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Crime

Registered sex offender charged with staying near childcare facility

SALISBURY — A registered sex offender has been charged after deputies said they discovered him living within 1,000 feet of a child-care facility. Larry Sylvester Harris ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Two receive trafficking charges after deputies notice firearms in home while serving warrants

SALISBURY — Two people have been charged with trafficking after deputies said they discovered multiple controlled substances and firearms in a home while attempting to ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Victim remains in critical condition, bond set at $2 million for man accused of attempting to set girlfriend on fire

ROWAN COUNTY — The man accused of stabbing his girlfriend before dousing her in gasoline and setting her on fire appeared in court on Wednesday ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:40 pm

Local

Memorial allows community to honor fallen officers

SALISBURY — When Rowan County Deputy Robert “Bobby” Clement Jr. read the names of officers on the Rowan County Roll Call of Honor, one name required ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter for May 15

In Salisbury Police Department reports: Miscellaneous property damage occurred in the 600 block of Brenner Avenue between 7:30 p.m. on May 12 and 6:15 a.m. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00 am

News

Three displaced after Spencer home suffers damage in fire

SPENCER — Three residents were displaced on Tuesday afternoon when their home in Spencer suffered severe damage from a fire. Firefighters were called to the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 5:26 pm

Local

Canoe race event allows scouts, public to enjoy Yadkin River

ROWAN COUNTY — The South Yadkin River Canoe and Kayak race has been going for almost 40 straight years, and 2024 proved no different despite ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Suspicious person call leads to police chase ending in crash

SALISBURY — A suspicious person report led to a police chase in Salisbury that ended in a crash Sunday morning. Police officers were called to ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Police investigating after $5,000 of CBD products stolen

SALISBURY — Police are investigating after a CBD dispensary in Salisbury reported that over $5,000 worth of products were stolen on Friday. Officers were called ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter for May 14

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A burglary occurred in the 300 block of Mahaley Avenue between 9:30 p.m. on May 9 and 1:30 a.m. on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:00 am

BREAKING NEWS

Man charged with stabbing girlfriend, dousing her with gas and lighting fire

ROWAN COUNTY — A man has been arrested after deputies said he stabbed his girlfriend before dousing her and a residence they were in with ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Monday, May 13, 2024 2:19 pm

News

Six Salisbury apartments damaged by four-alarm fire

(This story has been updated with information from a release sent by Salisbury communications. The release stated that the fire was declared a four-alarm fire, ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, May 12, 2024 1:54 pm

News

County health department releases annual ‘State of the County Health Report’

ROWAN COUNTY — The Rowan County Health Department released the 2023 State of the County Health Report, a report updating progress made on health initiatives and ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, May 10, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter for May 10

In Salisbury Police Department reports:  A theft of a motor vehicle occurred in the 200 block of West Harrison Street at 5:53 a.m. on May ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, May 10, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Man charged with returning to same location multiple times and breaking into vehicles

KANNAPOLIS — A man has been charged with multiple counts of felony breaking and entering of a motor vehicle after police said he went back ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, May 10, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Interstate traffic stopped when man pulls over and strips naked in roadway

SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Tuesday after deputies said he caused a traffic jam on Interstate 85 by stopping in the road and ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, May 10, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Identity and charges revealed in weekend police chase, wreck that left one man in hospital

ROCKWELL — Police have revealed the name of the man injured when he was ejected from his vehicle after allegedly leading them on chase through ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, May 10, 2024 12:00 am

News

County begins process of expanding Gold Hill, Pooletown fire districts by reducing Richfield district

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners have begun the process of changing the service districts in southeastern Rowan County to add more area to ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, May 9, 2024 12:08 am

Crime

Woodleaf man charged with taking indecent liberties with child

SALISBURY — A Woodleaf man has been charged with four counts of taking indecent liberties with a child after the victim’s family reported the abuse ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, May 9, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter for May 9

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 1200 block of Beard Street between 3 a.m. on May 4 ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, May 9, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners commit to $1 million in optional costs in West End Plaza renovation

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday to add alternative one to the base contract of the Rowan County Health Department renovations ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter for May 8

In Salisbury Police Department reports: An assault occurred in the 100 block of East Innes Street at noon on May 4. It was reported on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Taps in the Park works to honor those who served

GRANITE QUARRY — U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Oriola Aregbesola died in the Red Sea on March 20 when he went overboard from ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter for May 7

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny occurred in the 300 block of South Caldwell Street at 1:07 p.m. on May 3. The total estimated ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Salisbury woman charged with bringing cocaine into detention center

SALISBURY — A woman has been charged with bringing crack cocaine onto the premises of a penal institution after deputies said that a bag fell ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:00 am

News

Six injured in western Rowan County crash

ROWAN COUNTY — Six people suffered minor injuries in a crash in southwestern Rowan County on Monday. The crash occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Monday, May 6, 2024 8:41 pm

Local

Preview: Commissioners to consider West End Plaza contract change

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider an amendment to the contract between the county and ADW Architects that governs future West End ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, May 5, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter for May 4

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A vehicle crash causing property damage occurred in the 500 block of Jake Alexander Boulevard West at 8:35 a.m. on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, May 5, 2024 12:00 am

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