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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.

Business

COVID-19 causing couples to postpone wedding parties for later dates

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While 2020 will be a year many may not remember fondly, some couples will have a wedding anniversary they’re ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, April 5, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

‘Health is wealth’: Professionals urge people to take care of mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As physical health has been on the forefront of people’s minds during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, April 5, 2020 12:00 am

Business

County commissioners asked to schedule public hearing for local business tax incentive

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan Economic Development Commission is requesting that the Board of Commissioners schedule a public hearing for the April ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, April 5, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Local survey indicates most businesses impacted quickly by COVID-19

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Findings from a survey sent out to local businesses in Rowan County last week indicate that most companies are ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, April 3, 2020 12:02 am

Business

Gerry Wood dealerships to close indefinitely during COVID-19 pandemic

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — All three Gerry Wood automobile locations in Salisbury will close their doors on Friday to protect employees during the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, April 2, 2020 3:33 pm

Coronavirus

County animal shelter moving animals to foster homes during pandemic

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rowan County Animal Shelter has begun its own unofficial fostering program, allowing locals to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:00 am

Education

Teens step in to tutor children as couple deals with cancer diagnoses

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Wanda Cohoon says everybody has a talent that can help someone else. Wanda, 63, and her husband, Rodney, have ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:02 am

Coronavirus

County to define ‘essential employees,’ provide emergency leave

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — During a special meeting on Monday, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners took steps to define the county’s essential ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:00 am

Business

US Census: County’s population grew by 960 people from 2018 to 2019

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Compared to neighboring counties, Rowan County maintained a relatively flat increase of 960 people from 2018 to 2019. But ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, March 30, 2020 12:54 am

News

Spirit of Rowan: Duke recycling unit at Buck Steam Station to repurpose 400,000 tons of ash a year

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com Duke Energy announced local coal ash excavation plans in 2016 following a mandate from a court settlement. Residents will see the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, March 30, 2020 12:02 am

News

Spirit of Rowan: New hotels, overnight lodging contribute to economy

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com As the economy has so, too, has the hotel and lodging industry in Rowan County. While times are different because of ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, March 30, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Rockwell man charged with assault on female and unauthorized use of vehicle

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com ROCKWELL — David Lucas Dyson, 29, was arrested on Friday on two misdemeanor charges of assault on a female and unauthorized ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, March 29, 2020 11:11 pm

Business

‘Silent helpers’: Local costume company manager making masks for nurses, doctors

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As TV personality and neighborhood friend Mister Rogers once said, when looking at things that are bad, “look for ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Biz Briefs: Food Lion to donate $600,000 to nourish people impacted by COVID-19

SALISBURY — Food Lion Feeds is donating $50,000 to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to provide more than 3,000 boxes of food and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Rowan County Republican Party’s annual convention goes digital

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Though different than meeting in person at the Rowan County Administration Building, the local Republican Party hosted its annual ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Some restaurants slim down, others hang on during coronavirus outbreak

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As some restaurants close their doors completely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, other places are doing just enough to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, March 27, 2020 12:02 am

Coronavirus

Q&A: Local doctors, health officials dispel myths, misinformation circulating about COVID-19

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As the spread of COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, continues, so does the proliferation of myths and misinformation, particularly ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Local man’s case is example of time between COVID-19 testing and results

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As more local people test for COVID-19, caused by coronavirus, the wait time for those results is now expected ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:00 am

Business

As one of county’s largest employers suspends operations, officials say jobs still open

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — If there’s a silver lining to the dark cloud of the COVID-19 outbreak, it may be that there are ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, March 23, 2020 6:07 pm

Coronavirus

Rowan man who tested positive for COVID-19 describes how symptoms settled in quickly

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — At first, Doug Loeblein was skeptical that recent actions taken by government officials during the coronavirus outbreak were needed. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, March 22, 2020 12:01 am

Business

Biz Briefs: Panthers owner’s foundation donates $1 million to Atrium Health, Novant Health

CHARLOTTE — The David A. Tepper Charitable Foundation has made a $1 million donation to support local efforts to mitigate the coronavirus outbreak, with Atrium ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, March 22, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Restaurants struggle with mandated take-out, delivery services only

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local restaurants began on Tuesday offering only take-out and delivery services following a directive from Gov. Roy Cooper — ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, March 22, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Man found with cocaine shortly after being arrested for first-degree burglary

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was arrested on Wednesday for felony first-degree burglary and then was charged for felony possession of ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Saturday, March 21, 2020 11:11 am

Business

County declares state of emergency, sees second positive case of coronavirus

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County officials on Friday declared a state of emergency, joining dozens of counties across the state, and announced ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, March 20, 2020 1:59 pm

Business

Local farms, organization encourage buying from businesses here during coronavirus outbreak

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As stores and supermarkets continue work to keep up panic buying during the COVID-19 outbreak, farms and organizations are ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, March 20, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Commerce, tourism, economic leaders preparing for coronavirus’ impact to businesses

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Leaders of the Rowan County Tourism Development, Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission are using surveys and providing resources ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Commissioners reapprove two treehouses, one ‘hobbit house’ at Cherry Treesort; additional units denied

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — County commissioners on Monday reauthorized two treehouses and the construction of a “hobbit house” at the Cherry Treesort, but ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Commissioners vote to use West End Plaza as relief center if needed

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Coronavirus was on the minds of Rowan County commissioners Monday night, as they took action to allow West End ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 11:59 am

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