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News

Looking Up Sports Ministry teaches kids to play sports with a higher purpose

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post “I’ll be the one in the pink Maw-Maw shirt,” said Linda Little, coordinator for Looking Up Sports Ministry ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 12:05 am

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Gold Rush Days event offers plenty for visitors

A visit to historic Gold Hill is like stepping back in time but a visit offers much more than that. Sandy Hickman spent years as ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, May 15, 2017 12:10 am

Lifestyle

David Freeze: Gotta run

Another young star with a bright future One of the highlights for me this past week was watching another Boston Marathon on TV. As usual ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 23, 2017 5:00 pm

News

Quick actions save popular “Biggest Loser” trainer after heart attack

Local gyms elevate preparedness Well-known personal trainer Bob Harper is fortunate to be alive today after suffering a massive heart attack Feb. 12. Near the ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, April 10, 2017 12:10 am

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High school masonry competition featured region’s best

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post High school masonry, carpentry and cabinetmaking students from five school districts gathered Saturday morning for the inaugural Skills ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 12:05 am

News

‘So many people from so many places’: Pickleball craze continues to sweep Rowan with first competitive tournament

After three ACL surgeries while playing soccer at Pfeiffer, Sarah Yates decided that she needed to give up the game and compete in something a ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, April 2, 2017 12:05 am

Education

Engineering students build a bridge and more

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post At the end of a beautiful spring Saturday, Partners in Learning on the Catawba College campus had a ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, March 27, 2017 12:29 am

Local

Shutterbug: Photographs offer close-up views of the insect world

  By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post “I truly enjoy God’s creation and I am captivated by what I see,” said Shane Tolliver when describing ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, March 13, 2017 12:45 am

Local

Repair your bike anytime: New fix-it stations now at library, Salisbury Community park

Sometimes your bike just needs some air in the tires or maybe your seat height needs to be adjusted to make the ride more comfortable. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, February 13, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Fast times at the 34th Annual Winter Flight

A cool and bright day turned cloudy as 250 runners and walkers posted fast times at the 34th Annual Novant Health Winter Flight 8K, Health ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, January 30, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Veterans go bowling with league of their own

By David Freeze Special to the Salisbury Post Woodleaf Lanes has had all kinds of bowling leagues over the years. But there has never been ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, January 16, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Beginning Runners Class postponed

The first meeting for the winter Beginning Runners Class at First Methodist Church in Salisbury has been postponed from Monday until Jan.16. Start time for ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, January 8, 2017 12:27 am

Local

Get 2017 started right with the Third Annual Resolution 5K on Saturday

Hosted by the Forum and Salisbury Rowan Runners, the Third Annual Resolution Run 5K is set for Saturday morning, Dec. 31. The event begins at ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Local fans gaining a taste for pickleball

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post A first-time event on Friday at the JF Hurley YMCA brought avid pickleball players together from across the state ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, December 19, 2016 12:08 am

Lifestyle

An even bigger adventure: Ethan Horne is headed to Africa with the Peace Corps

Just last November, Ethan Horne completed what began as an impromptu bike ride. His brother, Dylan, and a friend had planned to ride their bikes ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, December 4, 2016 12:00 am

Columnists

David Freeze: What I am thankful for

There is an old hymn that includes the verse, “Count your many blessings, sing them one by one.” I am overwhelmed daily by all my ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, November 24, 2016 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Wellness journey: Steps in the right direction from the Ditto Duo

When last we visited, both Jennifer Payne and Michelle Patterson were struggling. Struggling with work, family issues and their own commitment to exercise. Both women ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, November 13, 2016 12:00 am

News

St. Matthew’s 5K Benefits Hoffner, Griffin

Melissa Hoffner and Shirley Griffin were the official starters on Saturday morning at the Second Annual St. Matthew’s 5K. Both are fighting cancer, so several ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 30, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: On the road again

Back in 2010, a group of local women decided to run the Blue Ridge Relay covering a total distance of 200 miles. From that beginning, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 30, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Another young runner to watch

The popular Spooky Sprint 5K is coming up next week with its costume contests and plenty of good competition. Just last year, one of the ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 23, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: A good time for your first race

I am writing this on the Saturday morning that hurricane Matthew passed by. I had the opportunity to go out for a morning run in the ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 16, 2016 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Ready to walk again: 5K to raise money for Melinda Weatherford’s stem cell transplant

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post As a teenager, Melinda Weatherford enjoyed the marching band at West Rowan High School. She wanted to be ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 16, 2016 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Wellness journey: Jennifer and Michelle regaining momentum

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post We skipped a month on reporting about the wellness journey of Jennifer and Michelle. When we last left ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 9, 2016 12:01 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Rowan’s first female 100-miler

For Valentine’s Day 2011, Karla Steedley received running clothes and an entry into that April’s Cooper River Bridge Run 10K in Charleston. “Caleb said we ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 9, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Tips for taking care of your wet shoes

How many times have you ended a run with pair of wet shoes? Or worse yet, what if they were still wet the next day ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, October 2, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Another young runner gets a big win

Last Saturday’s Nazareth Children’s Home 5K was a fun event for several reasons. Participants got to run on a cool, shady course through the woods ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, September 25, 2016 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Walk of a lifetime: At a personal crossroads, Kyle Shores hikes the Appalachian Trail

Each year, about 2,500 to 3,000 individuals attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in one big gulp, but fewer than a ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, September 25, 2016 12:00 am

Columns

Gotta Run: Tips for improving your finishing kick

Two weeks ago, I talked about how the long run can improve the quality of your running and racing. With this column, I’ll address another ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, September 18, 2016 12:04 am

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