Crime

Man arrested after argument in street ends in cutting

SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Monday after police said that he assaulted a man with a ...

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When life gives you lemons: Young Spencer duo learns the tricks of the lemonade trade

By Genia Woods a.k.a. Mz Good Newz For the Salisbury Post SPENCER — On a hot summer day ...

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Longtime Landis police officer reflects on half-century career

LANDIS — Buddy Porter Sr. began his career in law enforcement more than 50 years ago. While he ...

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Blotter for July 16

In Salisbury Police Department reports: Possession of drugs occurred in the 100 block of South McCoy Road between ...

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The Carolina Artists guild welcomes NC artist Craig Richards for oil painting demo 

The Carolina Artists guild will be offering an interactive mini workshop at its meeting on Thursday, July 18, ...

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Man charged after leading police on pursuit from Rowan County to Charlotte

SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Monday morning after deputies said that he led them on a police ...

Crime

Two detention officers charged with smuggling tobacco to inmates

SALISBURY — Two detention officers with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office have been arrested for allegedly bringing contraband ...

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One dead after Sunday night motorcycle crash

ROWAN COUNTY — One man is dead after a motorcycle crash in eastern Rowan County on Sunday night. ...

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‘We got picked’: Carson High School Honors Choir selected to sing with Foreigner

CHINA GROVE — For the second straight year, the Honors Choir at Jesse C. Carson High School in ...

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Three candidates file for school board election during first week

SALISBURY — At the end of the first week of filing for election to the Rowan-Salisbury School System ...

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Tenured Kannapolis employees retire after decades of service

KANNAPOLIS — Five long-time employees of the City of Kannapolis are retiring in the month of July. Jeannie ...

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Preview: Salisbury City Council to hear presentation on businesses assistance program

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will hear a presentation providing an update on the Small Business Assistance Program ...

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Preview: commissioners to consider permit for residential boat storage facility

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a quasi-judicial hearing during its upcoming meeting on ...

Business

F&M Bank finances Montague Plaza development, supports Black-owned businesses

SALISBURY — F&M Bank is proud to support Montague Plaza, featuring 14 Black-owned businesses, with $4 million in ...

Business

Cherry Treesort named No. 1 wishlisted Airbnb in NC

CHINA GROVE — Cherry Treesort, a true “Rowan Original,” is a unique treehouse resort in China Grove, and one ...

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Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt as he spoke during ...

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Trump is fine, campaign says, after being whisked off stage following apparent gunfire at rally

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked ...

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Granite Quarry Town Council approves rezoning allowing storage facility across from East Rowan High School

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Town Council approved a rezoning and conditional district during a meeting on ...

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Rotary Club of Salisbury announces new president

SALISBURY — The Rotary Club of Salisbury recently announced that Karen Hobson will serve as the president for ...

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: State park visits begin!

I’m excited to visit all the North Carolina State Parks, especially since I will miss the opportunity to ...

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Blotter for July 13

In Salisbury Police Department reports: An assault occurred in the 200 block of Bendix Drive at 12:50 a.m. ...

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Johnnies on the spot: Off-duty father, son firefighters first on the scene

SALISBURY — A lot of life is just being in the right place at the right time. Thankfully, ...

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Pooletown Fire Department uses grant to donate AEDs to churches

MORGAN — The Pooletown Fire Department recently received a grant that allowed it to provide defibrillators to the churches ...

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Salisbury opens two grants for downtown businesses for applications

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury opened two grants that are designed to assist downtown businesses with repairs or ...

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Kannapolis to host annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Event set for Sept. 21

KANNAPOLIS — Get your walking shoes on and get ready to take part in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk ...

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Secretary of State to speak at Democratic breakfast

SALISBURY —  The North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall will be the guest speaker on Saturday at ...

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‘Lives are on the line’ — Rowan County Animal Shelter hosting adoption event to offset cat surge

SALISBURY — The seasonal surge of feline reproduction is proving inordinately excessive this year, prompting area rescues to sound ...

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‘Good to come back to family’ — R.A. Clement alumni event reunites old friends

CLEVELAND — The event was a time for remembering and keeping the connections going. Those are two of ...

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