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Three displaced after Spencer home suffers damage in fire
SPENCER — Three residents were displaced on Tuesday afternoon when their home in Spencer suffered severe damage from a fire. Firefighters were called to the home, located in the 500 block of Charles Street, at approximately 1:53 p.m. in reference to a reported structure fire, said Spencer Fire Chief Michael Lanning. Lanning said that a […] The post Three displaced after Spencer home suffers damage in fire appeared first on Salisbury Post.
North Carolina 13-year-old girl living in foster care dreams of getting adopted
N.C. — May is National Foster Care Month to raise awareness for the thousands of children who are living in foster care. In North Carolina, there are around 12,000 children awaiting adoption. Thirteen-year-old Tatjiana is one of those youth waiting for a place to call home. “I really want...
Health department warns about recent surge in overdoses sparked by fentanyl
ROWAN COUNTY — The Rowan County Department of Public Health issued a warning in April after it said a recent surge in overdoses across the county could be attributed to illicit substances being laced with Fentanyl. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has increasingly been found mixed with other substances such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine, significantly heightening […] The post Health department warns about recent surge in overdoses sparked by fentanyl appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Blotter for May 17
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A theft of a motor vehicle occurred in the 100 block of Hemlock Drive between 3 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. on May 15. Shoplifting occurred in the 300 block of South Arlington Street between 10 p.m. and 10:20 p.m. on May 14. It was reported on May 15. The total […] The post Blotter for May 17 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
One text message leads to man being able to steal $20,000 from victim, investigators say
ROWAN COUNTY, North Carolina (WYFF) -- A man is accused of stealing more than $20,000 from a victim after pretending to be a fraud investigator with Wells Fargo Bank, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. In December 2023, authorities said a victim received a notification through text message requesting...
Blotter for May 15
In Salisbury Police Department reports: Miscellaneous property damage occurred in the 600 block of Brenner Avenue between 7:30 p.m. on May 12 and 6:15 a.m. on May 13. A larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 1000 block of South Church Street between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on May 2. It was reported […] The post Blotter for May 15 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Man charged with fleeing from traffic stop with child in car
SALISBURY — A man has been charged with felony fleeing to elude and misdemeanor child abuse after he fled from a traffic stop with a juvenile inside of his vehicle. The incident began at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, when an officer was patrolling the Eagle Heights neighborhood due to a recent outbreak of breaking and […] The post Man charged with fleeing from traffic stop with child in car appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Lexington Police make local arrest
On Sunday May 5, 2024, Lexington Police Department Officers arrested Brian Blalock, 54 of Lexington following a traffic stop on Cotton Grove Road. Further investigation by officers during the stop indicated that Blalock was found to be in possession of a stolen short barrel rifle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Blalock...
Stamp Out Hunger Food drive raises thousands of pounds of food for local food banks
SALISBURY — Volunteers, The Salvation Army officials, Rowan Helping Ministries officials, United Way officials and U.S Postal Service officials all gathered together on the loading docks at the Salisbury post office on Saturday to help gather and distribute food supplies coming in from all throughout the county. The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is an […] The post Stamp Out Hunger Food drive raises thousands of pounds of food for local food banks appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Abandoned dog and puppies found in suitcase
A dog and puppies were found abandoned in a closed suitcase on Wednesday in Johnston County, according to the Cleveland Fire Department. A crew from Cleveland Station 2 first found the suitcase with the dog and her puppies around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Firefighters realized there was something besides just a...
Suspicious person call leads to police chase ending in crash
SALISBURY — A suspicious person report led to a police chase in Salisbury that ended in a crash Sunday morning. Police officers were called to the Colonial Village Apartments, located off of West D Avenue, in reference to multiple males wearing hoodies with the hoods up and face masks at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, […] The post Suspicious person call leads to police chase ending in crash appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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