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John Stafford to debut first original symphony piece at Pops at the Post

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com John Stafford says that, to him, music is just like any other language. There are letters and sentences, words and phrases ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 am

Local

POPS: The Salisbury Swing Band to perform pre-Pops

Salisbury Swing Band vocalist Laura Millspaugh says her group is “not just your grandparents’ music.” Pointedly, the band’s extensive repertoire ranges from tunes from the ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 am

Local

POPS: ‘Past, Present, Park’: This year’s concert explores it all

When planning this year’s Pops at the Post program, Maestro David Hagy said he was inspired by “some historic kind of thinking.” “I like thinking ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 am

Local

POPS: Pass the hat

Pops at the Post, like many Salisbury events, began as a celebration of history. The first concert was in 2005, organized to help the Post ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove couple craft Memorial Day homage

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Ride along Weaver Road in China Grove this Memorial Day weekend and you’ll find a unique display thanks ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 am

Local

POPS: Food, drink and fun: Pops at the Post offers it all

Pops at the Post is about so much more than just the music: it’s about the opportunity to come together as a community to share ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 am

Local

POPS: Pops at the Post’s frequently asked questions

Question: Where is the concert? Answer: Pops at the Post takes place on the 100 block of South Church Street. The symphony orchestra will be ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 am

News

South China Grove Baptist Church honors service men and women through flags

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com As the Friday afternoon sun inched temperatures higher, Tony and Lauren Wagoner started their Memorial Day weekend in the yard with ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, May 26, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County considers restoring water wheel at Kerr Mill

MOUNT ULLA — In early May, Rowan County posted a request for proposals on a project involving a local treasure: the water wheel at Kerr ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, May 25, 2018 12:00 am

Education

North Rowan Middle School students market Rowan County

SALISBURY — As the Rowan County Board of Commissioners met Monday, students from North Rowan Middle School delivered a message: “Be a Rowan County original, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: May 22

In Salisbury Police Department reports: • A woman reported vandalism in the 300 block of West Monroe Street on Friday. • A man reported a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County schedules budget work session, public hearing

SALISBURY — A public hearing has been scheduled for Rowan County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-19. The county commissioners voted Monday to hold a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 12:00 am

Local

‘He literally died in my arms’: Salisbury Mason saves heart attack victim

MOORESVILLE — When North Carolina Masonic Lodge member Ted Sherrod collapsed with a massive heart attack in early November, a fellow Mason came to his ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 12:00 am

Education

More than 1,400 receive degrees from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

CONCORD — A downpour of rain wouldn’t be enough to keep celebrating students, friends and families from filling the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, May 19, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Pops at the Post returns in two weeks

SALISBURY — The 14th annual Pops at the Post concert is coming June 2 with the promise of good food, good friends and some even ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, May 19, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County Animal Shelter offering reduced-rate adoptions on Saturday

SALISBURY — Looking to adopt a new four-legged friend? A perfect opportunity is coming this weekend at the Rowan County Animal Shelter. From 8:30 a.m. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, May 17, 2018 12:01 am

Education

North Carolina Democrats and Republicans respond to teacher rally in Raleigh

As thousands of teachers marched in Raleigh on Wednesday to demand pay raises and more funding for schools, a clear divide arose between the political ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, May 17, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Candidates raise $2.2 million to take U.S. House District 13 in N.C.

SALISBURY — Campaign finance reports filed April 18 show congressional candidates in the 13th District raised nearly $2.2 million for the May primary. Democratic challenger ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

State holds public meeting on widening of N.C. 150 west of Salisbury

SALISBURY — The North Carolina Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting Tuesday on its plan to widen parts of N.C. 150 west of Salisbury. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 16, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Total expenses for local PACs to be determined in May primary campaign

SALISBURY — Wondering just how much local political action committees spent during the primary election cycle? You’ll have some time to wait yet, despite submissions ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 12:00 am

Local

County organizations come together to “Stamp Out Hunger”

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com As temperatures crept toward 92 degrees on Saturday afternoon, a crowd worked in a flurry of movement on the loading dock of ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, May 14, 2018 12:10 am

Elections

Candidate-to-be for N.C. Senate meets with Rowan County Democrats

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com On his way to file for candidacy in North Carolina’s Senate District 33, Arin Wilhelm of Granite Quarry was injured in ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, May 14, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Over 300 receive degrees during Catawba’s 167th commencement

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Saturday proved to be a day long awaited for students at Catawba College and their families, as over 300 ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 13, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury Police Department hosts first Foot Pursuit 5k

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Downtown Salisbury was livened up on Saturday evening with something that looked best suited for the silver screen. It was a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 13, 2018 12:05 am

Kannapolis

Kannapolis looks at road change for Amazon distribution center

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The Kannapolis City Council on Monday will schedule a public hearing to close a portion of Macedonia Church Road. The closure ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 13, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Voter turnout for 2018 a record low

SALISBURY — Rowan County voter participation was at a record-breaking low for primary elections on Tuesday. Some 10,598 of 94,088 registered voters cast their ballots, leaving the ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, May 10, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Carl Ford takes the GOP nomination in N.C. Senate District 33

Carl Ford took the Republican nomination in North Carolina’s Senate District 33 in Tuesday’s primary. New boundaries for the district were approved in February, settling ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 12:00 am

Elections

Republican primary a clean sweep for Rowan County’s incumbent commissioners

SALISBURY — November’s general election will feature some familiar names in the Rowan County commissioners’ race, as incumbents Greg Edds, Judy Klusman and Jim Greene ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 12:00 am

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