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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.

Lifestyle

Goodbye 2020, ‘Bring on 2021’: City to host virtual, interactive New Year’s event featuring games, live music

SALISBURY — If there’s one thing everyone can agree on this year, it’s that 2021 can’t come soon enough. And like most other events this ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, December 20, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Groundwork still being laid for community ‘Paint the Pavement’ project; expected to begin in spring

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While community members are still collaborating on “Paint the Pavement” specifics, the Rowan Arts Council has approved a grant ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, December 20, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

County, state again reach COVID-19 records; health officials say ‘peak’ yet to come

SALISBURY — Even in another week plagued by more COVID-19 deaths, another record-high increase in cases and a rising case positivity rate in Rowan County, ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, December 18, 2020 11:25 pm

Coronavirus

County board of health unsure about testing next year with relief funds set to expire this month

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Though still awaiting a deal among federal lawmakers, the Rowan County Board of Health met virtually Wednesday evening to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, December 18, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

First COVID-19 death reported at Bethamy Retirement Center; positivity rate rises again

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County health officials reported the first COVID-19 death at Bethamy Retirement Center in Spencer on Thursday as the positivity ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, December 17, 2020 5:06 pm

Coronavirus

Deaths in 2020 top previous two years in Rowan County

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The total number of deaths reported in Rowan County this year surpasses the total number of deaths reported in ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, December 17, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Rowan health director answers questions about COVID-19 vaccinations

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County Health Director Nina Oliver on Wednesday outlined the county’s plan to distribute the vaccine and answered questions ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, December 17, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Four proposals being discussed for Empire Hotel project, decision not expected until 2021

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Members of the Empire Redevelopment Task Force say four proposals are currently being discussed for the Empire Hotel project, ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:10 am

Coronavirus

Two additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Rowan County

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County health officials reported two additional COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday. One of those deaths was someone outside of a ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 3:27 pm

Coronavirus

Nearly 25% of total COVID-19 cases in Rowan currently active

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Roughly 25% of the COVID-19 cases reported in Rowan County are currently active, according to local data. Sunday’s (116) ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

County health officials to host Q&A for COVID-19 vaccination distribution Wednesday

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With the promise of the COVID-19 vaccination in the near future for a number of North Carolinians, Rowan health ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, December 14, 2020 4:30 pm

Elections

Political Notebook: Rowan’s congressman supported lawsuit to overturn election results

SALISBURY — Reps. Ted Budd and Richard Hudson, who represent parts of Rowan County, were among the more than 120 Republicans who signed an amicus ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, December 14, 2020 2:05 am

Health

Local, state health officials amping up efforts to combat opioid crisis following increase in overdoses since pandemic

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After a 24% increase in emergency room visits for opioid overdoses since the start of the pandemic and more ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, December 13, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Double-digit deaths, record case increases show worsening COVID-19 outbreak in Rowan

By Natalie Anderson and Josh Bergeron news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Another week with a record increase in COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths, a rising positivity rate and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, December 11, 2020 9:26 pm

Landis

Landis hires public safety director to oversee police, fire departments

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Landis officials have hired a Gastonia Police Department supervisor with more than 10 years of combined law enforcement experience ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, December 11, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

County reports another COVID-19 death, positivity rate increases again

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Health officials on Thursday reported additional coronavirus death and an increased positivity rate as the county continued to see ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, December 10, 2020 6:20 pm

Elections

Second NC Supreme Court recount in Rowan results in one additional vote for Republican

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A hand-to-eye recount of election day ballots in two of Rowan County’s voting precincts for the North Carolina Supreme ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, December 10, 2020 3:03 pm

Health

First community walk connects people with resources to combat substance use disorder

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In its first monthly community outreach walk on Wednesday, members of the county’s Post-Overdose Response Team provided locals with ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, December 10, 2020 12:00 am

Landis

Landis approves revised agreement with county for property tax collection

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Aldermen on Monday approved an interlocal agreement with the county that would allow county staff to withhold 1.5% of ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, December 10, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Three more COVID-19 deaths, new daily case record reported in Rowan

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local health officials on Wednesday reported three additional COVID-19 deaths as the county set another record for the most ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 1:51 pm

Ask Us

Ask Us: What’s the status of ‘Fame’ monument’s relocation?

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, December 7, 2020 1:17 am

Local

Political Notebook: NC Supreme Court ballots will be recounted again in Faith, South Ward precincts

RALEIGH — All 100 county boards of elections will begin this week a hand-to-eye recount in the North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice race following ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, December 7, 2020 1:04 am

China Grove

Fire at China Grove laundromat caused by malfunctioning dryer

CHINA GROVE — A malfunctioning dryer was the source of a fire at a laundromat in China Grove Saturday night, said Fire Chief Mike Zimmerman. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, December 6, 2020 8:37 pm

Local

City withholds communication about council’s closed sessions

By Natalie Anderson and Josh Bergeron news@saliburypost.com SALISBURY — Details of discussions by city council members during closed session meetings remain unclear after responses to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, December 6, 2020 12:10 am

Coronavirus

Rowan health director: Local vaccine distribution plan will require ‘all hands on deck’

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With the approval of two potential COVID-19 vaccinations right around the corner, Rowan County Public Health Director Nina Oliver ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, December 6, 2020 12:10 am

Local

Public Art Committee to hear presentation on marker commemorating lynchings in Jim Crow-era

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury Public Art Committee on Monday will hear a presentation from Actions in Faith and Justice and the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, December 6, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Firefighters respond to structure fire near 300 block of Elliot Drive

The Rowan County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a fire near the 300 block of Elliot Drive Saturday afternoon after receiving a call at 11:25 a.m. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Saturday, December 5, 2020 4:17 pm

Coronavirus

UPDATED: Another week of grim statistics show worsening state of virus in Rowan County

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — It was a week plagued by a list of grim milestones reached in both Rowan County and North Carolina: ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, December 4, 2020 8:13 pm

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