Local
Man shot during hunting accident in eastern Rowan County
ROCKWELL — A man was accidentally shot in eastern Rowan County Saturday while another man and his son were hunting 60 yards away, the Rowan ...
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Crime
Four charged, alcohol citations filed after large fight at Rowan County Fairgrounds
SALISBURY — A fight Sunday at the Rowan County Fairgrounds produced criminal charges, injuries that required medical treatment and alcohol citations for the facility’s operators. ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, December 6, 2021 10:24 am
Columnists
Josh Bergeron: Even a little more cooperation helps
It’s hard to ignore the “here we go again” feeling as another worrisome COVID-19 variant emerges. Just identified two weeks ago, health officials in our ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, December 5, 2021 12:00 am
Crime
New charges filed for woman accused of kidnapping man during house fire
ENOCHVILLE — A woman already facing a kidnapping charge was served Thursday with additional crimes of first-degree arson and filing a false police report. Julie ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, December 3, 2021 11:31 am
Crime
Man jailed on weapons, drug charges for Woodleaf incidents
SALISBURY — A 27-year-old man faces a list of drug and weapons charges in connection with two incidents in the Woodleaf area. Solomon Marquel McCall ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, December 3, 2021 11:00 am
Coronavirus
Local deaths from COVID-19 approach 300 this year as new variant concerns emerge
SALISBURY — With concerns rising about a new variant of COVID-19, local deaths tied to the virus are approaching 300 for the year as cases ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:22 pm
Crime
Blotter: Police find shell casings after shots fired call
SALISBURY — Police found several 9mm shell casings Tuesday night after a report of shots fired on Lafayette Street. Police reports state the shots were ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 3:53 pm
Crime
Man jailed for foot chase, abandoning stolen car
SALISBURY — A 30-year-old man was jailed Tuesday for allegedly running from police after abandoning a stolen vehicle. Jordan Saunders Prusia of Salisbury was charged ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 1:59 pm
Crime
Police find getaway car from armed robbery at Webb Road Flea Market
SALISBURY — Police on Sunday found a getaway vehicle used in a Webb Road Flea Market robbery at a Charlotte apartment complex. Maj. John Sifford ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 12:46 pm
Crime
Enochville woman charged with kidnapping man during house fire
ENOCHVILLE — A 45-year-old woman faces second-degree kidnapping charges after allegedly forcing a man into a car at gunpoint and making him drive away from ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:03 am
Ask Us
Ask Us: How do I receive a replacement COVID-19 vaccine card?
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 ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 29, 2021 1:52 pm
Crime
Longtime China Grove Police officer resigns, faces criminal charges
CHINA GROVE — A longtime police officer for the town resigned in September and faces criminal charges for assaulting on-duty Rowan County sheriff’s deputies. Jeffrey ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 29, 2021 11:33 am
High School
At Gray Stone, Pauley-Brown runs past competition
SALISBURY — As a Salisbury resident who attends Gray Stone Day School, Emberleigh Pauley-Brown might fly under the radar when she shows up at cross ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, November 28, 2021 12:00 am
Coronavirus
Here’s how Salisbury, Rowan County residents can receive COVID-19 booster shot
During the holiday season, it’s imperative people protect themselves against COVID-19, says Rowan County Health Director Alyssa Harris. That includes receiving a booster shot for ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, November 25, 2021 12:10 am
Local
Photos: 2021 `Tis the Season Spectacular Parade
The `Tis the Season Spectacular Parade brought some holiday cheer to the streets of Salisbury and Spencer on Wednesday. There were more than 128 entries, ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 8:48 pm
Coronavirus
COVID-19 cases flat in Rowan; Novant Health doctor expects increase from holiday travel
SALISBURY — With the holidays on the horizon, COVID-19 cases have flattened in Rowan County after declining from the delta variant-induced surge. N.C. Department of ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 2:27 pm
Ask Us
Ask Us: Do police departments in Rowan County have vacancies?
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, November 22, 2021 12:29 pm
Local
Rowan County Sheriff Auten speaks about former lieutenant’s arrest
SALISBURY — Rowan County Sheriff Kevin Auten says he hopes the public views charges against the agency’s former criminal investigations supervisor as an isolated incident. ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, November 21, 2021 12:10 am
Crime
Blotter: Homeless man charged with robbery after request for money turns to fight
SALISBURY — Police arrested a homeless man Wednesday after a fight with another man about money. Bradley Donelle Wallace, 34, was charged with felony attempted ...
by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:36 pm
Crime
Salisbury man convicted, sentenced after robberies at Days Inn, Carolina Farm Credit, Marlow’s
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was convicted this week of robbery with a dangerous weapon and other crimes in connection with robberies in December. Christopher ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 2:40 pm
Crime
Two jailed, two Rowan County sheriff’s deputies injured in high-speed chase
SALISBURY — Two people were jailed, a sheriff’s deputy was dragged for 50 feet and another lost a ring finger Tuesday during a chase that ...
by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 10:29 am
Crime
Three charged after deputies surround Enochville house
ENOCHVILLE — Three people face charges after sheriff’s deputies on Monday stopped a vehicle and surrounded a house on Cannon Farm Road. Maj. John Sifford ...
by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:09 pm
Crime
Blotter: Mother charged with bringing pistol to Shive Elementary School
SALISBURY — The mother of a Shive Elementary School student faces a misdemeanor charge of possessing a weapon on school ground after a confrontation with ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 15, 2021 12:40 pm
Crime
Man detained by store employees, charged with attempted rape
KANNAPOLIS —An 18-year-old man is in jail after employees of a store in Kannapolis detained him until police arrived. Omar Elijah Boyd of Kannapolis faces ...
by Josh Bergeron, Monday, November 15, 2021 7:13 am
Local
Happy Roots seeks volunteer help for largest greenhouse yet
SALISBURY — Nonprofit Happy Roots is seeking volunteer help and donations for its biggest greenhouse project yet. Happy Roots is a Rowan County-based nonprofit that ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, November 14, 2021 12:05 am
Columnists
Josh Bergeron: Time for traffic changes on East Innes Street
There has got to be a better way. During peak chicken-eating times, the traffic from Chick-fil-A in Salisbury extends onto East Innes Street and causes ...
by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, November 14, 2021 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter: Salisbury man charged with breaking in to terrorize
SALISBURY — A 20-year-old man was arrested Thursday for a handful of crimes after a domestic incident. Elijah Lamont Graham of Salisbury faces charges for ...
by Josh Bergeron, Friday, November 12, 2021 4:39 pm
Crime
Kannapolis man charged with seriously injuring mother, stealing car, attacking officer
SALISBURY — A 36-year-old Kannapolis man faces charges for attacking his mother, leaving her injured and taking her vehicle. Benjamin David Healey was booked into ...