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Train hits car in Salisbury

SALISBURY — A train reportedly hit a vehicle on the tracks at East Henderson and North Railroad Streets just before 4 p.m. Wednesday. Police are ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:10 am

News

A voice for the voiceless: Erin Merryn tells her story in Kannapolis

By Elisabeth Strillacci KANNAPOLIS — A lost childhood due to trauma is one of the most challenging things a child can face, and when the ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:09 am

News

Single car crash into tree leaves one critical

CHINA GROVE — A car that crashed into a tree on Millbridge Road, China Grove has left one man in critical condition, according to N.C. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:00 am

Crime

Incidents and felony arrests — April 24

All those listed below with charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty Salisbury Police reports • Property damage at Lutheran Services Carolina reportedly occurred about ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:00 am

Crime

Shots fired leads to search warrant, arrest

SALISBURY — A report of shots fired on East Council Street came in around 5 p.m. Tuesday at the same time a Salisbury police officer ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:37 pm

News

Police and United Way celebrate West End Summer Programs today

By Elisabeth Strillacci SALISBURY — This afternoon, Wednesday, the community is invited to celebrate the accomplishments of recipients of summer grants from the Salisbury Police ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:04 am

Crime

Blotter — April 23

All those listed below with charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A larceny from a building on Peeler ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:00 am

News

Local favorite eatery on county line damaged in fire

by Elisabeth Strillacci RICHFIELD — At about 2 a.m. Monday morning, April 21, volunteers from the Pooletown Fire Department answered the call for a fire ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:06 am

News

Spencer Community Garden prepares to hold third annual Tea Party

By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — While the pollen has been a bit challenging this year, there is still not much better than gathering in the ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:06 am

Crime

Incidents and felony arrests — April 22

All those listed below with charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty Drinks, insults end in shots fired According to Salisbury police, two neighbors were ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:00 am

Opinion

Elisabeth Strillacci: Time is catching up with me

My apologies, Chief! Last week, I wrote a great story about the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office new robot essentially saving a man’s life. The gentleman ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, April 20, 2025 12:00 am

Crime

Felony arrests — April 19

Those listed below with charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Rowan County Sheriff’s Office report Adam Colt Johnson, 43, was charged April 17 with ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:00 am

Crime

Salisbury police charge one in February fatal shooting

SALISBURY — Police have charged a 21-year old man with the shooting death of a teenager in February. According to Major Justin Crews of the ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:07 am

News

“One if by land, two if by sea”: 250th anniversary of the ride of Paul Revere honored

By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — “The British are coming!” Well, not again, but this Friday night, April 18, courthouses, town halls, schools, community centers, historic ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:07 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis may revise codes restricting some downtown businesses

By Elisabeth Strillacci KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis, like many other cities, has zoning regulations including a Kannapolis Development Ordinance (KDO) and the city code, both which ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:06 am

Crime

Incidents and felony arrests — April 18

Those listed below with charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty Salisbury Police reports • Property damage from a hit and run on West Henderson ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:04 am

BREAKING NEWS

Hwy. 801 crash results in fatality

A two-car crash just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, on Hwy. 801 has resulted in a fatality, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:00 pm

Local

It’s OK to talk: Teaching students about what to do when something bad happens

SALISLBURY — The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, giving communities a chance to learn about the signs of child abuse and ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:10 am

News

Town of East Spencer now owns former Dunbar Center

EAST SPENCER — The town of East Spencer has reached a long-awaited end in a battle over a property that has, in truth, been the ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:07 am

Crime

Incidents and felony arrests — April 17

All those listed below with charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty Salisbury Police reports • A burglary of a business on Standish Street reportedly ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:00 am

Crime

Salisbury PD makes arrests in January shooting

SALISBURY — Arrests have been made in connection to the January shooting of a male victim on West Innes Street, according to Salisbury Police. Major ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2:34 pm

Local

Sheriff’s new robot saves life in first deployment

By Elisabeth Strillacci This story has been updated with the correct last name of Chief Deputy Jason Owens. The new Vantage Breacher Robot from Transcend ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:10 am

Crime

Incidents and felony arrests — April 16

Those listed below with charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty Salisbury Police reports • An assault on Roberts Street was reported at 3 a.m. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Shield a Badge program marks 30 years of prayers for law enforcement

When Michael “Mike” Taylor was called to the Phaniels Baptist Church in Rockwell as pastor more than 30 years ago, he brought with him a ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:10 am

Crime

Incidents and felony arrests — April 15

Those listed below with charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Salisbury Police reports • An assault on Kenly Street reportedly occurred about 5:45 a.m. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Two killed in morning single-car crash in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — A single car ran off Wright Road early this morning according to NC State Highway Patrol, ending in the deaths of two Kannapolis ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, April 13, 2025 11:41 am

Kannapolis

On the street with police at a DWI checkpoint

KANNAPOLIS — This week in the Kannapolis Citizen Police Academy, we got a taste of what officers really do on the job, and admittedly, it ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:10 am

Opinion

Elisabeth Strillacci: Some updates on approaches to things

In all the years I have covered the breaking news beat and all it entails — police, court, fire, all the emergency crews — things ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:00 am

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