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Letters

Talkback: What online readers say about …

… City staff evaluating traffic light times across Salisbury Anyone from the old cruising days back in the 1960s knew you could hit Main Street ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, August 21, 2015 12:00 am

Editorials

Quotes of the week: Softball World Series edition

“They’re the best team in the whole world. Not many people will ever be able to say something like that, but 13 very special girls ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, August 20, 2015 5:08 pm

Business

Looking for a job? Thursday workshop may help

A push to connect local job seekers with more than 300 positions available in local businesses and agencies has spurred two events coming up soon in Salisbury. First, people will ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:10 am

Letters

Letters to the editor – Wednesday (8-19-15)

Lessons in government spending are costly I am still trying to clear up in my mind all this business about the mall, the new school ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:00 am

Editorials

Editorial: Job hunters, take note

Sometimes economic development involves recruiting industry; sometimes it means expanding existing businesses. And sometimes — like now — simply helping people fill jobs already available ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:00 am

Editorials

Editorial: More light on Dukeville water questions

Duke Energy has a mess on its hands when it comes to coal ash ponds; there’s no question about that. After tons of coal ash ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, August 17, 2015 9:35 pm

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Catching up is hard to do; ask Knox

Hillary Clinton is calling for free college tuition for everyone. If we really wanted to improve opportunity, we’d start earlier — free preschool for all. ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, August 16, 2015 2:15 am

Letters

Talkback: What online readers say about …

… Heroin, a deadly epidemic It would be helpful if legislators expanded the rules allowing more providers to offer suboxone treatment. Right now, the restrictions ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, August 14, 2015 12:00 am

Editorials

Editorial: If old walls could talk

The historic tax credits that have meant so much to small businesses and homeowners in Salisbury and beyond got a boost from Gov. Pat McCrory ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, August 13, 2015 12:00 am

Columnists

Chris Fitzsimon: Actually far less than fair

From a column by Chris Fitzsimon of N.C. Policy Watch: During Monday night’s brief Senate debate over a proposed change by Sen. Brent Jackson to ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:00 am

Columnists

Cook column: Free speech, right words and history

The Rev. Kris Mares recalled playing with a black friend as a child. She felt so at ease and comforted, Mares told the friend that ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, August 9, 2015 12:19 am

China Grove

Hear about David Freeze’s trip at reception today

David Freeze, just back from his Alabama-to-Ontario bicycle journey, will be honored at an open house and reception from 2-4 p.m. today at the China Grove ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, August 9, 2015 12:00 am

Editorials

Darts & laurels: Keep iced tea on hand

Dart to the high temperatures that have been baking the Rowan County landscape — and people — this summer. Local weather watcher Bill Poole is ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, August 7, 2015 4:07 pm

Editorials

Quotes of the week

“We just allow people to speak from their hearts.” — Tonya Miller Cross, Peace Circle organizer, on the monthly gathering at Mean Muggs to discuss racism, poverty ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, August 6, 2015 8:16 pm

Editorials

Editorial: Help NC Transportation Museum gain steam

The best opportunity yet to transform the N.C. Transportation Museum into an even stronger draw for tourists and students could soon slip through the state’s fingers. A ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, August 6, 2015 12:10 am

Local

House’s $2.8 billion bond plan does not include Transportation Museum

By Elizabeth Cook elizabeth.cook@salisburypost.com RALEIGH — House Republicans agree with Gov. Pat McCrory that voters should be asked to sign off on $2.8 billion in borrowing ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 12:08 pm

Editorials

Editorial: It’s a mall, mall world for county

Greg Edds seems to have a vision of how the former Salisbury Mall might be used to draw people and business to Salisbury. Please, tell ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 12:20 am

Editorials

Editorial: Butner not going quietly

Salisbury resident Mac Butner has taken pride in being a loyal Republican for decades. He is not lifting a finger this summer, though, to help ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 12:30 am

Education

Wallace Family donates money for central office dome

The family whose name is on the new school central office — the Wallace Educational Forum — has donated money to complete a dome on the ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, July 31, 2015 1:10 pm

Editorials

Editorial: Progress in the West End

They can’t declare mission accomplished; fighting crime is a constant job. But Salisbury Police can take satisfaction in knowing that their increased patrols in the ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 12:30 am

Local

Chief: VA evolving in approach to patients, input from staff

By Elizabeth Cook elizabeth.cook@salisburypost.com A congested hallway greeted Kaye Green, director of the Hefner VA Medical Center, as she was showing a reporter and photographer ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 12:05 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: This July could use a Thanksgiving

We interrupt this summer of Trump tirades, Confederate controversy and heat from Hades to bring you Thanksgiving in July. Turkey and trimmings are optional. Mostly, ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, July 26, 2015 12:30 am

Editorials

Editorial: Monument dialogue starts well

Though passions ran deep, the people who talked to Salisbury City Council Tuesday about the Confederate Monument did so with calm and respect. They made ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, July 23, 2015 12:00 am

Editorials

Editorial: Memories of Salisbury and family, in music and film

Growing up in New Jersey, Sarah Kirkland Snider often journeyed to Salisbury as a child to spend time with grandparents Arnold and Kate Mills Snider ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 10:31 am

Editorials

Editorial: A courageous conversation

One thing appears certain going into today’s Salisbury City Council meeting. The council will hear from people who are absolutely certain the Confederate Monument should ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, July 20, 2015 8:01 pm

Editorials

Editorial: Finally, yes from Rowan

Here’s a crucial way today’s Rowan County Board of Commissioners differs from earlier boards: This group believes in knocking down the walls that isolate Rowan ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, July 19, 2015 12:45 am

Editorials

Editorial: Clement stayed the course

Donald Clement Jr. listed three things a person needed to have a good life, the Rev. Robert Black said at Clement’s funeral on Tuesday. Stick-to-it-tiveness. ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 12:00 am

Editorials

Editorial: Dome dilemma

Let’s hope generous benefactors take an interest in the dome planned to crown the new central office for the Rowan-Salisbury Schools. The dome’s steel supports ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 12:00 am

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