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Area emergency responders ready, available for Hurricane Dorian relief

SALISBURY — Area emergency responders say they are ready and available to assist people on the coast hardest hit by Hurricane Dorian, a Category 2 ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:53 pm

News

Police, fire departments investigating Park Avenue arson

SALISBURY — Police and fire investigators are looking into a fire that was intentionally set on the front porch of a Park Avenue home. The ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 8:22 pm

Crime

Teen robbed while waiting for friend in empty restaurant parking lot

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A 16-year-old girl who was waiting for a friend in an empty restaurant parking lot early Monday was robbed ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 10:28 am

Local

Team Chevrolet collects hurricane relief items for Swansboro employees

SALISBURY — In response to potentially dangerous conditions because of Hurricane Dorian, which has prompted evacuations for coastal North Carolina and South Carolina residents, a ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 11:18 pm

Crime

Salisbury man charged with marijuana following traffic checkpoint

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was charged Sunday with felony marijuana offenses at a traffic checkpoint at Military Avenue and Railroad Street. The Salisbury Police ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 6:12 pm

Crime

Cleveland man charged with cocaine, marijuana possession

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Cleveland man faces felony cocaine and marijuana possession charges after the vehicle he was a passenger in was ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 4:17 pm

Crime

Teen found with stolen car charged with attempted break-in

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury teenager who had a stolen vehicle was charged with breaking and entering after police said he was ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 11:27 am

Crime

Law enforcement, fire officials investigate Salisbury house fire

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County law enforcement and fire officials say a Friday morning house fire was intentionally set. A neighbor saw ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 10:29 am

Local

‘Over the Rainbow: Broadway With a Twist’ fundraiser planned

SALISBURY — Salisbury Pride will present an evening of songs to raise money for its youth and education programs and those living with HIV/AIDS. “Over ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer Alderman Tony Hillian running for mayor

EAST SPENCER — East Spencer native Tony Hillian is hoping to unseat four-term Mayor Barbara Mallett this November. Hillian is currently in his first term ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Livingstone College investigates overnight on-campus shooting

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Livingstone College campus police are investigating a Thursday night on-campus shooting. No one was injured in the shooting, college ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Saturday, August 31, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Post Overdose Response Team unveiled

SALISBURY — Two weeks ago at the Rowan County Department of Social Services, a parent who was there with a child was found in the ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 30, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Man charged after sleeping while infant nephew wandered street

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was charged Wednesday with misdemeanor child abuse after police said he fell asleep while watching his year-old nephew. The child ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, August 29, 2019 7:10 pm

Crime

Kannapolis man sentenced to prison for firearm possession offense

SALISBURY — A Kannapolis man was convicted on a firearms charge this week in Rowan County Superior Court in a three-day jury trial and will ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, August 29, 2019 7:05 pm

Crime

Billy Pless Jr. charged with groping hospital employee

SALISBURY — Warrants confirm that Billy Pless Jr., 66, who has been arrested numerous times on charges of assaulting women, was arrested late Wednesday night ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:31 pm

Crime

Habitual offender Billy Pless wanted by police for assault

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com Salisbury Police say they are looking for habitual offender Billy Floyd Pless Jr. after he was accused of groping a female ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, August 29, 2019 9:56 am

China Grove

‘Ladder 49’ firetruck on display during Sept. 11 observance

CHINA GROVE — Local firefighters and emergency responders have organized a Sept. 11 observance that will include a display of firetrucks, including the one from ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 11:08 pm

Crime

Blotter: Local man on most-wanted list turns himself in

SALISBURY — A man who was placed on the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office’s most-wanted list this week has turned himself in to authorities. Donald Clair ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 5:43 pm

Local

Highway Patrol: No serious injuries in two collisions

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The N.C. Highway Patrol reported no serious injuries in two traffic collisions that happened minutes apart Tuesday — one ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 12:14 pm

Crime

Salisbury police investigating Fish Arcade armed robbery

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A masked man stole cash late Sunday in an armed robbery at a local arcade business, according to the ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 12:11 pm

Crime

Blotter: Woodleaf man charged with drug paraphernalia possession, concealed weapon

SALISBURY — A Woodleaf man was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon while at Colony Garden Apartments, 641 Statesville Blvd., ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 5:56 pm

East Spencer

East Spencer native making first leap into politics

EAST SPENCER — East Spencer native Albert Smith is running for office for the first time. Smith, 60, is hoping to fill the unexpired term ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 5:49 pm

Crime

Salisbury police investigate shots fired on N. Fulton Street

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify who fired shots from two vehicles overnight on North Fulton Street. Police ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 12:09 pm

Crime

Local man wanted in multiple burglaries

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Investigators are searching for a local man who they say tried to break into a China Grove home ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 11:03 am

Local

Prison Preachers: Game Plan for Life celebrates new prison seminary students

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com Lewis was raised the son of a preacher and his whole life he knew that he was destined for the ministry, ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man charged with having Ecstasy, marijuana

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man is facing felony drug charges after he was seen getting into an Uber vehicle by a ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 23, 2019 6:23 pm

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury church reports theft, fraud of personal checks

Christ United Methodist Church, 3401 Mooresville Road, on Tuesday reported theft and fraud that occurred between July 12 and Aug. 19 involving two personal checks. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, August 22, 2019 7:10 pm

Local

Rowan Public Health to unveil Post Overdose Response Team

SALISBURY — After receiving a grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, the Rowan County Public Health Department will unveil PORT — ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, August 22, 2019 6:54 pm

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