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Identity and charges revealed in weekend police chase, wreck that left one man in hospital
ROCKWELL — Police have revealed the name of the man injured when he was ejected from his vehicle after allegedly leading them on chase through Eastern Rowan County on Saturday. The man was identified as 50-year-old William Foster Wells Jr. by Rockwell Police Chief Cody Trexler on Thursday. As of Thursday, Wells is still in […] The post Identity and charges revealed in weekend police chase, wreck that left one man in hospital appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Hats off to Kentucky Derby with Hat-i-tude party: Event benefits local literacy council
There were multiple winners during this year’s 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 4. Not only did Mystik Dan win the actual race, but the Rowan County Literacy Council came out a winner as it benefited from the fifth annual Kentucky Derby with Hat-i-tude party, which was held in conjunction with the race. […] The post Hats off to Kentucky Derby with Hat-i-tude party: Event benefits local literacy council appeared first on Salisbury Post.
SPD Major Corey Brooks named new BCJI grant coordinator
SALISBURY — Salisbury Police Chief Patrick “P.J.” Smith announced that Major Corey Brooks will be the Byrne Criminal Justice Initiative’s (BCJI) new grant coordinator for the West End neighborhood improvements during the May 7 Salisbury City Council meeting. The previous coordinator, Chanel Nestor, resigned from her position based on a series of incidents that reportedly […] The post SPD Major Corey Brooks named new BCJI grant coordinator appeared first on Salisbury Post.
County begins process of expanding Gold Hill, Pooletown fire districts by reducing Richfield district
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners have begun the process of changing the service districts in southeastern Rowan County to add more area to the Gold Hill and Pooletown fire service districts by reducing the Richfield district. County Manager Aaron Church said that the idea was conceived by county and fire department officials in […] The post County begins process of expanding Gold Hill, Pooletown fire districts by reducing Richfield district appeared first on Salisbury Post.
State Senate approves funding for more than 54,000 Opportunity Scholarships: House Bill 823 clears the waitlists for school choice programs
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate has approved funding to clear the waitlists for the Opportunity Scholarship and Education Student Accounts programs to ensure that more than 56,000 students can begin planning for the upcoming school year. During the priority application period, nearly 72,000 new applications were received for the Opportunity Scholarship program, which provides […] The post State Senate approves funding for more than 54,000 Opportunity Scholarships: House Bill 823 clears the waitlists for school choice programs appeared first on Salisbury Post.
May PIP to feature leadership speaker
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce has announced the Power In Partnership (PIP) leadership speaker will be Men Tchaas Ari on Thursday, May 16, at 7:30 a.m. at Trinity Oaks, at 728 Klumac Road, Salisbury. The Leadership Rowan Class No. 31 will graduate at this month’s PIP and the sponsor is Duke Energy. Ari […] The post May PIP to feature leadership speaker appeared first on Salisbury Post.
NC drops two spots in annual teacher salary rankings: State is $12,985 below national counterpart
The National Education Association (NEA) released its annual report of state educator pay and public education spending last week. North Carolina fell two spots in the teacher pay rankings, dropping to 38th in the nation. More troubling for teacher retention, North Carolina’s average teacher salary, $56,559, comes in at almost $13,000 below the national average. […] The post NC drops two spots in annual teacher salary rankings: State is $12,985 below national counterpart appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Hope & Lifting Concert marks final stage in music director search season
SALISBURY — As the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra embarks on the culmination of its search for a new music director, the spotlight falls on Daniel Wiley, the fifth and final candidate in a season filled with musical brilliance and anticipation. Throughout the search season, Salisbury Symphony has welcomed a diverse array of talented conductors, each bringing […] The post Hope & Lifting Concert marks final stage in music director search season appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Not Just Dance: East Rowan students put on a dance performance commemorating the 40th anniversary of ‘Footloose’
By Jasmyne Brown For the Salisbury Post GRANITE QUARRY — This year marks the 40th anniversary of the classic 1984 film, “Footloose.” The film is based on the real life dance ban of Elmore City, Oklahoma, in the 19th and 20th century. The film stars Kevin Bacon as Ren McCromack, a newcomer who tries to […] The post Not Just Dance: East Rowan students put on a dance performance commemorating the 40th anniversary of ‘Footloose’ appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Two alleged MS-13 members from Salisbury indicted on racketeering charges
