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Rowan County Veteran Queen candidates
Compiled by Karen Kistler Kayla Grace Trexler Birthday: April 13, 2006 Veteran organization you are representing: VFW Post 9134, Rockwell School and grade completed in 2024: East Rowan, 2024 graduate Activities and accomplishments: Chorus, got a cord for attending all four years Sports: Cheerleading, volleyball Academics: Early graduate with all A’s Plans for the future: […] The post Rowan County Veteran Queen candidates appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Thankful for everything: United Way team member begins new career journey
SALISBURY — What started as an internship turned into a full-time position, and after being a part of the Rowan County United Way team for six years, Tara Allen is beginning a new chapter in her career journey. Her last official day at the United Way was Friday, something she noted was bittersweet, and she […] The post Thankful for everything: United Way team member begins new career journey appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan County Deputies Launch Manhunt for Suspect Accused of Statutory Rape in Salisbury Area
Law enforcement officials in Rowan County are actively searching for Steward Allen Callahan-Fletcher, an 18-year-old man accused of statutory rape and indecent liberties with a child, WBTV reports. The investigation began after deputies were called for a welfare check on May 18 at a residence in Paradise Point, near Salisbury, where they discovered evidence of a sexual involvement between Callahan-Fletcher and a 12-year-old juvenile.
American Legion Baseball: Rowan wraps up division title
MOCKSVILLE — Rowan County’s American Legion baseball team won 16-4 at Mocksville on Saturday night to take another Area III Southern Division championship. It’s a mini-championship of a downsized, four-team division, but after starting the season 2-7, Rowan (14-10, 6-2) will certainly take it. It was a...
Rowan Co. deputies searching for man accused of statutory rape, indecent liberties
ROWAN CO., N.C. (WBTV) - Deputies are searching for a Rowan County man accused of statutory rape and indecent liberties with a child. Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office were called for a welfare check on May 18 of a juvenile at Paradise Point near Salisbury. There, they found another juvenile (a 12-year-old) and 18-year-old were home. Deputies said they saw evidence suggesting the two had been sexually involved, prompting further investigation.
One charged with fleeing from police, barricading inside house
SALISBURY — A Rowan County man has been charged after police said that he fled from a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation before escaping on foot, returning home and barricading himself inside the house. The incident began at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday, when two deputies noticed a white Ford Ranger drive past them on […] The post One charged with fleeing from police, barricading inside house appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan County road is open for the first time since January closure
FAITH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Rowan County road opened Wednesday for the first time since January. According to Rowan County Emergency Services officials, St. Paul Church Road south of Salisbury is now open after two bridges were replaced between Glover Road and Yates Road. The project began Jan. 22. The road is also […]
Microchip clinic available ahead of July 4th holiday
SALISBURY — Every Independence Day, Americans turn their eyes to the sky in anticipation of a dazzling fireworks display. However, for furry friends, the fireworks shows can be traumatic. According to the American Animal Hospital Association animal control officials across the country see a 30 percent to 60 percent increase in lost pets each year between […] The post Microchip clinic available ahead of July 4th holiday appeared first on Salisbury Post.
American Legion baseball: Rowan clinches playoff berth, eliminates Kannapolis
CONCORD — Rowan County’s American Legion baseball season will extend into July. Rowan survived Friday night’s thrilling game at the Northwest Cabarrus High field, winning 5-3 on a game that came down to the last pitch. Rowan relief hurler Joe Burleyson made that pitch for his second...
Deputies searching for Gold Hill man charged with statutory rape
(This story has been updated to include that Callahan-Fletcher was arrested.) ROWAN COUNTY — Deputies are searching for a man that they say sexually assaulted a juvenile in May. The investigation began after deputies were called to check the welfare of a pre-teen juvenile in eastern Rowan County on May 18, according to a release from […] The post Deputies searching for Gold Hill man charged with statutory rape appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Retired Navy SEAL charged with possession of WMD
SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Saturday after deputies said that they discovered an illegally-modified rifle in his car while serving a warrant for violation of a domestic violence protective order. The incident began at approximately 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, when a deputy at Sheetz noticed a black Cadillac that he believed to belong to […] The post Retired Navy SEAL charged with possession of WMD appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Blotter for June 28
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A stolen vehicle was recovered in the 700 block of Jake Alexander Boulevard West at midnight on June 26. Shoplifting occurred in the 500 block of East Innes Street at 9:20 p.m. on June 26. The total estimated loss was $24. A larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the […] The post Blotter for June 28 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Letter to the editor: June 30
I am writing on behalf of the Rowan Retired School Personnel. All of our members are retired educators who have dedicated their lifetime careers to serving in the public schools of this area, not just in Rowan-Salisbury. I think that the majority would agree with me, that public education is the primary foundation and a necessity for a democratic society. All people are deserving of a good education. During the 1980s, teacher pay was frozen from year to year which in the long run has affected the retirement we receive today and our Social Security benefits as well. Worse than that, vouchers are being given to private institutions which do not have to follow guidelines established by the state that public schools must follow. Money is given to private institutions, but if the student returns to public schools, maybe because of behavior issues, the money does not go back to the public school. It is imperative that all educators, male and female, past and present, vote for pro-public education candidates in November. Those include Attorney General Josh Stein for governor, Senator Rachel Hunt for Lt. governor, U.S. Representative Jeff Jackson for attorney general, N.C. Representative Wesley Harris for treasurer and Maurice “Mo” Green for superintendent of public education. If you believe in a democracy where all are treated fairly and equally, please speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, our students.
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