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Ask Us: Readers ask about false positives for COVID-19, school speed zones

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, August 31, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Lexington woman killed, toddler thrown from car in three-vehicle crash on Interstate 85

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Lexington woman was killed and a toddler received minor injuries after a stranded vehicle was struck Thursday by ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 28, 2020 6:22 pm

Crime

Suspicious vehicle call leads to cocaine possession charge

SALISBURY — A call for a suspicious vehicle at a local gas station resulted in felony drug charges for one local man. Salisbury Police charged ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 28, 2020 6:14 pm

Crime

Blotter: Catalytic converters, tool box stolen from Woodleaf company

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com WOODLEAF — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of three catalytic converters and a toolbox from a Woodleaf ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 28, 2020 6:04 pm

Crime

Thieves use 55-gallon trash cans to take cigarettes from Stokes Ferry Road store

SALISBURY — Police are looking into a late-night break-in at the SV Discount store after thieves used 55-gallon trash cans to steal cigarettes. The owner ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 28, 2020 6:02 pm

Local

One dead after three-vehicle crash on Yadkin River bridge

SALISBURY — A Lexington woman was killed late Thursday night after her stranded vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck on Interstate ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 28, 2020 11:23 am

Crime

One person in custody following China Grove shooting

CHINA GROVE — One person was in custody Friday morning following a domestic-related incident that involved gunshots at a Hazel Street home. The Rowan County ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 28, 2020 11:06 am

Crime

Blotter: Aug. 28

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A man reported Tuesday he was the victim of vandalism while in the 3500 block of Woodleaf Barber ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, August 27, 2020 4:07 pm

Crime

Inmates charged with having weapon, cellphone in county jail

SALISBURY — Three inmates in the Rowan County Jail have been charged with possessing a weapon and a cellphone, both of which were found during ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, August 27, 2020 2:00 pm

Crime

Granite Quarry woman charged with DWI, causing five-car collision

SALISBURY — A Granite Quarry woman was charged with driving while impaired Wednesday after she allgedly caused a five-vehicle collision. Salisbury Police charged Misty Dawn ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, August 27, 2020 1:01 pm

Crime

Woman reports entertainment equipment, other items stolen from storage unit

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A woman reported someone broke a lock clasp and entered a storage unit filled with entertainment equipment and other ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 6:02 pm

Coronavirus

COVID-19 numbers remain low at jail, state prison in Rowan

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Detention Center has seen few COVID-19 cases, but three new jail-transferred inmates at Piedmont Correctional Institution have tested positive, officials ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 6:01 pm

Crime

Inmate at Piedmont Correctional charged with stashing drugs in light fixture

SALISBURY — A Winston-Salem man in prison on drug-related offenses allegedly was found this week with drugs in his cell. Salisbury Police charged Sherman Wayne ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 12:05 pm

Crime

Sheriff’s Office: Explicit photos of minors found on Kannapolis man’s iPad

KANNAPOLIS – A Kannapolis man faces multiple felony offenses related to a monthslong investigation into the possession of images related to child pornography. The Rowan ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 12:00 pm

Crime

Blotter: Suspects wanted for attempted pawn shop break-in

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Two people are wanted for attempting to break into a local pawn shop using a brick and car ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 5:53 pm

Crime

South Carolina man charged with methamphetamine possession

ROCKWELL — A South Carolina man faces methamphetamine charges after someone called police to report a suspicious person in a vehicle at a local service ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:48 pm

Crime

China Grove teen charged with child pornography-related offense

CHINA GROVE — A teen faces a child pornography-related sex offense after a multi-agency investigation. Dante Kain Morales, 19, of Bostian Road in China Grove, ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:49 pm

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man banned from Walmart charged with stealing detergent

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man banned from Walmart was charged with stealing laundry detergent after he was caught by the store’s ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, August 24, 2020 5:19 pm

Local

Ruptured fuel line leads to vehicle fire

SALISBURY — Two people escaped unscathed from a burning vehicle after a warning from a passing motorist. The sport utility vehicle was traveling on Confederate ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, August 24, 2020 4:35 pm

Crime

Police: Three-vehicle crash caused by street racing

SALISBURY — Three people were taken to the hospital Sunday evening following a multi-vehicle collision that police say was caused by a race between two ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, August 24, 2020 4:09 pm

Crime

Police: Salisbury woman caught breaking into storage unit facility

SALISBURY — A Salisbury woman faces breaking and entering charges after allegedly being caught inside a local storage unit facility. Heather Shawn Thompson, 40, of ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, August 24, 2020 12:29 pm

Crime

Woman faces intoxicated driving charges after crashing into school bus

SALISBURY — A woman will make her appearance in court this week after police charged her Friday following an accident with a school bus. Salisbury ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, August 24, 2020 11:50 am

Crime

Farewell not goodbye: SPD deputy chief headed to Chicago

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After three years with the Salisbury Police Department, Deputy Chief Shon Barnes is headed to the Midwest for a ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, August 23, 2020 12:05 am

East Spencer

Local pastors to head East Spencer-based youth advocacy program

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — When the Rev. Michael Mitchell approached a few local pastors to help him spearhead a youth advocacy program, ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, August 23, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Dryer catches fire at county detention center; no one hurt

SALISBURY — No injuries were reported Friday morning after a fire was discovered in the Rowan County Detention Center’s laundry facility. Fire crews were on ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 21, 2020 7:05 pm

Crime

Blotter: Aug. 22

In Salisbury Police Department reports • Knox Middle School reported on Thursday someone stole an iPad. • Moose Pharmacy reported on Thursday someone stole items ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 21, 2020 2:34 pm

Crime

Police: Man dragged 20 yards, injured in hit-and-run

SALISBURY — A 30-year-old man was seriously injured late Thursday night after he was struck in a hit and run accident. Salisbury Police were sent ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 21, 2020 1:22 pm

Local

Powles Staton Funeral Home holds sixth appreciation luncheon for law enforcement

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — This year’s law enforcement appreciation luncheon looked a little different when a flow of officers, attorneys and court personnel ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, August 21, 2020 12:00 am

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