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News

Clarification

Aaron Kepley, director of Rowan Museum, was the Kepley quoted in Saturday’s story about the China Grove Roller Mill. His first name and title were ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, July 18, 2016 2:41 pm

Editorials

Editorial: Deserving of respect

A sniper’s senseless murder of five Dallas police officers last week has grieved the entire nation — from Salisbury to San Diego, from Duluth to ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:00 am

News

Correction

Veleria Levy’s name was misspelled in a column in Sunday’s paper. Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, July 11, 2016 3:26 pm

Editorials

Editorial: Spotlight on police chief

Jerry Stokes does not take over as chief of the Salisbury Police Department until July 18, but he was forthcoming last week when asked about ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, July 10, 2016 12:00 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: This is not an either-or question

I have never watched my husband go out the door to work fearing that he might die in the line of duty. And, though we ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, July 10, 2016 12:00 am

Letters

Talkback: What online readers say about …

… Obama hits the campaign trail for Clinton in Charlotte Classified emails are not a big deal. Any other citizen would be 10 feet under ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, July 8, 2016 12:00 am

Columnists

David Hagy: Equality under the law at stake for LGBT community

By David Hagy Special to the Salisbury Post Equality, in the sense that LBGT citizens seek, is not being equal to everyone else. Equality, as ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 12:00 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Notes from the NSMA weekend

If your affection for Salisbury ever needs a boost, talk to some of the people honored each year at the National Sports Media Association’s annual ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, June 26, 2016 6:04 pm

Editorials

Quotes of the week

“Just because you have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, life doesn’t end if you don’t let it end. … He still is Dad, and he deserves ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, June 24, 2016 12:00 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Jewels of wisdom for Father’s Day

For last Father’s Day my husband, Ed, was reflecting on the lessons he hoped to pass on to our daughters — all adults now but forever children ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:20 am

Local

Hood honors Janet Ward Black

Attorney Janet Ward Black recently received Hood Theological Seminary’s 12th Annual Bishop’s Award in recognition of her commitment to the seminary and her community. “She has shaped a life ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:00 am

Editorials

Darts & laurels: Welcome, sports scribes

Laurels to the National Sports Media Association’s annual gathering in Salisbury, which starts today and goes through Monday evening. The event is a plus for ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, June 18, 2016 12:00 am

Letters

Talkback: What online readers say about …

…. Sane gun laws are possible And do you really think that making more or changing the current laws would get the attention or cooperation ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, June 17, 2016 12:00 am

Editorials

Quotes of the week

“It’s more than a tragedy. A tragedy is an accident. An atrocity is with intent. And this definitely was with intent.” — Mayor Karen Alexander, on ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, June 16, 2016 6:45 pm

Health

Alyssa Smith to champion Rowan health

By Susan Shinn For The Salisbury Post Her name: Alyssa Smith. Her mission: To get you healthy. Smith, 26, is the new executive director for ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, June 16, 2016 12:00 am

Local

NSMA Sports Book Festival set Sunday at Literary Bookpost

SALISBURY – The 5th Annual National Sports Media Association Sports Book Festival will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Literary Bookpost, ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 12:00 am

Editorials

Editorial: Officers saved many lives

Monday morning quarterbacks have questioned why Orlando SWAT teams waited three hours early Sunday before breaking into the nightclub where a mass killer was holed ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 12:00 am

Education

School system providing meals for children all summer

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ Food Nutrition program is providing free meals for children ages 3-18 at dozens of sites across the county this summer. ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, June 13, 2016 1:42 pm

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Mission: Teach children to read

Reading proficiency by third grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success. Yet every year, more than 80 percent of ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, June 12, 2016 12:15 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Too many Ketner stories to tell

Donnie and Ronnie Marsh should write a book. The twin brothers went to work for Food Lion as teenagers. Ronnie went first, at 15, to ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, June 5, 2016 12:15 am

Local

Noted: Ralph Ketner was always thinking

By Elizabeth Cook elizabeth.cook@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Ralph Ketner overflowed with ideas. For meetings with Meg Ham, president of the Food Lion chain he helped found, ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, June 4, 2016 12:10 am

Opinion

Clinton’s email mess is getting worse

A State Department audit has found that Hillary Clinton violated department rules in her use of a home email server and failed to properly preserve ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, June 2, 2016 12:44 pm

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: What happened to military buddy?

Memorial Day is supposed to focus on the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the military. But what about the comrades ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, May 29, 2016 12:00 am

Columnists

Arts & Culture Partnership Fund to help local groups

By Elizabeth Cook elizabeth.cook@salisburypost.com Community leaders have formed a new nonprofit to ensure Rowan County’s cultural scene continues to flourish. The Salisbury-Rowan Arts and Culture ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, May 29, 2016 12:00 am

Columnists

United Way helps outfit scouts

By Howard D. Torrence II Special to the Salisbury Post In 2015 Central NC Council Boy Scouts of America served over 8,000 youth. Many of ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, May 26, 2016 12:00 am

Local

Rotary honors top veteran and rookie officers

The Salisbury Rotary Club honored the area’s top law enforcement, fire and emergency services personnel Tuesday during its meeting at the Rotary Hut. Leaders from ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, May 26, 2016 12:00 am

Editorials

Editorial: Make way for George Washington

Laurels to today’s re-creation of George Washington’s visit to Salisbury 225 years ago. Washington was serving his first term when his Southern Tour brought him ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, May 21, 2016 9:11 am

Local

Preparing to go back into society

Back into society Prisons may be out of sight and out of mind to many, but the inmates in them are not locked away forever, ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, May 16, 2016 12:10 pm

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