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Learning the ropes at fire camp

A firefighter’s job can seem exciting, heroic and sometimes a little overwhelming given all the working parts of the job. This past week, for the ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Two vehicle accident closes W. Innes temporarily

SALISBURY — A two-vehicle accident on West Innes Street at Overman Avenue closed West Innes in both directions for a short time Friday afternoon about ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, July 26, 2024 5:06 pm

Crime

Blotter for 7/26

Salisbury Police reports • A simple assault was reported on East Innes Street that occurred sometime between 2 and 4 p.m. on July 23. • ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00 am

Crime

Dog shot during police call makes recovery

A Belgian Malinois that was shot after biting a Rowan County Sheriff’s Deputy responding to a call on July 20 has made a full recovery ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00 am

News

Rollover leaves single-occupant vehicle down embankment: weather likely a factor

SALISBURY — A single-vehicle wreck occurred Thursday afternoon on Old Union Church Road near Salisbury. Thankfully, the driver was able to get out of the ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:55 pm

Crime

Blotter for July 25

Salisbury Police reports A break-in was reported at Safety Taxi on East Fisher Street on July 21 at 3:30 a.m. A car was reported stolen ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:00 am

Local

GoFundMe organized for slain Salisbury teen

SALISBURY — One week ago, 18-year-old Damien Carter Senesaynho was shot and killed in Kannapolis while on his way home. Family members have now established ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:10 am

Opinion

Love what you do, no matter how hard it makes the end

When I was three years old, sitting on the floor of the den, about to read to my teacher mom, I put aside the first-grade ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, September 24, 2023 9:39 pm

Lifestyle

Dan Nicholas Park welcomes group of adventurous Sisters on the Fly campers

CHINA GROVE — An unusual group of women adventurers, Sisters on the Fly, that has groups across the U.S. and Canada, also happens to have ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

German Fest has perfect day for annual celebration

SALISBURY — The early autumn weather Saturday was perfect for the annual German Fest at the Old Stone House, celebrating part of Rowan County’s ancestry ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Agner celebrated for more than 60 years of service to Elks

SALISBURY — Harry Agner has a name most know, and those that don’t, know the name of his former business, The Chicken and Oyster Shack. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Hispanic heritage celebrated in glorious living color

SALISBURY — Colorful skirts swirled and beautiful flags from 21 countries and territories flapped in Saturday’s breeze during what organizers hope will be the first ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:10 am

Opinion

Elisabeth Strillacci: The hardest goodbye

My heart left the building this morning. On top of an already challenging week, our family dog, Cocoa, was diagnosed with an untreatable, malignant tumor ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, September 17, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Edward, Walter and Sam

Last week you may have seen the Salisbury Post Facebook page where we shared we rescued three juvenile squirrels. If not, here is your chance ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, September 10, 2023 12:00 am

Local

Spencer’s side of the Yadkin River Trailhead Park officially opens

SPENCER — Years of planning and work came to beautiful fruition Friday morning at 10 a.m. when Spencer Mayor Jonathan Williams was joined by many ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, September 9, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Feline mascot missing from NC Transportation Museum

SPENCER — Anyone who has been to the North Carolina Transportation Museum in recent years has probably crossed paths with the organization’s mascot, Mookie, the ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, September 8, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Snakes on a…Subaru?

KANNAPOLIS — Drivers usually know when they pick up a hitchhiker, but one driver traveling from Mooresville to Kannapolis had an unexpected stow away. A ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, September 7, 2023 8:01 pm

Opinion

You load sixteen tons and whadya get

“Another day older and deeper in debt.” If you don’t know that song, it’s okay, it just means you’re too young to have heard it ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:11 pm

Local

Body cam video of SPD Lt. Brooks rescuing driver from burning truck

SALISBURY — Salisbury police Lieutenant Corey Brooks was on his way to another call about 9 p.m. Aug. 8 when he saw a tractor-trailer hit ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:00 pm

Local

East Spencer park renovations come to fruition

EAST SPENCER — Work with funds from a Rural Transformation Grant the town of East Spencer was awarded at the end of last year have ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:10 am

Crime

Salisbury teen charged with theft crimes in Davidson County

An 18-year-0ld local teen was arrested July 26 by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office on numerous charges including 15 counts of felony breaking and entering ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, September 2, 2023 9:54 pm

News

Kenneth L. Hardin: Thank you for thanking me for my service

If I have errands to run, I typically go out early before the rest of the City wakes up and gets moving. There have been ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, September 1, 2023 4:11 pm

News

Daniel L. Gardner: Lawfare

Seriously? So, Democrats control the White House, and federal and county law enforcement agencies are prosecuting the leading opposition candidate for president in four judicial ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, September 1, 2023 4:11 pm

News

John Hood: Voters deserve better candidates

If current surveys are taken as predictive, the Democratic Party will nominate President Joe Biden for reelection next year, the Republican Party will nominate former ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, August 31, 2023 5:04 pm

Opinion

My Turn by Wilson R. Cherry — A salute to caregivers

By Wilson R. Cherry Caregiving has been such a prominent part of my life for many years. Having a father who was a double amputee, ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, August 31, 2023 12:00 am

Local

Radio icon Tom Harrell dies

SALISBURY — The man whose name became synonymous with radio not only in Rowan County but across North Carolina, Tom Harrell, died Tuesday afternoon at ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:46 am

Local

NC Governor declares state of emergency ahead of Idalia

On Monday, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation rules to help the transport ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 12:10 am

Letters

Letters to the editor 8.27

Response to weekend Vet letter Suddenly we have a “combat veteran” who thinks it’s right to call out other veterans who, by the grace of ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 5:12 pm

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