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Salisbury-Rowan Choral Society concerts coming up
Submitted SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Rowan Choral Society will present its first spring concerts since COVID-19 on Friday at ...
Education
Catawba College receives gift for new residence hall
SALISBURY — Catawba College received a gift to build a new residence hall on campus. This contribution is ...
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Two receive trafficking charges after deputies notice firearms in home while serving warrants
SALISBURY — Two people have been charged with trafficking after deputies said they discovered multiple controlled substances and ...
Crime
Victim remains in critical condition, bond set at $2 million for man accused of attempting to set girlfriend on fire
ROWAN COUNTY — The man accused of stabbing his girlfriend before dousing her in gasoline and setting her ...
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Memorial allows community to honor fallen officers
SALISBURY — When Rowan County Deputy Robert “Bobby” Clement Jr. read the names of officers on the Rowan County ...
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Workshop held for West End youth and family summer grant recipients
SALISBURY— On an ugly morning, people braved rain to come to the Byrne Criminal Justice Initiative West End ...
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Blotter for May 15
In Salisbury Police Department reports: Miscellaneous property damage occurred in the 600 block of Brenner Avenue between 7:30 ...
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Three displaced after Spencer home suffers damage in fire
SPENCER — Three residents were displaced on Tuesday afternoon when their home in Spencer suffered severe damage from ...
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We are humbled: Starnes family honored as Conservation Farm Family of the Year
SALISBURY — Hundreds gathered at 4S Farms on Stoner Morgan Road on May 9 to celebrate the Starnes ...
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Canoe race event allows scouts, public to enjoy Yadkin River
ROWAN COUNTY — The South Yadkin River Canoe and Kayak race has been going for almost 40 straight ...
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Former Salisbury city attorney did all he could for his country, home
SALISBURY — Francis Rivers Lawther Jr. died on May 7 at the age of 81. For 33 years, ...
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Voting ends Tuesday in NC primary election runoffs
By Lynn Bonner NC Newsline The primary election season isn’t over, which may be a surprise to a ...
Crime
Suspicious person call leads to police chase ending in crash
SALISBURY — A suspicious person report led to a police chase in Salisbury that ended in a crash ...
Crime
Police investigating after $5,000 of CBD products stolen
SALISBURY — Police are investigating after a CBD dispensary in Salisbury reported that over $5,000 worth of products ...
Crime
Rowan County agencies assist in search for Stanly County teen presumed dead
Multiple law enforcement and emergency services agencies have worked together searching areas in Stanly, Cabarrus and Rowan counties ...
Local Events
Memorial Day ceremony to be held on May 27
By Ronnie Smith For the Salisbury Post Memorial Day is Monday, May 27. This is the time when ...
Crime
Fraud investigation leads to multiple charges for Georgia man
A Georgia resident was charged by Rowan County detectives for financial crimes after he posed as a fraud ...
News
Armed Forces Day wreath-laying ceremony on May 18
SALISBURY— On May 18, to coincide with Armed Forces Day, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the ...
Crime
Blotter for May 14
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A burglary occurred in the 300 block of Mahaley Avenue between 9:30 p.m. ...
Crime
Man charged with stabbing girlfriend, dousing her with gas and lighting fire
ROWAN COUNTY — A man has been arrested after deputies said he stabbed his girlfriend before dousing her ...
News
Six Salisbury apartments damaged by four-alarm fire
(This story has been updated with information from a release sent by Salisbury communications. The release stated that ...
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Salisbury modifies their investment grant program
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to make changes to the city’s investment grant program to match ...
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‘Work hard, do a good job’: Thomas Seamon celebrates 100th birthday
Hard work is what Thomas Seamon would say is has helped keep him staying young and active and ...
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Rowan Wild black bear Ruff dies
ROWAN COUNTY — An iconic black bear featured at Dan Nicholas Park died last month after health complications forced ...
Business
Cabarrus Health Alliance commemorates National Mental Health Month
KANNAPOLIS — As the nation observes Mental Health Month this May, Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) reaffirms its commitment ...
Crime
Blotter: Shots fired after argument over speed on gravel road
SALISBURY — A deliver driver reported a shooting while attempting to make a delivery in Salisbury on Wednesday. ...
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Rowan County resident is one of Iredell’s newest deputies
Submitted Rowan County’s Brock Hager has become one of Iredell County’s newest deputies. Hager completed school in Rowan ...
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Trinity Oaks receives Excellence in Innovation Award for pilot program assessing seniors’ risk of falls
ASHEVILLE — Trinity Oaks, a premier senior living community located in Salisbury, received a LeadingAge North Carolina Excellence in Innovation ...