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22-year-old Salisbury man who was killed in motorcycle crash identified

SALISBURY — A 22-year-old Salisbury man died last week after his motorcycle struck a Jeep that turned in ...

News

Salisbury attorney Darrin Jordan will become NC Bar president, first from Rowan to hold title

SALISBURY — Salisbury attorney Darrin Jordan will begin his term tonight as president of the North Carolina State ...

Politics

Mayor Alexander, council member Sheffield top cash on hand, fundraising in City Council race

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Reports due at the end of September show the campaigns of Mayor ...

Coronavirus

After second-deadliest month for COVID-19, Rowan County now at 421 deaths

SALISBURY — State health officials on Wednesday reported three new deaths in Rowan County from COVID-19. The new ...

Salisbury

Salisbury exploring creation of downtown ‘social district’ for outdoor alcohol consumption

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Attorney Graham Corriher told council members Tuesday that staff and Downtown ...

Politics

Political Notebook: Commissioner candidate apologizes for comments about Mayor Pro Tem Al Heggins

SALISBURY — Rowan County commissioner candidate Angie Spillman apologized for previous comments she made related to Mayor Pro ...

News

Commissioners approve temporary school health liaison position

SALISBURY — In a meeting that lasted just over 10 minutes, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners on ...

News

Two Rowan EMS chiefs fired for alleged racial, sexual harassment, unethical conduct

SALISBURY — A longtime division and battalion chief for Rowan County Emergency Services were fired last month for ...

Politics

Salisbury council, mayor forum scheduled Oct. 14

SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce, Catawba College and the Salisbury Post will hold a Salisbury candidate ...

Crime

Blotter: Convicted sex offender jailed for failing to report new address, list of other charges

SALISBURY — A 48-year-old man was jailed Saturday with failing to report his new home address as a ...

Ask Us

Ask Us: What are the rules for placing flags on utility poles?

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

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More than just a parade: ‘Tis the Season Spectacular will have after-party at Bell Tower Green

SALISBURY — The ‘Tis the Season Spectacular Christmas parade is transitioning back to a traditional procession for the ...

News

Grace Lutheran’s fish fry on Oct. 9 benefits Emma Myers

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — Emma Myers has some things on her bucket list. She ...

Coronavirus

Number of people vaccinated in Rowan County declines after data error discovered

SALISBURY — The number of people vaccinated in Rowan County dropped by more than 10,000 on Friday after ...

Nation/World

Daimler’s truck division spun off from parent company

By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shareholders in Daimler AG, maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury ...

Crime

Gold Hill man shot in chest while unloading gun

SALISBURY — A 35-year-old Gold Hill man was hospitalized Friday after accidentally shooting himself while unloading his gun. ...

News

Corey LaJoie’s inaugural Kickball Klassic charity tournament will bring top NASCAR drivers to Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — An all-star list of athletes assembled by NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie will meet in downtown Kannapolis ...

Coronavirus

COVID-19 death toll hits 410 since start of pandemic, 50 for September

SALISBURY — The COVID-19 death toll in Rowan County grew by several on Thursday as the number of ...

News

Faith Academy adds modular units, looks ahead after smooth opening

FAITH — Students have filled Faith Academy’s classrooms for a few weeks after the school year started with ...

Politics

Gov. Cooper signs bill supported by local legislator cracking down on pharmacy benefit managers

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper last week signed into law a bill supported by ...

Crime

Salisbury man jailed for assaulting sheriff’s deputy, running away

SALISBURY — An 18-year-old man faces charges for ramming his head into a sheriff’s deputy’s chin, shoving a ...

Rowan County

Political Notebook: Candidates seeking open U.S. Senate, House seats receive endorsements

SALISBURY — North Carolina candidates seeking open seats in the U.S. House and Senate in the 2022 election ...

Crime

Salisbury man pleads guilty to importing opioids into Georgia through the dark web

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man will serve more than two years in prison after pleading guilty in federal ...

News

Planning Board votes against 574-acre Gold Hill solar farm after lengthy, lively meeting

SALISBURY — At the end of a meeting that needed to be extended twice, the Rowan County Planning ...

Gold Hill

Planning Board considers controversial Gold Hill solar project

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Planning Board’s meeting extended late into the night Monday as it heard speeches ...

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools extends mask mandate through Oct. 25

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education on Monday extended its mask mandate by 13 days, lining ...

Coronavirus

State data show majority of Rowan County residents vaccinated against COVID-19

SALISBURY — About nine months after the first locals received their shots, N.C. Department of Health and Human ...

Ask Us

Ask Us: How will city of Salisbury spend American Rescue Plan funds?

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

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