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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.

Elections

As lawsuits fly, Rowan Board of Elections still planning to re-open filing today

SALISBURY — Despite fresh court rulings, the Rowan Board of Elections still plans to resume candidate filing today at 8 a.m. The original candidate filing ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:03 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Salisbury mayor says she opposes partisan change in elections

During a meeting of the Salisbury Kiwanis Club last week, Mayor Karen Alexander broke from Rowan Republican and disagreed with efforts to make municipal elections ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 21, 2022 5:00 am

Elections

New state, congressional maps ‘shockingly competitive,’ but one local district is attracting legislator criticism

SALISBURY — While Michael Bitzer, Catawba College political science chair, says new state and congressional maps seem fair and “shockingly competitive,” Rowan lawmakers aren’t thrilled ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 20, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury City Council prioritizing pay study, public safety, youth programs

SALISBURY — City council members agree the top priorities are centered around an ongoing pay study, public safety, investment into youth programs and infrastructure projects ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, February 18, 2022 12:01 am

Landis

Seven Landis roads set for repaving between March, November

LANDIS — Portions of seven roads in Landis will be resurfaced between March and November of this year. Town Manager Diane Seaford said the town ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, February 17, 2022 5:04 pm

China Grove

China Grove native, business owner says he has conservative values in state House bid

CHINA GROVE — Born and raised in China Grove, business owner Grayson Haff says he’s the best candidate in the 2022 election to represent the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, February 17, 2022 12:03 am

Local

After nearly 20 years, Salisbury’s Public Art Committee finally gets full recognition

SALISBURY — After nearly 20 years of partnering with schools and businesses across the community to celebrate the city’s culture and history through the arts, ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 9:01 pm

Local

City’s purchase of new bus sparks discussion about micro-transit, environment

SALISBURY — In a 4-1 vote, Salisbury City Council members on Tuesday approved the purchase of a 25-foot, light-duty vehicle to begin replacing an aging ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:04 am

Landis

Divided Landis vote authorizes use of thermal imaging drone for fire department

LANDIS — In a divided vote, town aldermen on Monday authorized the purchase of a thermal imaging drone for the fire department funded partially by ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 10:28 am

Local

Salisbury City Council to discuss purchase of new transit vehicle

SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will consider the purchase of a new transit vehicle for its fixed and ADA/Paratransit routes. The virtual meeting ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 12:08 am

Elections

Political Notebook: MLK still has lessons for public in 2022, says Councilman Anthony Smith

By Ben Stansell and Natalie Anderson news@salisburypost.com During an impassioned speech Saturday morning, Salisbury City Council member Anthony Smith told Rowan County Democrats to look ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 14, 2022 5:05 pm

Crime

After success in other NC cities, councilman works to bring cure violence model to Salisbury

By Natalie Anderson SALISBURY — With community safety and gun violence at the top of city and county leaders’ minds, council member Anthony Smith says ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 13, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Community leaders discuss investment, supporting existing programs to address violence among youth

SALISBURY — Community leaders and members agreed during a safety forum Thursday investment in and support of existing programs as well as more direct engagement ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, February 11, 2022 12:05 am

Elections

Final campaign finance reports show mayor led Salisbury races in fundraising

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Year-end campaign finance reports for the 2021 Salisbury City Council race show Mayor Karen Alexander raised more than $20,000, ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:03 am

Crime

City, county, school leaders will discuss youth public safety during forum

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City, county and school system leaders will gather at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church for an ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 3:40 pm

Landis

Landis officials discuss ideas for $1 million in American Rescue Plan funding

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Town officials are considering spreading out Landis’ $1 million share of federal American Rescue Plan funding across most of ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 8:21 pm

Elections

New dates for early voting, Election Day worker raises approved

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections on Tuesday approved a new early voting plan for the 2022 primary and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 7:38 pm

East Spencer

East Spencer creates policy allowing street to be named for former alderman Tony Hillian

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — Town officials adopted a policy this week that will allow residents to petition for a street or building ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 6:30 pm

Elections

Political Notebook: Rowan lawmakers respond to court’s redistricting ruling

The county’s state and federal lawmakers say a ruling from the North Carolina Supreme Court throwing out adopted redistricting maps violated the state constitution. On ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 7, 2022 7:07 pm

Crime

Blotter: Two charged with fleeing arrest on Interstate 85

SALISBURY — Men from Rowan and Davidson counties were charged with felony crimes Saturday after allegedly speeding on Interstate 85 to elude arrests. The State ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 7, 2022 12:22 am

Local

Firefighters respond to structural fire at Bojangles in Spencer

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SPENCER — The Spencer Fire Department and surrounding agencies responded to a structure fire at Bojangles Sunday morning where the cause ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 6, 2022 4:11 pm

Local

Set for demolition, Mitchell & Fair Funeral Home was fixture in West End community

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — For more than 50 years, Mitchell & Fair Funeral Service was a fixture in the West End community that ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:10 am

Elections

Rowan Republicans hear from Rep. Budd, Appeals Court candidate

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — U.S. Senate candidate Ted Budd and North Carolina Court of Appeals candidate Michael Stading joined Rowan County Republicans Saturday ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 6, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Julian Road widening, new turn lanes, sidewalks among projects funded in next two years

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Federal, state and local money will fund about 17 city transportation projects, with about a half-dozen slated for construction ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, February 4, 2022 12:01 am

Business

Organizational challenges prompt pause on KIVA microloan program for women, minority businesses

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council members have paused a partnership with the KIVA microloan program for women and minority business leaders to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 8:33 pm

Local

Salisbury council approves changes for sidewalks, home design oversight, other parts of land development ordinance

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday approved a slew of modifications and clarifying changes to the city’s land development ordinance ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Political Notebook: Rowan Republicans send resolution to state lawmakers requesting partisan municipal, school board elections

SALISBURY — Rowan Republicans have submitted to the county’s state lawmakers a resolution requesting all municipal elections and the school board race become partisan. All ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council will receive presentation about initiative to preserve agricultural land, farms

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Council members will hear a presentation today about the Rowan County Cooperative Extension’s initiative to preserve agricultural land ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 12:00 am

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