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Crime

Blotter — Jan. 18

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An incident of littering/illegal trash dumping on Sells Road was reported at 10:38 a.m. Jan. 15. • An assault ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, January 18, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Spencer to consider ordinance change creating parks and rec advisory board

SPENCER — After several years of discussion, the town is holding a public hearing Feb. 6 to hear the public’s input on the creation of ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, January 17, 2025 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 17

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A larceny on Tingle Drive reportedly occurred about 1:55 p.m. Jan. 14. • Lewis Scott Babbidge, 56, was arrested ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer hires first full-time fire captain

EAST SPENCER — Six months ago, the town leaders and town manager made the difficult decision to raise taxes over a five-year period in order ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Volunteers, organizers for holiday events honored in Spencer

SPENCER — The holiday season might be over for many, but the Spencer Board of Aldermen extended it just a bit longer Tuesday night when ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 16

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A report of property damage from vandalism on Old Linn Road, China Grove reportedly occurred about 11:05 a.m. Jan. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am

News

Car crash leads to technical rescue Saturday

A car hit a patch of black ice on Baker Mill Road on Saturday, Jan. 11, sliding down a steep embankment and crashing into a ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:05 am

News

Family of crash victim starts fundraiser

SALISBURY — The family of a 24-year-old Salisbury man killed in a car crash in Harnett County on Jan. 9 remember Manuel “Manny” Garcia as ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 15

Armed robbery follows Facebook Marketplace sale Two people reportedly met to complete a Facebook Marketplace sale on Cornwall Drive. The victim told police the buyer ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am

Local

A formal farewell for Salisbury’s leading lady

SALISBURY — In the two weeks since the death of Karen Alexander, Salisbury’s much-loved mayor and ground-breaking architect, among many other titles, has been celebrated ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:10 am

Crime

Appeals court reaches split decision for convicted murderer

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has reached a split decision in an appeal of a 2018 murder conviction in which a jury found Khalil ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:10 am

News

Keeping your head when the cold comes through: Safety precautions for alternate heat sources

With the prediction of extreme cold in the area for Friday and Saturday, fire officials both in Rowan County and at the State Fire Marshal’s ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:00 am

Opinion

Elisabeth Strillacci: Put that phone down, for God’s sake

Though this holiday season was not as spirited, at least for me, as in year’s past, it still seems like I’m struggling to get excited ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 11

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An illegal dump site on Powlas Road, Cleveland was reportedly discovered about 2:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and reported Jan. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:00 am

News

Court feeling squeeze of space, staffing

Rowan County Superior Court staff are doing heroic work given the number of open staff positions, according to resident Superior Court Judge Michael Adkins. Adkins ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 10

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • Aldeen Hiawatha Jackson, 36, was arrested Jan. 7 and charged with failure to yield for law, fire, rescue or ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am

Crime

“Pizzagate” gunman killed by Kannapolis police after he pulls gun on officer

KANNAPOLIS — Police released details Thursday morning on a Jan. 4 incident in which a police officer shot a suspect who reportedly pulled a gun ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 9, 2025 11:15 am

News

Fire destroys home on Weant Street

EAST SPENCER — An evening blaze Wednesday at 303 Weant Street had fire blowing out of the home’s front door and windows, according to East ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 9, 2025 7:28 am

Local

Pair of friends reflects on a trip to New Orleans

SPENCER — Two women who have become the best of friends through interesting circumstances are given to travel around the state, but when they decided ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 9

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A larceny on Weaver Road, China Grove reportedly occurred between 6:30 a.m. Dec. 27 and 8:57 a.m. Jan. 6. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Annual law enforcement appreciation day this week

Many of us think of our law enforcement as heroes, but that is not how they see themselves. They often shy away from the spotlight, ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:07 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 8

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An assault on Sloan Road, Mt. Ulla reportedly occurred about 9:16 p.m. Jan. 4 but was reported Jan. 5. ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Taking it to the Next Level at a networking event

SALISBURY — A group of women wearing varying shades of green, offsetting a gray and cold afternoon, gathered in a room on South Main Street ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter — Jan. 7

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A larceny on Miller Road reportedly occurred between midnight Dec. 30 and 9:20 a.m. Jan. 2. • A larceny ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 12:00 am

News

Parking lot shooting victim dies

Update: This story includes the identity of the victim who has died following the incident. KANNAPOLIS — At about 6 p.m. Monday Kannapolis police were ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Monday, January 6, 2025 11:05 pm

News

Shooting sends one to hospital Sunday night

KANNAPOLIS — About 9 p.m. Sunday, Kannapolis police received a call reporting a shooting in the 2400 block of South Ridge Avenue. According to reports, ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Monday, January 6, 2025 11:56 am

News

Traffic stop leads to police-involved shooting in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — An officer-involved shooting in Kannapolis following a traffic stop resulted in one person being taken to the hospital late Saturday night, according to ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 5, 2025 1:17 am

Local

“Here, kitty, kitty” Mt. Ulla cat home after 14 days missing

MT. ULLA — Joe and Teyah Hodge have 41 cats they take care of between their feed store, their home and the hay barn, but ... Read more

by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, January 5, 2025 12:05 am

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