Crime
Blotter for April 26
In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • Obscene material was reportedly sent from Depot Street in Rockwell between noon on April 11 and 10:08 a.m. ...
Chandler Inions, Author at Salisbury Post
Crime
Wednesday shooting victims stabilized: Investigation remains ongoing
SALISBURY — Two of the victims from a Wednesday shooting in Salisbury have been upgraded to stable condition. During a press conference on Thursday, Major ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, April 25, 2024 4:33 pm
Education
Granite Quarry Civitan Club recognizes outstanding scholars
GRANITE QUARRY — The 40th annual Civitan Scholars Banquet was held at East Rowan High School on April 18. Sponsored by the Granite Quarry Civitan ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:00 am
BREAKING NEWS
Salisbury shooting hospitalizes three, including infant
(This story has been updated to reflect new information released from the Salisbury Police Department.) SALISBURY — Three people, including an infant, were hospitalized after ...
by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:44 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Woman shot in Salisbury on Wednesday
(This story has been updated to reflect new information from the Salisbury Police Department.) SALISBURY — A woman was shot in Salisbury on Wednesday at ...
by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:15 pm
Local
You just had to be there: Earth Day Jam provides unique musical experience for Salisbury
SALISBURY — The Bell Tower Green in downtown Salisbury came alive on Saturday for Earth Day Jam, the farm-to-festival event hosted by local nonprofit Happy Roots. ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:10 am
Elections
Second Republican primary early voting starts Thursday
ROWAN COUNTY — The early voting period for the second Republican primary to decide the nominee for lieutenant governor and the state’s auditor begins on ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:07 am
News
Expertise and empathy: Team approach wins the day for colon cancer patient
By Sarah Bonnema For the Salisbury Post 2023 was supposed to be Carol Knickerbocker’s year. It wasn’t. But 2024 is off to a good start: she’s ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Kannapolis PD arrest suspect after discovering stolen vehicle at motel
KANNAPOLIS — A man wanted for crimes allegedly committed in Archdale earlier this week was apprehended in Kannapolis on Friday. According to a press release ...
by Chandler Inions, Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:56 am
News
Salisbury Post launches Real Local Stories podcast
SALISBURY — Part of a place is its people. They’re probably the most important part. To share in those tales, Amy Williams of the Salisbury ...
by Chandler Inions, Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:05 am
Local
Smiles on stems: Rowan County flower farm joins state-wide land trust
GOLD HILL — Working Lands Trust (WLT), a state-wide land trust dedicated to preserving working farms and forests, recently announced the appointment of four leaders to ...
by Chandler Inions, Friday, April 19, 2024 12:10 am
Cleveland
Cleveland fire displaces five
CLEVELAND — Five residents were displaced following a Thursday morning fire in Cleveland. The fire occurred shortly after 11 a.m. in the 4000 block of Third ...
by Chandler Inions, Friday, April 19, 2024 12:00 am
Local
‘We all take up for each other’ – UAW members practice strike in Cleveland in run up to contract deadline
Editor’s note: The Salisbury Post has been following the contract negotiations between UAW and Rowan County’s largest private employer and will continue until a new ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:10 am
News
Motorist injured in single-car wreck
CHINA GROVE — A lone female motorist was injured as the result of a single-vehicle collision that occurred in China Grove on Wednesday. The vehicle, ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:00 am
Cleveland
Cleveland playground gets facelift
CLEVELAND — The playground at Cleveland Town Park is getting a makeover starting next week. According to an announcement from town hall, the playground equipment ...
by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:05 am
News
Spencer Board approves annexation
SPENCER — It looks like the town of Spencer will be getting a little bit bigger after the Spencer Board of Aldermen approved an annexation ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:06 am
China Grove
China Grove to add fire personnel through grant funding
CHINA GROVE — Thanks to a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, China Grove is expected to add three firefighters to its ranks in ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:05 am
China Grove
China Grove takes two steps to improve downtown, park
CHINA GROVE — China Grove took steps to formally progress on multiple large grant-fund projects during the town council’s meeting on Tuesday. The first ordinance ...
by Chandler Inions, Sunday, April 7, 2024 12:05 am
Local
WellCare hosts fair at Bell Tower Green
SALISBURY — North Carolina officially expanded Medicaid on Dec. 1, 2023. To help raise awareness about how that expansion could benefit the community, WellCare, one ...
by Chandler Inions, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:10 am
News
Missing Kannapolis teen found
CONCORD — The Kannapolis teen that went missing earlier this year was found a day after the Concord Police Department requested public assistance to find ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, April 4, 2024 3:56 pm
BREAKING NEWS
National Weather Service warns of strong winds in Rowan County Thursday
ROWAN COUNTY — Residents and commuters in Rowan County should be advised of the potential for strong winds throughout the day on Thursday. The National ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, April 4, 2024 9:32 am
Local
‘We will be silent no more’ – Local union takes the fight to Daimler Freightliner
CLEVELAND — As negotiations ramp up between United Automobile Workers and Daimler Freightliner, members of the manufacturers union held a rally at the Local 3520 ...
by Chandler Inions, Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:10 am
News
GoFundMe started for Crawford Street fire victims
SALISBURY — A GoFundMe drive was organized to assist the family whose Crawford Street home was destroyed in a Friday fire. “My husband, our three ...
by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 12:06 pm
News
Concord Police searching for teen with Kannapolis ties
(Update: Davis has been located) CONCORD — The Concord Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a teen with family in the Kannapolis ...
by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:41 am
Local
‘We are here and here for them.’ – Salvation Army opens arms to community through Spring Fling event
SALISBURY — When a lot of people think of the Salvation Army, Christmas comes to mind, but it serves God’s mission throughout the year. On Saturday ...
by Chandler Inions, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 12:10 am
Local
‘One of those things that matter’ — Reach Church’s Kingz Kidz gives youth a place of their own
SALISBURY — Members of the Reach Church in Salisbury wanted to give young congregants a place to worship that felt all their own. A natural partnership ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:10 am
News
Friday fire displaces family, pets
SALISBURY — A family of five was displaced by a Friday fire in the 100 block of Crawford Street in Salisbury. The family was not ...
by Chandler Inions, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:00 am
Business
‘The underdog can do it.’ — West Rowan’s Arnold inks NIL deal with Salisbury barber
SALISBURY — A few years ago, the NCAA changed its rules to allow college athletes to monetize their image. One college-bound senior at West Rowan ...