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News

Pray Rowan to gather Saturday in honor of National Day of Prayer

SALISBURY — It’s been nearly two years since the first group gathered on the steps of the Rowan County Courthouse to do one thing — ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, May 3, 2019 12:00 am

News

First UMC hosts Concert for Community Collaboration

SALISBURY — The FirstArts series of the Stanback Department of Sacred Music at First United Methodist Church will host its annual Concert for Community Collaboration ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, May 2, 2019 11:28 pm

News

Blotter: May 3

Salisbury Police Department reports • Metro PCS reported Wednesday that someone used counterfeit money at the business, 815 S. Jake Alexander Blvd. • A man ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, May 2, 2019 8:56 pm

Crime

Kannapolis man convicted of domestic assaults to spend life in prison

SALISBURY — A Kannapolis man was convicted this week on charges of domestic-related assault, being a habitual felon and other offenses in a three-day jury ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, May 2, 2019 2:37 pm

News

Blotter: May 2

In Salisbury Police Department reports • Officers seized narcotics from a vehicle Wednesday in the parking lot of GNC, 243 Faith Road, at Innes Street ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 6:42 pm

Local

Salisbury man found dead in Rimer Road house fire

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was found dead inside his Rimer Road home Wednesday after an early-morning fire. Authorities said 51-year-old ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 11:47 am

News

Blotter: Man charged with weapons-related offenses, denies gun possession

ROCKWELL — A Rockwell man was charged with weapons-related offenses after he denied having a gun. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office said the man, who ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 8:20 pm

News

Kannapolis man who threatened grandfather, others with knife faces charges

A Kannapolis man is charged with threatening his 75-year-old grandfather and other relatives with a knife at the grandfather’s home. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 5:43 pm

China Grove

China Grove chase ends with crash, suspect hospitalized

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — A vehicle chase that crisscrossed China Grove came to an end when the driver crashed and injured himself. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 2:49 pm

Crime

Webb Road Flea market vendor charged with stealing customer’s wallet

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A vendor at Webb Road Flea Market was charged with stealing the wallet of a customer. The woman was ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 2:46 pm

Crime

Plane stolen in Rowan crashes; passengers dead, drugs found

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An airplane stolen from Mid-Carolina Regional Airport last week was found crashed in Kentucky with a large sum of ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 12:23 pm

Crime

Police: Tires slashed at Salisbury auto parts business

SALISBURY — Someone slashed the tires on three vehicles in the parking lot of an auto parts business, the Salisbury Police Department said. One of ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, April 29, 2019 5:38 pm

Crime

Police: Salisbury man charged with using stolen credit card

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man faces felony charges after he stole a wallet and used a credit card at various businesses, ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, April 29, 2019 1:11 pm

Crime

Kannapolis man, dogs killed in early morning hit, run; local woman charged

KANNAPOLIS — A man and his two dogs were killed Monday morning in a hit-and-run accident. The traffic crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. near the ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, April 29, 2019 10:51 am

Local

Salisbury police host second Foot Pursuit 5K to benefit Special Olympics

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is hosting its second Foot Pursuit 5K, a downtown run/walk to benefit Special Olympics. The ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Saturday, April 27, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Driver with leg cramp crashes vehicle into steps

SALISBURY — A driver suffering a leg cramp pressed on the gas pedal instead of the brake in a single-vehicle crash downtown Friday afternoon, according ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, April 26, 2019 7:54 pm

Local

Strong winds bring down trees, power lines

SALISBURY — Strong winds brought down trees and limbs across parts of Salisbury and beyond Friday, prompting local emergency crews and utility services to respond ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, April 26, 2019 7:39 pm

Crime

Blotter: Car broken into at automotive repair shop

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com In Salisbury Police Department reports • American Auto Sales & Transmission reported Thursday that someone stole belongings from a vehicle parked ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, April 26, 2019 6:16 pm

Crime

Man seriously injured in Friday morning hit-and-run

SALISBURY — The N.C. Highway Patrol is asking for help from the public to identify a motorist who struck a Salisbury man early Friday morning ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, April 26, 2019 10:43 am

Local

Novant Health participates in National Drug Take-Back Day

Novant Health will participate in a biannual National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, when the public is encouraged to drop off unused or expired prescription ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, April 25, 2019 8:54 pm

Crime

Blotter: Authorities say someone sold a stolen firearm to a pawnshop

SALISBURY — A local pawnshop is out $450 after someone sold a stolen firearm to the business. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office said Quick Cash ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, April 25, 2019 6:55 pm

Crime

Police charge teen with setting up theft of shoes from local store

SALISBURY — A Salisbury teenager is charged with helping three 15-year-olds steal shoes from the store where she worked. The Salisbury Police Department charged Mia ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, April 25, 2019 10:56 am

Crime

Local archery, outdoor business a victim of fraud

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisuburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which a man bought two crossbows from a local ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 5:08 pm

Crime

Rockwell man charged with stabbing son after fight over cigarettes

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com ROCKWELL — A Rockwell man was behind bars Wednesday after he stabbed his son after a fight over cigarettes, according to ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:50 am

Crime

Blotter: Man reports theft from vehicle

A Woodleaf man reported Friday that two of his vehicles were entered and someone stole items from inside while they were parked at his home ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 8:25 pm

Cleveland

Local man identified as pilot killed in plane crash

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com WOODLEAF — Representatives of a local church and a former employer say a pilot who was killed in a plane crash ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 1:04 pm

Crime

Police: 12 injured, four stabbed in prison riot

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The investigation continued Tuesday after a riot at Piedmont Correctional Institution in which as many as 12 people were ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 11:32 am

Landis

Man injured in Friday train accident

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com LANDIS — An unidentified man suffered a traumatic brain injury Friday when he was hit by a train, Rowan County officials ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 11:31 am

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