Rowan County

Rowan County Public Health confirmed the county’s first case of cyclosporiasis, believed to be travel-related. The case is under investigation with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Health officials advise food safety practices to prevent the parasite spread through contaminated food or water.

The first case of cyclosporiasis was confirmed in Rowan County, North Carolina, with health officials investigating the source and noting no local infection. North Carolina has reported 718 total cases since May 1, linked to foods like parsley, cilantro, and lettuce, while a separate outbreak tied to Taco Bell's lettuce affects other states.

Rowan County health officials have confirmed the county's first case of cyclosporiasis. They are investigating by interviewing the individual to assess recent travel and potential food exposures.

Kim Davis faces a contempt motion for allegedly failing to pay a $565K civil rights judgment to David Ermold and David Moore, a same-sex couple she denied a marriage license to in 2015. The lawsuit claims Davis transferred inherited property to avoid payment and provided false responses to court interrogatories.

Kim Davis faces accusations of transferring inherited property to avoid paying a $565,000 civil rights judgment to David Ermold and David Moore, a same-sex couple she refused to issue a marriage license to in 2015. A motion seeks to hold her in contempt for allegedly providing false responses about asset transfers and requests sanctions including legal fees.

Flood advisories were active in several North Carolina counties in the Charlotte region on July 23 due to heavy rainfall, with potential for significant flooding if additional rain fell. The National Weather Service issued advisories and flood watches for multiple counties, including Mecklenburg and Union, with some areas already receiving up to 3 inches of rain.

An ICE detainer has been issued for Javiel Sola, 42, charged with three felony hit-and-run counts following a triple-fatal crash in Rowan County, North Carolina. Sola, who was found after attempting to flee, has prior criminal convictions in Maryland and was illegally in the U.S. since 2002, according to Homeland Security.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement filed a detainer for Javiel Pena Sola, accused of a deadly hit-and-run in Salisbury that killed three people. Sola, an undocumented citizen of El Salvador, faces three felony charges and has prior convictions in Maryland. The criminal case against him remains pending.

A flood watch was issued for multiple counties in the Charlotte region starting July 22, with heavy rains expected through Thursday evening. Counties under the watch include Anson, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Rowan, and Stanly. The watch will expire Thursday evening for most areas but remain through Friday morning for Anson, Richmond, and Stanly counties.

A Baltimore-based company, MRP Industrial, is considering a 93-acre site in Rowan County for new industrial space. The Rowan County Commission approved a $500,000 purchase agreement for 15 acres on Chamandy Drive in Salisbury, contingent on acquiring 78 adjacent acres owned by Jennifer Earnhardt.

A 42-year-old driver, Javier Sola, has been charged with three felony hit-and-run counts after a triple-fatal crash in Rowan County on July 18. The crash occurred on Mooresville Road near Town Court in Salisbury, resulting in three deaths. Sola's vehicle was found in a creek bed, and he was later hospitalized before being charged by police.

American Eagle Outfitters is investing $41 million to open a new distribution hub in Salisbury, Rowan County, creating over 200 jobs. The project will bring significant economic activity to the region through job creation and infrastructure development.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. will invest $41 million in Salisbury, North Carolina, to build a distribution hub, creating over 200 jobs in Rowan County. The state will provide a $150,000 performance-based grant to support the project, which includes an average annual salary of $57,351 for 70 skilled labor roles.

American Eagle Outfitters is investing $41 million to open a distribution hub in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, creating over 200 jobs with an average wage of $57,351. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and company executive Jay Schottenstein highlighted the state's business-friendly environment and strategic location for the project.

Severe storms prompted thunderstorm warnings for several counties in the Charlotte region on July 10, 2026, with active alerts until 4:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. in specific areas. Additional storms and potential flooding are expected through the weekend as a cold front moves through the Carolinas.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for several Charlotte-area counties on July 10, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail expected. The warnings, effective from 3 p.m., expire between 4 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. for different counties including Rowan, Anson, and Mecklenburg.

Over 4,000 residents in Rowan County are without power after severe storms caused widespread damage, including downed trees and power lines in Salisbury and surrounding areas. Duke Energy reported nearly 4,500 outages following the Monday evening storm.

Angie Forrest from Rowan County won a $100,000 lottery prize on a scratch-off ticket purchased at a Murphy USA store on Dale Earnhardt Boulevard.

Oldcastle APG's subsidiary Barrette Outdoor Living Inc. laid off 63 workers at its Salisbury, North Carolina facility on July 1 due to revenue decline and economic downturn. The affected roles included assemblers, packers, machine operators, and forklift operators.

A 58-year-old woman admitted to slashing her husband’s throat while he was asleep due to financial difficulties. The attack occurred in their home in Rowan County, N.C., and the husband survived with serious injuries. She was charged with attempted first-degree murder.

Heat advisories were issued for nearly all Charlotte-region counties, effective at noon on Thursday, July 2, until 8 p.m. Weather officials warn of heat index values reaching 105-108°F, risking heat-related illnesses.

Rowan County has seen an increase in overdoses and is ranked 2nd in the state for fentanyl deaths. Health officials are warning about opioid and fentanyl use.

A woman in Rowan County has been arrested after confessing to slashing her husband's throat while he slept, according to the sheriff. She is currently in custody for allegedly attempting to kill her husband at their home.

A Rowan County woman, Paula Marlowe, was arrested for attempted first-degree murder after allegedly slashing her husband's throat at their home in Woodleaf, citing financial difficulties as the motive. She confessed to planning to kill him, set the house on fire, and take her own life, but the plan was interrupted when she became scared during the attack.

A 17-year-old boy was killed and a 30-year-old man was injured in a double-shooting in Rowan County, North Carolina. The incident occurred near a gas station on East Innes Street, though police believe the shooting happened a few blocks away at an intersection. Authorities stated the attack was not random and posed no threat to the community.

A person was found dead at a gas station in Rowan County, North Carolina, after a double shooting occurred several blocks away. One victim died, and the other was hospitalized with non-fatal injuries. Police have not identified the deceased or confirmed any arrests.

A woman was airlifted after a car crashed into a house in Rowan County. Twenty-two people were arrested and guns seized during a Lake Norman boating event, and a woman was stabbed with scissors outside a Charlotte strip mall. A heatwave with feels-like temperatures above 100 degrees is expected by the weekend.

A woman was airlifted after her Cadillac crashed into a house in Rowan County, North Carolina, following a collision with a pickup truck. Both the woman and her husband were injured, and the crash caused significant damage to the house and vehicle. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

Matthew Erich acquired a 270-acre site on the border of Rowan and Iredell counties for $11.6 million to develop Race City Motorpark + Social Club. The land was sold by Dale Earnhardt Inc. and the Mooresville Motorsports Complex after a six-year acquisition effort. Erich plans to file development proposals with Rowan County.

Bryson Blanton, a 13-year-old baseball player from Rowan County, North Carolina, suffered cardiac arrest during a game but was saved by two men in the stands, including an off-duty Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer, who performed CPR until first responders arrived.