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Thousands without power after storm hits Rowan County
SALISBURY — Thousands were without power after a storm with strong winds hit Rowan County on Thursday afternoon, causing damage to power lines throughout the area. The Duke Energy power outage map showed approximately 4,000 buildings that were without power at approximately 5:15 p.m., mostly in and around Salisbury. The website stated at approximately 5:45 […] The post Thousands without power after storm hits Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Mooresville man charged with statutory rape following MPD investigation
A Mooresville man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenager following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of Erick Mauricio Guevara, 27, in a news release Thursday afternoon. The MPD opened an investigation on Tuesday after receiving a report of a possible sexual...
Cleveland man faces charges for indecent liberties with an 8-year-old
SALISBURY — One man was charged with taking indecent liberties with a child after deputies said that the eight-year-old victim told their family about the abuse. Terence Nigel Bevan, 76, of Cleveland, was arrested on July 14 on suspicion of sexual abuse involving the child. Deputies began to investigate after the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office received […] The post Cleveland man faces charges for indecent liberties with an 8-year-old appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Officials searching for missing Gaston County woman
STANLEY, N.C. (WBTV) - Officials are searching for a missing 38-year-old woman from Gaston County. Gaston County Police said Kelly Krueger was last seen on July 13 in the area of Lineberger Road in Stanley. Krueger was wearing a dark-colored “Simply Southern” t-shirt, black Nike gym shorts, pink Crocs and...
Police find 5 malnourished, abandoned dogs at Lexington home
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Police arrested a Lexington woman accused of not feeding her five dogs to the point of malnourishment. Officers were called to Olympia Street on Sunday morning. Police said they found five dogs without food, water, or shelter. Tammy Wilt, the dogs' owner, was charged on Tuesday...
Mother of missing Gaston County woman: 'My baby girl's never going to come back'
One recent night, Kelly Krueger reportedly left the Stanley home she shared with her father without her phone, keys or medication and walked into the darkness. Nobody has seen or heard from her since. That's what Krueger's boyfriend told law enforcement and Krueger's family after Krueger disappeared, said Krueger's mother, Melanie Mathews. Krueger...
Lake Norman to Gain New Public Swim Beach as Lincoln County and Duke Energy Launch Beatty’s Ford Project
Lincoln County has teamed up with Duke Energy to break ground on the Beatty’s Ford Swim Beach Project, which is set to enhance public recreation on Lake Norman. Located at the end of Unity Church Road in Denver, the construction of Beatty's Ford Beach is making strides towards providing a public swim area, marked by a range of new features aimed at boosting leisure and access.
Statesville gymnastic coach chosen as judge for 2024 Olympics
STATESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, a gymnastics coach in Statesville was chosen as one of 36 judges for the women’s gymnastic events in Paris, France. “When I was a kid, I remember watching…and watching everybody on TV. I was like, I want to be...
West Rowan grad retires from Air Force to join aerospace company
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Colonel Justin Chandler, who hails from Salisbury, and graduated from West Rowan High School recently retired from his post with the U.S. Air Force for a job at an aerospace company called ThinkOrbital. “I will be transitioning to become the vice president of government relations and strategic partnerships,” Chandler said in […] The post West Rowan grad retires from Air Force to join aerospace company appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Lexington resident charged with animal cruelty
On July 14, 2024 at 11:47 a.m. the Lexington Police Department responded to a disturbance call at 809 Olympia Street. Upon arriving on the scene, officers discovered five dogs that had no food, water or shelter and were malnourished. All five dogs were seized and taken to the Davidson County Animal Shelter for care.
Search underway for missing woman from Gaston County
STANLEY, N.C. — The Gaston County Police Department is approximately 5’2, 125lbs, with dark hair and green eyes. is asking for the public's help finding a woman who went missing from Stanley, North Carolina. Kelly Krueger, 38, was last seen along Linberger Road on July 13, according to...
Police blotter: July 10-16
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant. 240716067 B&E Commercial 21720 Catawba Av. 19:44:50 07/16/24 ACT Harris Teeter. 240716053 Larceny 17111 Statesville Av. 15:25:00 07/16/24 ACT Home Depot. 240716039 Larceny Vehicle 20700 Torrence Chapel Rd. 10:23:06 07/16/24 ACT Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge.
Huntersville Police Apprehend Suspect Accused of Fleeing Scene of Fatal Three-Car Collision on Statesville Road
Huntersville Police have arrested a driver involved in a fatal three-car collision that occurred on Tuesday night. The wreck, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman and left another driver with life-threatening injuries, happened around 8 p.m. along Statesville Road near Mount Holly-Huntersville Road, as confirmed by WCNC. The female victim was pronounced dead at the scene, however, her identity has not been publicly released.
Cannon Ballers GM launches Olympics fundraiser to benefit childhood cancer research
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kannapolis Cannon Ballers general manager Matt Millward is heading to Paris for the Olympics and will be making a difference for families battling cancer while cheering on Team USA. Millward launched a fundraiser that not only celebrates American victories in Paris, but all of the proceeds...
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