Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man charged with statutory rape, indecent liberties, child abuse

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man on Sunday was charged with a litany of felony sex and child abuse ...

Politics

After another court ruling against it, what’s next for voter ID in NC?

SALISBURY — While she voted against voter ID requirements in North Carolina in 2018, unaffiliated voter Pam Everhardt ...

News

With COVID statistics still concerning, local health experts weigh in on the safety of gatherings

SALISBURY — As COVID-19 remains a threat for Rowan Countians, local health experts are weighing in on safety ...

Coronavirus

COVID-19 death tally continues rising, now at 391 in Rowan County

SALISBURY — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday reported four new COVID-19 deaths among ...

Crime

‘No winners’: Mason found guilty in fish arcade murder trial

SALISBURY — As soon as the court clerk read the verdict aloud, the tangible tension enveloping the courtroom ...

BREAKING NEWS

Mason found guilty in deadly fish arcade shooting

SALISBURY — A jury on Thursday found Dedric Michelle Mason guilty of second-degree murder for the killing of ...

Crime

Blotter: Men stripped, robbed en route to buy beer

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two men were stripped and robbed while trying ...

Crime

Jury begins deliberations in Fishzilla murder case

SALISBURY — A jury began deliberating Wednesday afternoon in the Fishzilla murder case, but a verdict wasn’t reached ...

Coronavirus

State reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths in Rowan County, 18 this week

SALISBURY — With 10 new deaths reported Wednesday, Rowan County’s COVID-19 fatalities reached 387 since the start of ...

Crime

Man jailed after fleeing to California, returning to Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — A 26-year-old man faces a number of charges in connection with a 2020 incident after he ...

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry officials will request correction to 2020 Census count

GRANITE QUARRY — Town officials say the 2020 U.S. Census population total is too low and plan to ...

News

Salisbury city manager describes short-term solutions for firefighter pay concerns

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — City Manager Lane Bailey on Tuesday told council members preliminary data from ...

News

Commissioners approve incentive agreement for ‘I-85 Commerce Center’ on Webb Road

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners on Monday night approved a tax incentive agreement for a ...

News

Salisbury council to discuss grant for thermal cameras, reconsider rezoning for future Goodwill store

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY —  City Council members today will discuss a nearly $111,000 grant from FEMA ...

Coronavirus

Seven new COVID-19 fatalities bring September death toll to 27

SALISBURY — COVID-19 deaths continued to come several at a time on Monday when state health officials reported ...

Business

New ambulance company moves into Rowan County, filling need as COVID hospitalizations remain high

SALISBURY — When one of Rowan County’s ambulance service providers abruptly announced the discontinuation of operations last month, ...

Crime

Blotter: Woman’s car shot several times on Pinehurst Street in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Police are investigating after a woman found the car parked outside of her house shot by ...

News

RSS says federal money won’t be long-term solution for staff pay

SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Schools has received an unprecedented amount of federal money in the past year, but the ...

News

East Spencer mayor says board knew about new administrator’s sexual battery charge before hiring

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — Recently hired Town Administrator Michael Douglas faces a sexual battery charge ...

Crime

Defense witness gives tearful account of deadly shooting in Fishzilla murder trial

SALISBURY — During a tearful testimony on Friday afternoon, Andrea Dillard recounted the moment she thought her life ...

News

Judges strike down state’s voter ID law

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina judges struck down the state’s latest photo ...

Crime

China Grove man jailed for possessing child pornography, assault, kidnapping

CHINA GROVE — A 50-year-old man faces a long list of criminal charges for possessing pictures and videos ...

Crime

Spencer man charged with rape

SPENCER — Police say a Spencer man faces four counts of rape for incidents with a 13-year-old victim. ...

Crime

Blotter: Boy served with juvenile justice petition for shooting

SALISBURY — Police say a juvenile will face charges in an accidental shooting on Maple Avenue that resulted in ...

Education

RSS superintendent talks to Chamber of Commerce about renewal, state of public education

SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Schools Superintendent Tony Watlington on Thursday was the featured speaker during the kickoff of this ...

Crime

Prosecution in Fishzilla murder case introduces more witness accounts, handgun used in shooting

SALISBURY — The prosecution on Thursday continued to build its case against Dedric Michelle Mason in an abbreviated ...

Crime

Sex offender faces new charges for living too close to Head Start in China Grove

SALISBURY — A convicted sex offender who lived near China Grove Elementary School and Westside Head Start was ...

Crime

Salisbury man wanted for August murder on Carpenters Circle

SALISBURY — Police say a 40-year-old Salisbury man faces charges for a Carpenters Circle murder in August. Police ...

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