in the 2021-22 budget and a cost-of-living increase coming, Salisbury ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Statewide pickleball tournament at Catawba College in September expected to draw hundreds of visitors

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With more than 100 people already signed up and three months left to go, the North Carolina Pickleball Championships ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:05 am

Local

Political Notebook: Gov. Cooper vetoes Ford-backed bill allowing firearms at churches that are also schools

SALISBURY — Gov. Roy Cooper last week vetoed a Senate-led bill allowing concealed carry of a handgun at churches that have an affiliated school on ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, June 21, 2021 12:58 am

Crime

Blotter: June 20

• William J. Petersheim, 42, of Woodleaf was charged Friday with misdemeanor child abuse after allegedly lifting and throwing his daughter, who’s younger than 16 ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, June 21, 2021 12:24 am

Local

Hundreds turn out for annual Juneteenth celebration on newest federal holiday

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Just two days after President Joe Biden signed legislation declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday, hundreds turned out Saturday to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, June 20, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Between local champions and an upcoming state tournament, pickleball putting Salisbury on map

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — On any given day, the continuous clanks of yellow plastic balls against wooden paddles echoes across City Park. That ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, June 20, 2021 12:05 am

Local

Dennis Rivers joins Salisbury Police Department in new homeless advocate position

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Dennis Rivers  brought a new, yet familiar, face to the Salisbury Police Department when he began a new role ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, June 18, 2021 12:02 am

Cleveland

Rockwell, Faith, Cleveland adopt 2021-22 budgets; East Spencer officials to receive budget next week

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The towns of Rockwell, Faith and Cleveland have all adopted budgets for the 2021-22 fiscal year that don’t raise ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, June 18, 2021 12:00 am

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