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Education

Amanda Raymond column: Questions about Veterans Day

On Monday I had the pleasure of attending China Grove Elementary School’s Veterans Day luncheon. The school hosts the luncheon every year, but this year ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00 am

News

Spencer ranked number one in downtown facade improvements

SPENCER — Spencer’s progress in the Small Town Main Street program is better than most of the other North Carolina municipalities involved in the program. Town Manager Larry ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove fourth-graders have lunch with veterans

CHINA GROVE — Students in the fourth grade at China Grove Elementary joined local veterans for lunch on Monday. China Grove hosts a veterans’ luncheon ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Number of Kannapolis students eating lunch up 14 percent

KANNAPOLIS — More students are eating lunch because of the Community Eligibility Provision the Kannapolis City School system put in place this year. At the ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Brooks Harper gives 8th graders tips on success

Students in middle school learned about the skills they need to succeed in their careers on Monday. Eighth-grade students from five middle schools in the Rowan-Salisbury School ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 12:00 am

News

Spencer Board of Aldermen to look over interim town manager applications

The Spencer Board of Aldermen will be going over the applications it has received for interim town manager at their next meeting. The Spencer Board ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, November 9, 2015 12:05 am

Local

Christmas Bureau busy with applicants on first day

It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays, especially if money’s tight. Coordinated by the Rowan County United Way, the Christmas Bureau is ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, November 7, 2015 12:05 am

Local

Nearing end, United Way campaign well short of goal

The United Way fundraising campaign is not looking too hot. The Rowan County United Way held its fourth and last report meeting at Cloninger Ford ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Amanda Raymond column: Small band, big sound

Salisbury High School’s marching band is small, there is no way around it. It only has about a dozen members. But for a small band, ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:00 am

East Spencer

Noble ready to move forward in East Spencer

EAST SPENCER — John Noble III is happy to be serving the citizens of East Spencer for another term. Noble was re-elected Tuesday to serve ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer voters stay course with mayor, board

Barbara Mallett has been re-elected as the mayor of East Spencer. She received 181 votes, or about 73.9 percent of the total, while the other ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, November 4, 2015 12:00 am

Local

Jim Gobbel new mayor of Spencer

The citizens of Spencer have chosen Jim Gobbel as their new mayor. Since former mayor Jody Everhart decided not to run for re-election, the position ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 10:58 pm

Education

Olive Garden hosts Spirit Night to benefit Salisbury High

The Salisbury community can show their school spirit by indulging in soup, salad and breadsticks today at Olive Garden. From 4 to 10 p.m. today, ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Campus lockdown: College campus safety in 2015

Years ago, Catawba College held a phone-a-thon fundraiser. A student participant called an alumnus during the event to ask if he or she would be ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, November 1, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Drumlines: The heartbeat of the band

It’s the backbone of the band, the structure. It establishes the beat, rhythm and groove. It’s what the audience taps their feet and nods their ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, October 31, 2015 12:10 am

Education

Overton donates over $200 to Make-A-Wish

For a school that requires uniforms, paying a dollar to wear casual clothes seems like a dream come true. But instead of thinking of themselves, ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, October 31, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Lane Construction visits East Rowan students

After a big thank you from local students, Lane Construction decided to pay them a visit. After reading about Lane Construction donating a vehicle to ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, October 30, 2015 12:05 am

Education

Cain thankful for time at KCS

KANNAPOLIS — Dr. Pamela Cain says she is grateful for her time as superintendent of Kannapolis City Schools and wishes the district the best. The Kannapolis ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:00 am

Columnists

Amanda Raymond column: The test of the unfair quiz

When I was in seventh or eighth grade, a social studies teacher gave us a pop quiz. I was not worried — I paid attention ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:00 am

Education

NC’s fourth grade NAEP reading scores increase

North Carolina’s students beat the national average for reading in fourth grade, but not eighth. The 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress found that the ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Rowan County Student Leaders inducts 20 new members

The Rowan County Student Leaders organization inducted 20 new members during an induction ceremony at the Heritage Room last Friday. After sorting through 142 applications, ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:00 am

Crime

Community members, students stand against violence at Livingstone event

Community members and students want the larger community to know that they are against violence in the community. Livingstone College hosted a Community Anti-Violence Awareness ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, October 28, 2015 12:00 am

Education

School board OKs strategic plan as plan for improvement

The Rowan-Salisbury School District is sticking to its strategic plan. The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education approved the district’s plan for improvement, the strategic plan put ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, October 27, 2015 12:10 am

Education

Campaign starts to upgrade Salisbury High School’s gym

Salisbury is buzzing with a new campaign to help Salisbury High School. The capital campaign, named “Catch the Buzz,” was announced at the Salisbury High ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, October 27, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Halloween event gives kids candy and playgrounds

By Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@salisburypost.com On Halloween, kids can have a good time for a good cause at the Rowan County Fairgrounds. Kids Athletics for Life, ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, October 26, 2015 12:00 am

Education

RSS Board of Education to hold public hearing on plan for low-performing schools

The public will be allowed to comment on the plan the Board of Education may approve to address the school district’s low-performing designation. The Rowan-Salisbury ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, October 25, 2015 12:00 am

Local

Spencer candidates talk new town manager, downtown development during town forum

SPENCER — The candidates running for mayor and the Board of Aldermen discussed town issues at a forum at the Town Hall on Thursday night. The ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, October 24, 2015 12:00 am

Local

Day of Caring provides service work for Rowan County

The residents of Rowan County got to hear the sweet sounds of sawing, drilling and the pounding of hammers on Thursday, all in the name ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, October 23, 2015 12:00 am

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