Coronavirus

Three new COVID-19 deaths, positives remain below triple digits

SALISBURY — While daily COVID-19 positives in Rowan County continue to remain below triple digits, the state reported ...

News

Gov. Cooper announces end to curfew, changes to restrictions affecting bars, high school sports

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday the state will ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions starting at 5 p.m. ...

Crime

Chase involving Kernersville man ends in woods behind Carson High School

CHINA GROVE — A Kernersville man is accused of taking Rowan County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a chase ...

News

Concord to create fallen officer memorial featuring Rowan native Shuping

CONCORD — Eastern Rowan County native Jason Shuping will be memorialized in a fallen officer memorial and through ...

Education

RSS board votes to send elementary students to in-person classes four days per week

SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Schools is moving ahead with plans to get elementary students back in the classroom four ...

Politics

Political Notebook: Rep. Howard named ‘hospitality champion’ by North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association

Longtime Republican lawmaker Rep. Julia Howard last week received a 2021 Stars of the Industry Award for being ...

Ask Us

Ask Us: Why is Rowan EMS no longer transporting some patients outside of county?

Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek ...

Crime

Blotter: Feb. 21

• Jose Alejandro Rosas, 23, of Henderson, was charged Saturday with felony possession with intent to sell or ...

News

Rome’s Rides: Salisbury native ran successful traveling amusement ride company in 1900s

SALISBURY — Frederick Mitchell didn’t have much to do during the winter days he spent with his grandfather ...

News

RSS to talk COVID-19 attendance options

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education will consider next steps for attendance amid the COVID-19 pandemic ...

Crime

Dog fighting investigation produces charges for East Spencer man

SALISBURY — A case that began in February 2018 resulted in an arrest Wednesday when the Rowan County ...

Crime

Jailed man charged with attempted murder

SALISBURY — Police on Thursday charged a 39-year-old Salisbury man with attempted murder in connection to a gas ...

News

State lawmakers provide update during Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership

SALISBURY — State legislators representing Rowan County spoke about their current projects and future plans during the Rowan ...

News

Cannon Ballers set to open schedule May 4

KANNAPOLIS — The wait is almost over. The Cannon Ballers are scheduled to take the field on  May ...

News

RSS cancels in-person classes due to wintry weather

SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Schools canceled in-person classes for Thursday because of inclement weather. The National Weather Service has ...

Coronavirus

Two new COVID-19 deaths reported in Rowan

SALISBURY — State data on Wednesday showed two new deaths, 42 new COVID-19 cases and a total of ...

News

Winter storm warning issued for Rowan County, ice accumulation expected

SALISBURY — The National Weather Services has placed Rowan County and other parts of the region under a ...

Coronavirus

Corriher-Lipe Middle School has cluster of COVID-19 cases

SALISBURY — Corriher-Lipe Middle School on Tuesday became the site of Rowan County’s first COVID-19 cluster. The N.C. ...

Coronavirus

County commissioners direct changes to COVID-19 vaccine rollout

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday night received an update from Public Health Director ...

Coronavirus

State: Nearly 12,000 Rowan residents have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Health Department is back to its base allocation of 300 doses, but vaccination ...

Politics

Political Notebook: Burr says Trump violated oath of office, may face censure for impeachment vote

Despite initially believing the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump was unconstitutional once he left office, Sen. ...

Crime

Blotter: Woodleaf man charged with armed robbery, shooting at victims as they fled

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com WOODLEAF — Kannapolis Police on Friday arrested a Rowan County man for first-degree burglary, ...

News

‘Wiley paved the way’: Locals reflect on impact of Lash grocery store

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Wiley Lash is known by many as the first Black mayor of ...

News

Commissioners to consider grant program that would benefit local restaurants

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday will consider approving a grant program that would ...

Sports

High school swimming: Knorrs win state titles

Staff report CARY — Salisbury’s girls swimming team scored 38 points and placed fourth in Friday’s 1A/2A State ...

News

CDC: Strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely

By COLLIN BINKLEY and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press The nation’s top public health agency said Friday that in-person ...

News

Alcoa proposes diverting cyanide into new discharge point in Badin

By Chris Miller The Stanly News & Press With on-site hazardous waste from Alcoa Badin Works continuing to ...

News

City council hears concerns, proposals for police officer, public works employee pay

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After a financially uncertain 2020 and as the Salisbury Police department and ...

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