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Education

School board to consider collateral for county loan

SALISBURY — After months of discussion, the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education on Monday could approve the next steps in addressing an estimated $8.02 million in ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 9, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Graduation 2019: East Rowan graduates proceed with purpose

GRANITE QUARRY — Though less than ideal, the relocated 60th commencement exercises at East Rowan High School were not without at least one perk. The ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, June 8, 2019 12:16 pm

Education

Koontz Elementary students leave mark on last day

SALISBURY — As students across Rowan County collected their bags and belongings for one final time before summer break on Friday, students at Koontz Elementary ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, June 8, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Wilson Elementary graduates first group of ESL parents

KANNAPOLIS — As a group of seven mothers gathered in a classroom at Wilson Elementary School, Maria Isabel Albarran-Hernandez hooked an arm around her son ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, June 7, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Graduation 2019: Weather forces commencement ceremonies indoors

SALISBURY — With rain on the horizon for the weekend, educators made a call late Thursday to move  Saturday’s graduation ceremonies indoors at five area ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, June 6, 2019 5:20 pm

Education

From the mind of Mom: Looking onward to renewal

Nearly four months into my newfound status as a mother of two, I’ve found few greater joys than those precious hours between 8:30 and 11 ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, June 6, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Nicole Buckner named principal of Koontz

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com In just over five and a half years as an educator, Nicole Buckner climbed the ranks from third-grade classroom teacher in ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, June 6, 2019 12:00 am

Education

RSS high school graduations will move inside if rain comes Saturday

SALISBURY — As educators look toward a potentially soggy last week of school across Rowan County, planners are hard at work preparing bad-weather alternatives for ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Feline flood: Animal Shelter holding more than 100 cats

SALISBURY — Rowan County Animal Shelter veterinarian Dr. Mari Maristany doesn’t get many chances to sit down on the job these days. Kitten season is ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 12:00 am

Education

‘One of the great guys’: Chip Buckwell named regional Superintendent of the Year

KANNAPOLIS — Hailed by his colleagues as the catalyst for Kannapolis City Schools’ innovative magnet programs, career and technical education opportunities, and more, Chip Buckwell ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: South Carolina man involved in foot chase charged with attempted murder

Officers with the Granite Quarry-Faith Joint Police Department on Friday arrested James Ellerbre King, 22, a South Carolina man wanted for a number of offenses ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, June 3, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Pops at the shop: Relocated concert a hit at Transportation Museum

SPENCER — At the far end of the North Carolina Transportation Museum’s Back Shop on Saturday, Salisbury Symphony conductor David Hagy turned and faced a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 2, 2019 12:10 am

Education

Renewal offers revamp for 5 Salisbury-Rowan high schools

SALISBURY — Last week, the Board of Education approved new plans of operation for 10 area schools, with common themes arising in each: Rowan-Salisbury learners ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 2, 2019 12:10 am

Local

Scout Troop 448 hosts South Yadkin River Canoe and Kayak Race

The concept of family tradition can bring to mind a multitude of images: christening gowns, collective vacations, holiday gatherings and more. For the Hollifield Ranes ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 2, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Spreading joy: South Rowan senior Alicia Ramirez heads on to RCCC

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Walk down the halls of South Rowan High School between now and June 7, and you’re sure to ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, May 30, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Elementary and middle schools plan for renewal

SALISBURY — With just 15 minutes allotted to each of 10 schools on Tuesday, the principals presented plans that would reshape models of instruction across ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 11:19 pm

Education

Parents, students, friends flood school board meeting in support of Coach Brian Hightower

SALISBURY — Wearing a mix of navy, red and white shirts emblazoned with #teamHightower, parents, colleagues and others flooded the halls of the Wallace Educational ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 12:00 am

Education

School board approves renewal plans for 10 schools

SALISBURY — In just two hours of discussion, the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education on Tuesday approved renewal plans for 10 of the district’s 34 schools. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Board of Education to hear Renewal plans Tuesday

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will meet on Tuesday at 1 p.m. to consider renewal plans for 10 schools. The schools  ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 26, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Spencer town manager receives $32,500 in severance pay

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Former Town Manager Terence Arrington received $32,500, or six months of salary, when he separated from the town, said ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 26, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Rowan County Early College graduates 61

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — As Rowan County Early College Principal Patrick Hosey faced the Class of 2019 at Friday’s graduation ceremony, he ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, May 24, 2019 10:09 pm

Education

A.L. Brown High School hosts “Senior Signing Event”

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — While high schools across the country host college signing events for a proud few heading onward into collegiate sports, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, May 24, 2019 12:05 am

Education

Plans show examples of how RSS plans to use renewal

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Following the mid-May unveiling of Rowan-Salisbury School’s Renewal effort, 10 local schools on Tuesday will present operational plans to the Board ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, May 23, 2019 12:10 am

Education

Overton Elementary welcomes parents, friends for ‘The Home of Happy Feet’

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com In a crowded classroom just paces away from Overton Elementary’s auditorium on Tuesday, art teacher Denise Paugh brought temporary pause to flurry ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, May 23, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Growing opportunity: Eagle Scout Service Project brings garden to SOAR

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com One student, two parents, 20 volunteers and a combined 110 man-hours have added up to a growing number of opportunities for ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 12:05 am

Local

Adoption special today at Rowan County Animal Shelter

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Animal Shelter will offer animal adoptions at a reduced price today, Wednesday, May 22. They will be available from 11 ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 12:00 am

Local

The red sea: Cheerwine Festival brought 50,000 to downtown Salisbury

SALISBURY — The streets of downtown Salisbury were filled to overflowing on Saturday with a sea of Cheerwine — Cheerwine enthusiasts, that is. According to ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 12:00 am

Education

RCCC holds record-setting graduation

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com For Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, spring 2019 commencement brought with it the opportunity to celebrate numerous milestones. The 55th graduation honored a ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 19, 2019 12:01 am

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