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Blotter for April 26
In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • Obscene material was reportedly sent from Depot Street in Rockwell between noon on April 11 and 10:08 a.m. on April 23. • Illegal dumping reportedly occurred on Pinetree Drive in East Spencer around 11:03 a.m. on April 23. • Fraud reportedly occurred on Gold Knob Road in Salisbury […] The post Blotter for April 26 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Resources shared at inaugural ESL Family Fair
The community came together to help provide resources and information during the ESL Family Resource Fair held at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College North Campus Student Center. Held April 18, the event, its first, was a collaborative effort between multiple organizations and agencies including UNC-Greensboro Educational Ignite Grant, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Rowan-Salisbury Schools and additional community […] The post Resources shared at inaugural ESL Family Fair 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.
Construction of 1.3-million-square-foot industrial park underway in Landis
LANDIS — A national real-estate developer announced that ground has been broken on the construction of a 1.3-million-square-foot industrial park on Old Beatty Ford Road in Landis. Jackson-Shaw, the developer, announced on Wednesday that the first phase of Landis Ridge is underway on a 149.6-acre property located at 619 Old Beatty Ford Road. The first […] The post Construction of 1.3-million-square-foot industrial park underway in Landis appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Teens With a Mission 5K returns Friday
SALISBURY — Every year, First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury hosts a 5K to raise money and bring awareness to Teens With A Mission. Each summer, Teens With A Mission, or TWAM, takes a trip to San Antonio Del Mar, Mexico, to build houses for two different families in need. To help with the expenses of […] The post Teens With a Mission 5K returns Friday 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.
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.
Small business grant announcement slated for Minority Business Trade Show
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Salisbury on a new small business assistance grant that will be announced at the Minority Business Trade Show on Thursday, April 25. “We are very excited about this new small business grant that the city of Salisbury recently approved,” said Chamber President […] The post Small business grant announcement slated for Minority Business Trade Show appeared first on Salisbury Post.
North Rowan names prom king, queen
SPENCER — North Rowan High School held its prom at the Rowan Museum in downtown Salisbury on April 20. During the ceremony, Harlem Jones was named as prom king and Ella Jones was named as prom queen. – Photo by Jacqui Smith Watson The post North Rowan names prom king, queen appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Woman shot in Salisbury on Wednesday
(This story has been updated to reflect new information from the Salisbury Police Department.) SALISBURY — A woman was shot in Salisbury on Wednesday at approximately 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of South Shaver Street and Old Concord Road. According to Salisbury Lt. Brandon Casper, emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene in reference to […] The post Woman shot in Salisbury on Wednesday appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Kannapolis proceeds with rezoning request for townhome development despite resident pushback
KANNAPOLIS — After much back and forth, the Kannapolis City Council ultimately decided at its April 22 meeting to approve a conditional rezoning request for a townhome development project located on Irish Glen Drive, West C Street and Glenn Avenue. The developer, M/I Homes, asked that just under 48 acres be rezoned from office-institutional to […] The post Kannapolis proceeds with rezoning request for townhome development despite resident pushback appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Bridging gaps, building bonds: The power of intergenerational learning
SALISBURY — Intergenerational learning is a unique approach that offers a multiple benefits for preschoolers by providing a solid foundation for their cognitive, social and emotional development. Partners In Learning and Trinity Living Center began a collaboration in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to continue to have community connection outside of the […] The post Bridging gaps, building bonds: The power of intergenerational learning appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Granite Quarry continues discussions on how to finance new $1.2 million fire engine
GRANITE QUARRY — Many of the members of the Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen do not want to raise taxes, a resolution that has been repeated throughout discussions on how to finance a new fire engine. The town’s annual budget discussions continued during a special meeting on Monday, during which Acting Town Manager Jason Hord […] The post Granite Quarry continues discussions on how to finance new $1.2 million fire engine 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.
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.
Sheriff’s office investigating kitchen fire as potential arson
SALISBURY — Deputies are continuing to investigate after a kitchen fire on Monday was ruled as potential arson. Deputies were initially called to a home in the 100 block of Cedar Brook Drive by firefighters who said that the fire in the home was suspicious, according to Captain Mark McDaniel, a spokesperson for the Rowan […] The post Sheriff’s office investigating kitchen fire as potential arson 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.
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