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Education

Amanda Raymond column: The magic chorus class

Last night I went to my youngest brother’s chorus concert. I have an older sister and three younger brothers, and we all took chorus class ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Shive Elementary collects items for flood victims

The schools in the Rowan-Salisbury system have not forgotten about the South Carolina flood victims. The Shive Elementary Student Council chose to dedicate this year’s ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:00 am

Local Events

Fundraising over 50 percent for United Way

The American spirit was moving at the United Way’s report meeting on Wednesday. The Rowan County United Way held its third report meeting at Team Chevrolet ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:00 am

Cleveland

Three in the race for Cleveland Board of Commissioners

CLEVELAND — Two brothers and an incumbent are running for two open spots for Cleveland’s Board of Commissioners. The commissioners in Cleveland serve four-year terms. ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 12:00 am

Local

Durham man killed after car hits tree along I-85

A Durham man died in a car accident on Interstate 85 on Saturday night. Scott Alexander Hammond, 39, crashed into a tree at 8:14 after ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, October 19, 2015 12:10 am

Crime

Blotter: Man charged with assault and child abuse

Phillip Anthony Goodman, 32, was arrested in the 300 block of Stone Road on Saturday for assault by strangulation and misdemeanor child abuse. Goodman bruised ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, October 19, 2015 12:10 am

Entertainment

Play review: “Grand Slam” is a homerun

James Jones and other characters had to learn the hard way that the smallest things can have the most control over a life. “Grand Slam” ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, October 19, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Motivational speakers coming to Rowan County schools

Speakers from Game Plan for Life want students to know that one bad decision can change their whole lives. Motivational speakers from the Game Plan ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, October 19, 2015 12:00 am

Local

For the love of cars: AACA holds annual car show at Transportation Museum

On a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon, Morgan Mincey, from Hillsborough, sits behind a ’69 Mercury Cougar XR7. This was the first time Morgan and ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, October 18, 2015 12:05 am

Education

Mini Funk moves to Livingstone

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, band members gather at Livingstone College for practice. Director of Bands Anthony Jones helps teach music to the students in a ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, October 17, 2015 12:00 am

Entertainment

“Grand Slam” coming to Salisbury this weekend

This weekend, the Renaissance Arts Program and Eastsquare Artworks will be presenting the play “Grand Slam.” Larry Wright wrote and directed the play. The play ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, October 16, 2015 12:00 am

Health

NAMI Rowan celebrates success

Nothing, not even mental illness, can stop a person from succeeding in life, according to the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Success Luncheon. The National Alliance ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, October 16, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Amanda Raymond column: Out-of-school blues

With schools celebrating homecomings and fall break coming up for many students, I can’t help but think about how weird it feels being out of ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 15, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Student Leadership Team allows students to be heard

When junior student Leigh Ann Brooks got an application for the Student Leadership Team, she thought it was going to stay within the administration at ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 15, 2015 12:00 am

Education

New security measures considered for Salisbury High School

Salisbury High School may be getting some new safety updates. On Monday, the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education discussed safety projects for Salisbury High. The updates include ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Man arrested on drug and concealed gun charges

A Lexington man was arrested on charges of possession of stolen goods, carrying a concealed handgun and possession of a controlled substance on Sunday. While ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Graduation rate up despite low-performing school designations

The district may have received low grades, but most schools are still graduating students at a high rate, according to a report shown at Monday’s ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:00 am

News

Spencer Board of Aldermen to discuss search for new town manager

The search for a new town manager for Spencer may soon be under way. The Spencer Board of Aldermen will hold a meeting in the ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, October 12, 2015 12:10 am

Education

North Hills Christian School hosts first college fair

North Hills Christian School students from ninth to 12th grade attended the school’s first college fair on Friday. The students could even invite their parents ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, October 11, 2015 12:05 am

Education

Board of Education to discuss low performing schools

The Board of Education will discuss low performing schools and high graduation rates at the work session on Monday. The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, October 11, 2015 12:00 am

Education

HBCUs still needed for today’s students

Questioning the purpose and need for HBCUs needs to stop, according to local colleges. In the midst of dropping attendance rates and federal funding, again ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Friday, October 9, 2015 12:00 am

Columnists

Amanda Raymond: Tablet troubles

Okay, I know I’ve been on this ‘technology in the schools’ kick for a while, but bear with me for one more piece. Then I’ll ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 8, 2015 12:00 am

Local

United Way campaign has raised 43 percent of goal

The lesson of the day at United Way’s report meeting: When everyone contributes, great things can happen. The Rowan County United Way held its second ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Thursday, October 8, 2015 12:00 am

Education

East Spencer charter school application submitted

Twenty-eight applications for new charter schools were submitted to the state on Sept. 25. There was only one application submitted for Rowan County — the ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Techbooks takeover RSS classrooms

The students in Renee Fox’s middle school math class are helping cats back to their owners and playing on number lines the hallways. Welcome to ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Monday, October 5, 2015 12:12 am

Education

Not your parents’ library: Schools welcome collaborative media centers

Goodbye hush-hush libraries, hello collaborative spaces. Rowan-Salisbury schools are now headed toward collaborative-focused media centers as part of the school system’s digital conversion. Kelly Feimster, ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Sunday, October 4, 2015 12:10 am

Education

Best-selling author, former NFL player visits RSS fifth graders

Tim Green went from tackling football players to tackling kids — with cliffhangers at the end of the chapters of his best-selling sports novels. Green ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, October 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

BOE disagrees on what to do with superintendent portraits

What should be done with superintendent portraits ­caused some disagreement among board members during Monday’s meeting. With the move to the Wallace Educational Forum inching closer, ... Read more

by Amanda Raymond, Saturday, October 3, 2015 12:00 am

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