Crime
Shooting call leads to concealed weapons charge
SALISBURY — A report of a shooting in Salisbury on Wednesday led to concealed weapons charges for a Salisbury woman after police stopped a vehicle that ...
Robert Sullivan, Author at Salisbury Post
Granite Quarry
Arts in the Park: Granite Lake Parks hosts local, family-friendly event
GRANITE QUARRY — More than 800 people made their way to Granite Lake Park on Saturday to enjoy the fourth annual Arts in the Park, ...
by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, May 4, 2024 12:00 am
News
Crash overturns vehicle, one injured
SALISBURY — One person was injured after a two-vehicle collision on East Innes Street left their vehicle overturned on Friday. Emergency personnel responded to East Innes ...
by Robert Sullivan, Friday, May 3, 2024 4:00 pm
Local
“Always looking to give back to the community:” Breakfast fundraiser benefits local law enforcement
ROCKWELL — Powles Staton Funeral Home hosted a “Breakfast With A Cop,” fundraiser on Thursday, with 100 percent of the money raised being donated to the ...
by Robert Sullivan, Friday, May 3, 2024 12:10 am
Crime
Yadkin County man arrested on Rowan sex charges
ROWAN COUNTY — A Yadkin County man was arrested after Rowan County deputies said an investigation discovered alleged sex crimes against a local child. Dustin ...
by Robert Sullivan, Friday, May 3, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter for May 3
In Salisbury Police Department reports: Shoplifting occurred in the 200 block of Faith Road at 5:58 p.m. on May 1. The total estimated loss was ...
by Robert Sullivan, Friday, May 3, 2024 12:00 am
Local
Rowan County issues request for construction firms for future $15 million capital projects
SALISBURY — Rowan County has issued a request for proposals for construction firms to provide consulting services for current and future capital projects valued at ...
by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:10 am
Crime
Blotter for May 2
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A report of a drug law violation occurred in the 300 block of Bendix Drive at 6:52 a.m. on April ...
by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Three juveniles, Iredell woman charged in connection to March shooting
IREDELL COUNTY — Additional charges have been filed in a March homicide case in Iredell County near Mooresville. Three juveniles have been placed in secure custody ...
by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Free Falling: One arrested, warrants issued on four others after stolen credit cards used to book skydiving trip
ROWAN COUNTY — One person has been arrested and deputies are searching for four more after they allegedly used stolen credit card information to book a ...
by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:10 am
News
Local departments release statements after four officers killed in Charlotte
ROWAN COUNTY — Following the killings of four law enforcement officers in a Charlotte shoot-out on Monday, Rowan County police departments and the sheriff’s office ...
by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:10 am
Crime
Rowan County man charged with assault after victim calls for help during incident
SALISBURY — A Rowan County man has been arrested after deputies said an argument devolved into a physical altercation, which ended when the victim called ...
by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter for May 1
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A theft of a motor vehicle occurred in the 2600 block of Old Wilkesboro Road between 2 a.m. and 5 ...
by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
One charged after officer witnesses drug deal while refueling at gas station
SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Monday in relation to an incident where a police officer witnessed a drug deal occur while filling the tank ...
by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Warrants for kidnapping issued in relation to Amber Alert
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for kidnapping for a man in relation to the Amber Alert that was issued on ...
by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:10 am
News
Three local, family-run farms receive grants to assist in expansion
SALISBURY — Three local farms have plans to expand with the assistance of three Next Step grants handed out by the Bread Riot, a local nonprofit ...
by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter for April 30
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 200 block of Castlewood Drive between 11:45 p.m. on April 25 ...
by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Sheriff’s office investigating weekend shooting that required air-evac
ROWAN COUNTY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a shooting on Saturday caused one man to be airlifted. Deputies initially responded to ...
by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Two arrested on gun charges after fleeing police
ROWAN COUNTY — A man and a juvenile have been arrested and deputies are searching for two more suspects after police said they fled from a ...
by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, April 28, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Police chase ends in Davidson County with fiery crash
SALISBURY — A Raleigh man was arrested after a police chase that began in Rowan County ended when the man’s vehicle caught on fire after crashing ...
by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter for April 27
In Salisbury Police Department reports: Shoplifting occurred in the 300 block of Faith Road between 10:28 a.m. and 10:43 a.m. on April 25. The total ...
by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 am
BREAKING NEWS
Salisbury police issue Amber Alert for two missing children
(This story has been updated to show the alert has been cancelled after the children were found.) SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department has cancelled ...
by Robert Sullivan, Friday, April 26, 2024 10:54 pm
Granite Quarry
Granite Quarry aldermen split vote, mayor breaks tie by approving 65-house development
GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen voted to approve a conditional district that would allow a 65-house development in between Troutman and Brinkley ...
by Robert Sullivan, Friday, April 26, 2024 12:10 am
Crime
Blotter for April 25
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 1700 block of East Park Road between 3 a.m. and 8 ...
by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:00 am
News
One dead after police chase ends in crash
(This story has been updated to include new information released by the sheriff’s office.) ROWAN COUNTY — A man is dead after deputies said he ...
by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:42 am
Granite Quarry
Granite Quarry continues discussions on how to finance new $1.2 million fire engine
GRANITE QUARRY — Many of the members of the Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen do not want to raise taxes, a resolution that has been ...
by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:05 am
Crime
Blotter for April 24
In Salisbury Police Department reports: Possession of marijuana occurred in the 300 block of North Shaver Street at 12:24 a.m. on April 22. Tampering with ...
by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Three arrested after multiple loaded handguns found following police chase
SALISBURY — Three Guilford County men were arrested on Sunday after deputies said they fled from a traffic stop before being stopped and found to have ...