Natalie Anderson, Author at Salisbury Post - Page 23 of 45

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.

Local

Local stakeholders set goals, direction to tackle city’s housing issues

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local stakeholders on Tuesday highlighted the need for a comprehensive housing ordinance, increased outreach and engagement, code enforcement and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Committee to soon accept artist applications for ‘Paint the Pavement’ project

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local artist Taylor Ellerbee told Public Art Committee members on Monday applications will soon be open for local artists ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 12:00 am

News

Political Notebook: Rep. Howard named ‘hospitality champion’ by North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association

Longtime Republican lawmaker Rep. Julia Howard last week received a 2021 Stars of the Industry Award for being a “hospitality champion” for the North Carolina ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 22, 2021 4:33 pm

Crime

Blotter: Gunshot fired into home on North Oakhurst Drive

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury Police on Friday responded to a gunshot fired into a home located along the 100 block of North ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 22, 2021 4:19 pm

Local

City approves rezoning request for fourth phase of Shay Crossing development on Earnhardt Road

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Council members on Tuesday approved a rezoning request for a single-family housing development that will eventually offer 382 additional ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Council informally approves landmark status moratorium despite concern it’s a ‘moot point’

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City council members on Tuesday all but guaranteed a six-month moratorium on granting historic landmark status, with two council ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:00 am

News

Political Notebook: Burr says Trump violated oath of office, may face censure for impeachment vote

Despite initially believing the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump was unconstitutional once he left office, Sen. Richard Burr joined six other Republican senators ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 15, 2021 1:09 am

Crime

Blotter: Woodleaf man charged with armed robbery, shooting at victims as they fled

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com WOODLEAF — Kannapolis Police on Friday arrested a Rowan County man for first-degree burglary, armed robbery, shooting at people as they ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 15, 2021 12:45 am

Coronavirus

More than 2,000 Rowan Countians vaccinated across three events

By Natalie Anderson and Josh Bergeron news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While steady, cold rain made for a dreary day outside, pastor Dee Ellison said Saturday “the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 14, 2021 12:10 am

Local

‘Wiley paved the way’: Locals reflect on impact of Lash grocery store

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Wiley Lash is known by many as the first Black mayor of Salisbury and a leading force behind school ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 14, 2021 12:10 am

Local

McCoy Road improvements, first phase of Grants Creek Greenway to be completed this year

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With several capital improvement projects on the docket for the city, engineering staff expect a McCoy Road project and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 14, 2021 12:00 am

Local

City sets its goals for 2021 to build on commitment to inclusive, well-run government

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As city council members wrapped up their planning retreat Thursday, they agreed to build on a 2020 commitment to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 14, 2021 12:00 am

Local

City council hears concerns, proposals for police officer, public works employee pay

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After a financially uncertain 2020 and as the Salisbury Police department and public works departments struggle to retain and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, February 12, 2021 12:00 am

Business

Rowan Economic Development Commission touts ‘healthy numbers’ for potential projects

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Despite financial challenges of 2020, the Rowan Economic Development Commission on Wednesday delivered promising news to the city council ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:10 am

News

Salisbury reports 7% increase in housing units since 2018

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City staff on Wednesday presented city council members with statistics about residential developments over the previous two years and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Long-awaited Newsome Road widening project completed months ahead of schedule

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A few months ahead of schedule, a long-awaited widening project along Newsome Road is now complete. Improvements to the ... Read more

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

Coronavirus

Health director outlines preliminary plans for future COVID-19 vaccination phases, equitable distribution

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY  Rowan County Public Health Director Nina Oliver on Tuesday outlined some preliminary plans and discussions related to vaccinating future groups ... Read more

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

Coronavirus

City needs applicants for $50,000 in COVID-19 relief funding

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City staff are encouraging any nonprofit, for-profit and governmental agency who is providing public services to Salisbury residents during ... Read more

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

Local

Political Notebook: These are some of the interesting bills filed in state legislature so far

The following are some of the interesting or unusual bills that already have been filed by state lawmakers during the 2021-22 legislative session: • House ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 8, 2021 12:39 am

Local

Local legislators get to work introducing bills in General Assembly

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As the legislative session chugs along, local lawmakers have filed or are sponsoring more than a dozen bills that ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 7, 2021 12:00 am

Landis

Landis firefighters honored for reviving local man

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — When Landis firefighters last month responded to a call where a local man was unconscious and unresponsive, they spent ... Read more

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

Local

Local developer outlines unique approach to Empire Hotel project

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Though a final decision on the future developer of the Empire Hotel project is to be determined, the city ... Read more

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

Coronavirus

Transit systems still figuring out how to transport locals to vaccination clinics

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When state officials two weeks ago announced funding for transit agencies to assist in getting more people to COVID-19 ... Read more

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

Local

Likely approval of rezoning request at next city council meeting will clear way for future Goodwill store

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With a rezoning request for a parcel on Faith Road likely to be approved at the next meeting, Goodwill ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 12:10 am

Local

City Council clarifies landmark status concerns; action on moratorium expected at next meeting

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City council members on Tuesday revisited a discussion and clarified their desires related to a potential six-month moratorium on ... Read more

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

Landis

Landis officials optimistic about town’s financial status

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Finance Director Diane Seaford on Monday delivered Landis town aldermen an optimistic outlook on the town’s revenues and expenses ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 10:00 am

News

Political Notebook: Rep. Budd questions federal agency after vaccinations canceled in Piedmont region

Last week, Rep. Ted Budd, R-13, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that demanded answers after more than 10,000 ... Read more

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

Local

City to consider request for Goodwill development on Faith Road, moratorium on landmark status

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City council members today will consider a rezoning request for the future development of a Goodwill store on Faith ... Read more

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

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