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Faith

Faith aldermen hold public hearing for proposed budget, plan to keep current tax rate

FAITH — The Faith Board of Aldermen moved on Tuesday to hold off on approving the budget for the upcoming fiscal year until June 26, when ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:05 am

Faith

To err is human, and so too is learning from mistakes

In April, I wrote an article about a proposed multi-use commercial building that had been floated as an idea during the monthly, public Faith Board ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:00 am

News

Preview: commissioners to hold public hearing on proposed eastern Rowan County fire district changes

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for a proposed change of the East Rowan Fire Service District during its ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Man found with runaway teenager faces additional drug charges

SALISBURY — A man has been charged after deputies said that he was found to have marijuana while being checked into the jail after he was ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:00 am

Business

Rockwell’s Morning Glory Coffee receives permit for drive-thru location in former ABC store

ROCKWELL — The members of the Rockwell Board of Aldermen voted on Monday to approve a special-use permit that will allow Morning Glory Coffee to move ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry formally approves budget, keeps tax rate flat

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen voted on Monday to formally approve the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.  The vote came after ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, June 15, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter for June 15

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny occurred in the 400 block of Park Avenue between 2 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. on June 13. The ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, June 15, 2024 12:00 am

BREAKING NEWS

One airlifted after single-vehicle motorcycle crash

ROWAN COUNTY — One man suffered injuries that required him to be airlifted to the hospital after crashing his motorcycle in central Rowan County on ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, June 14, 2024 9:13 pm

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry amends schedules, aldermen now meet on second Thursdays

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen voted during its meeting on Monday to change future regularly-scheduled meetings from the second Monday of ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, June 14, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter for June 14

In Salisbury Police Department reports: Possession of a dangerous drug occurred in the 400 block of East Innes Street at 5:45 p.m. on June 12. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, June 14, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Rowan County man convicted as a habitual felon

SALISBURY — A man who was previously charged with multiple counts of felony drug charges and felony flee to elude was convicted last week in criminal ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, June 14, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

One charged after police chase ends in fiery crash

SALISBURY — A man has been arrested after deputies said that he led them on a chase before crashing his car into a tree, where ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Friday, June 14, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter for June 13

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny occurred in the 800 block of East Lafayette Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 7. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Juvenile charged with hitting man with baseball bat during break-in

SALISBURY — A juvenile has been arrested after police said that he broke into a man’s house and hit him on the head with a ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Police investigating after man shot at while standing in his yard

SALISBURY — Police say that they are investigating and have a lead after someone shot at a man standing in his yard on Monday. Police ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Two arrested after three-hour standoff

ROWAN COUNTY — A three-hour standoff between deputies and two people inside a home ended on Tuesday when deputies entered the home and found the two ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Granite Quarry, Salisbury police investigating two armed robberies that may be connected

ROWAN COUNTY — Police are investigating after they said that a man walked into a Circle K wearing a bulletproof vest and robbed the store ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Rockwell formally approves budget for upcoming year, including nine-cent tax raise

ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Board of Aldermen voted on Monday to formally approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year with little change, including approving the ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:06 am

Crime

Blotter for June 12

In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny occurred in the 800 block of East Lafayette Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 7. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Man arrested after allegedly climbing tree to escape after breaking into home

SALISBURY — A man has been arrested after deputies said that he climbed into a tree to escape arrest after attempting to break into a ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter for June 11

In Salisbury Police Department reports: Fraud by false pretenses occurred in the 800 block of East Innes Street at 10:52 a.m. on June 7. The ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Police investigating after man shot stopping break in

SALISBURY — Police are investigating after a man was shot while attempting to stop two men from breaking into his car. The incident began at approximately ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

One arrested after argument over cheating leads to gunshots

SALISBURY — A man has been arrested after deputies said that an argument over cheating in his relationship ended with him shooting towards his ex-girlfriend’s house. ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Man charged with strangling woman, not allowing her to leave home

SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Friday after deputies said that he strangled a woman before grabbing her and pulling her back into the home ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Shooting that left one injured was potentially self-defense

SALISBURY — Police are investigating a shooting after a man showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound on Saturday. Officers responded to Novant Health ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Man charged with jumping into police officer’s car, attacking him

SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly dove into a police officer’s car, attacking him and attempting to take his firearm. The ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer aldermen change public comment policy for board meetings

EAST SPENCER — The East Spencer Board of Aldermen passed a change to the town’s ordinances on Monday that changes how the public comment period will ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, June 9, 2024 12:05 am

Crime

Hidden fentanyl discovered during jail intake

SALISBURY — A man has been charged with trafficking after deputies said that they discovered fentanyl in a secret compartment in his pants while checking him ... Read more

by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:00 am

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