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Crime

Family, friends of murder victim Michael Earley hold protest on courthouse steps

SALISBURY — Family and friends of 19-year-old Michael Earley, whose dismembered and burned body was found in May buried in a backyard, gathered Thursday to ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 14, 2019 11:33 pm

Crime

Blotter: Nov. 15

In Salisbury Police Department reports: • A Cleveland woman reported Wednesday that her debit card information was used online to make unauthorized purchases. • A ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 14, 2019 7:40 pm

Local

Restaurant at Hood seminary to serve free brunch for veterans

SALISBURY — A Salisbury catering company that serves lunch and Sunday brunch on the campus of Hood Theological Seminary will host a Sunday brunch for ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 14, 2019 7:37 pm

Local

Correction: Battle of the Badges

The Battle of the Badges charity flag football game will be at Knox Middle School field on Nov. 30. A story on Page 3A Thursday ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 14, 2019 7:13 pm

China Grove

Kannapolis man arrested in China Grove gas station robbery

CHINA GROVE — Three days after a man robbed the Circle K convenience store, police made an arrest Thursday. The China Grove Police Department charged ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 14, 2019 1:06 pm

Local

Salisbury firefighters, police officers compete in flag football for charity

SALISBURY — What began as a joke about who would win a football game — police officers or firefighters — turned into a competition in ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 10:57 pm

Crime

Mount Ulla woman says she was high when she burst through Rockwell home; kicked officer

MOUNT ULLA — A Mount Ulla woman told Rowan County deputies that she was high when she broke into a Rockwell home, damaging property at ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:06 pm

Crime

Charlotte man accused of selling stolen power tools at flea market

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Charlotte man is charged with selling stolen power tools at the Webb Road Flea Market after a tip ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 11:28 am

Crime

Blotter: Richfield woman faces animal cruelty charges for second time

RICHFIELD —A Richfield woman has been charged with animal cruelty for the second time this year, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. An arrest ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 5:47 pm

Crime

Man charged with robbery after roadside fight with girlfriend

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An argument between a man and his girlfriend escalated into an altercation on the side of Interstate 85 before ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 1:49 pm

Crime

Salisbury man charged with DWI after crash into home

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was charged over the weekend with driving while impaired after a chase by a Rowan County ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 12:21 pm

China Grove

China Grove police looking for Circle K store robber

CHINA GROVE — The China Grove Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find a man who robbed a Circle K convenience store. Police ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 12:20 pm

Crime

Sheriff’s Office searches for two in West Innes Street vehicle break-in

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a car break-in that was reported Oct. 25 just outside the city limits of Salisbury on ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 12:17 pm

East Spencer

Hillian, Mallett clear air on mayoral campaign during town board meeting

EAST SPENCER — A tense discussion between Alderman Tony Hillian and Mayor Barbara Mallett marked the close of the town board’s Monday night meeting. After a ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, November 11, 2019 11:07 pm

Crime

Kannapolis police charge mother with abuse, neglect; looking for boyfriend

KANNAPOLIS — A Kannapolis mother was charged with abuse and neglect of a 4-year-old boy, and police are looking for her boyfriend. The Kannapolis Police ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, November 11, 2019 11:17 am

Local

Rowan County Veterans Day services, observances

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Every year on Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day, communities throughout Rowan County honor the men and women ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Saturday, November 9, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Rowan, Georgia men sentenced to prison for meth distribution

GREENSBORO — A Rowan County man and a resident of Cartersville, Georgia, were sentenced to prison on charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Salisbury, ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 8, 2019 7:21 pm

Crime

Spencer men on probation charged with meth, heroin trafficking

SALISBURY — Two Spencer men on state and federal probation have been charged with trafficking in heroin and methamphetamine, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 8, 2019 4:54 pm

Local

Salisbury attorney Darrin Jordan named vice president of NC State Bar

SALISBURY — Salisbury attorney Darrin Jordan was recently sworn in as vice president of the North Carolina State Bar, making him the first state bar ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 7, 2019 11:36 pm

News

Intoxicated man charged with calling 911 to locate his liquor

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man repeatedly called 911 to ask police to locate his bottle of liquor, according to a Salisbury Police Department report. The ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 7, 2019 8:18 pm

Crime

Salisbury police to host candlelight vigil for survivors, family of homicide victims

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department will host a candlelight vigil for the survivors of homicide victims to show support during what is often a ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 7, 2019 7:02 pm

Crime

Sex offender on sheriff’s most-wanted list arrested in New York

SALISBURY — A Rowan County woman who was on the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office’s most-wanted list was arrested in New York and awaits extradition back ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 7, 2019 11:51 am

Local

Mass vaccination training drill planned Nov. 19 at West End Plaza

The Rowan County Public Health Department will host a mass vaccination exercise from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at West End Plaza. The ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:43 pm

Crime

Blotter: Wife says 85-year-old assaulted at nursing home

SALISBURY — The wife of an 85-year-old man reported Tuesday that he was the victim of an assault at the Laurels of Salisbury, 215 Lash ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:37 pm

Crime

Man convicted for illicit photo posts faces more charges

SALISBURY — A Granite Quarry man who was sentenced to prison for posting illicit photos on social media is expected back in court later this ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:30 pm

Crime

Salisbury teen charged in May murder of Michael Earley released on bond

SALISBURY — A teenager who was charged with helping conceal the May murder of 19-year-old Michael Earley has been released on bond, according to Rowan ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:18 pm

Crime

Teen charged with involvement in May murder of Michael Earley out on bond

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury teen charged with involvement in the May murder and dismemberment of 19-year-old Michael Earley has been released ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:05 pm

East Spencer

East Spencer board sees little change; incumbents return

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — There was little change to the East Spencer town board as all incumbents will make their return to ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 6, 2019 12:00 am

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