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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’s COVID-19 positive rate improves; federal ‘strike team’ to provide summary of Citadel visit

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County’s rate of positive cases slightly improved on Thursday and is now at its lowest point yet. County ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, September 10, 2020 6:42 pm

Elections

Political newcomer Tarsha Ellis hopes to represent ‘something different’ for Stanly, Rowan counties

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Political newcomer and lifelong Rowan County resident Tarsha Ellis says she’s excited to use her corporate retail experience and ... Read more

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

Business

Downtown stakeholders see positives in search for new Empire Hotel developer

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As frustrations about completing the Empire Hotel project grow, downtown stakeholders say the city’s decision to expand its developer ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 8:01 pm

Coronavirus

Federal infection control ‘strike team’ to visit Citadel nursing home, provide guidance on managing outbreak

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An infection control “strike team” will visit Rowan County Thursday to examine the outbreak at the Citadel as COVID-19 ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 3:31 pm

Business

City ends exclusive talks with Empire Hotel developer who says he ‘never walked away from a deal’

SALISBURY — The city has ended exclusive negotiations with Black Point Investments for the Empire Hotel project and will now use a task force to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 12:10 am

Coronavirus

One additional COVID-19 death reported; local church reports outbreak among members

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An additional COVID-19 death was reported to the county Tuesday and a local church reported nearly two dozen of ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 4:55 pm

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man accused of injuring passenger in weekend car crash

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly crashing his car into a utility pole Sunday evening and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 4:54 pm

Elections

Political Notebook: Rowan Board of Elections sends out thousands of absentee ballots on first day

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections mailed nearly 3,000 absentee ballots on Friday, about half of all the absentee ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, September 7, 2020 12:39 am

Local

‘More good than bad:’ Local legislators satisfied with state’s COVID-19 relief package

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While local lawmakers don’t see the recently passed COVID-19 relief package as a complete victory, they say the $1.1 ... Read more

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

Coronavirus

Six new COVID-19 deaths make Rowan sixth in state

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — COVID-19 deaths in the county continue to surge as six additional deaths were reported on Friday, marking 15 since ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, September 4, 2020 1:18 pm

Elections

In NC House race, Heggins campaigns on consistency, dedication to human rights

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins says she’s campaigning for the N.C. House race on a record of consistency and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, September 3, 2020 12:00 am

Business

City’s share of May tax revenue exceeds expectations; Hotwire subscribers up

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury Finance Director Shannon Moore on Tuesday provided City Council members with a look at the city’s shares of ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, September 3, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Five new COVID-19 deaths reported Wednesday, nine this week

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Five additional COVID-19 deaths were reported to the county Wednesday, marking the ninth death since Sunday. Three of those ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 11:13 am

Business

City Council receives report on demand for downtown living, office space

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday received market data about the demand and feasibility of future downtown development from the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:59 pm

Coronavirus

Three new COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes; preschool becomes COVID-19 cluster

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The county on Tuesday reported three additional COVID-19 deaths from two local nursing homes, bringing the total to 67. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:41 pm

Elections

Rowan Board of Elections talks plans for Election Day, early, absentee voting

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With just two months until the general election and a little more than six weeks until early voting, the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:51 pm

Local

City council to consider annexation of local apartments; receive downtown development update

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council today will hold a public hearing and consider the voluntary annexation of Rowan Woodland Apartments. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

County reports another COVID-19 death outside of congregate facility

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An additional person not associated with a congregate care facility has died from COVID-19, marking eight deaths in the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, August 31, 2020 7:05 pm

Elections

Rowan County will have Sunday voting for general election

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The State Board of Elections on Monday voted to allow three Saturdays and two Sundays in Rowan County’s early ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, August 31, 2020 7:00 pm

Elections

Political notebook: State lawmakers to reconvene this week, disperse remaining COVID-19 funds

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The North Carolina General Assembly will reconvene in Raleigh Wednesday to disperse remaining COVID-19 funds, but legislators are concerned ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, August 31, 2020 9:05 am

Elections

Commemorating 100 years: A look at state’s role in women’s suffrage movement

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Though North Carolina didn’t formally recognize voting rights for women until 1971, the state played an integral role in ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, August 30, 2020 12:05 am

Elections

Local Republicans react to national convention, OK with Trump’s speech from White House

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local Republicans say the Republican National Convention and its speakers were effective at highlighting President Donald Trump’s accomplishments. While ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, August 30, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Housing secretary Carson joins congressman for Kannapolis roundtable

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS —Cabarrus County leaders outlined housing priorities and the need for additional funding on Thursday during a roundtable discussion with U.S. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, August 27, 2020 9:28 pm

Coronavirus

Once state’s largest, Citadel nursing home sees second COVID-19 outbreak

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As cases at local nursing homes continue to surge, a second COVID-19 outbreak has emerged at The Citadel. Two ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:08 pm

Elections

If re-elected, Sen. Ford says he will ‘hold the line on spending’ as true conservative

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Sen. Carl Ford says he’s campaigning for a second term in the N.C. Senate with a record of “holding ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, August 27, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Rep. Warren draws on decade of experience in state House for re-election campaign

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As Rep. Harry Warren seeks his sixth term in the state House, he plans to use his 10 years ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, August 27, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow at local congregate care facilities

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — COVID-19 outbreaks continued to grow in Rowan County on Wednesday when an additional eight people across two local nursing ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 6:14 pm

Coronavirus

Five new COVID-19 deaths reported in Rowan

SALISBURY — County officials reported Tuesday five additional COVID-19 deaths at two local congregate care facilities. Three of the deaths are from Trinity Oaks, the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:21 pm

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