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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.

Local

City council to hold public hearing for ‘Project Hero’

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The City Council today will hold a public hearing regarding an economic incentive package for “Project Hero.” The company ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, November 2, 2020 7:15 pm

Coronavirus

59 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rowan

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County health officials added 59 COVID-19 cases to the total Sunday and Monday, bringing the total number of positives ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, November 2, 2020 4:44 pm

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man arrested after dispute, altercation with officers

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was arrested by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Friday after allegedly causing a disturbance and charging ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, November 2, 2020 4:02 pm

Local

Political Notebook: Local candidates hoping for a strong finish to election contests

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In the final moments before Election Day, local candidates last week said they were feeling good about their campaigns ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, November 2, 2020 2:04 am

China Grove

Voters excited about record early voting turnout, have mixed feelings about election possibilities

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — With early voting over and Election Day on Tuesday, locals say they’re excited about record turnout so far ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, November 1, 2020 12:09 am

Coronavirus

UPDATED: State reports 20 COVID-19 cases at Rockwell Christian School, outbreak at Brightmoor Nursing Center

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — State health officials on Friday reported a cluster of 20 COVID-19 cases at Rockwell Christian School and a new ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, October 30, 2020 5:07 pm

China Grove

In Senate race, Ford doubles cash on hand; Townsend spends $10,000 in House campaign

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In the contest for N.C. Senate District 33, Sen. Carl Ford doubled cash on hand available for his campaign ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, October 30, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

County’s rate of tests returning positive continues to decrease, still above 7%

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The rate of COVID-19 tests returning positive in Rowan County continues to gradually decrease, but it still hovered above ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 29, 2020 5:29 pm

Elections

Rep. Warren leads challenger Heggins in fundraising, cash on hand

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In the race for House District 76, the latest campaign finance reports show Republican Rep. Harry Warren leads his ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 29, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Election 2020: Howard, Townsend differ on handling of racial issues, redistricting

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While Rep. Julia Howard says racial injustice issues should be handled at the local level, Democratic challenger Keith Townsend ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 29, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Two of four new COVID-19 deaths reported Wednesday from one nursing home

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Elmcroft of Salisbury, an assisted living facility on Mooresville Road, was the site of two of the county’s four ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:56 pm

Coronavirus

County reports COVID-19 death from Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County health officials on Tuesday reported a COVID-19 death from Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab, which brings the total ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 9:09 pm

Coronavirus

13% of county’s COVID-19 cases currently positive

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After a week with five COVID-19 deaths, only nine additional cases were added to the county’s data hub on ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, October 26, 2020 4:57 pm

Elections

Political Notebook: Rowan Board of Elections receives more than 60,000 pens for voters

SALISBURY — Early voters can now expect to receive their own 2020 election writing pen after casting their votes at one of the county’s five ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 25, 2020 11:59 pm

Health

Local health officials worry pandemic will cause long-term effects for children’s health

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local health officials worry that increased food insecurity, not receiving physicals and immunizations as well as not attending important ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Election 2020: Heggins, Warren talk racial injustice, economy

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While Salisbury Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins says elected officials should undergo training to better understand systemic racism, Rep. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

County finishes week with five deaths, one of 36 to receive letter from state health officials

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County ended the week with five reported deaths and nearly 13% of its cases currently active as cases ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, October 23, 2020 5:50 pm

Coronavirus

County adds three more COVID-19 deaths to total

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County health officials on Thursday reported three deaths among residents not associated with a congregate care facility, bringing the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 22, 2020 7:19 pm

Elections

Election 2020: Ford, Ellis talk racial injustice issues; tout qualifications for Senate race

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While Sen. Carl Ford, R-33, credits local police departments with reforming their operations, his challenger says lawmakers can play ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:10 am

News

City moves forward with loan program for women, minority business owners

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In lieu of utilizing a more expensive program like the Rowan IDEA Center, the city plans to move forward ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:00 am

Local

City partners with Rowan Helping Ministries to establish donation-driven utilities assistance program

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The city established on Tuesday a partnership with Rowan Helping Ministries to provide financial assistance to locals struggling to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:10 am

Elections

Board of Elections continues counting absentee ballots, resumes ‘curing’ deficient ones

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections met Tuesday to continue counting absentee ballots as it works to resolve the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Republican Rep. Budd maintains fundraising lead over Democratic challenger Huffman

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Republican Rep. Ted Budd is leading Democrat challenger Scott Huffman in fundraising by a wide margin, finishing the latest ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:00 am

Local

City council to consider ‘Share 2 Care’ fund for locals behind on water, sewer payments

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City council members on Tuesday will hear a presentation from staff on establishing the “Share 2 Care” water and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Despite scandal, Cunningham maintains small lead in Senate race; supporters say policy positions more important

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Despite a scandal surrounding sexual impropriety, locals say Democrat Cal Cunningham’s continued favorability in the polls may indicate that ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 18, 2020 12:10 am

Coronavirus

UPDATED: County ends week with four reported deaths; state sees highest one-day increase in cases

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While cases and hospitalizations across the state surged, Rowan County finished the week with four more reported deaths and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, October 16, 2020 11:58 pm

Elections

Local voters turn out in droves to cast more than 3,200 ballots for first day of early voting

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With some arriving more than an hour before early voting began at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Rowan County voters ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, October 16, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

County reaches 110 COVID-19 deaths

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — There have now been 110 reported COVID-19 deaths in Rowan County. Thursday’s addition of a single COVID-19 death marks ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 15, 2020 6:06 pm

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