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Local

Police investigating death of Rockwell man on Crane Creek Waterway

HIGH ROCK LAKE — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Rockwell man after he went boating with friends and family ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, June 22, 2020 3:41 pm

Crime

Police investigating weekend fight, shooting at local apartment complex

SALISBURY — Salisbury police investigators are looking into a weekend fight at a local apartment complex that turned into a shooting. Two people received minor ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, June 22, 2020 12:46 pm

Local

Black police officers talk about working in law enforcement today

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com The Salisbury Post set out to answer the question of what it means to be a Black law enforcement officer in ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, June 21, 2020 12:02 am

Crime

Blotter: June 20

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A woman reported on Wednesday she was the victim of fraud while in the ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, June 21, 2020 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer police chief: Salisbury man killed in motorcycle crash was speeding

EAST SPENCER — It appears a local man who struck a utility pole last Sunday was speeding prior to the single-vehicle crash, said East Spencer ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Saturday, June 20, 2020 2:11 pm

Local

Highway Patrol investigating incident where pedestrian struck by tractor-trailer on I-85

SALISBURY — N.C. State Highway Patrol troopers are continuing to investigate a June 8 nighttime collision on Interstate 85 when a Kannapolis man crashed his ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, June 19, 2020 12:36 pm

Crime

Teen charged in Kannapolis shooting after two-hour standoff in Spencer

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Kannapolis Police charged a 17-year-old Tuesday with involvement in a shooting incident there after a two-hour standoff with law ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, June 19, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Police respond to shots fired near Bringle Ferry Road and Green Street

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Police responded to a call about shots fired Wednesday near the intersection of Bringle Ferry Road and Green Street. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:05 pm

Local

South Main Street fatal collision still under investigation

SALISBURY — A Kannapolis man was killed Tuesday after he collided into a pickup traveling on South Main Street. Kevin Love Jr., 26, was traveling ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:50 pm

Crime

East Spencer man faces methamphetamine charges

An East Spencer man faces multiple charges for methamphetamine trafficking offenses following a five-month undercover sting, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. Howard Lynard ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:37 pm

Local

In affidavit, Police Chief Stokes details concerns about monument’s threat to safety

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In a three-page affidavit, Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes lists several incidents that he felt posed a threat to ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, June 18, 2020 12:05 am

Local

Mass Poor People’s Assembly Moral March to be held online

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington, a public gathering two years in the making, will ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, June 18, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Salisbury police looking into vehicle break-ins at local car dealerships

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury police are looking into two vehicle break-ins at local car dealerships. One victim told police his pickup was ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, June 18, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Rowan Chamber of Commerce establishes Alex Clark scholarship for leadership program

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Rowan program has announced the creation of the Alex Clark Memorial Scholarship. Clark, ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, June 18, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: June 15

In arrest warrants • Terry Lynn Covello, 34, of Collettsville, was charged by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office with misdemeanor breaking and entering. • Rebecca ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, June 14, 2020 8:03 pm

Local

West End Plaza drive-thru testing location canceled for weather

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The drive-thru COVID-19 testing to be held Monday at West End Plaza has been canceled due to impending weather. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, June 14, 2020 8:02 pm

News

Groups say they’ll keep protesting until ‘Fame’ comes down

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With a deal being finalized to remove it, organizers of a peaceful protest on Saturday called for the removal ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, June 14, 2020 12:05 am

Business

Some additional black-owned businesses in Rowan County

The following is a list of some other  black-owned businesses in Rowan County. The list is not comprehensive and if you have a business or ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, June 14, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Local Republicans hold open house at new county headquarters

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — It was the first day in the new “home” for the Rowan County Republican Party as a group gathered ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, June 14, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Black business owners discuss race relations, business support

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — As people in Salisbury continue to protest against racism, inequality and police violence, many have turned their attention to ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, June 14, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Salisbury woman accused of assaulting teen during fight with her daughters

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury woman was charged this week after allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old girl engaged in a fight with her ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:33 am

Local

‘Must have been God’: Longtime friends reconnect after 36 years

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The last time Anita Heggins had contact with her friend Isabelle Samuels was 36 years ago when she received ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: June 11

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A woman reported on Monday she was the victim of a physical assault in ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Vehicle chase from Spencer produces charges for three men

SALISBURY — Three men face weapons, drug and driving-related charges following a Tuesday vehicle chase that went from Spencer and ended in Salisbury. The Rowan ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 1:44 pm

Crime

Kannapolis man charged following vehicle chase

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — A Kannapolis man faces felony charges related to a vehicle chase after he allegedly made a turn opposite to ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 1:25 pm

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury Police looking into shots fired incident

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury police are looking into a shooting incident Monday night where someone fired shots into an East Franklin Street ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Police arrest man who fired gun during protest on inciting riot charges

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Kernersville man who was accused nearly two weeks ago of firing a gun during a peaceful protest was ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:01 pm

Crime

Salisbury Police Department investigating weekend Lloyd Street shooting

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is investigating a weekend shooting that ended in a single-vehicle accident. The victim was later ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:00 am

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