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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.

China Grove

‘Christian, constitutional conservative’ Brad Jenkins wants to defend ‘faith, family and freedom’ in District 83

CHINA GROVE — Rev. Brad Jenkins says he’s a Christian and constitutional conservative — in that order. Jenkins says he’s running for North Carolina’s House ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, March 10, 2022 12:01 am

Local

Rowan Democrats will meet virtually Saturday for annual convention

SALISBURY — Rowan County Democrats will meet virtually beginning at 10 a.m. for their annual convention on Saturday. During the convention, the party will elect ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 4:57 pm

Business

Survey: Tell us about your experiences finding housing, apartments in Salisbury area

In December, the Post reported 17 housing projects were on the horizon for 2022, bringing around 500 additional units to the city. That includes about ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 2:40 pm

East Spencer

East Spencer exploring change in form of government, picks new alderman for Hillian’s seat

EAST SPENCER — Town officials this week began the process of potentially changing East Spencer’s current council-mayor form of government to a model that puts ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, March 9, 2022 12:05 am

Landis

Landis officials modify plans for $1 million in federal funding

LANDIS — Town officials originally placed improvements to the historic “fire hut” near Beaver Street on its wishlist for one-time American Rescue Plan funding, but ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 5:35 pm

Elections

Raises, additional election workers among changes in Rowan Board of Elections budget proposal

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Elections on Tuesday signed off on a 2022-23 budget proposal that will include pay raises for workers, additional ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 5:21 pm

Landis

In second try, Landis approves rezoning for future development near Irish Creek

LANDIS — Town aldermen on Monday approved a tweaked rezoning request for a nearly 126-acre property near Cannon Farm Road they denied in November. Town ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 8:31 am

East Spencer

Case closed on monthslong investigation into local post offices, former Salisbury councilman says

SALISBURY — Former City Council member Kenny Hardin says a monthslong investigation successfully resolved a number of issues and concerns across local post offices. Hardin ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, March 7, 2022 6:05 pm

Elections

Political Notebook: NC Values Coalition rates Rep. Warren, Sen. Ford highly

RALEIGH — Both Rep. Harry Warren and Sen. Carl Ford have received A+ scores from the North Carolina Values Coalition for support of pro-life, pro-family ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, March 7, 2022 12:00 am

Local

‘Just winging it right now’: Salisbury-Rowan NAACP calls for return to in-person City Council meetings

SALISBURY — Salisbury-Rowan President Gemale Black is calling for the City Council to return to in-person meetings and allow public attendance after he was turned ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, March 6, 2022 12:10 am

Elections

As filing ends, 2022 Rowan County commissioners race gains new Democrat

SALISBURY — On the final day of candidate filing Friday, another Salisbury Democrat added his name to the now-crowded race for Rowan County’s Board of ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, March 4, 2022 3:52 pm

Crime

Police respond to shots fired call at apartment complex located on Sunset Drive

SALISBURY — Police responded to a shots fired call Friday morning at the Alexander Station apartment complex located on Sunset Drive. A few shots were ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, March 4, 2022 12:15 pm

Elections

Rowan Republican attorney, Charlotte Democrat add names to contests on 2022 ballots

SALISBURY — A local Republican on Thursday filed for the Rowan County District Attorney race in addition to a Charlotte Democrat who is vying for ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, March 3, 2022 6:54 pm

Local

City, Historic Salisbury Foundation negotiating sale of Salisbury Depot

SALISBURY — The city is seeking federal funding as it negotiates with Historic Salisbury Foundation to purchase and renovate the Salisbury Station on Depot Street. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, March 3, 2022 6:09 pm

Business

City’s women, minority business loan program ‘full steam ahead’ with operational adjustments

SALISBURY — After a monthlong pause, the city’s partnership with the Kiva micro-loan program for women and minority business owners is now full steam ahead ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, March 3, 2022 12:01 am

Elections

New 2022 candidate filings include group of China Grove residents, Salisburian running for Congress

SALISBURY — China Grove is sure to be well-represented on the 2022 ballot. On Tuesday, Tangela “Lucy Horne” Morgan, a Democrat from China Grove, filed ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, March 2, 2022 7:00 pm

Local

Youth safety concerns may prompt City Council to start small on public alcohol consumption

SALISBURY — City Council members may start small with a downtown social drinking district out of concern for youth safety. A social district would allow ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, March 2, 2022 12:10 am

Local

‘It’s about the public service:’ Former Mayor Al Heggins recognized, given key to city

SALISBURY — Al Heggins on Tuesday was given a key to the city and recognized for becoming the first Black female mayor of Salisbury and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Wednesday, March 2, 2022 12:05 am

Local

Catawba tennis player from Ukraine wants public to know true state of conflict

SALISBURY — Catawba College sophomore Veronika Poliakova was studying for midterms last week and decided to check the news before bed. When she saw news ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 12:05 am

Local

District for public alcohol consumption on City Council agenda; Dollar General request removed

SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will begin discussion of a potential downtown social district allowing alcohol consumption outside of bars and restaurants. City Council ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 28, 2022 5:00 am

News

Political Notebook: Budd, McCrory criticize Biden as North Carolina lawmakers condemn Putin for invasion

SALISBURY — While federal North Carolina lawmakers have publicly condemned Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Rep. Ted Budd also has pinned blame on ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 28, 2022 5:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury woman charged with being too intoxicated to care for child

SALISBURY — Stephanie Marie Wall, 40, of Salisbury was charged Sunday with felony malicious conduct by a prisoner, misdemeanor child abuse, misdemeanor resisting a public ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Monday, February 28, 2022 4:00 am

Education

‘It’s an art’: Students converge on fairgrounds for first regional career, technical education competition

SALISBURY — Four years ago, masonry and carpentry piqued the interest of South Rowan High School senior Kevin Rodriguez. A few cutting boards, coasters and ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 27, 2022 12:10 am

Local

Event creates courthouse display for human trafficking victims who have ‘fallen through the cracks’

SALISBURY — People walking near the Rowan County Courthouse this week may see lines of red sand on the cracks of the sidewalk. The red ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Sunday, February 27, 2022 12:05 am

Elections

Sheriff, judicial candidates add names to 2022 ballot as filing continues

SALISBURY — As one Salisbury Republican on Friday formally filed for election in the Rowan County Sheriff’s race, two others from Salisbury made bids for ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Saturday, February 26, 2022 9:47 pm

Local

Wooden bridge on East Fisher Street to remain closed as additional costly repairs are expected

SALISBURY — With more repairs on the horizon for the wooden bridge in the 200 block of East Fisher Street, residents can expect it to ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Friday, February 25, 2022 12:01 am

Elections

Three Rowan Countians make bids for court seats, county commission on first day of resumed filing

SALISBURY — During the first day of the resumed candidate filing period Thursday, a handful of Rowan Countians made bids for court seats and the ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:55 pm

Local

Dixonville-Lincoln Memorial task force launches fundraiser to complete second phase of project

SALISBURY — Members of the Dixonville-Lincoln Memorial task force have launched a gourmet popcorn fundraiser to complete the second phase of the ongoing memorial project. ... Read more

by Natalie Anderson, Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:10 am

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