Crime
Rowan County Sheriff’s Office fires deputy for using excessive force
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office fired a deputy on Nov. 30 for using excessive force during an arrest, according to a termination letter ...
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Crime
Blotter: Jan. 11
In Salisbury Police reports: • The Masonic Lodge in the 400 block of North Fulton Street reported vandalism on Friday. • Walmart on Friday reported ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 1:40 pm
Crime
Juvenile expected to face charges in stabbing that hospitalized 26-year-old man
ENOCHVILLE — The Rowan Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old juvenile on Saturday stabbed a 26-year-old man several times during an incident in southwestern part of ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 8:53 am
Coronavirus
Novant Health testing site reopens as Rowan County COVID-19 cases hit new pandemic high
SALISBURY — With new COVID-19 cases rising and tests in high demand, Novant Health says it will reopen its drive-thru testing site on Mocksville Avenue. ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, January 10, 2022 1:40 pm
Columnists
Josh Bergeron: COVID-19 booster provided protection
It didn’t take long after getting my booster shot for COVID-19 that I started feeling bad. The fatigue hit first. Then, a little cough. Later ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 9, 2022 12:00 am
Crime
Salisbury man jailed for armed robbery of Albemarle Walmart
ALBEMARLE — A Salisbury man was arrested Thursday for an armed robbery at the Albemarle Walmart. Nigel Donovan Moore, 46, faces charges of robbery with ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, January 7, 2022 10:22 am
Local
Stories about softball player’s condition, community support were most read in 2021
Salisbury Post readers set a record in 2021. The most read story of the year on salisburypost.com received more page views than any other story ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 6, 2022 6:06 pm
Crime
Sheriff’s Office: Car spews black smoke, driver runs over NC 152 roundabout during chase
SALISBURY — A 21-year-old man faces a trio of charges for allegedly taking sheriff’s deputies on an Interstate 85 car chase. Tanner Anthony Morton was ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:59 pm
Coronavirus
Rowan County reaches 500 COVID-19 deaths since start of pandemic, seventh highest in state
SALISBURY — State data show 500 Rowan County residents have died since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 311 of the deaths occurring in ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 6:15 pm
Crime
Blotter: Man charged with peeping in Bell Tower Green Park faces new crime
SALISBURY — A man already charged with watching a girl use the bathroom after a New Year’s Eve celebration in Bell Tower Green Park faces ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 11:35 am
Ask Us
Ask Us: What’s next for the former Smoke Pit location?
Editor’s note: Ask Us is a weekly feature published online Mondays and in print on Tuesdays. We’ll seek to answer your questions about items or trends ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, January 3, 2022 8:43 pm
Coronavirus
State data show 310 deaths from COVID-19 in 2021
SALISBURY — COVID-19 resulted in the deaths of at least 310 Rowan County residents in 2021. The COVID-19 death toll is greater than 2020 and ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, January 3, 2022 2:19 pm
Crime
Blotter: Man charged with peeping in Bell Tower Green Park’s bathrooms
SALISBURY — A registered sex offender was charged on New Year’s Day with watching a girl use the bathroom in Bell Tower Green Park’s bathrooms. ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, January 3, 2022 1:12 pm
Local
Storm brings burst of snow, more than 4,000 power outages to Rowan County
SALISBURY — Recent unseasonably warm weather turned into cold, wet rain, gusty winds and snow on Monday. The rain and wind left more than 4,000 ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, January 3, 2022 12:56 pm
10 to Watch
10 to Watch 2022: Sada Stewart Troutman
SALISBURY — The life of a city is captured in its downtown, says Sada Stewart Troutman. The new director of Downtown Salisbury, Inc., Stewart Troutman ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, January 2, 2022 12:00 am
Coronavirus
COVID-19 cases in NC hit record, continue rising in Rowan County
SALISBURY — As North Carolina saw its highest number of new COVID-19 positives reported, Rowan County also saw a spike of more than 200 new ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 30, 2021 6:27 pm
Crime
Two boys shot during halftime of basketball game at Catawba College
SALISBURY — Two boys were shot and fans were sent scrambling for cover Wednesday night during a halftime of the Dale’s Sporting Goods/Sam Moir Christmas ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 11:05 pm
Crime
Man charged after dozens of shoes, gaming consoles, guns stolen in break-ins
SALISBURY — Collectible basketball shoes, gaming consoles and guns were among items taken in October break-ins that produced charges for a 26-year-old man. Genaro Alberto ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:16 pm
Crime
Two arrested for obstructing justice in Rockwell shooting; suspected shooter, girlfriend still at large
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says a Dec. 17 shooting victim remains in critical condition and two people face obstruction of justice charges ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 4:59 pm
Crime
22-year-old charged with taking police on Christmas Day chase
SALISBURY — A 22-year-old man faces a half-dozen charges for allegedly taking police on a chase across the city on Christmas Day. Semaj Salgoud Barringer ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:48 am
Crime
Man jailed in New Orleans area for Kannapolis sex offenses
SALISBURY — A 35-year-old man was arrested just before Christmas in the New Orleans area for being a fugitive from sex offense charges here. Records ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:19 am
Granite Quarry
Granite Quarry-Faith Police ask for help identifying pedestrian killed by vehicle
GRANITE QUARRY — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a male pedestrian killed by a vehicle on Sunday. Granite Quarry-Faith Police Department officers ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 27, 2021 12:31 pm
Crime
Sheriff candidates speak about charges against former criminal investigations supervisor
SALISBURY — The circumstances leading to felony charges for a former Rowan Sheriff’s Office supervisor were “not a secret” and produced an “awkward situation” in ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 27, 2021 5:00 am
Elections
On Rockwell Board of Aldermen, Brewer hopes to improve strength of community
ROCKWELL — Dillon Brewer has his sights set on building the strength of his community. Whether it’s with Cheer City Riot, finding the right job ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 26, 2021 12:04 am
Columnists
Josh Bergeron: Five worthwhile priorities for future of Salisbury, Rowan County
In news stories and in life, the period between Christmas and the new year is a good time to reflect on the year that was ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 26, 2021 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Nance discovered purpose while working in the aisles of former Salisbury department store
SALISBURY — Nancy Nance’s epiphany came when she was working in the aisles of the Guyes department store on Fisher Street. Nance wanted to do something ...
by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, December 25, 2021 12:10 am
Columnists
New editor named for Salisbury the Magazine
Six years ago, Mark Wineka, just named editor of the new Salisbury the Magazine, summed up the purpose of the publication with a simple message: ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 7:27 pm
Crime
Salisbury Police: 18-year-old man takes officer on chase with teen girl in car
SALISBURY — An 18-year-old man and 15-year-old girl will face charges after a car chase that started on Jake Alexander Boulevard and ended in a ...