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Rabid fox attacks person in Thomasville
THOMASVILLE — A fox that attacked someone in the Thomasville area tested positive for the rabies virus, the Davidson County Health Department said. The fox attacked a person doing yard work near the junction of Motsinger Road and Old Greensboro Road late last week, according to a health department press release. A neighbor was able to kill the fox.
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 multiple loaded guns in the vehicle. The incident began at approximately 2:19 a.m. when a deputy noticed a red Chrysler traveling at a high rate of speed on the northbound […] The post Three arrested after multiple loaded handguns found following police chase appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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 streets during its special-called meeting on Monday. The development, proposed as “The Enclave at Granite Quarry,” would be built on two separate properties totaling 10.23 acres. Monroe-based S&M Finance Group […] The post Granite Quarry aldermen split vote, mayor breaks tie by approving 65-house development appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Home destroyed by Tuesday morning fire
ROWAN COUNTY — A family was displaced after a fire destroyed a house in southeastern Rowan County on Tuesday. Firefighters responded to a home in the 2900 block of Lower Stone Church Road at approximately 8:45 a.m. in reference to a reported structure fire and found heavy smoke coming from the home and fire coming […] The post Home destroyed by Tuesday morning fire appeared first on Salisbury Post.
You just had to be there: Earth Day Jam provides unique musical experience for Salisbury
SALISBURY — The Bell Tower Green in downtown Salisbury came alive on Saturday for Earth Day Jam, the farm-to-festival event hosted by local nonprofit Happy Roots. A day filled with cold drinks, food and friends was enough to make anyone smile, but for the music enthusiasts, the showcase of entertainment represented just what a musical destination […] The post You just had to be there: Earth Day Jam provides unique musical experience for Salisbury appeared first on Salisbury Post.
“Cultivating Community Conversations” brings the police and Hispanic residents together
SALISBURY — Some of the most impactful moments can start from a simple conversation. On April 23 at the City Park recreation facility, the Salisbury Police Department hosted another installment in its “Cultivating Community Conversations” series where officers meet with residents to grow relationships and to paint a better picture of what law enforcement is […] The post “Cultivating Community Conversations” brings the police and Hispanic residents together appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Suspicious person call ends in firearm possession charge
SALISBURY — A man has been arrested after residents called police and warned them about a suspicious man going door to door with a firearm. The incident began at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Friday, when deputies reportedly received a call about a suspicious person walking around a home in the 100 block of Villa Woods Drive. […] The post Suspicious person call ends in firearm possession charge appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Livingstone College hosts honors convocation
Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY — Livingstone College hosted its annual Samuel E. Duncan Honors Convocation last week in Bishop James Varick Auditorium, with the college’s Board of Trustee Wendee Bailey as the keynote speaker. Bailey challenged students to make the most of investment opportunities starting with their education. “I had one goal in undergrad,” […] The post Livingstone College hosts honors convocation appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Celebrate diversity at the 28th Annual Multicultural Festival
Lexington Parks and Recreation is excited to invite you to the 28th Annual Multicultural Festival on Saturday, May 4., from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Davidson County Fair Grounds located at 400 Greensboro Street Extension. Admission to the festival is free. Celebrating diversity through cultural music, ethnic foods,...
B(e) positive: First Presbyterian Church hosts blood drive
SALISBURY — The smallest gestures can have the most lasting impact. For people who donate blood, it’s a selfless way to spend an hour of their time, but for those who receive it, it’s a lifesaving act of kindness. On April 23, First Presbyterian Church held a blood drive in partnership with the American Red […] The post B(e) positive: First Presbyterian Church hosts blood drive appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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 a motor vehicle occurred in the 200 block of Lantz Avenue at 2 a.m. on April 22. A theft of a motor vehicle occurred in the 100 block of Parrish […] The post Blotter for April 24 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Life Impacting Church to host 2nd annual Love One Another Community Day Festival
SALISBURY — The Life Impact Perfecting Church is hosting its second annual Love One Another Community Day next month. On Saturday, May 11, from 1-7 p.m., Life Impact Perfecting Church, located at 1312 N. Main St., Salisbury, is hosting the event which is free to the public. The day with be filled with music from […] The post Life Impacting Church to host 2nd annual Love One Another Community Day Festival appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Lexington church launches film series to improve race relations
The Race Unification Committee (RUC) of First Presbyterian Church is offering a free film series to generate positive and open discussions about how we relate to race. The RUC, formed in 2020 to seek racial justice and reconciliation, will show the award-winning television movie "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" on Saturday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall.
NC shooting suspect arrested in Rowan County after days on the run: PD
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (WGHP) — A man who allegedly fired multiple shots at an Archdale business and fled the scene this week was arrested on Friday night, according to the Archdale Police Department. According to police, Joshua Blaine Arquette, 36, went into Carolina Container on Tuesday morning and fired multiple shots before leaving the scene in […]
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