Salisbury Post

01/28/2025

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday for fire danger until 5 p.m. The alert is for Person, Granville, Vance, Forsyth, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Davidson and Randolph counties.

01/28/2025

Starting on July 1, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities will no longer offer bacteriological testing services for people who are not on the department’s water system.

SALISBURY — Starting on July 1, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities will no longer offer bacteriological testing services for people who are not on the department’s water system. SRU Assistant Utilities Director Jim Amaral said that the organization had made the decision to end the service for private wel...

01/28/2025

It’s fun!

That was the consensus of those attending the 2025 Waterworks Oyster Roast fundraiser, whether it was their first time or they had been attending for multiple years.

Karen Kistler [email protected]   SALISBURY — It’s fun! That was the consensus of those attending the 2025 Waterworks Oyster Roast fundraiser, whether it was their first time or they had been attending for multiple years. The line, which formed early around the Waterworks Visual A...

01/28/2025

High school football: West Rowan's Kennedy commits to UVA Wise

  Evan Kennedy vs. Carson. Brian Wilhite photo. By Mike London [email protected] MOUNT ULLA — It’s a Sunday night, but West Rowan senior Evan Kennedy isn’t watching football or basketball. Nor is he hanging out with his friends. He’s busy doing homework. Homework? “Pre-calculu...

01/28/2025

Ashley McFarland knew she wanted to work in finance, and knew one day she’d get there, but what she didn’t know was that she would be the one to tackle creating an entirely new finance department for a town.

EAST SPENCER — Ashley McFarland knew she wanted to work in finance, and knew one day she’d get there, but what she didn’t know was that she would be the one to tackle creating an entirely new finance department for a town. As part of a series at the Salisbury Post, People to Watch 2025, […]

01/27/2025

Swearing in of new Kannapolis police officers

01/26/2025

A grief support group, “Grief With a Side of Pancakes,” is planned for February in China Grove.

A grief support group, “Grief With a Side of Pancakes,” is planned for February in China Grove. During the brunch, the common thread between pancakes and grief will be explored and explained. The event will also provide an opportunity to enjoy good food and fellowship. The group meeting, schedul...

01/26/2025

Iredell and Rowan Counties are updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan to better prepare the communities for natural disasters and reduce risks to lives and property.

Iredell and Rowan Counties are updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan to better prepare the communities for natural disasters and reduce risks to lives and property. The plan includes specific strategies and needs for each municipality and a comprehensive countywide approach, working to ensure every co...

01/26/2025

Things in life go in cycles, and the closing of the Good Shepherd Clinic in Salisbury is part of one of those cycles, but its work carries on in the Community Care Clinic of Rowan thanks, in large part, to the connected hearts and minds of the two women in charge of each.

SALISBURY — Things in life go in cycles, and the closing of the Good Shepherd Clinic in Salisbury is part of one of those cycles, but its work carries on in the Community Care Clinic of Rowan thanks, in large part, to the connected hearts and minds of the two women in charge of each. […]

01/26/2025

Long-time coach Jim Gantt stepping down from his role with Rowan County American Legion, handing reins to West Rowan's Graham.

  By Mike London [email protected] SALISBURY — Jim Gantt marvels at the energy of the 20-year-olds he coaches on the Catawba College baseball team. “They’re a little crazy,” Gantt said. “They’ll work hard for two hours indoors, and they’ll still want to do some throwing ou...

01/26/2025

There are plenty of Rowan County locals with big years ahead of them, but the Salisbury Post has chosen 10 of the many to focus on in its “People to Watch 2025” series.

Today’s feature focuses on Carlton Jackson Jr., a Salisbury native who was appointed to the Salisbury City Council last year to fill a vacancy.

There are plenty of Rowan County locals with big years ahead of them, but the Salisbury Post has chosen 10 of the many to focus on in its “People to Watch 2025” series. Today’s feature focuses on Carlton Jackson Jr., a Salisbury native who was appointed to the Salisbury City Council last year ...

01/25/2025

On the way to a brush fire with fuel barrels 6000 block Lowder Rd

01/25/2025

Salisbury and Rowan runners have known about the Winter Flight races for a long time. Most races have a much shorter lifespan, simply because there are challenges to put just one event on. This race has a life of its own and to keep it going for 42 years through sickness, weather, course changes and more as it has evolved into one of the best races in the Southeast is quite special.

Salisbury and Rowan runners have known about the Winter Flight races for a long time. Most races have a much shorter lifespan, simply because there are challenges to put just one event on. This race has a life of its own and to keep it going for 42 years through sickness, weather, course changes and...

01/25/2025

The Rowan Public Library (RPL) is well-known for its children’s summer reading program for youth, but did you know that it provides services to youth throughout the year? Regular weekly programs for babies through seniors in high school resume this coming week.

By Wendy Campbell The Rowan Public Library (RPL) is well-known for its children’s summer reading program for youth, but did you know that it provides services to youth throughout the year? Regular weekly programs for babies through seniors in high school resume this coming week. The first offering...

01/25/2025

Salisbury-Rowan Utilities received approval to enter into a $1.19 million contract for engineering services related to updating the water treatment plant’s electrical systems.

SALISBURY — Salisbury-Rowan Utilities received approval to enter into a $1.19 million contract for engineering services related to updating the water treatment plant’s electrical systems. SRU director Jason Wilson presented the request before the Salisbury City Council on Tuesday, saying that th...

01/25/2025

The Rowan Chamber of Commerce 99th Annual Gala Awards was an evening filled with food and fun for everyone in attendance, but for five individuals, a pleasant surprise was the finest accoutrement.

The Rowan Chamber of Commerce 99th Annual Gala Awards was an evening filled with food and fun for everyone in attendance, but for five individuals, a pleasant surprise was the finest accoutrement. Vincia Miller was recognized as the Young Professional of the Year, Stowe Law Firm, PLLC as the Minorit...

01/25/2025

The Los Angeles Lakers and Comerica Bank celebrated Salisbury native Shequeta L. Smith, the founder of Shero Comics, as the recipient of the Woman of Diversity Award during the Women’s Business Awards ceremony last week.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Comerica Bank celebrated Salisbury native Shequeta L. Smith, the founder of Shero Comics, as the recipient of the Woman of Diversity Award during the Women’s Business Awards ceremony last week. Smith was honored at center court during halftime of the Lakers vs. Miami Hea...

01/25/2025

UPDATED POST
Initial reports of a shooting last night at Krispy Kreme on West Innes Street had the incident occurring at 10:14 p.m. but the shooting actually occurred at 3:10 a.m. Saturday morning.
Salisbury police were still on scene at 7 a.m. One victim went to the hospital with gunshot wounds but police confirm his injuries were not life threatening.

In a separate earlier incident there was a shooting at 1 a.m. this morning on Earnhardt Street in East Spencer involving three victims, one of whom was taken to Baptist Hospital because of the serious nature of injury. Police say there was reportedly a party at the location. Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation into the East Spencer shooting.

This story has been updated to correct the time on the Salisbury shooting. Two separate, as yet unrelated, shootings occurred overnight in two different communities, according to police. At 1 a.m. East Spencer police responded to a shooting on Earnhardt Street where a party had been going on. Police...