Crime
Woodleaf man charged with taking indecent liberties with child
SALISBURY — A Woodleaf man has been charged with four counts of taking indecent liberties with a child after the victim’s family reported the abuse ...
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Crime
Blotter for May 9
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 1200 block of Beard Street between 3 a.m. on May 4 ...
by Robert Sullivan, Thursday, May 9, 2024 12:00 am
Local
Commissioners commit to $1 million in optional costs in West End Plaza renovation
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday to add alternative one to the base contract of the Rowan County Health Department renovations ...
by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:10 am
Crime
Blotter for May 8
In Salisbury Police Department reports: An assault occurred in the 100 block of East Innes Street at noon on May 4. It was reported on ...
by Robert Sullivan, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:00 am
Granite Quarry
Taps in the Park works to honor those who served
GRANITE QUARRY — U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Oriola Aregbesola died in the Red Sea on March 20 when he went overboard from ...
by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:10 am
Crime
Blotter for May 7
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny occurred in the 300 block of South Caldwell Street at 1:07 p.m. on May 3. The total estimated ...
by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Salisbury woman charged with bringing cocaine into detention center
SALISBURY — A woman has been charged with bringing crack cocaine onto the premises of a penal institution after deputies said that a bag fell ...
by Robert Sullivan, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:00 am
News
Six injured in western Rowan County crash
ROWAN COUNTY — Six people suffered minor injuries in a crash in southwestern Rowan County on Monday. The crash occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on ...
by Robert Sullivan, Monday, May 6, 2024 8:41 pm
Local
Preview: Commissioners to consider West End Plaza contract change
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider an amendment to the contract between the county and ADW Architects that governs future West End ...
by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, May 5, 2024 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter for May 4
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A vehicle crash causing property damage occurred in the 500 block of Jake Alexander Boulevard West at 8:35 a.m. on ...
by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, May 5, 2024 12:00 am
Business
Mottzarellas plants Granite Quarry roots
GRANITE QUARRY — When Shawn and Michelle Mott were laid off from their jobs in early 2020 due to the pandemic, they both decided to ...
by Robert Sullivan, Sunday, May 5, 2024 12:00 am
BREAKING NEWS
One injured after being ejected from vehicle following police chase
ROWAN COUNTY — One man was injured on Saturday night after leading police on a chase throughout eastern Rowan County, ending when he crashed and ...
by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:51 pm
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 ...
by Robert Sullivan, Saturday, May 4, 2024 12:00 am
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 ...