Elisabeth Strillacci, Author at Salisbury Post

BREAKING NEWS

Salisbury FD, Rowan Co. departments respond to 3-alarm fire in unoccupied building

Area fire departments are currently working the scene of a three alarm blaze that broke out in an unoccupied building among several on Thermoid Way ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, December 14, 2024 9:09 am

Crime

Blotter — Dec. 14

Man charged with arson in August fire A structure fire that occurred Aug. 18 has been resolved with an arrest and charge of arson, according ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, December 14, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Winterfest a success for Spencer once again

SPENCER — The third annual Winterfest Christmas Marketplace in the center of downtown Spencer was once again a success, according to town officials. The official ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, December 13, 2024 12:10 am

News

Walking and talking: Spencer kicks off new community engagement event Sunday

SPENCER — The town of Spencer is kicking off a community connection program for next year this Sunday, Dec. 15, with the first Walk and ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, December 13, 2024 12:05 am

Crime

RCSO arrests Reidsville man charged with rape of child

A Reidsville man is under arrest on two counts of first degree rape of a child following an investigation by Rowan County Sheriff’s Office deputies, ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00 am

News

Firefighters honored, department reaches full staff

SPENCER — When Hurricane Helene swept down across the mountains of western North Carolina, it didn’t take long for emergency responders across the state to ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:07 am

Crime

Blotter — Dec. 12

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A motor vehicle larceny from Starhaven Drive reportedly occurred about 10:05 a.m. Dec. 5. • A theft of motor ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis has new mayor pro tem, city clerk to retire after 37 years

KANNAPOLIS — The city traditionally rotates among city council members who serves as mayor pro tem, and Doug Wilson handed the seat over to newly ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:07 am

Crime

Blotter — Dec. 11

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A burglary of a home on Geiger Lane reportedly occurred between midnight Dec. 7 and midnight Dec. 8. Salisbury ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:00 am

Kannapolis

“Cops Target Kids” a Kannapolis tradition for 13 years

KANNAPOLIS — They started the morning with a breakfast to fuel the pending shopping spree, as Kannapolis police officers teamed up with local kids for ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter — Dec. 10

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An assault on Honeycutt Road reportedly occurred at 10:27 p.m. Dec. 5. • A fight on West Liberty Street ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:00 am

News

Two fires on Old Concord Road Tuesday

Two residential fires broke out on Tuesday on Old Concord Road, one at 2505 at about 10 a.m. just outside the Salisbury city limits and ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Two charged in November car jacking

SALISBURY — A juvenile and an 18-year-old woman have been charged in connection with the car jacking of a Lyft driver from Nov. 7, according ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Dec. 5

Salisbury Police reports • A larceny from a motor vehicle on Pearl Street reportedly occurred about 1:08 p.m. Dec. 2. Total estimated loss was $25. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:00 am

News

Spencer fire displaces two, destroys home

SPENCER – A fire that broke out about 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning on South Yadkin Street has left two adults without a home. Red Cross ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 5:38 am

Crime

Blotter — Dec. 4

Salisbury Police reports • An assault on Rosemont Street reportedly occurred about 11:43 a.m. Nov. 29. • Property damage on South Main Street reportedly occurred ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:00 am

News

Iredell fire truck, firefighters crash while responding to call

A South Iredell fire engine and three firefighters were coming down N.C. Hwy. 152  in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 3, when the ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:00 am

News

Pedestrian injured in hit and run on Hwy. 52

GRANITE QUARRY — Just before 8:30 p.m. Monday night, callers reported to Granite Quarry police that an unknown person in dark clothing was walking, in ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 10:16 am

News

Identity released of man who died in bus fire

SALISBURY — A fire later Monday night in a bus that was being used as a residence claimed the life of 48-year-old Michael Joseph Osterhus. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 9:50 am

Christmas Happiness

Christmas Happiness Fund closes in on $4,000

The annual Christmas Happiness Fund is closing in on $4,000 in initial funds raised to help ensure children across Rowan County all receive at least ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter — Dec. 3

Man engages multiple departments in chase after stealing car A Greensboro man who stole a car in Guilford County Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, engaged police ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Three arrested in Saturday robbery spree

SALISBURY — Arrests have been made following four armed robberies at separate Speedway convenience stores over the weekend, according to Salisbury Police. The robberies were ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Monday, December 2, 2024 10:26 am

Crime

UPDATE: Identities in morning homicides released

SALISBURY — The identities of two people who were shot to death about 8:40 a.m. Sunday have been released by Salisbury Police. Shamarion Hooker, 20, ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, December 1, 2024 9:19 am

Opinion

Elisabeth Strillacci: Chickens? Yep, chickens

The hubs and I are lovers of animals, and we have neighbors all around us that have pets — dogs, cats, frogs, fish, a salamander, ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, December 1, 2024 12:00 am

BREAKING NEWS

Pedestrian struck in Chick-Fil-A lot

SALISBURY — A man was apparently struck by a car after he got out of his vehicle in the parking lot of Chick-Fil-A on East ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, November 30, 2024 6:11 pm

Local

Spencer’s first Holiday Caravan parade in decades a success

SPENCER – For the first time in about 65 years, Spencer again hosted its own holiday parade the night before Thanksgiving. The parade was to ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, November 30, 2024 12:05 am

Lifestyle

Alternative program for addiction has segment in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — The Adult and Teen Challenge program has been around in some format since at least the 1960s, providing those with substance abuse issues ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, November 30, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Principal, teacher both arrested in connection with crime involving juvenile

KANNAPOLIS — Police have arrested both the principal and a teacher from Concord Lake Academy following an investigation into complaints involving inappropriate relationships with a ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 10:04 am

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