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Hundreds gather to honor life, legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Hundreds gathered at the J.F. Hurley YMCA early Monday, sharing warmth and fellowship on Martin Luther King Jr. Day ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Scouting for Food will begin Saturday

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com You may have seen them out and about this time last year: Hundreds of uniformed Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, roaming ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Heart of Yoga Salisbury brings wellness downtown

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — For Wivianny DeHaas, the journey into yoga was “both business and personal.” As a licensed clinical social worker and ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, January 20, 2019 12:00 am

Local

‘Trust Black Women’ photo shoot pays tribute to local community leaders

SALISBURY — For black women, the 2018 election was a record-breaking year. More than 20 were elected or re-elected to serve in Congress for the ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, January 18, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools unveils eLearning program

SALISBURY — Rowan County students will have a new option to make up school days missed because of bad weather thanks to a new program ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, January 17, 2019 12:00 am

Education

School board gets update on progress of renewal planning

SALISBURY — Six months after Rowan-Salisbury Schools became the state’s first renewal district, Superintendent Lynn Moody said one lesson has hit her boldly. “It takes ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Superintendent pitches consolidation to Rotary Club

SALISBURY — Introducing members of the Salisbury Rotary Club to Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ proposed consolidation plan Tuesday, Superintendent Lynn Moody put the proposal in numbers. Thirty-four ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 12:00 am

Education

School board talks about redistricting data

SALISBURY — According to Rowan-Salisbury Schools Superintendent Lynn Moody, planning for school redistricting is a lot like playing with jello. “You punch in one thing ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Mid-Carolina Regional Airport sees continued growth in 2018

SALISBURY — In just two years, Rowan County’s Mid-Carolina Regional Airport has seen a number of changes. It’s landed a new director, its name was ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, January 14, 2019 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter: Jan. 14

In Salisbury Police Department reports: Two larcenies were reported Friday in the 300 block of Faith Road. A man reported a larceny Friday in the ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, January 14, 2019 12:00 am

Education

School board to discuss renewal, redistricting and more

SALISBURY — Renewal, redistricting and a new option for bad-weather makeup days will be on the table for discussion today as the Rowan-Salisbury Board of ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, January 14, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Body, mind and soul: Wellness Expo offers treatments for all

SALISBURY — Body, mind, soul and surroundings: all have impacts on a person’s health. This was the shared message of a group of health and ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, January 13, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Winter weather advisory issued for Rowan County

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Rowan County from 1 p.m. Saturday  to 7 p.m. Sunday. Freezing rain is expected, ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, January 12, 2019 12:01 pm

Education

West Rowan masonry student heads to Las Vegas competition

In October, aspiring professionals from across the state gathered at the North Carolina State Fair for the 65th annual Apprentice Masonry Contest. The men and ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, January 10, 2019 12:00 am

China Grove

China Grove Town Council talks about school consolidation

CHINA GROVE — Six weeks after the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education heard a recommendation to close 11 schools, members of the China Grove Town Council met ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Animal shelter sees record-setting year in 2018

SALISBURY — For the Rowan County Animal Shelter, 2018 was a banner year: not a single adoptable cat or dog was euthanized, a first in ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Despite shutdown, it’s business as usual at the Salisbury VA

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com As the now third-longest government shutdown on record continues, things remain business as usual for Rowan’s largest federal employer. The employer? ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 12:10 am

Crime

Driver charged with death by motor vehicle

Michael Anderson Wertz, 19, of Salisbury was charged Friday with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle following a December collision. The accident occurred Dec. 4 just ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Jan. 7

In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: A woman reported a motor vehicle theft in the 200 block of Cherokee Lane on Thursday. A man reported ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan County set to approve attorneys fees in prayer lawsuit

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Following a closed session, Rowan County commissioners on Monday are expected to publicly approve a final settlement amount related to attorneys ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, January 6, 2019 12:10 am

Education

Students, families explore new West Rowan Elementary School

By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com CLEVELAND — A hum of excitement could be heard from room to room Friday as students, families and community residents navigated ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Saturday, January 5, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners approach the end of ACLU lawsuit

SALISBURY — Looking ahead at, potentially, the last business item concerning the ACLU prayer lawsuit, Rowan County commissioners and staff give the same response. A ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, January 4, 2019 12:00 am

Local

2018 falls short of being wettest year on record

SALISBURY — The tallies are in: 2018 was not the wettest year on record for Rowan County. But it came close. According to National Weather ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Friday, January 4, 2019 12:00 am

Local

North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures to celebrate Barbie’s big 6-0

SPENCER — As far as career women go, Barbie has been a busy woman. She’s been a pilot, a star athlete, a doctor. She’s dabbled ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Thursday, January 3, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Commissioners see year of opportunity for Rowan-Salisbury Schools

SALISBURY — For many, a new year brings with it a mixed bag of emotions: Fear of the unknown. Pride in prior accomplishments. Hope for ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 12:00 am

Local

‘You can’t cancel that’: Small group keeps New Year’s tradition at Bell Tower

SALISBURY — The call came from Salisbury’s Parks and Recreation Department just minutes before noon Monday: the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Bell Tower ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Tuesday, January 1, 2019 12:00 am

Local

New Year’s Eve at the Bell Tower canceled

The city of Salisbury’s Parks and Recreation Department has canceled tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebration at the Bell Tower. Planners announced the cancellation just before ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Monday, December 31, 2018 1:21 pm

10 to Watch

10 to Watch in 2019: Kevin Jones

For former Spencer alderman and school board newcomer Kevin Jones, the journey into public office came from a desire to connect more with his hometown. ... Read more

by Andie Foley, Sunday, December 30, 2018 12:00 am

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