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Resolution Run/Walk 5K on Tuesday benefits Rowan Helping Ministries

The Forum and Salisbury Rowan Runners are once again partnering to host the Resolution Run 5K on New Year’s morning, Jan. 1. Entry fee for ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, December 30, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

Early opportunities to go running and racing as we roll into a busy 2019 From 2007 to 2011, Salisbury was designated a Fit Community and ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, December 23, 2018 12:00 am

Lifestyle

‘I want him to make it to at least 100:’ Daily workouts benefit both father and son

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post Curtis Winfred Wise is 99 years old and works out six days a week at the South Rowan ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, December 16, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

What’s in Santa’s bag for runners, walkers? Each year, I enjoy giving and getting running related gifts. The best ones are those within a short ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, December 9, 2018 12:00 am

News

Remembering Christmas past at the Price of Freedom Museum

CHINA GROVE — There was a time when folks celebrated Christmas burdened by thoughts of those fighting far away. Memories of those times were revived ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 12:33 am

Columns

David Freeze: Mary and Karen, another bumpy month

When we left you at the end of October, I was excited that Mary had momentum and that Karen was about to come back to ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, December 2, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

Todd and Stepp complete a ‘long run’ I’m big on challenges. But two good friends, Stu Stepp and Kenneth Todd, are focused on huge challenges ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, November 25, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze — What I am thankful for

What I am thankful for: The freedom to live in the best country in the world and the best state, too, after having seen 48 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, November 22, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Synergy, local runners achieve their goal as a group bonds

Brooke Taylor likes this fitness thing. She had already completed several 5Ks and a 10K, then was ready to move up in distance. “I thought ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

  Andy and Steve complete their first NYC Marathon Some of my best running memories came from the New York City Marathon. Andy Abramson, a ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, November 11, 2018 12:00 am

News

Uprising at Swearing Creek: Shooters from 16 states converge on Rowan County

Beth Stebe of Salisbury is the mother of “Dog” and a big fan of shooting competitions. Stebe also heads the Rowan County 4H Shooting Sports ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, November 5, 2018 12:10 am

Columns

David Freeze: Mary & Karen — good news on two fronts

At the end of September, Mary’s progress had stalled and Karen was on the shelf with heart problems. The future for the rest of 2018 ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:00 am

Local

One Day at a Time: Oak Park offers seniors a chance to compete

SALISBURY — Veteran Jeannie Davis’ eyes were bright and wide as she crossed the finish line Thursday in Oak Park Retirement’s One Day at a ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, November 2, 2018 12:05 am

News

Horse-and-wagon trek raising awareness of childhood hunger

Late on Saturday afternoon, Angela Wood steered her horses and wagon off Pisgah Covered Bridge Road just west of Denton. When she ended her 81st ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 28, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

Counting down some memories and some local happenings Next week, I will count 40 years back to the date that I began running. My, how ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 28, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

Oak Park event focuses on a new group Late this summer, I received a photo from a friend in Reno, Nevada showing the start of ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 14, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Jack Neubacher was always a part of the airport

SALISBURY — Monday afternoon, the EAA hangar at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport was the center of shared stories — mostly humorous — and fond memories of ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 12:00 am

Local

‘Life as I knew it stopped’: Scott Brady battles breast cancer

SALISBURY — Things in general are looking up for Scott Brady. He still gets tired and feels weak by late afternoon, with many days filled ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, October 4, 2018 12:00 am

Local

High school seniors use tennis tournament to give back to community

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — This past weekend’s Salisbury Open Charity Tennis Tournament was the idea of Roarke Burton and Blake ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 12:00 am

Sports

High school seniors use tennis tournament to give back to community

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post This past weekend’s Salisbury Open Charity Tennis Tournament was the idea of Roarke Burton and Blake Clark, two ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

Travel agent finds her passion Years ago, I got a call from Allison Tuck who wanted some help becoming a runner. She’s been at it ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, September 30, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run

Anne and Dave May race each other and make it work There are lots of couples that both run but there aren’t many who race ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, September 16, 2018 12:00 am

Health

Mary and Karen: Results improve over a hot month

One of the funniest things that has happened since we started reporting on a yearlong wellness program in the Post just got obliterated. Several years ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

How Steve Shive became a runner and why it might be good for you. Every single runner has a story! Steve Shive is probably the ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, September 2, 2018 12:00 am

News

‘Oh God, my stomach has butterflies!’ Ageless Aviation makes good on rain-date veterans’ flights

May 25 was a day of steady rain. Local veterans from Oak Park Retirement didn’t get to experience the annual Memorial Day weekend dream flights ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, August 30, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

September happenings worth checking out I don’t normally focus exclusively on upcoming events. But September is full of running events happening soon, some either new ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 19, 2018 12:00 am

News

David Freeze column: Vermont and plenty more, a very satisfying trip

While my main intent was to cycle in Vermont, all along I planned for more stops on the way home. On my long-distance cycling rides, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, August 6, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze column: Another day of history; heading home

After torrential rains of nearly four inches in the late afternoon and overnight, I was glad to see that it wasn’t raining early. I paid ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, August 5, 2018 12:00 am

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