CHARLOTTE — Two alleged members of the La Mara Salvartrucha, or MS-13 gang, with Salisbury ties have been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on federal charges. The indictments for racketeering conspiracy of 26-year-old Fredy Mauricio Buruca and 30-year-old Juan Francisco Sanchez Estrada, both of Salisbury, were returned by a grand jury on April […] The post Two alleged MS-13 members from Salisbury indicted on racketeering charges appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Commissioners commit to $1 million in optional costs in West End Plaza renovation
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday to add alternative one to the base contract of the Rowan County Health Department renovations in the West End Plaza, committing it to one of the optional alternatives included in the contract. When the commissioners approved the contract with ADW Architects for the health department […] The post Commissioners commit to $1 million in optional costs in West End Plaza renovation appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury-Rowan NAACP to hold weeklong “Juneteenth Celebration”
SALISBURY — Juneteenth, the day that acknowledges the end of slavery, became an official federal holiday in 2021. Now every June 19 going forward will be nationally recognized as a day of remembrance. To honor this occasion, for the second year in a row, the Salisbury-Rowan NAACP is going to hold a weeklong Juneteenth celebration […] The post Salisbury-Rowan NAACP to hold weeklong “Juneteenth Celebration” appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Blotter for May 8
In Salisbury Police Department reports: An assault occurred in the 100 block of East Innes Street at noon on May 4. It was reported on May 6. In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: A larceny occurred at North Main Street in China Grove between 5:30 p.m. on May 4 and 9:08 a.m. on May 5. […] The post Blotter for May 8 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Sunday shooting suspect’s charges upgraded to attempted murder
LANDIS — The Rowan County man accused for involvement for a domestic-related shooting over the weekend has had his charges upgraded to attempted first degree murder. Jacob Seth Jennelle, 26, was initially charged with shooting into an occupied property for his alleged role in the incident that occurred approximately 12:23 p.m. on Sunday near the […] The post Sunday shooting suspect’s charges upgraded to attempted murder appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Taps in the Park works to honor those who served
GRANITE QUARRY — U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Oriola Aregbesola died in the Red Sea on March 20 when he went overboard from the U.S.S. Mason. Aregbesola was the first on a list of names five pages long of active-duty military personnel, veterans, first responders and “Rosie the Riveters” who died and were […] The post Taps in the Park works to honor those who served appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Life-changer: Capstone Recovery Center fundraiser held
SALISBURY — Sweet moments with smiles and laughter and emotional moments with tears and hugs marked the annual Capstone Recovery Center fundraiser. A large crowd gathered on the terrace at the Salisbury Country Club for the May 4 event, using “You Are Precious in His Sight,” based on the verse from Proverbs 3:15, as its […] The post Life-changer: Capstone Recovery Center fundraiser held appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Forged in fire: retired educator teaches blacksmithing to Rowan County
ROCKWELL — Hanging in front of James “Jeep” Sabo’s house is a handmade sign that reads, “Jeep’s Forge School of Blacksmithing.” Behind his inconspicuous house is a small village of sheds and shops where Sabo fires up his forges and toils over whatever he’s pounding on at that moment. Jeep’s Forge School of Blacksmithing allows […] The post Forged in fire: retired educator teaches blacksmithing to Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Law Enforcement Day serves as solemn reminder of ‘ultimate sacrifice’
Submitted KANNAPOLIS — A sunny, slightly breezy day greeted the crowd gathered Friday morning at the intersection of Corban Avenue and Church Street. Hearts were heavy this year for Law Enforcement Day, as the event capped a week that began with tragedy in neighboring Mecklenburg County. On April 29, an armed suspect opened fire on […] The post Law Enforcement Day serves as solemn reminder of ‘ultimate sacrifice’ appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Korean prayer ambassadors to visit Rowan County
KANNAPOLIS — A team of prayer ambassadors from Seoul, South Korea, will arrive in Kannapolis on May 14. The team is one of 21 such teams that will travel to various cities all across the U.S. to pray for the nation. Dr. Nam Soo Choi is the pastor of the Kwang Myong Presbyterian Church in […] The post Korean prayer ambassadors to visit Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Union Lutheran Church celebrates Mother’s Day
Union Lutheran Church will continue its year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary with Pastor David Nuottila preaching on Mother’s Day. In honor of the holiday, a breakfast will be served and a meet and greet with Nuottila and his family. Nuottila graduated in 2008 from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, S.C., with a masters […] The post Union Lutheran Church celebrates Mother’s Day appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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