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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

Elaine Hewitt selected as new chair of Rowan County Republicans

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Longtime Republican Elaine Hewitt was selected as the Rowan County Republican Party’s new chairperson Tuesday during a special called ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 12:05 am

Local

City staff say Salisbury’s $800 historic landmark fee likely to be changed following concerns

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City staff say they’re likely to recommend a change in the $800 fee now charged for historic landmark applications ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Political Notebook: Reps. Warren, Sasser sign letter calling for decertification of 2020 election

Reps. Harry Warren and Wayne Sasser have signed onto a letter with nearly 200 state legislators across the U.S. calling for a nationwide “forensic audit” ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, November 29, 2021 7:10 pm

Elections

Filing for 2022 election in Rowan County begins next month. Here’s who has declared a run for office.

SALISBURY — Though filing for the 2022 election begins next month, some candidates have formally organized campaign committees and announced their bids for elected office. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, November 28, 2021 12:09 am

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man, woman charged with defrauding victim out of hundreds of dollars

SALISBURY — A man and woman were charged on Thanksgiving with multiple felonies for allegedly defrauding a victim out of hundreds of dollars back in ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Saturday, November 27, 2021 12:00 am

Landis

Town of Landis agrees to $187,500 payout to former manager Roger Hosey

LANDIS — Two years after aldermen voted to fire former manager Roger Hosey, the town has agreed to a $187,500 settlement in addition to attorney ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, November 26, 2021 12:06 am

Local

New Salisbury City Council anticipates naming Sheffield mayor pro tem

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While the newly elected Salisbury City Council anticipates naming Tamara Sheffield its mayor pro tem after she received more ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 25, 2021 12:08 am

Local

Recent Catawba College graduate Madison Kluge is leading Salisbury toward its sustainability goals

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Recent Catawba College graduate Madison Kluge became the city’s first sustainability coordinator earlier this year, and she’s hit the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 12:08 am

East Spencer

Former Salisbury councilman Kenny Hardin joins effort to fix East Spencer Post Office problems

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — Through his nonprofit organization, former Salisbury City Council member Kenny Hardin is working to start a federal audit ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:10 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Rowan Republicans will elect new chair as race takes shape for N.C. House District 83

Rowan County Republican Party Chairman Rev. Brad Jenkins plans to run for North Carolina House District 83, and the party will vote on a new ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:05 am

Elections

Partisan municipal races on the horizon in Rowan County after endorsements in 2021

SALISBURY — Local Republican and Democratic leaders say it’s hard to know how much party endorsements impacted the nonpartisan 2021 municipal election, but they agree endorsements ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, November 21, 2021 12:08 am

Local

‘Fight forward’: Salisbury-Rowan NAACP’s Freedom Fund Banquet highlights ongoing work for equality

SALISBURY — Danielle Sydnor of The Rise Together Innovation Center says the death of George Floyd in 2020 and the pandemic showed it’s time for ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, November 19, 2021 12:02 am

Local

Despite pandemic, downtown Salisbury sees millions in new investment, business growth, new apartments

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Despite a challenging year marred by a pandemic, downtown Salisbury saw more than $10 million in public and private ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, November 19, 2021 12:01 am

Local

Salisbury hires retired Concord manager for interim role

SALISBURY — The City Council has hired Brian Hiatt to serve as interim manager following City Manager Lane Bailey’s retirement next month. The council made ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 18, 2021 7:55 pm

Local

Rowan County receiving tens of millions of dollars in state budget. Here’s what’s funded.

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County projects and institutions are slated to receive tens of millions of dollars in funding from the state ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Rowan Helping Ministries, United Way, S&H collaborating on project expanding housing, support services

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan Helping Ministries, the United Way and S&H Youth and Adult Services are collaborating on a capital project to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:08 am

Local

New guidelines set for Salisbury’s Downtown Revitalization Incentive Grant program

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After hitting pause on granting Downtown Revitalization Incentive grants in 2019, Salisbury City Council members on Tuesday approved changes ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:07 am

Elections

Alexander ‘not surprised’ with election victory; Heggins says she’ll continue serving the community

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Mayor Karen Alexander on Tuesday said she wasn’t surprised results of a recount in the 2021 mayoral race gave ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 12:07 am

Local

Developers eyeing South Main Street building for apartment development

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Developers see the potential for a multi-generational housing development at the City Consignment Co. building on South Main Street ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 12:05 am

BREAKING NEWS

Recount confirms Karen Alexander’s win in Salisbury mayoral race

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Following a recount Tuesday, Karen Alexander remained the winner of Salisbury’s 2021 mayoral race. The Rowan County Board of ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:28 pm

News

Political notebook: Princeton Gerrymandering Project gives new NC districts ‘F’ for partisanship

The Princeton Gerrymandering Project, which provides nonpartisan analysis of state-by-state redistricting efforts, has given North Carolina’s newly drawn districts an “F” for partisan gerrymandering. The ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury City Council will discuss uses of environmental cleanup funds, $525,000 grant

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury City Council members on Tuesday will hear a presentation about the use of a grant to clean up ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, November 15, 2021 6:45 am

Crime

Blotter: Nov. 14

In weekend charges and arrests: • Leticia Aguirre-Andrade, 30, of China Grove was charged Saturday with misdemeanor obstruction of justice after allegedly making contact with ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, November 15, 2021 6:40 am

Local

Lightning strike prompts long-awaited restorations at historic Organ Lutheran Church

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — They say God works in mysterious ways. For members of Organ Lutheran Church, a bolt of lightning striking its ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, November 14, 2021 12:06 am

East Spencer

Former RSS building in East Spencer under contract with potential buyer

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — After years of attempts to sell and redevelop the former Rowan-Salisbury Schools administration building across from town hall, ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, November 12, 2021 12:00 am

Local

Historic Preservation Commission OKs Rowan Helping Ministries transitional housing project

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday gave the green light to a project that will expand Rowan Helping Ministries’ ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:09 am

Local

Rep. Richard Hudson talks infrastructure bill, redistricting, vaccines during visit to Salisbury

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — During a visit back to Rowan County on Wednesday, Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican who represents the 8th Congressional ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:05 am

East Spencer

U.S. Postal Service leader dispels rumors about East Spencer office’s closure

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — Rumors about the demise of the East Spencer Post Office have been greatly exaggerated, according to local postmaster ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 12:10 am

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