Crime
Blotter: Apparel company reports theft of T-shirts from storage unit
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An apparel company has for the third time been the victim of theft after someone stole 10 boxes of ...
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Kannapolis
Marshville woman dies after crash in Kannapolis involving FedEx truck
KANNAPOLIS — A Marshville woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident involving a FedEx truck Thursday afternoon. Stacy Riggins was traveling east on White Cedar ...
by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 20, 2020 5:26 pm
Local
Piedmont Natural Gas employee killed in two-vehicle crash on Yadkin River bridge
SALISBURY — A Piedmont Natural Gas employee was killed in an early morning, two-vehicle collision on Interstate 85 while on his way to work, says ...
by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 20, 2020 3:01 pm
Crime
Sheriff’s Office: Woodleaf man robbed at knifepoint after giving woman place to stay
WOODLEAF — A man who gave a 32-year-old woman a place to stay was robbed at knifepoint Wednesday. The woman accused of robbing him was arrested ...
by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 20, 2020 2:49 pm
Crime
Salisbury man charged with theft following vehicle chase
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man became the second person charged this week with vehicle break-ins following a chase that began in Rockwell. The Rowan County ...
by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 20, 2020 2:40 pm
Local
Salisbury Police investigating after 13-month-old found unresponsive
SALISBURY — Police are investigating after a 13-month-old child was found unresponsive at a Stokes Ferry Road home. According to Sgt. Russ DeSantis, a 911 ...
by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 20, 2020 10:25 am
Crime
Blotter: Homeowner discovers WWII tank shell in garage
SALISBURY — The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad was called to a Salisbury home Wednesday after the owner discovered a World War II tank ...
by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 19, 2020 2:52 pm
Crime
Rowan Sheriff’s Office: Suspect sought in Rockwell church vandalism
ROCKWELL — Rowan County Sheriff’s Office investigators say someone spray painted a strange message on the door of a local church’s recreation center. Investigators are ...
by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:32 am
Crime
Blotter: Third person charged in Gold Hill robbery
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County investigators charged a third person in connection with the robbery of a Gold Hill man after an ...
by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 3:47 pm
Crime
Rowan Sheriff’s Office: No students victimized by teacher charged with sex offense
SALISBURY — Rowan County Sheriff’s Office investigators say they’re reassuring worried parents following the arrest of former Salisbury High School teacher Jason Carpintero, who is ...
by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:54 pm
Crime
Kannapolis police investigating shooting death of teen
KANNAPOLIS — Police investigators say they’re trying to determine who shot and killed 17-year-old Jaiden Yates last week. On Friday, police received a call around ...
by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:33 pm
Crime
Two face charges after golf cart theft in Enochville
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com ENOCHVILLE — A reported golf cart theft ended on Sassy Lane Tuesday with criminal charges and several citizens detaining a man ...
by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:26 pm
East Spencer
East Spencer discusses plans to establish public comments policy
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — A week after a heated exchange during a regular meeting, the East Spencer town board is looking to ...
by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:00 am
Crime
Former Salisbury High teacher charged with indecent liberties with a child
SALISBURY — A former Salisbury High School teacher has been charged with a sex offense against a minor, according to an arrest warrant. The Rowan ...
by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 8:09 pm
Crime
Blotter: Homeless man charged with breaking into Kannapolis church
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A homeless man caught breaking into a Kannapolis church admitted to breaking into the church once before, according to ...
by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:49 pm
Crime
Salisbury pair accused of beating, robbing Gold Hill man
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — A Salisbury man and woman face felony charges after they were accused of beating up and robbing a ...
by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 11:33 am
Crime
Blotter: Nov. 13
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A man reported on Monday someone stole his firearm from his vehicle while parked ...
by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 12, 2020 5:18 pm
Local
Motorists rescued, roads flooded after heavy rain
SALISBURY — Rescue personnel across the county spent much of Thursday morning assisting motorists stuck on flooded roadways and closing streets because of standing water. ...
by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 12, 2020 1:36 pm
Local
Investigators say lightning strike may have caused church fire
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Fire investigators say a three-alarm fire at the First Baptist Church Ministry Center was possibly caused by a lightning ...
by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:55 pm
Local
Father, son dispute courthouse scuffle
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An October disturbance at the Rowan County courthouse that led to the arrest of a 23-year-old man stemmed from ...
by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:59 pm
Local
Volunteer firefighter denies using racial slur in social media post
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — For the second time this year, a local volunteer fire department has come under scrutiny after one of its ...
by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 6:00 pm
Crime
Blotter: East Spencer woman faces vehicle theft, related charges
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An East Spencer woman faces vehicle theft and other related charges after she refused to stop for police in ...
by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 2:45 pm
East Spencer
East Spencer board to consider options to help resident resolve drainage issues
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — The East Spencer town board will consider options to resolve a drainage issue on the East Hall Street ...
by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 12:00 am
Local
Vehicle accident knocks out power to 4,000-plus Duke Energy customers
SALISBURY — A distracted driver struck a utility pole at the intersection of Statesville Boulevard and West Colonial Drive and cut power to over 4,000 ...
by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:19 pm
Crime
Blotter: Police investigating shots fired into two Williams Road homes
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Police say a Salisbury woman forced her three children onto the floor of their Williams Road home Saturday after ...
by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 5:54 pm
Crime
Two charged after chase that ended downtown, damaged vehicles
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man remains jailed and faces a list of charges after a vehicle chase came to an end ...
by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 11:03 am
News
East Spencer resident demands town fix paving, property issues
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — In a heated 10-minute exchange during Monday’s town board meeting, East Spencer resident Carolyn Logan demanded the board ...
by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter: Nov. 10
In the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office • A Mooresville man reported Thursday someone stole items from his vehicle overnight while in the 100 block of ...