Crime
Blotter: Man charged with breaking into used car dealership, stealing Ford Mustang
SALISBURY — An 18-year-old faces charges for breaking into a used car dealership last month and stealing a Ford Mustang. Amario Deonte Hutley faces charges ...
Josh Bergeron, Author at Salisbury Post
Crime
Woodleaf man jailed after two-county car chase
SALISBURY — A Woodleaf man was jailed Tuesday after taking Rowan County sheriff’s deputies on a chase from Julian Road, through Concord and Kannapolis and ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:57 am
Local
Election 2021: Bowman challenging Taylor in Rockwell mayor’s race
ROCKWELL — In the town’s mayoral race, voters will have a choice between a candidate going for 22 years in the position and a 14-year ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 12:10 am
Cleveland
Election 2021: Four candidates competing for three seats in town of Cleveland
CLEVELAND — In the 2021 town commissioners race, four candidates, all with experience in elected office, are seeking three seats. Incumbents Bryan Little, Gerald Osborne ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 12:00 am
BREAKING NEWS
Overdose call turns into homicide investigation on Ted Lane
SALISBURY — An overdose call turned into a homicide investigation Sunday after a man was found dead on a basement couch. Timothy James Long, a ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 18, 2021 10:26 am
Crime
Court judgment requires occupants to vacate Gheen Road home, site of two murders
SALISBURY — A house at 1270 Gheen Road that’s been the site of two murders and other crimes must be vacated, with any trespassers subject ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 18, 2021 9:50 am
Crime
Woman arrested for flashing rear end at Sheriff’s Office after previous charges overturned
SALISBURY — A Spencer woman was arrested Thursday for flashing her rear end to Rowan Sheriff’s Office employees months after the N.C. Court of Appeals ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 17, 2021 12:00 am
Columnists
Josh Bergeron: Memorial can help ensure pandemic isn’t lost to time
By Josh Bergeron Will we remember? Far in the future, long after anyone reading this column is gone, will reflections about COVID-19 be as divided ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 17, 2021 12:00 am
Crime
Cooleemee man arrested after trading gunfire with Davie County investigators in Rowan
SALISBURY — Davie County Sheriff’s Office detectives on Friday afternoon exchanged gunfire in Rowan County with a Cooleemee man, who is expected to face charges ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, October 15, 2021 10:13 pm
Crime
Blotter: Man charged with trio of vehicle break-ins
SALISBURY — A 25-year-old man faces charges for breaking into vehicles at three different locations in Salisbury. Jeremiah Emmanuel Billingslea of Salisbury was charged Wednesday with ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, October 15, 2021 6:10 pm
Local
Photos: Rowan deputy’s funeral procession passes through downtown Salisbury
Firefighters stood at attention and saluted, passersby stopped and took pictures and a crowd of Rowan Sheriff’s Office and courthouse workers stood solemnly Thursday afternoon ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 14, 2021 5:05 pm
Crime
Blotter: Woman charged with bringing 14 suboxone strips into jail
SALISBURY — A Salisbury woman was charged Tuesday with felony possession of a controlled substance in a jail or prison after she was previously booked ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 14, 2021 1:03 pm
Local
Lowe’s donates materials to Rowan Sheriff’s Office for K-9 officer enclosures
SALISBURY — Two Rowan County Sheriff’s Office K-9s can rest a little easier now with help from the Lowe’s store off of Faith Road. Store ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 14, 2021 12:00 am
Crime
Two seek medical care, 28 shell casings found after shooting near Salisbury City Park
SALISBURY — Two people sought medical care, several bullets struck a home and police found 28 total shell casings after a Monday afternoon shooting near ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 3:27 pm
Crime
Blotter: Shots fired during downtown Salisbury fight
SALISBURY — Police recovered spent shell casings early Saturday after shots were fired during a fight in downtown Salisbury. Salisbury Police responded around 2:15 a.m. ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 11, 2021 12:36 pm
Coronavirus
Rowan County COVID-19 death toll rises to 426
SALISBURY — The COVID-19 death toll in Rowan County started last week at 414 and ended at 426 on Friday. The 12 deaths reported last ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 10, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
With help from nonprofit, Plummers reclaim lost family time
GOLD HILL — With a little help, Merritt Plummer is finding ways to be a kid again. More than one year removed from the end ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, October 10, 2021 12:00 am
Crime
China Grove man faces 21 crimes for sex offenses involving children
SALISBURY — A China Grove man faces a litany of sex offenses for alleged crimes involving children and lasting several years. Orfanel Curiel-Perez, a 34-year-old ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, October 8, 2021 10:14 am
Local
22-year-old Salisbury man who was killed in motorcycle crash identified
SALISBURY — A 22-year-old Salisbury man died last week after his motorcycle struck a Jeep that turned in front of him, according to the N.C. ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 7, 2021 4:25 pm
Crime
Blotter: Bullet holes found in car on Julian Road
In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • Bullet holes were found Tuesday in an unoccupied vehicle in the 1000 block of Julian Road in Salisbury. ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 7, 2021 1:48 pm
Granite Quarry
Granite Quarry Fiddlers Convention returns to East Rowan High on Saturday
GRANITE QUARRY — Bluegrass music will fill the halls of East Rowan High School on Saturday as the Granite Quarry Civitan Fiddlers Convention makes a ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 7, 2021 12:05 am
Editorials
Editorial: Salisbury starts work on ‘social district’ proposal
The large size of Salisbury’s downtown could present a challenge for the Salisbury City Council and staff as they work through a “social district” proposal, ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, October 7, 2021 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter: Man tells Salisbury Police thieves made off with his pants, wallet
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man told police he was left without his pants and wallet after a robbery late Monday night. Police were called to the ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 12:33 pm
Crime
Blotter: Oct. 5
In Salisbury Police reports: • A man on Monday was the victim of a larceny in the 1900 block of West Jake Alexander Boulevard. • ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:15 pm
Editorials
Editorial: Wireless internet among remaining items at park
Bell Tower Green Park is a hit. Even on a rainy Monday, dozens of people found time to spent in the park, particularly when the ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:10 am
Columnists
Sharon Randall: Best time of life
By Sharon Randall Do me a favor. Take a minute and look back over your years. Never mind how long you’ve lived. Think about it.When ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter: Oct. 4
In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • A man on Thursday reported a larceny from a motor vehicle in the 200 block of Pebble Drive ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, October 4, 2021 12:28 pm
Coronavirus
Number of people vaccinated in Rowan County declines after data error discovered
SALISBURY — The number of people vaccinated in Rowan County dropped by more than 10,000 on Friday after some people vaccinated here were erroneously counted ...
by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, October 2, 2021 11:06 am
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