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A.L. Brown grad stabbed to death in argument
Crime | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 7:17 AM |
An A.L. Brown High School graduate died Monday night after being stabbed during an argument with a neighbor, authorities said.
Kadi Ann Paden, 20, had a severe knife wound to her neck when deputies found her in the yard behind a home at 7067 Untz Roa ...Read More
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Norfolk Southern to close two local crossings for work Wednesday
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:19 PM |
Drivers will need to find alternate routes around two rail crossings in Salisbury on Wednesday as Norfolk Southern performs maintenance on its tracks. The crossing at Klumac Road will be closed about 9:30 a.m. and will remain closed between three and ...Read More
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Raid in East Spencer nets drug arrests
Crime | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 8:19 PM |
Today the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit completed an investigation into illegal drug sales at 107 W. Pinetree Drive, East Spencer. Over the course of the last month, undercover detectives reported they were able to ma ...Read More
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Wake Forest Baptist opens Biotech Place
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:19 PM |
WINSTON-SALEM — Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has opened the doors to Wake Forest Biotech Place, a new state-of-the-art, 242,000- square-foot biotechnology research and innovation center designed to allow more growth of Wake Forest Baptist ...Read More
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See the story of 'Dirt' March 1 at Catawba
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 4:19 PM |
The Center for the Environment at Catawba College and Salisbury’s Bread Riot will host a screening of “Dirt! The Movie,” followed by a panel discussion, on Thursday, March 1, at the center facility on the Catawba campus. Bread Riot, ...Read More
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Family argument leads to gun pointing, spitting
Crime | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:19 PM |
By Nathan Hardin nhardin@salisburypost.com A 21-year-old man with a history of run-ins with the law was arrested after deputies said he pointed a gun at his brother and spat in his mother’s face Sunday morning. Sgt. J.S. Duffell was called to 6 ...Read More
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Online course will help people recognize signs of child abuse
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 3:39 PM |
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) announces a new online course recognizing and responding to suspicions of child abuse and neglect training course. The interactive course is designed to provide professionals and volunteers working with chil ...Read More
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Online chat with undercover officer leads to charges
Crime | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 4:19 PM |
SALISBURY — A 44-year-old Salisbury man was arrested Monday after Rowan County detectives said he had online chats with an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl. Jeffery Eugene Fisher, of 2411 Wedgewood Drive, was charged with two cou ...Read More
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Heart month: Know signs of heart attack
Health | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:59 PM |
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is also a major cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease and often can ...Read More
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Historic Salisbury Foundation: Name that building
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:19 AM |
As part of its 40th anniversary year, Historic Salisbury Foundation will be holding a contest. Each month, the foundation will provide two “before” photographs of the more than 100 properties it has successfully preserved or saved over th ...Read More
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Holocaust educator to speak March 1
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 1:11 AM |
Holocaust educatorto speak March 1 Dr. Racelle Weiman, a noted Holocaust educator, will speak on “Forbidden Music: Nazi Suppression of Art and Culture,” during a noon luncheon March 1 at First United Methodist Church. Tickets for the luncheon are ...Read More
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Elect 2012: Watt files for re-election in 12th Congressional District
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:26 AM |
By Mark Wineka mwineka@salisburypost.com U.S. Rep. Mel Watt, D-N.C., filed Monday for re-election in North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District. “The residents of the 12th District know that I will fight for them in challenging times an ...Read More
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Overton students celebrate Presidents Day
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 1:16 AM |
By Sarah Campbell scampbell@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Ronald Reagan was the oldest U.S. president ever elected, taking office at 69 years old. At 43, John F. Kennedy was the youngest. James Madison was the smallest president, standing 5 fee ...Read More
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Posters
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 1:08 AM |
Posters Deadline for posters is 5 p.m. • Port-a-Pit chicken to benefit Salisbury Speedsters track and field club. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, $8, delivery for 10 or more. JFHurley YMCA, 828 Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.Read More
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African-American History Breakfast at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:22 AM |
Rufty-Holmes Senior Center will host its annual African-American History Breakfast on Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the center. The program speaker will be Audrey Kates Bailey, retired director of public relations for the N.C. Community College sy ...Read More
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Animal hospital owners plan to rebuild after fire
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:56 AM |
By Shavonne Potts spotts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The owners of an animal hospital destroyed by fire Sunday say they hope to rebuild the 35-year-old business on the same site later this year. And it may include a memorial to the nine dogs t ...Read More
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Violation of state fire code may bring civil fines
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:21 AM |
By Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County businesses and event organizers now may face a fine each time they violate the state’s fire code. In a split vote Monday, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a ...Read More
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Act of valor: Cress receives Bronze Star 40 years later
News | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:10 AM |
