News
Mooney test
By Larry Stombaugh For the Clemmons Courier If you turn the pages and take yourself through the 2018 West Forsyth yearbook, you will see ...
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David Freeze
Riding Route 66: Another surprising day
Editor’s note: Rowan County resident David Freeze is off on his latest summertime cycling adventure. This time, he’s riding the famed Route 66 from California ...
by Andy Mooney, Friday, July 15, 2016 12:00 am
China Grove
The father of Farmers Day: Gene Long helped organize long-running festival
By Susan Shinn For the Salisbury Post KANNAPOLIS — In the basement of his Kannapolis home, Gene Long sits in a big, red recliner, reminiscing about ...
by Andy Mooney, Monday, July 11, 2016 12:10 am
David Freeze
Riding Route 66: Just having a ball
Editor’s note: Rowan County resident David Freeze is off on his latest summertime cycling adventure. This time, he’s riding the famed Route 66 from California ...
by Andy Mooney, Saturday, July 2, 2016 12:00 am
News
“Uplifting journey:” Friends, community come together to help cancer patient
By Susan Shinn For the Salisbury Post Out of the corner of his eye, Patrick Dye gazes at the grand piano. It’s a beauty, and ...
by Andy Mooney, Monday, June 6, 2016 12:10 am
Faith
“With thankful hearts:” Hood Theological Seminary graduates go forth to serve in a challenging world
By Hugh Fisher hugh.fisher@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Some of them will be pastors, while others will serve as chaplains or associate ministers. But all of the ...
by Andy Mooney, Sunday, May 22, 2016 12:00 am
News
Downtown Night Out features painted pianos
The first Downtown Night Out of the year was filled with the sounds of music as would-be musicians took to public pianos provided by the ...
by Andy Mooney, Saturday, May 7, 2016 12:11 am
News
This weekend’s Relay for Life has new schedule
By Susan Shinn For the Salisbury Post For years, Rowan County Relay for Life began on Friday evening and ended on Saturday morning. This year, ...
by Andy Mooney, Friday, May 6, 2016 12:00 am
Business
I’m all about the T-shirt: Attractions on Main markets new line
By Susan Shinn For the Salisbury Post “I’m all about wine.” “I’m all about the beach.” “I’m all about the mountains.” Whatever you’re “all about,” ...
by Andy Mooney, Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:00 am
Business
‘A small part of a big community:’ Once almost broke, painter’s business has a new hue
By Steve Huffman For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — Richard Gould said when he moved to Rowan County in 2007, he figured it wouldn’t take ...
by Andy Mooney, Sunday, April 3, 2016 12:00 am
News
They ran for food at Centenary Methodist on Saturday
A cool and sunny morning greeted runners and walkers Saturday at Centenary Methodist Church. All proceeds from the Will Run for Food 5K and fun ...
by Andy Mooney, Monday, February 29, 2016 12:10 am
News
Livingstone upbeat despite CIAA title loss
By Laurie D. Willis Livingstone College News Service CHARLOTTE – Livingstone College lost its bid for a “three-peat” in the CIAA after losing the title ...
by Andy Mooney, Sunday, February 28, 2016 12:10 am
News
Snider’s piece to be performed by N.C. Symphony at Keppel
By Susan Shinn For the Salisbury Post On Feb. 6, Sarah Kirkland Snider is coming home. “Home” is the theme of the Feb. 6 concert ...
by Andy Mooney, Sunday, January 31, 2016 12:00 am
Business
‘Cute and trendy’: Suzanne Phillips opens Picture Perfect Boutique
By Susan Shinn For the Salisbury Post LANDIS — The secret of being a successful entrepreneur, Suzanne Phillips says, is always coming up with new ...
by Andy Mooney, Sunday, January 31, 2016 12:00 am
Health
Ester Marsh column: Are you ready to do something about your health?
Whether you have figured out which body type you are or not, are you ready to do something for your health? As most of us ...
by Andy Mooney, Monday, January 18, 2016 12:00 am
Business
Making the cut: New PHD Styling Studio ready for customers
By Susan Shinn For the Salisbury Post With a combined 56 years of experience, you could say that Crystal Vanhoy and Tasha Hall have a ...
by Andy Mooney, Sunday, January 10, 2016 12:00 am
Business
It makes scents: China Grove store sells soaps, lotions and more
By Susan Shinn For the Salisbury Post CHINA GROVE — Everyone knows that Farmers Day is the hottest ticket in town, which is why Brent ...
by Andy Mooney, Sunday, November 8, 2015 12:00 am
Education
It’s Homecoming, y’all: Livingstone hosts annual events
By Laurie D. Willis Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY – From freshmen experiencing it for the first time to alumni like Nigel and Sarah Alston ...
by Andy Mooney, Saturday, October 31, 2015 12:00 am
News
Storyteller Kim Sheeks wears a lot of hats
By Susan Shinn Smart Start Rowan Throughout the course of a day, parents may wear any number of hats when caring for their children. Kim ...
by Andy Mooney, Saturday, October 17, 2015 12:05 am
Local
Beginning Running Classes/ St. Patrick’s Day 5K
On Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., the latest round of the Beginning Runners Classes will kick off at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. The classes ...
by Andy Mooney, Sunday, March 8, 2015 12:00 am
Local
Downtown pot o’ gold: Shoppers “go green” for Irish-themed First Friday
By Hugh Fisher hugh.fisher@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — It’s not St. Patrick’s Day just yet, but Friday night, downtown started the “wearin’ o’ the green” a bit ...
by Andy Mooney, Saturday, March 7, 2015 12:00 am
News
A home for dreams: Nazareth Children’s Home to dedicate new Fisher Cottage for young women this week
By Hugh Fisher hugh.fisher@salisburypost.com ROCKWELL – In the coming weeks, several young women will move into a new house at Nazareth Children’s Home, a place ...
by Andy Mooney, Saturday, January 17, 2015 12:00 am
Columns
Playing the veteran card for money
By Rodney Cress Veteran Advocate Beware of some people soliciting monies for veterans during this holiday season. There are many admirable and necessary organizations raising ...
by Andy Mooney, Saturday, December 13, 2014 12:00 am
Health
Ester Marsh column: Never too old
Wow, I can’t believe it is already December. I look forward to the holidays, getting together with family and friends. This holiday season, one of ...
by Andy Mooney, Monday, December 1, 2014 12:00 am
Local
Cavalier 5K Race for a Cure
David Leasure served as the race starter on Saturday morning as 100 runners and walkers came to North Rowan High School to support him in ...
by Andy Mooney, Sunday, November 23, 2014 12:00 am
Columns
David Freeze column: A visit to New Bern
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit New Bern on a mix of business and pleasure. During my Maine to Florida bicycle ride, ...