Natalie Anderson, Author at Salisbury Post

Natalie Anderson covers the city of Salisbury, politics and more for the Salisbury Post. She joined the staff in January 2020 after graduating from Louisiana State University, where she was editor of The Reveille newspaper. Email her at natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com or call her at 704-797-4246.

Local

Council approves earlier-than-expected new equipment for city’s water, sewer treatment facilities

SALISBURY — Due to supply chain issues and increasing lead times on manufacturing, City Council members on Tuesday gave the green light for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:02 am

Local

Council to consider allocating more than $800,000 for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities equipment

SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will consider purchasing more than $800,000 worth of equipment for the Crane Creek lift station and stand-by generators ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:04 am

News

Political Notebook: More than 2,000 ballots cast during first few days of early voting period

SALISBURY — Approximately 2,067 ballots have been cast since the one-stop early voting period began in Rowan County for the 2022 primary election on Thursday. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, May 2, 2022 7:29 pm

Crime

Couple charged for abuse of 1-year-old, 8-year-old multiple times

SALISBURY — A couple was charged Friday for multiple counts of child abuse against a 1-year-old and 8-year-old over a six-month period. Patricia Leigh Hall, ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, May 2, 2022 10:26 am

News

Cyclists take to the air for Pedal Factory’s Spring Roll

BMX stunt bicyclists put on quite the display Saturday evening during the Pedal Factory’s Spring Roll fundraising event in the 300 block of East Council ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:11 am

Local

Voters, elected officials share thoughts on candidates, primary races during first Saturday of early voting

SALISBURY — While local elections officials haven’t yet seen a massive turnout of early voters like they did for the 2020 elections, a steady flow ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:10 am

East Spencer

After years of improvements, closures, East Spencer will reopen Royal Giants Park next month

EAST SPENCER —  After years of working to make improvements, and then a closure due to the pandemic, East Spencer will reopen a newly improved ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, April 29, 2022 12:02 am

Local

Paint the Pavement project still on hold due to shortage of paint

SALISBURY — Due to ongoing supply shortages with specialty paint, the city’s inaugural Paint the Pavement project continues to be indefinitely postponed. The project is ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, April 29, 2022 12:01 am

Elections

Early voting begins today. Here’s what voters need to know.

SALISBURY — Early voting begins today in Rowan County, with three polling locations available and 15 full days that will span until May 14. The ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:08 am

Local

Salisbury Planning Board approves rezoning requests in preparation for residential, commercial developments

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Planning Board on Tuesday approved two rezoning requests that pave the way for future requests on one residential and one commercial ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:09 am

Elections

Nearly 30 absentee by mail ballots approved days before early voting begins in Rowan County

SALISBURY — Days before early voting begins in Rowan County, the Board of Elections on Tuesday approved another set of absentee by mail ballots received ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:08 am

Elections

Women for Community Justice, Rowan Concerned Citizens to host district attorney candidate forum

SALISBURY — A coalition of grassroots community organizations will host a public forum on Thursday for candidates running for Rowan County District Attorney. Brandy Cook, ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 12:07 am

Ask Us

Ask Us: What is going to be built on Klumac Road across from Trinity Oaks?

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 ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, April 25, 2022 7:07 pm

Elections

Political Notebook: Primary election will determine overall winners for half of the Republican races on ballot

About half of the Republican races on the ballot in Rowan County will be determined following the primary election, with no challengers in the general ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, April 25, 2022 7:05 pm

Local

Nearly 80-acre parcel on Old Mocksville annexed into city for future housing development

SALISBURY — A nearly 80-acre parcel located on Old Mocksville Road has been annexed into the city limits to accommodate a plan for 246 single-family ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, April 24, 2022 12:05 am

Business

Task force exploring options for historic, wooden bridge on East Fisher Street

SALISBURY —  After the discovery of additional repairs needed to maintain the integrity of a wooden bridge on East Fisher Street, city staff have formed ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, April 24, 2022 12:00 am

Elections

Republicans vying for new District 83 N.C. House seat discuss schools, broadband, law enforcement at forum

SALISBURY — Three Republicans vying for N.C. House District 83 encompassing southwestern Rowan and eastern Cabarrus counties discussed education, broadband and law enforcement during a ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, April 22, 2022 12:05 am

Crime

Rowan Sheriff’s Office: 15-year-old girl missing since February

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 15-year-old girl who went missing from her home on Feb. 9. Anahai Alba Mejia ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:23 pm

Local

Despite homicides reported this year, Police Chief says violent crime down 22%, trending to pre-pandemic levels

SALISBURY — Despite four homicides reported so far in 2022, the Salisbury Police Department reports an overall 22% reduction in violent crime with optimism the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:10 am

Local

‘Nourishing our neighbors’: After pledging $1 million, Food Lion celebrates new Second Harvest food bank on Airport Road

SALISBURY — Kay Carter of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina says doing the right thing means good will come. So when Food Lion decided ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:10 am

Crime

Two convicted as habitual felons in Rowan County Superior Court

SALISBURY — Two men were convicted in Rowan County Superior Court last week as habitual felons, District Attorney Brandy Cook said in a news release ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 12:05 am

Elections

Rowan County Board of Elections approves first batch of returned absentee by mail ballots

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections approved its first batch of returned absentee by mail ballots Tuesday for the 2022 primary election. As ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 12:02 am

Local

City Council selects James ‘Jim’ Greene Jr. from Raleigh to serve as new city manager

SALISBURY — After working toward the selection of a new city manager since last fall, Salisbury City Council members on Tuesday unanimously selected James “Jim” ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 10:17 pm

Local

City Council to consider selection of new city manager; hear crime, staffing update from Salisbury Police

SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will consider the selection of a new city manager and hear an update on crime and staffing at ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 12:05 am

Elections

Political Notebook: Friday is deadline for voter registration ahead of May 17 primary election

SALISBURY — Voters who wish to cast a ballot for the Democratic or Republican party primary elections must register by Friday. Voter registration forms are ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 12:02 am

Ask Us

Ask Us: What are the regulations for wearing gloves when handling food during the pandemic?

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 ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, April 18, 2022 6:50 pm

Local

Blanche and Julian Robertson Foundation award grant for cure violence assessment efforts

SALISBURY — The Blanche and Julian Robertson Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to nonprofit Gemstones & Compass Leadership Academy for an assessment of how ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, April 17, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Forward 2040 plan for city’s growth ‘slow-moving’ but ‘getting there,’ city says

SALISBURY — The city’s comprehensive plan that will frame priorities and decisions over the next 20 years has been underway for more than two years ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, April 17, 2022 12:04 am

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