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Commissioners overcome quorum concerns, approve 60-acre business park rezoning
SALISBURY — Despite concern as to whether the Rowan County Board of Commissioners would be able to achieve a quorum during the meeting on Monday, they were able to vote and approve a rezoning allowing a 60-acre business park in southwest Rowan County. Between Mike Caskey being deployed to the Middle East, Judy Klusman being unable […] The post Commissioners overcome quorum concerns, approve 60-acre business park rezoning appeared first on Salisbury Post.
South branch of library hosts second annual Fall Fest
CHINA GROVE — More than 200 children and their families made their way to the Rowan Public Library’s South Branch in China Grove on Saturday, Oct. 19, for the second annual Fall Fest. The event is meant to be a celebration of autumn with an afternoon of games, cake walks, storytime, snacks, crafts and prizes. […] The post South branch of library hosts second annual Fall Fest appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury PD to host annual Christmas bike giveaway
SALISBURY — For the 23rd year, the Salisbury police department will be giving new bikes to children this Christmas, in partnership with Cloninger Automotive Group. The program began when Gerry and Brenda Wood, of the former Gerry Wood Auto Group, were inspired by their son, a Canadian police officer, to do something to benefit both […] The post Salisbury PD to host annual Christmas bike giveaway appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Leave your mark on Landis
LANDIS — Those who wish to leave their mark on a future legacy piece of Landis will get their chance thanks to a brick-etching fundraiser for the DC and Frances Linn Park. “Our committee met on the 23rd of last month and agreed upon the donation amount for our bricks for citizens to purchase at […] The post Leave your mark on Landis appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Blotter — Oct. 23
Salisbury Police reports • A theft of property from a motor vehicle from North Fulton Street reportedly occurred between 1 and 9:47 a.m. Oct. 18. Total estimated loss as $265. • Property damage from a hit and run on Jake Alexander Boulevard West reportedly occurred about 10:26 a.m. Oct. 18. • Property damage from a […] The post Blotter — Oct. 23 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Granite Fest
Saturday afternoon, several hundred people came out to enjoy music, games, shopping and food at the annual Granite Fest in Granite Quarry. Held at Granite Civic Park on West Peeler Street, the event offered live musical performances, a variety of activities including panning for gems, rock painting, gel pellet shooting galleries, NinjaWarrior obstacle course, padded […] The post Granite Fest appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan County residents eligible for individual FEMA disaster assistance
RALEIGH — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added Rowan County to its individual disaster assistance list, meaning that homeowners in the county who had uninsured damages or losses caused by Tropical Storm Helene are now eligible for assistance. According to a release from FEMA, the addition of Rowan County to the list means that residents […] The post Rowan County residents eligible for individual FEMA disaster assistance appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Man injured in fiery crash on slow road to recovery, speed determined to be a factor
SALISBURY — A 20-year-old man who just moved his family back to Rowan County following Hurricane Helene is in intensive care after his truck caught fire following a crash around midnight Sunday, but he was able to talk to his wife Monday afternoon. Statements from witnesses indicate Caleb Treadway was driving down West Innes Street […] The post Man injured in fiery crash on slow road to recovery, speed determined to be a factor appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Blotter — Oct. 22
Drive by shooting damages home A drive-by shooting at a property on Long Branch Road occurred just before 10 p.m. Oct. 19, according to Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. “Approximately 12 shots struck the residence in what described as a “drive by” style shooting,” said Chief Deputy Jason Owens, “There is a suspect in the case […] The post Blotter — Oct. 22 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College to host inaugural Fall Fest Live
SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will be hosting a night of free, family-friendly fun at Fall Fest Live on Oct. 24 at the newly opened North Campus Amphitheater in Salisbury. This inaugural event will include free, fun activities for all ages, including a concert featuring The Voice finalist Josh Sanders, inflatables, food trucks, a children’s […] The post Rowan-Cabarrus Community College to host inaugural Fall Fest Live appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Paw Pals
Dog: Gabe (A140998) 5 months old male Owner surrendered due to owner no longer being able to care for the animal Been at shelter since Oct. 18 Shy at first but when he opens up he is very energetic and playful Cat: Biscuits and Gravy (A142468) Stray male Adult Been at shelter since Oct. 15 Very […] The post Paw Pals appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury Police make arrests following narcotics operation
SALISBURY — Ten individuals have been arrested by Salisbury police following a long-term vice and narcotics operation, according to a release from the department. The arrests are the result of an extensive investigation carried out over the summer in response to neighborhood complaints regarding suspected drug activity. Vice/narcotics detectives focused their efforts on addressing community […] The post Salisbury Police make arrests following narcotics operation appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Fiery crash lands young man in ICU
SALISBURY — The fiery crash of a Dodge 1500 on West Innes Street at midnight Sunday has landed a 20-year-old man in the ICU of Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, according to his family. Caleb Treadway, who grew up in the Rowan County area but who had lived in Michigan where he met his fiance, […] The post Fiery crash lands young man in ICU appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Between the pages, a lifetime of stories: David Whisenant’s new book is out
SALISBURY — During a journalism career that spanned 32 years, David Whisenant collected more than a lifetime of stories from the people and places he covered. Now he’s sharing those stories with the rest of us. His book, “Chasing the Story,” is available now at South Main Book Company or on Amazon for pre-order with […] The post Between the pages, a lifetime of stories: David Whisenant’s new book is out appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Early morning fire in Rockwell destroys home
ROCKWELL — An early morning fire that broke out in a home at the end of Blackwelder Farm Road has left two residents and their three dogs without a home, but also without injuries, according to officials. The fire, which broke out just before 3 a.m., may possibly be connected to the use of a […] The post Early morning fire in Rockwell destroys home appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Halloween Train pulls into N.C. Transportation Museum
SPENCER — The N.C. Transportation Museum is bringing family fun to Halloween Oct. 19, 26 and 27. Bring your little monsters and ghouls for this Halloween event. The Halloween Train is a family-friendly event that will include Halloween themed train rides, hayrides, games, temporary tattoos, music, candy stops, a costume contest for kids, scavenger hunt […] The post Halloween Train pulls into N.C. Transportation Museum appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan County United Way reaching 50 percent of campaign goal
Rowan County United Way held its second report meeting on Oct. 9. Team Auto Group hosted this exciting event and Jersey Mike’s provided lunch. Carol Ann Houpe of Rowan Salisbury Schools opened the event with welcoming remarks before introducing Ken Hyman, general manager of Team Auto Group. Hyman expressed his belief in giving back to […] The post Rowan County United Way reaching 50 percent of campaign goal appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Lending a hand: Senior transport service offers free rides the polls
A company that serves retirement care facilities in Rowan County is taking steps to provide transport to polling places this election season for the seniors its serves. Quality Transport Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) President and Co-Owner Wil Taylor said that the company would be offering complimentary transportation for residents of skilled nursing facilities that wish […] The post Lending a hand: Senior transport service offers free rides the polls appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Preview: commissioners to consider rezoning allowing 33-lot business park
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request during their meeting on Monday that would allow for a 33-lot business park in southwestern Rowan County. The rezoning application was submitted by Sunwest Construction and asks for the property, located at the intersection of west N.C. Highway 152 and Wilkinson Road, to […] The post Preview: commissioners to consider rezoning allowing 33-lot business park appeared first on Salisbury Post.
New executive director named for Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont, which serves Rowan County, has announced the appointment of Jenn Bass as the new executive director. Bass comes from Boone, where she spent the past seven years serving in various roles at local nonprofits in the area. Most recently she was the executive director of the Hunger and Health […] The post New executive director named for Girls on the Run appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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