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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.

Coronavirus

County adds 14 new cases to data hub; state health department to hold community testing events

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County health officials added 14 COVID-19 cases to its data hub on Wednesday as the state saw slight ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:03 pm

Elections

Chamber of Commerce confident in COVID-19 safety protocols at Tuesday night forum

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Despite Salisbury Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins’ decision to leave its candidate forum Tuesday night due to health concerns, ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 5:30 pm

Business

Candidates talk economic recovery, health care; Heggins leaves forum after opening

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local candidates vying for state House and Senate seats talked economic recovery, health care and law enforcement reform Tuesday ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Two additional COVID-19 deaths reported; state’s rate of tests returning positive grows

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The county reported two additional COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, including one death at Liberty Commons and another not associated ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 6:45 pm

Elections

Election 2020: In 76th District race, Warren, Heggins differ on COVID-19 response, Medicaid expansion

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While both candidates running to represent the 76th House District agree COVID-19 has exacerbated issues in education and health ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Election 2020: Cooper says state must base future decisions on science; Forest wants full reopening of economy

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, cites a record of progress for the state, he believes there’s more to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Election 2020: Howard, Townsend talk issues in 77th District race

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While Rep. Julia Howard wishes to continue promoting tax incentives to recruit businesses to the district, challenger Keith Townsend ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Election 2020: In state Senate race, Ford says governor exceeds authority, Ellis support COVID-19 response

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Sen. Carl Ford doesn’t approve of how Gov. Roy Cooper has led the pandemic response in North Carolina and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Two local candidates drop out of Rowan Chamber of Commerce forum

SALISBURY — Neither candidate for N.C. House District 77 will attend Tuesday’s forum hosted by the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce. Keith Townsend, a Democrat ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, October 12, 2020 12:49 am

Crime

Blotter: Man charged after deaths from fentanyl he’s accused of providing

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Mount Ulla man was charged Saturday with two felonies after allegedly providing two people with an illegal narcotic ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, October 12, 2020 12:17 am

Elections

Early voting begins Thursday; here’s what local voters need to know

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Early voting begins Thursday, and this year Rowan County residents have 17 full days to cast an early vote ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:10 am

News

First virtual OctoberTour brought more than 6,500 pageviews by Saturday

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — This year’s virtual OctoberTour catapulted the rich history of Salisbury to a national audience after more than 6,500 virtual ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Rowan ends week with three COVID-19 deaths, 26 average daily cases

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County ended the week with three additional COVID-19 deaths reported, 12% of total cases considered active and fewer ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Saturday, October 10, 2020 8:23 pm

Elections

Heggins talks racial justice, poverty at NAACP forum; Warren absent

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins on Thursday spoke during a virtual Rowan-Salisbury NAACP forum about issues of racial equality ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, October 9, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Rate of COVID-19 tests returning positive steadily declining; single-day increases fluctuate

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Though 33 new cases were added to the county’s data hub on Thursday, the rate of COVID-19 tests returning ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:19 pm

Coronavirus

With 427 active cases, health official says COVID-19’s threat in Rowan remains steady

By Natalie Anderson and Josh Bergeron news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While daily increases have fluctuated, the COVID-19 outbreak has been relatively steady in Rowan County, says ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:35 pm

Local

Final sales tax numbers from COVID-19 shutdowns better than expected

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury Finance Director Shannon Moore presented city council members with good news on Tuesday when she noted the final ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 12:00 am

Landis

Landis town staff will look into adding speed bumps near curve on North Zion Street

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Aldermen voted Monday to prohibit trucks from traveling on North Zion Street from West Blume Street to West Limit ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Only four COVID-19 cases added; health officials encourage flu vaccinations

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While 24 cases have been reported to the county since Sunday, just four cases in that total were added ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, October 5, 2020 6:27 pm

Local

Salisbury City Council to appropriate nearly $550,000 to revitalize historic district

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will appropriate money from a nearly $550,000 grant to incentivize rehabilitation of commercial buildings ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, October 4, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Polls give insight into current job approval for presidential, gubernatorial races

A new High Point University poll found that registered voters in North Carolina currently give President Donald Trump a 44% approval rating with half saying ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, October 2, 2020 9:12 pm

Coronavirus

UPDATED: County ends week with seven COVID-19 deaths

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Another COVID-19 death at Liberty Commons was reported to the county on Friday. It marked the seventh death reported ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, October 2, 2020 7:10 pm

Business

Phase three to reopen local movie theater, NC Transportation Museum train rides

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Though the transition to phase three of  the state’s reopening looks to have little impact on most local businesses, ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 1, 2020 8:02 pm

Coronavirus

Rate of COVID-19 tests returning positive drops below 8%

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The rate of COVID-19 tests returning positive in Rowan County is now at 7.91%, according to data from the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 1, 2020 7:56 pm

Elections

Local voters say first presidential debate devoid of substance, contained little to change minds

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — “Cringeworthy,” “unruly disaster” and “regrettable” were a few words locals used to characterize the first presidential debate between President ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

County moves up to fourth in state for COVID-19 deaths

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Two additional COVID-19 deaths among residents not associated with a local congregate care facility were reported to the county ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 5:34 pm

Elections

Political sign stealing on the rise in Rowan as campaign season heats up

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Though local law enforcement say they haven’t heard many reports, locals are reporting that dozens of political signs are ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 1:16 pm

Coronavirus

10 deaths now reported at Liberty Commons nursing home

SALISBURY — An additional COVID-19 death from Liberty Commons was reported to the county on Tuesday after 25 cases were added to the county’s data ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 5:02 pm

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