Spirit of Rowan
Spirit of Rowan 2022: Trading Ford carried travelers across the Yadkin
Before cars zipped over Interstate 85 or the Wil-Cox bridge carried two lanes of U.S. 29, a similar ... Read more
Author: Josh Bergeron | Salisbury Post
Spirit of Rowan
Spirit of Rowan 2022: At 120th anniversary, Noble & Kelsey moving into fourth generation of family operation
Adrianna and Kimberly Kelsey’s memories of their family’s business, Noble & Kelsey Funeral Home, aren’t too different. “As ... Read more
News
Spirit of Rowan 2022: Dan Nicholas’ generosity sparked vision for county’s top park
SALISBURY — Dan Nicholas could sell ice to an eskimo, but he had a tough time giving away ... Read more
News
Spirit of Rowan 2022: Tallest point in county gets Young name from old figure
On a clear day, visitors to Dunns Mountain can see the skyline of uptown Charlotte or further, but ... Read more
Crime
Police: One dead, off-duty firefighter injured after shooting on Sunset Drive in Salisbury
SALISBURY — One person was killed and a second person was injured after a shooting on Sunset Drive ... Read more
Crime
Rowan Detention Center targets drugs, contraband with X-ray machine
SALISBURY — With a new piece of equipment, Rowan County Detention Center officials hope to intercept drugs and ... Read more
Crime
Blotter: Woman charged with pointing gun during power cord tug-of-war
SALISBURY — A 60-year-old woman was charged Thursday with pointing a gun at another woman during a tug-of-war ... Read more
Faith
East Rowan church collects more than 1,100 blankets for disaster relief
SALISBURY — Christiana Lutheran Church wildly exceeded its goal last week when it donated more than 1,100 blankets ... Read more
News
Salisbury Kiwanis members flip flapjacks to kick off pancake festival ticket sales
SALISBURY — From gas to groceries, most daily staples are more expensive in 2022 than one year ago. ... Read more
Crime
Blotter: March 3
In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • CT Harris Imaging on Tuesday reported a larceny from a motor ... Read more
Crime
Son tried to file missing persons report in Salisbury, Charlotte prior to mother’s death
SALISBURY — Sampson Kerns tried desperately to draw attention to his mother’s disappearance after he realized something was ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Salisbury Police: Davidson County man claimed he was new hire, shot at officers
SALISBURY — A Davidson County man faces a series of criminal charges after he claimed to be a ... Read more
Crime
Salisbury Police: Man takes officers on chase to Iredell County with jet ski in tow
SALISBURY — Police say a 34-year-old Salisbury man took officers on a chase last week to Iredell County ... Read more
News
Ukraine prayer vigil scheduled Monday in Bell Tower Green
SALISBURY — An initial group of churches participating in a 6 p.m. Monday prayer vigil for Ukraine has ... Read more
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Downtown Salisbury churches will toll bells, participate in public prayer vigil for Ukraine
SALISBURY — The privilege of living in America allows people to insulate themselves from suffering elsewhere, but people ... Read more
Crime
Rowan deputies tried to arrest man for domestic assault before car chase to downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — A man jailed for crashing into a woman’s car while her daughter was inside will face ... Read more
Crime
Blotter: Cars spray painted with profanities on West Thomas Street
SALISBURY — Police say vehicles at or near four different houses were vandalized with spray paint in the ... Read more
Business
Public will have second shot to weigh in on Salisbury Dollar General proposal
SALISBURY — The public will have a second chance to share its opinion with the Salisbury Planning Board ... Read more
Coronavirus
COVID-19 cases continue decline from omicron spike
SALISBURY — Daily case numbers have declined for a month, but new state and local COVID-19 positives remain slightly ... Read more
News
Fire destroys home of longtime Rowan wildlife officer
SALISBURY — Retired wildlife officer Anthony Sharum is looking at life’s silver linings after a fire Saturday destroyed ... Read more
Ask Us
Ask Us: Why don’t cardinal directions, Salisbury streets line up?
Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to ... Read more
News
‘Quantum leap forward’: Livingstone marks start of science-focused future with Shipman Center opening
SALISBURY — Livingstone College on Friday opened the doors to limitless possibilities and a new science-focused mindset, Dawn ... Read more
Crime
Judge doubles Karrikers’ bail for child abuse, attempted murder charges
SALISBURY — District Judge James Randolph on Thursday set an increased bail for a Maupin Avenue couple charged ... Read more
News
Salisbury Police department tries new methods for officer recruitment
SALISBURY — Inside a newly upgraded gym, Salisbury Police officers Scotty Robinson, Shaneesha Smith and Lindsey Rabon on ... Read more
Crime
Attempted murder among new charges for Maupin Avenue couple accused of abusing adopted son
By Josh Bergeron and Ben Stansell news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With guns drawn, police arrested a Maupin Avenue couple ... Read more
Crime
Blotter: Rowan Sheriff’s Office warns about gift card scams
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is warning people to be wary of scams involving gift cards ... Read more
Crime
Rowan sheriff: Mocksville man pulled woman from car, drove off
SALISBURY — A Mocksville man faces charges in Rowan and Davie counties for stealing cars, including one instance ... Read more
News
Reid restores West End community’s entrance
SALISBURY — For Lovie Reid, they were more than just bricks in the wall. By rebuilding the brick ... Read more