Karen Kistler

karen.kistler@salisburypost.com

 

The April 2025 edition of Salisbury the Magazine has hit the stands, and in it you will find stories that cover things that are new and people or places that have been a part of the community for decades.  

The cover story, titled “All the Way: Hap’s Grill still cookin’ after nearly 40 years,” by Ben White and photography by Andy Mooney, tells of this iconic business that has been a part of Salisbury’s downtown all these years. Through the story and photos, the history of the business and what has made them a popular eating place can be found.

In the Rowan Original feature, “Burning desire: Salisbury Fire Chief Bob Parnell has been with the department for 40 years” by editor Maggie Blackwell and photography by Sean Meyers, as it tells of this longtime career of the city’s chief along with some stories he shared. Parnell is a third-generation chief following his grandfather and father who served in this role, with another generation who is following behind him.

The story, “Au Theatre Francis Picabia,” by Stephen McCollum is the next in a series of articles about the Modern Masterpieces that are being exhibited at Waterworks. The article shares about this French artist and his artwork, which is pictured on the following page, allowing the reader to see it as it’s described.

On the other end of the timeline, the story, “Camp in the City: Milford Hills United Methodist hosts popular summer event for kids” by Ben White and photos by Vera Smith, tells of a newly organized summer camp that children can attend. The weeklong camp, which began last year, is scheduled again for this summer and will feature a variety of activities including sports, recreation, art, Bible study and worship. Additional details about the date, times, registration and more is provided.

“Made in china: Darrell Blackwelder crafts jewelry from porcelain plates,” by Brenda Zimmerman and photos by Meyers tells of a new craft that Blackwelder has begun since his retirement as the Rowan County Extension director. An artist, having worked with stained glass for 40 years, Blackwelder has begun making jewelry from these plates, and the story and photos shares some of the process of this craft.

And don’t miss the other features in this month’s magazine including Blackwell’s editor’s letter titled, “Art that moves us;” Bookish, “The journey of unlikely companions” as Margaret Basinger describes the book “West With Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge; Through the Lens showing an owl perched on a windowsill that David Powell captured with his camera; and the watercolor artwork by Connie Eads in this month’s Local Color that she named “Going Fishin.’”

Copies of Salisbury the Magazine are available around town or you can visit the Salisbury Post office and request a copy at the front desk.