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David Freeze: A new state and three more mountains

Although my room at the Whispering Elm Lodge on Sunday night in Baker, Nevada, was wonderful, I didn’t sleep too well. The most challenging day ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: A shorter day Sunday leads to a big one today

Editor’s note: Salisbury’s David Freeze is in Nevada and Utah for another running and bicycling adventure. Baker, Nevada, has about 68 residents, not counting those ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, June 11, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

Things to ask a runner, but beware what you might get There are certain things that runners like to talk about. In fact, if you ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 10, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Wind causes havoc and a worn out bicycle rider

Editor’s note: Salisbury’s David Freeze is in Nevada and Utah for another running and bicycling adventure. After a great night in the Ruby Hill Motel, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 10, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: A slow day speeds up quickly

After submitting my story Thursday night from Austin, I went exploring. The first item on my list was Stokes Castle, built in 1897 to resemble ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, June 9, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: An exciting and challenging day ends with a milkshake

My third day on the road was the best yet. For once, scenery dominated the ride. The only conversations were brief and to the point. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, June 8, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: A change of plans nets unique lodging

Sometimes my eyes are bigger than they should be. I went to sleep Tuesday night with potential plans to take on at least 110 miles ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, June 7, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: State No. 46 is in the bag

My first day back on the bike seat netted Nevada as state No. 46 in the big bag of states I have cycled. I had ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: A visit to Virginia City, once the richest city in the world

Darryl Fisher took me for a flight at sunrise Monday morning in his Piper Cub. In short order, we flew straight toward the sunrise, saw ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze column: Fantastic mountain scenery and Edwards Air Force Base

Editor’s note: Salisbury’s David Freeze is in Nevada and Utah for another running and bicycling adventure. An early flight out on Sunday took me to Porterville, California, for ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, June 4, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: More challenges of running uphill to come

After hours of anticipation, I got to run my first leg of 7.5 miles, ending at about 6,000 feet. As the seventh runner to hit ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, June 2, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Reno/Tahoe Odyssey run follows ups and downs of Nevada countryside

It’s been a couple of months since my run/walk across North Carolina was completed. Exactly two months, as a matter of fact. I had stated ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, June 1, 2018 12:00 am

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Let’s Ride Rowan offers bike training for kids

SALISBURY — Janet Gill said the excitement had been building all day. Her twin granddaughters, Anna and Ava Gill, received bikes for Christmas but had ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Ageless Aviation makes another Salisbury Memorial Day visit

SALISBURY — Alma Prevette hadn’t been so excited in quite a while. At 94 years old and the widow of World War ll veteran Lewis ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 12:00 am

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Memories of Ed Dupree highlight his memorial 5K

Ed Dupree loved running and racing, and he loved people. On Saturday, Dupree’s presence was felt throughout the Ed Dupree 5K Memorial Run for Hospice. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, May 21, 2018 12:00 am

Local

17th Annual Bare Bones 5K benefits Relay for Life

One of Rowan’s oldest races is on tap for Saturday, May 26, at Knox Middle School. Benefitting Relay for Life, the Bare Bones 5K starts at ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, May 21, 2018 12:00 am

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Let’s Ride Rowan beginners bike event set for Saturday

Ever wished you could ride a bicycle? Or learn the proper rules of the road? Did you grow up without access to a bicycle or ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, May 21, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

It has been six weeks since I finished the Run/Walk across North Carolina. It still seems impossible in some ways, but it did happen. I ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 13, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

Mary, Michael and Karen: April results prove positive

At the end of March, I was disappointed in the results of our wellness group. Karen Leonard had been on an extended vacation, Michael Hallett ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 6, 2018 12:00 am

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Salisbury PD hosts Foot Pursuit 5K on Saturday evening

As part of their ongoing community engagement efforts, the Salisbury Police Department is hosting the Foot Pursuit 5K on Saturday evening, May 12. Start and ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, May 6, 2018 12:00 am

Columns

David Freeze: Gotta Run

Boston Marathon and blood clots Every year on the 3rd Monday in April, I do my best to set aside about 3-4 hours to watch ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 29, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Sacred Heart Catholic School to host 5K trail run Saturday

A New Day 5K Trail Run will be hosted by Sacred Heart Catholic School on its cross-country course on Saturday. The 5K will showcase the ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Nothing goes flat on the run across NC

Editor’s note: Salisbury native David Freeze’s run across the state from Murphy to Manteo ended Sunday. The Post chronicled each day of his journey. Contact him ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 12:00 am

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Emotional state: Cross-NC run finishes at Jennette’s Pier

Editor’s note: Salisbury native David Freeze has run across the state from Murphy to Manteo. The Post chronicled each day of his journey. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, April 2, 2018 12:05 am

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David Freeze: An early day off the road to set up the home stretch

Editor’s note: Salisbury native David Freeze is running across the state from Murphy to Manteo. The Post is chronicling each day of his journey. Contact him ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, March 31, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Just one day at a time

Editor’s note: Salisbury native David Freeze is running across the state from Murphy to Manteo. The Post is chronicling each day of his journey. Contact him ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, March 30, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: An easy traffic day leads to an evening in Tarboro

Editor’s note: Salisbury native David Freeze is running across the state from Murphy to Manteo. The Post is chronicling each day of his journey. Contact ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, March 29, 2018 12:00 am

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David Freeze: An amazing day of new friends

Editor’s note: Salisbury native David Freeze is running across the state from Murphy to Manteo. The Post is chronicling each day of his journey. Contact him ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 12:00 am

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