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Local

Salisbury native invents mastectomy, breast surgery bra

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury native Leah Wyrick hopes that women nationwide who have undergone mastectomies and other breast-related surgeries will soon be ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, April 22, 2019 1:05 am

Crime

Blotter: Woman uses fake money to make purchases at vape shop, Chick-fil-A

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Rockwell woman was charged on Friday with using counterfeit money at a local vape shop and other businesses. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, April 21, 2019 11:44 pm

Crime

Police looking for man in Saturday Brookview Apartments shooting

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department is investigating a Saturday shooting in which one man was shot multiple times and airlifted to a Winston-Salem hospital. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, April 21, 2019 11:43 am

Local

Earth Day Jam continues despite rainy weather

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Melissa and Felton Donnell swayed to the music of Salisbury-based band, 9daytrip, on what was their first wedding anniversary. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, April 21, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Police: One seriously injured following Brookview Apartments shooting

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — One person was seriously injured Saturday following a 6:13 p.m. shooting at the Brookview Apartment complex, said Salisbury Police ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Saturday, April 20, 2019 10:35 pm

China Grove

Southeast Middle ranks tops in national math challenge

SALISBURY — Southeast Middle School students cheered and clapped Friday as they were recognized as top scorers in a national math problem-solving challenge. More than ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, April 18, 2019 8:38 pm

Crime

Fourth woman in Dick’s Sporting Goods robbery ID’d, two others at large

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has identified the fourth woman suspect in a March robbery at Dick’s Sporting Goods ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, April 18, 2019 12:06 pm

Local

Rockwell man dies in crash at Old Concord, Julian roads

SALISBURY — A Rockwell man was killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle collision at Julian and Old Concord roads, said N.C. Highway Patrol officials. Brian ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:24 am

Crime

Blotter: Pair charged with breaking into home

SALISBURY — A Rockwell couple is charged with breaking into a home they claimed to have had permission to enter. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:56 pm

China Grove

Outbuilding destroyed by fire in China Grove

CHINA GROVE — A wood shop was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning following at a Harmony Lane property in China Grove. No one was injured. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:37 pm

Crime

Jurors find Donald Frye guilty in 2017 murder of Sheila Godfrey

SALISBURY — Jurors on Tuesday found a Kannapolis man guilty in the murder of Sheila Godfrey, whose body was found face down on the kitchen ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 7:49 pm

Crime

Blotter: Nursing assistant charged with assault on veteran

SALISBURY — A nursing assistant at the North Carolina State Veterans Home, located on the campus of Hefner VA Medical Center, has been charged with ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:45 pm

Crime

Closing arguments made in Donald Frye murder trial

SALISBURY — In his closing statements Monday, defense attorney Tom King asked jurors if they could believe three of the state’s witnesses, all of whom ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, April 15, 2019 9:39 pm

Crime

Men wanted on meth, heroin charges turn themselves in

SALISBURY — Two Salisbury men wanted on methamphetamine and heroin possession charges turned themselves in over the weekend, Rowan County officials said. Aaron Eugene Mothershead, ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, April 15, 2019 10:02 am

Local

Salisbury Fire Department trains at site of future station

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Motorists who’ve driven along Mahaley Avenue lately, may have seen what looks like a wrecking crew demolishing three houses ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, April 14, 2019 12:10 am

East Spencer

Former Granite Quarry town manager named interim administrator in East Spencer

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — Former Granite Quarry Town Manager Phil Conrad has been named interim town administrator for East Spencer. The decision ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, April 14, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: April 13

Salisbury Police Department reports • A woman reported Thursday that someone broke into her vehicle in the parking lot of Planet Fitness, 710 W. Jake ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, April 12, 2019 7:28 pm

Crime

Rockwell man charged with possession of child pornography

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com ROCKWELL — A Rockwell man was charged Thursday with possession of child pornography. Michael Christopher Lestingi, 42, of the 1000 block ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, April 12, 2019 12:08 pm

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man faces additional charge in December home break-in

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man faces an additional charge after a December break-in at a Cleveland home. A Browning 22-caliber pistol was stolen in the ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, April 11, 2019 7:35 pm

East Spencer

East Spencer to continue food truck rally

EAST SPENCER — After its first-ever food truck rally a week ago, the town of East Spencer is optimistic about the future of the event ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, April 11, 2019 7:13 pm

Crime

Rowan authorities looking for two on meth, heroin charges

SALISBURY — Rowan County authorities are looking for two men wanted on charges of heroin and methamphetamine possession after officers said they witnessed a drug deal ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, April 11, 2019 1:30 pm

Crime

Blotter: Suspicious vehicle leads to citations for drugs

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Two people were issued citations recently after law enforcement received a call about a suspicious vehicle parked in an ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, April 11, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Sheila Godfrey’s blood found on Donald Frye’s shoes, jury told

SALISBURY — A forensic biologist testified Wednesday that Sheila Godfrey’s blood was found on shoes that belonged to Donald Frye, who is on trial for ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 8:54 pm

Crime

Blotter: Teen charged after drive-by West Horah Street shooting

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was behind bars Wednesday after he was identified as the person who fired shots into a car full of people ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 8:32 pm

Crime

Former cellmate testifies against Donald Frye

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — According to a former cellmate, Donald Frye said he was haunted by Sheila Godfrey and admitted to selling her ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 12:10 am

Crime

Rowan detective shows jurors electrical cord used to kill Sheila Godfrey

SALISBURY — Donning black latex gloves, Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Detective Chad Moose walked in front of jurors Monday and showed them the electrical cord ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, April 8, 2019 8:21 pm

Crime

Blotter: April 9

In Salisbury Police Department reports: • A man reported Friday that someone stole items from his vehicle in the 400 block of West D Avenue. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, April 8, 2019 8:12 pm

Crime

Man assaults ex-girlfriend’s new beau

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A local man had to have surgery to repair his jaw after his girlfriend’s former boyfriend assaulted him, breaking ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, April 8, 2019 11:40 am

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