Andy Mooney, Author at Salisbury Post

Business

Brad Rhodes: To have a will or not to have a will, that is the question

By Brad Rhodes The question of whether to have a will is a critical consideration for anyone who wishes to have control over how their ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, December 1, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Darrell Blackwelder: Late-summer wild flowers

There are a couple of late-summer flowering plants blooming profusely on roadsides and pastures throughout our county. One is a very common weed known as ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:00 am

News

Lilly’s Chapel Church Annual Women’s Day

Lilly’s Chapel Church of God will hold its Annual Women’s Day services on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The theme for ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Morgan Watts: Farm Safety Awareness Day

By Morgan Watts N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture ranks among one of the most hazardous industries. On Aug. 22, Rowan County Extension, along with several partners, ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, August 10, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Shelby Carroll: From hive to home: The journey of honey

By Shelby Carroll In North Carolina, we have a favorable climate, and it is an excellent place for beekeeping. The state’s rich agricultural heritage and ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

My Turn — Stephen Pocklington: Making history

By Stephen Pocklington Attending a recent Historic Preservation Commission meeting sparked a reconsideration of history’s vast scope. We often neglect whatever is outside our narrow ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: Unlocking financial stability

By Brad Rhodes In the quest to achieve financial stability and success, the role of lucid decision-making cannot be overstated. Often, individuals are in precarious ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, May 12, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Save NC’s endangered farmland from becoming solar facilities

By Jon Sanders The American Farmland Trust (AFT) ranked North Carolina second in the nation for farmland threatened from residential development. It’s a big concern. Agriculture ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Darrell Blackwelder: Deciduous magnolias are in full bloom

When most think about magnolias, the first thought is large, broad-leafed evergreen trees of the South. However, there are many deciduous magnolias species now in ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Dear Neighbor: Silvia Middleton: Let’s vote!

By Silvia Middleton Dear Neighbor, As we face the upcoming election season (and the dreaded political commercials), I am struck by the thought that our ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Kenneth L. Hardin: Can adults run away from home?

By Kenneth L. Hardin I saw a quote on social media recently that I agreed with so passionately it caused me to have a strong visceral ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Kenneth L. Hardin: I love my dog more than people

By Kenneth L. Hardin I’ve written on social media how I love my dog so much that if he asked to borrow my car, I ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Lib Campbell: Reflections on a 58-year marriage

By Lib Campbell Tom and I got married on a cold December Wednesday in the Ayden Christian Church at three o’clock in the afternoon. It ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Congressional candidate meets with Mayor Alexander

SALISBURY — Former High Point Mayor Jay Wagner is running for U.S. Congress in the 6th Congressional District. After there was redistricting done to North ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Thursday, January 11, 2024 12:07 am

Local

Growing club is ‘like a family’

By Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com “We’re like family,” said both Ellen Thomas and Jane Cooper, as they were speaking of the local TOPS (Take Off Pounds ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 12:05 am

Books

Library Notes: Visit the “We Built This” exhibit at Rowan Public Library through Jan. 27

By Laurie Lyda Rowan Public Library This January, you’re invited to visit the traveling exhibit “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, December 30, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Kenneth L. Hardin: We have to pour into our youth 

By Kenneth L. Hardin I don’t believe in criticizing young people for their nefarious behavior nor laying all the blame on them for their misguided ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, November 12, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: Alternatives to traditional long-term care policies

Navigating long-term care: New avenues for protection Long-term care (LTC) is a daunting subject for many. Historically, there were limited avenues for managing LTC costs, ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, November 5, 2023 12:00 am

Nation/World

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power

By Terry Spencer Associated Press PERRY, Fla. — Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 7:43 pm

News

Karen Peck and New River in concert

Karen Peck and New River will be in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at West Corinth Baptist Church, 120 Corinth Church Road in Mooresville. ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:00 am

Faith

Lilly’s Chapel Church of God annual Men’s Day service

Lilly’s Chapel Church of God will hold its annual Men’s Day service on Sunday, July 16, at 3 p.m. The service, under the direction of ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Mooney column: Riding the rails — From scrap yards to risqué murals, Amtrak journey brings different perspective

There is just something about trains.  A rail journey has always been appealing to me. It is lower stress than traveling by automobile since trains ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, November 5, 2022 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Ann Farabee: It passes all understanding

By Ann Farabee Peace — we all need it. How do we define peace? Freedom from disturbance, tranquility, calm, restfulness, quiet, freedom from interference and ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, October 8, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Doug Creamer column: More backyard adventures

By Doug Creamer I take the trash out late at night. Often, I will turn out the spotlights and stand in my yard to look ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, June 18, 2022 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Doug Creamer column: Planting hope

By Doug Creamer It has been a tough year for many home gardeners. We had some late frosts and cold spells. I was late getting ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, June 4, 2022 12:00 am

Sports

Rowan Legion vs. Cherryville photo gallery

Rowan County Legion rolled behind pitcher Casey Gouge on Monday night to an 8-1 victory over Cherryville. Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:00 am

Faith

Ann Farabee column: Get to work!

By Ann Farabee It was 1972. I had just graduated from high school and had been offered summer employment at Cannon Mills. I would be ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, March 26, 2022 12:00 am

Local

Photo gallery: Wreath ceremony at Salisbury National Cemetery Annex

Locally, wreaths at the Salisbury National Cemetery and annex are the result of a national and local partnership. The wreaths are supplied by Wreaths Across ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, December 19, 2021 12:00 am

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