By Shavonne Potts spotts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In the years following his military service, Sgt. Rodney Cress never thought his platoon leader would one day present him with an award for bravery. But on Monday, Cress received the Bronze ...Read More
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Speakers urge commissioners: Keep praying 'in Jesus' name'
News | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 9:49 AM |
By Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Someone walking by the county administration building Monday night could have mistaken what was going on inside for a church revival. In the lobby, a multitude of people sang hymns and joined ...Read More
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Area sports briefs: North girls lose
Sports | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:42 AM |
From staff reports North Rowan’s girls fell Lake Norman Charter 46-33 Monday in the opening round of the state 1A playoffs. Lake Norman jumped out to a 28-8 lead at halftime. North closed to within five points but drew no closer as its season e ...Read More
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College Basketball: Baylor 77, Texas 72
Sports | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:43 AM |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Quincy Acy had 22 points and 16 rebounds to power No. 13 Baylor to a tough 77-72 win over Texas on Monday night. Baylor rallied from a 12-point deficit early in the second half and Acy scored seven straight points to push t ...Read More
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NASCAR: Speedweek starts strong
Sports | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:43 AM |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Busch twice appeared destined to destroy his race car, and twice used breathtaking saves to keep on running around Daytona International Speedway. He probably shouldn't have been in position to race with the lead ...Read More
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NASCAR: More charges against Mayfield
Sports | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:44 AM |
CATAWBA, N.C. (AP) — Former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield was hit with new criminal charges as he fights his suspension from the racing circuit. Indictments by a Catawba County grand jury released Monday charge Mayfield with three counts of pos ...Read More
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NHL roundup
Sports | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:44 AM |
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eric Staal had two goals and an assist, Justin Peters cruised to his first NHL shutout, and the Carolina Hurricanes routed the reeling Washington Capitals 5-0 on Monday night. Justin Faulk and Anthony Stewart scored in an 8 ...Read More
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NBA roundup
Sports | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:47 AM |
NEW YORK (AP) — Linsanity started against the New Jersey Nets. This time, All-Star guard Deron Williams was determined not to be embarrassed by the Harvard guy again. Williams scored a season-high 38 points, outplaying Jeremy Lin and leading th ...Read More
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Prep Basketball: Salisbury boys 63, North Lincoln 47
Sports | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:49 AM |
By Ryan Bisesi rbisesi@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — This is the Salisbury boys team we thought we’d see all year. The Hornets’ inside tandem of Tyler Petty and Tony Nunn crescendoed Monday night in a 63-47 victory against North Lin ...Read More
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Prep Basketball: West Rowan boys 69, Weddington 66, OT
Sports | Monday, February 20, 2012 11:29 PM |
By Jordan Honeycutt sports@salisburypost.com WEDDINGTON — Superman has Lex Luthor. Batman has the Joker. Monday night in Weddington, Keshun Sherrill had Bennett Rutherford. A tightly contested, hard-fought 69-66 overtime victory for West Rowan ...Read More
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Prep Basketball: North Rowan 89, West Montgomery 34
Sports | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:38 AM |
By David Shaw dshaw@salisburypost.com SPENCER — So far, North Rowan’s postseason bears a strong resemblance to its regular season. The Cavaliers barely altered the blueprint Monday night when they opened the 1A state playoffs with a 4-on- ...Read More
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Prep Basketball: Statesville boys 49, South Rowan 35
Sports | Monday, February 20, 2012 10:36 PM |
By Adam Houston sports@salisburypost.com STATESVILLE — Jarod Gill stood at midcourt just bouncing a basketball. It bounced and bounced and bounced as the clock ticked and ticked and ticked. The third-seeded Greyhounds went into a full-on stall ...Read More
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Prep Basketball: North Iredell girls 43, East Rowan 28
Sports | Monday, February 20, 2012 10:19 PM |
By Brian Meadows sports@salisburypost.com OLIN — There was no bracket busting Monday at North Iredell. East Rowan’s Sydney Poole drilled three 3-pointers but the Mustangs had little offense in a 43-28 loss. The Raiders, seeded third in the Midw ...Read More
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Prep Basketball: Salisbury girls 81, South Iredell 45
Sports | Monday, February 20, 2012 11:32 PM |
By Ryan Bisesi rbisesi@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury’s girls rebounded from one snapped streak and continued another Monday night. The Hornets defeated South Iredell 81-45 in the first round of the state playoffs on their home f ...Read More
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Prep Basketball: Concord girls 68, Carson 59: Carson ends season 23-4
Sports | Monday, February 20, 2012 9:44 PM |
By Ronnie Gallagher rgallagher@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — And just like that, the greatest season in Carson basketball history is over. Concord had a fast start and held off a second-half rally by the Cougars to advance 68-59 in the first r ...Read More
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Cleveland officer collides with fire investigators' vehicles during chase
News | Monday, February 20, 2012 6:19 PM |
By Nathan Hardin nhardin@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Cleveland Police car collided with a Rowan County emergency vehicle Sunday afternoon on Statesville Boulevard while in pursuit of a Florida fugitive. Cleveland Police Chief David Allen sa ...Read More
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Man nearly hits officer's cruiser, has .25 alcohol level
Crime | Monday, February 20, 2012 3:18 PM |
SALISBURY — A 34-year-old man nearly collided with a Salisbury officer on West Innes Street Sunday morning when he swerved into the officer’s lane. Police report he later blew a .25 blood alcohol level, more than three times the legal lim ...Read More
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Police: Woman wakes to find ex-boyfriend pointing gun at her
Crime | Monday, February 20, 2012 2:58 PM |
By Nathan Hardin nhardin@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury woman told police that her ex-boyfriend broke into her Kesler Road home and pointed a handgun at her while she slept. According to a Salisbury Police report, the woman woke Satu ...Read More
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