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Columnists

The dishes of the dearly departed

By Dawn Miller Tribune News Service A bowl sits in my cabinet until special occasions. It is textured glass, an oval, about a hand’s length, ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, November 24, 2016 6:23 pm

Local

Thanksgiving travel heaviest since 2007

Staff and wire reports Americans took to the roads, air and railways Wednesday for what is expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 3:41 pm

Local

Comfort Keepers grants seniors’ wishes

KANNAPOLIS — Comfort Keepers is going beyond in-home services for area families to grant the wish of a lifetime to some area seniors. In August, Comfort Keepers launched ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 12:00 am

Columnists

Knox achievement levels have improved across the board

By Mike Waiksnis and Christopher McNeil Special to the Post Have you been to the new Knox? We have been working diligently the last few ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, November 18, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Cycle for Heart: Californian crossing the country for a cause

By Elizabeth Cook editor@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — How far would you go to encourage people to take care of their hearts? How about 5,001 miles? That’s ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 12:05 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Trump’s chance to lead

Dr. Ada Fisher was all-in for Donald Trump long before most Republicans came around. “You people don’t get it,” the Republican National Committeewoman said last ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, November 13, 2016 6:01 pm

Education

Saving a generation: Livingstone celebrates president’s 10 years — and success — at college

SALISBURY — In 2006, George W. Bush occupied the White House, Beyoncé was a single lady, and Dr. Jimmy Jenkins stepped on the Livingstone College ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, November 13, 2016 12:10 am

Opinion

Finally, they meet

Remarks by President Obama and President-elect Trump after meeting Thursday, according to the White House Press Office: President Obama: Well, I just had the opportunity ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, November 10, 2016 7:54 pm

Letters

Letters to the editor – Wednesday – 11-9-16

Twilight of a tradition? For many years I have prepared individual bags of candy for Halloween trick-or-treaters in my neighborhood. As shown by this data ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 1:37 am

Local

Two hurt when police chase ends in crash

SALISBURY — A Salisbury woman was in fair condition Monday after the motorcycle she was riding Friday night reached speeds of more than 100 mph ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Fundraiser today for Dakota Roseborough

SALISBURY — A fundraiser will be held today to help the family of a 10-year-old boy recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Tangy Roseborough describes her grandson, ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, November 5, 2016 12:00 am

Crime

NAACP leader cites ‘red flags’ on fatal shooting

By Elizabeth Cook elizabeth.cook@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The president of the local NAACP said Friday the fatal shooting of Ferguson Laurent by a city police officer raises questions ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, November 5, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Giving back: Pembroke grad trucks supplies to Lumberton

By Elizabeth Cook editor@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Last December, Trey Holloway earned a college diploma from UNC-Pembroke. This month, he started paying his college community back. Holloway ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:15 am

Entertainment

John Oates credits a Catawba connection for developing his musical style

By Tonia Black Gold Catawba College John Oates says that Catawba College indirectly played a role in developing his musical style. He shared the why ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, October 8, 2016 12:10 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Tracing the roots of racial distrust

Unknown numbers of people first learned about Keith Lamont Scott’s death Tuesday on social media. Raised voices, indignant profanities and chilling screams — not the ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, September 25, 2016 11:31 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: RCCC to take learning and arts outdoors

With technical institute roots, community colleges tend to focus on the essentials of job training. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College concentrates on that mission, too, with everything ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, September 11, 2016 12:10 am

Business

RCCC job fair employers say ‘help wanted’

By Elizabeth Cook elizabeth.cook@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Representatives of about 40 firms manned tables at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Job Fair on Thursday, hoping to find employees ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, September 5, 2016 12:10 am

Letters

Letters to the editor – Sunday – 9-4-16

Clean-up figures are misleading The Aug. 24 story, “Court filing: $222.15 million to clean up coal ash in Rowan” repeated Duke Energy’s misleading and economically-irrelevant ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, September 4, 2016 12:09 am

Letters

Talkback: What online readers say about …

… Police Chief Jerry Stokes outraged at recent violent shootings We as a community are extremely upset with these senseless shootings. I witnessed what happened ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, September 2, 2016 12:00 am

Letters

Talkback: What online readers say about …

… Court ruling will mean changes for Rowan voters Photo identification is no longer required? Is (North Carolina) setting itself up for voter fraud? You ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, August 11, 2016 11:06 pm

Local

Darrell Harwood wins Carolina Music Award

CHINA GROVE — Darrell Harwood of China Grove won the award for country male singer of the year at the Carolina Music Awards ceremony Saturday at ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Lane Street to get bike lanes, median

KANNAPOLIS – The city and the state are working on a $1.6 million project to take Lane Street down from four lanes to two, with new ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 12:07 pm

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Post-convention wisdom

Glad it’s over. That is the general sentiment about the convention phase of this presidential campaign. It also reflects what was the best part of both ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, July 31, 2016 12:05 am

Editorials

Quotes of the week

“It breaks your heart because you know they’re out there, they’re hungry and you want to feed all.” — Wanda Pender, school nutrition manager, on reaching less ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, July 29, 2016 12:00 am

Opinion

Hillary makes history

Excerpts from commentary on Hillary Clinton’s nomination for U.S. president: The Big Dog basked in the unique historic moment: a former president and a husband ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 7:39 pm

Clubs

Brad Bost heads Salisbury Rotary Club

Brad Bost has taken office as the new president of Salisbury Rotary Club, succeeding Dianne Greene. Bost said among his goals would be increasing the club’s membership, ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, July 24, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Blair Hill’s family hoping for diabetes dog

By Elizabeth Cook editor@salisburypost.com CLEVELAND — Todd and Melissa Hill have lived in Chatham County for several years, but they’re home in Rowan County today ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, July 23, 2016 12:27 am

Editorials

Other voices: Camera law strains trust between police, public

North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper got it right when he said last week that the state’s new law excluding police camera recordings from the ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, July 21, 2016 12:00 am

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