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Blotter for May 7
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny occurred in the 300 block of South Caldwell Street at 1:07 p.m. on May 3. The total estimated loss was $300. A hit and run causing property damage occurred in the 100 block of Castlewood Drive at 5:45 p.m. on May 3. A theft of a motor vehicle […] The post Blotter for May 7 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury woman charged with bringing cocaine into detention center
SALISBURY — A woman has been charged with bringing crack cocaine onto the premises of a penal institution after deputies said that a bag fell out of her clothes while she was being booked into jail. Ashley Lynn Bynum, 36, was originally arrested by deputies at approximately 7:25 p.m. on Thursday, when a deputy found […] The post Salisbury woman charged with bringing cocaine into detention center appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Six injured in western Rowan County crash
ROWAN COUNTY — Six people suffered minor injuries in a crash in southwestern Rowan County on Monday. The crash occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Monday at the intersection of N.C. Highway 152 and N.C. Highway 153. Two vehicles were involved, a Ford passenger vehicle and a Honda minivan. The driver of the Ford was […] The post Six injured in western Rowan County crash appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Shooting incident lands man in jail
LANDIS — A Rowan County man was arrested following a domestic-related shooting incident that occurred near Landis over the weekend. According to a release from the Landis Police Department, Jacob Seth Jennelle was charged with shooting into an occupied property for his alleged role in the incident. Per the release, at approximately 12:23 p.m. on Sunday, officers […] The post Shooting incident lands man in jail appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan County man charged with child sex crimes
ROCKWELL — A Rockwell man was arrested for sexual abuse of a child stemming from an October 2023 report. David Wayne Mize Sr., 55, faces charges of taking indecent liberties with a minor. He was arrested on May 3 and subsequently released on a $15,000 bond. According to information from the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, last October, the parents […] The post Rowan County man charged with child sex crimes appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Partners In Learning to host Adventure Forest ribbon cutting
SALISBURY — Partners In Learning will host its Adventure Forest ribbon cutting ceremony, which is an extension of the organization’s new facility, Partners In Learning at The Woods, located at 1775 South Martin Luther King Jr. Ave in Salisbury, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. The vision for an outdoor learning space where children could learn from nature […] The post Partners In Learning to host Adventure Forest ribbon cutting appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Preview: Commissioners to consider West End Plaza contract change
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider an amendment to the contract between the county and ADW Architects that governs future West End Plaza projects during its upcoming board meeting on Monday. The proposed amendment, which representatives from ADW will explain on Monday, would not change the total cost of the contract. Instead […] The post Preview: Commissioners to consider West End Plaza contract change appeared first on Salisbury Post.
A mile (or 22) in their shoes: Veterans walk raises suicide awareness
SALISBURY — In the United States, approximately 22 veterans take their lives every day. For Alecia Judd, that is 22 too many. Judd is a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter. She was in Kings Mountain on a 2.2-mile walk organized by Mission 22, a veterans service organization last year when she had a realization. “As I was finished with that walk, […] The post A mile (or 22) in their shoes: Veterans walk raises suicide awareness appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Blotter for May 4
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A vehicle crash causing property damage occurred in the 500 block of Jake Alexander Boulevard West at 8:35 a.m. on May 2. A theft of a motor vehicle occurred in the 1300 block of Larchmont Place between 10 p.m. on May 1 and 12:40 p.m. on May 2. A hit […] The post Blotter for May 4 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan Chamber Raleigh trip
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce announced that more than 20 business and community leaders are participating in the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance trip to Raleigh on Tuesday. The one-day trip allows chamber leaders to meet with cabinet officials and members of the General Assembly and advocate for the community’s Priority Projects. “It’s important […] The post Rowan Chamber Raleigh trip appeared first on Salisbury Post.
‘Dreams do come true’ — Cabarrus County man wins $837,187 jackpot
KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis resident David Atwell said a dream his sister had foreshadowed his $837,187 Cash 5 jackpot win Saturday night. “In her dream, I found a bunch of gold,” he said. “I guess dreams do come true.” Atwell mentioned that he has always had luck on his side. “My family always said I was […] The post ‘Dreams do come true’ — Cabarrus County man wins $837,187 jackpot appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Mottzarellas plants Granite Quarry roots
GRANITE QUARRY — When Shawn and Michelle Mott were laid off from their jobs in early 2020 due to the pandemic, they both decided to be creative and turned their racing trailer into a food truck. On Friday, that food truck, Mottzarellas, held a grand opening for its move into a brick-and-mortar location in downtown […] The post Mottzarellas plants Granite Quarry roots appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Anonymous donation increases scholarship opportunity for West Rowan grads
CLEVELAND — Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous supporter committed to expanding opportunities to Rowan County students interested in studying at N..C State University, $100,000 has been pledged to grow the N.C. State University Science and Agriculture Scholarship Endowment. According to a press release from reviewed and approved by the North Carolina State University […] The post Anonymous donation increases scholarship opportunity for West Rowan grads appeared first on Salisbury Post.
One injured after being ejected from vehicle following police chase
ROWAN COUNTY — One man was injured on Saturday night after leading police on a chase throughout eastern Rowan County, ending when he crashed and was ejected from his car. The incident began at approximately 8:30 p.m. in downtown Rockwell, when an officer noticed a car driving at a high rate of speed along U.S. […] The post One injured after being ejected from vehicle following police chase appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Day of Caring: Kindness spread throughout Rowan County
SALISBURY — Caring is all about showing kindness to others and offering a helping hand, which was on display throughout the community during Rowan County United Way’s annual Day of Caring event. Twenty-two projects have been completed thus far with an additional three that are hoped to be completed in the near future, thereby marking […] The post Day of Caring: Kindness spread throughout Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury’s Dole receives Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — Salisbury’s Elizabeth Dole joined an exclusive club on Friday. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation announced in a release on that its founder and chair emeritus, Dole, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony with President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The medal is the nation’s highest civilian honor, […] The post Salisbury’s Dole receives Medal of Freedom appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Sculpting Salisbury: Public Arts Commission holds meet and greet, welcome reception for visiting artists
SALISBURY — For the past 16 years, the Public Arts Commission has been championing the voices of hundreds of artists with their annual sculpture shows. Starting this weekend, the entries for the 2024 Salisbury Sculpture Show will be set up all throughout the city to allow people to see the results of the countless hours […] The post Sculpting Salisbury: Public Arts Commission holds meet and greet, welcome reception for visiting artists appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Thursday wreck fatality identified: Other driver charged in connection
CLEVELAND — The motorist killed in a vehicular crash on Amity Hill Road in Cleveland on Thursday was identified by North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Marcus Larone Renwrick, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of the collision that occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. The driver of the other vehicle, 25-year-old Ashleigh […] The post Thursday wreck fatality identified: Other driver charged in connection appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Retired or retiring? Check out Kannapolis!
KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis was recently named one of the best cities in North Carolina to retire to by “World Atlas” and one of the top seven cities in the United States for retirement affordability by the website “The Travel.” The publications emphasized Kannapolis’ affordability, weather, proximity to Charlotte and amenities for being so high on […] The post Retired or retiring? Check out Kannapolis! appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Shooting call leads to concealed weapons charge
SALISBURY — A report of a shooting in Salisbury on Wednesday led to concealed weapons charges for a Salisbury woman after police stopped a vehicle that was reported as being involved. Police responded to a home in the 1000 block of East Lafayette Street after a neighbor called and said that they had witnessed a shooting […] The post Shooting call leads to concealed weapons charge appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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