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Salisbury FD supports battalion chief amidst tragic loss
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (487+ words) Published 9:30 pm Thursday, August 27, 2026 SALISBURY — The Salisbury community is coming together to support Salisbury Fire Department Battalion Chief Lauran Franklin after the unexpected death of her husband, Shawn Franklin. On the night of Aug. 14, Shawn was killed in a car…...
"Tall Cop Says Stop" brings national drug-prevention expert RoCo
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (250+ words) Published 2:00 am Thursday, August 20, 2026 SALISBURY — Parents, educators, youth-serving professionals and other community members are invited to a free presentation by nationally recognized drug-prevention educator Jermaine Galloway, known as “Tall Cop,” on Tuesday, Aug. 25. from 6–7:15 p.m. at the Catawba College…...
Kannapolis PD officers awarded highway safety award
1+ week, 2+ day ago (263+ words) Published 9:30 pm Tuesday, August 18, 2026 KANNAPOLIS — The N.C. Department of Transportation honored the Kannapolis Police Traffic Safety Unit with the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program Law Enforcement Partner of the Year Award. Sergeant Keith Benfield and Officers Scott Crainshaw, Gaspar Ruiz…...
Granite Quarry police officer awarded for action above and beyond the call of duty
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (660+ words) Published 10:45 pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 GRANITE QUARRY — The Police Star, an award presented for action above and beyond the call of duty, was presented during the Granite Quarry town council meeting to Patrol Officer Colby Richardson. Granite Quarry Police Chief Todd…...
Two Kannapolis Police officers retire
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (283+ words) Published 10:00 pm Monday, July 20, 2026 KANNAPOLIS — After nearly three decades of dedicated service to the community, the City of Kannapolis is congratulating two longtime members of the Kannapolis Police Department on their retirements. Sgt. Travis Furr is retiring after 28 years of…...
Blotter for July 14: Spencer Alderman's wife arrested following domestic incident
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (425+ words) SPENCER — Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office have charged 45-year-old Rhonda Genene Crowder-Muhammad, the wife of Spencer Alderman Rashid Muhammad, with felony assault following a domestic violence incident […] Blotter for July 14: Spencer Alderman’s wife arrested following domestic incident Published…...
Cleveland man charged in 6-month drug investigation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (264+ words) Published 6:48 pm Tuesday, July 7, 2026 IREDELL — A Cleveland man was arrested for his alleged role in an Iredell County drug operation. Ethan Tellado, 44, is charged with three counts of felony trafficking cocaine and felony conspire to traffic cocaine. His charges stem…...
Landis appoints interim police chief following Geelen departure
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (258+ words) Published 1:37 pm Monday, July 6, 2026 LANDIS — The Town of Landis has a new police chief. Following the resignation of Police Chief Matthew Geelen, who took a position with the Town of Pilot Mountain, Landis officials announced that Detective Sgt. Shawn Hill…...
Landis police chief tenders resignation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (164+ words) Published 9:06 am Friday, July 3, 2026 LANDIS — Landis’ top law man, Police Chief Matthew Geelen, is stepping away from his role with the town. In a Thursday evening press release, Town Manager Michael Ambrose indicated that Geelen, the police chief and capital…...
Kannapolis Police Chief Spry announces retirement
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (277+ words) Published 4:30 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry has announced his retirement following a 30-year career with the city. His last day as chief will be Sept 29. Spry was appointed chief in 2020, and he has led a department…...