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EAST SPENCER — A vehicle end up facing north in southbound lanes of I85 Sunday morning. The cause of the accident is unclear. The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near exit 79 for East Spencer. Traffic slowed to get around the car until firefighters arrived. At this time, it is uncertain if another car was […] The post I85 wreck turns car around appeared first on Salisbury Post.

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SALISBURY — Audrey Mackey has a reputation at the jail for always respecting the inmates whose care is entrusted to her, but this week, she earned a new distinction as the first Black female captain in the department’s history. Mackey started as a detention officer in 1997. “I love what I do,” Mackey said. “That’s […] The post First of her kind: Audrey Mackey promoted to captain appeared first on Salisbury Post.

KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis city offices will be closed for business on Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. There will be no disruption in garbage and recycling collection service, however, there will be no yard debris collection on Monday. All Kannapolis parks will be […] The post Kannapolis Memorial Day Weekend Information appeared first on Salisbury Post.

The city of Kannapolis is hosting several events this week. The Kannapolis Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the intersection of Vance St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Customers who spend $10 or more at a new vendor can receive a free reusable tote bag while supplies last. The market will continue through September.

The facility employs more than 2,000 people. It's the largest Freightliner truck manufacturing plant in the United States and is the largest manufacturer in Rowan County.

The owner has a primary mansion in Holmes Beach, Florida, on Anna Maria Island in the Gulf Coast, near Bradenton.

The Huntersville-based driver is partnering with a Davidson developer on the project that they say would generate 850 jobs and include 747 multifamily homes.

The Festival on the Horseshoe is an arts and crafts vendor festival at NC Research Campus Horseshoe, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC, on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This Arts and Crafts vendor festival will host over 75 vendors. Check out a huge, day-by-day list...

CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA — A massive fire broke out Friday evening at Daimler Trucks North America in Cleveland, North Carolina. Rowan County Red Cross Disaster Services tells WCCB the fire is under control and most companies have cleared the scene. No injuries have been reported. The cause is still...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - There are big changes to graduation plans for high school students in Rowan-Salisbury Schools due to potential inclement weather. Graduations are set to take place on Saturday, May 27. “𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝟕 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟔 𝐚.𝐦. With...

Concord City Manager Lloyd Payne has presented the recommended Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget to the Mayor and City Council. The recommended budget focuses on delivering essential services, investing in critical infrastructure, and providing a high quality of life.

A Legends Car race took over the streets of Kannapolis to pay tribute to one of the city’s most famous families.

SALISBURY — A drug suspect who quickly met his $250,000 secured bond is now being held in the Rowan County Detention Center after that initial bond was revoked. Multiple agencies were involved in an investigation that turned up drugs, cash, phones and stolen firearms. On Thursday, May 18, warrants were issued for Aaron Dominique Wilks […] The post Multiple agencies involved in investigation leading to drug suspect’s arrest appeared first on Salisbury Post.

By Xiaoming Zheng Navy Office of Community Outreach SASEBO, Japan — Petty Officer 1st Class Woodroe Ducksworth, a native of Salisbury, serves the U.S. Navy in Japan. Ducksworth attended Salisbury High School and graduated in 2008. Ducksworth joined the Navy seven years ago. “Joining the Navy is a family tradition because many of my family […] The post Salisbury native serves with US Navy in Japan appeared first on Salisbury Post.

Concord government offices will be closed on Memorial Day. There will be no garbage, recycling, bulky or yard waste collection on Monday, May 29. Garbage and recycling customers will have a one-day delay, and customers on the Friday route will have their collection on June 3.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has increased its reward total to $250,000 for information that leads to the arrest of a man who is accused of killing a woman in North Carolina in 2016. According to the FBI, the body of 23-year-old Truc Quan “Sandy”...

Blustery winds and gray skies did not dampen the spirits of Mooresville High School graduates as they received their diplomas to the cheers of their families and friends at Coach Joe Popp Stadium on Saturday morning. Kendall Mink delivered opening remarks to her classmates, urging her fellow students to “yoyo,”...

NASCAR officials postponed Saturday's Xfinity Series race to Monday due to a forecast of steady rain at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. The Alsco Uniforms 300, the 12th race of the 2023 season, will start at noon ET on Monday. The 200-lap event will be broadcast live on FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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