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Editorials

Terrorism strikes speech

The terrorists who gunned down the staff of Charlie Hebdo newspaper in Paris may think they have silenced their enemies. Instead, they have given birth ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, January 8, 2015 12:00 am

Editorials

Accused Boston bomber: Unanswered questions

Brace yourself. The nation is about to relive the terror and senselessness of the Boston Marathon bombings. The trial of the surviving suspect started Monday. ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, January 5, 2015 9:59 pm

Editorials

Roll up a sleeve

Roll up a sleeve The average American has about 10 pints of blood flowing through his or her body. Can you spare a pint? Cold, ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, January 5, 2015 9:58 pm

Editorials

Improve Rowan’s fundamentals; start with literacy

Job No. 1 for Rowan County leaders in 2015 is to grow jobs and the tax base. But just as important to the well-being of ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, January 4, 2015 12:45 am

Editorials

Tragic loss for East Spencer

East Spencer residents lost a significant part of their history Tuesday night when flames destroyed the Dunbar Center. Though owners had struggled to find a ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 5:54 pm

Editorials

A shelter for the ages

The opening of the new Rowan Helping Ministries building in May was one of Rowan County’s happier events in 2014. It wasn’t the news story ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 12:00 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: 2014 was year for speaking up

How long did the recession last? So long that, in early 2014, a young economist from Wells Fargo told a Salisbury group he was giving ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:52 am

Editorials

Editorial: Rowan’s own ‘Sea of Blue’

It’s time for Salisbury-Rowan to show law enforcement officers how much we value them. Two New York officers died earlier this month, assassinated by a ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:51 am

Editorials

Editorial: Jobs bring Rowan cheer

When it comes to Christmas presents for a county focused on growing its economy, what could be better than 149 new jobs (other than even ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 11:43 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Edds aims for Rowan to prosper

“He is certainly not a good citizen who does not wish to promote by every means in his power, the welfare of the whole society ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, December 21, 2014 12:00 am

Editorials

Building with gingerbread

Believe it or not, this is an economic development story. Now and then an outsider helps us get a fresh perspective on facets of life ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, December 21, 2014 12:00 am

Opinion

Common sense — Sunday (12-21-14)

I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. – Charles Dickens Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, December 19, 2014 11:36 pm

Editorials

Quotes of the week

“So far, it is still not common knowledge that I use skydiving to quickly reach the houses as we fly around the world on Christmas ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, December 18, 2014 5:49 pm

Letters

Talkback: What online readers are saying about …

… My Turn, by Rick Johnson: About Oath Keepers May God bless the Oath Keepers, and thank you for all the hard tireless work you ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, December 18, 2014 5:47 pm

Editorials

The IRS never rings

If someone claiming to be the IRS calls and says you owe money on your taxes, hang up. Don’t trust the information on caller I.D. ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 12:00 am

Editorials

Thank you, Christmas Bureau helpers

Many thanks to the dozens of volunteers who helped the Rowan County Christmas Bureau on two days in November and one day this month. Coordinated by our ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 12:00 am

News

SCAM JAM set Dec. 17 at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center

By Jerry Shelby Special to the Salisbury Post Senior citizens are the No. 1 target of con artists.  Scam Jams inform citizens about frauds and scams ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, December 7, 2014 12:00 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Your gifts will help warm young hearts

Growing children need shoes and jeans and long-sleeved shirts, I was reminded Saturday. The Rowan County Christmas Bureau was taking applications from families who need ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, December 6, 2014 11:57 pm

Opinion

Who will be 2014 Newsmaker of the Year?

By Elizabeth Cook ecook@salisburypost.com Who dominated the news in Salisbury-Rowan in 2014? At the end of each year, the Salisbury Post editorial board names a ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, December 6, 2014 7:37 pm

News

Last application day for Rowan Christmas Bureau is Saturday

The last day to apply for Christmas help through the Salvation Army, Christmas Happiness and other programs is coming up this Saturday. The Rowan County ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 12:00 am

Columnists

Cook column: After central office, other needs await

The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education is nearly ready to break ground on the central office on North Main Street. As new school board members and ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, November 30, 2014 12:18 am

Editorials

Quotes of the week

“God really had his hand on the whole family.” — Rhonda Gregory, grandmother, on the Pollard family’s escape from their burning home in August 2013 after Zane, then 8, woke ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, November 29, 2014 1:27 am

Opinion

Southern Baptist leader’s message: Listen to fears in Ferguson

By Bud Kennedy Fort Worth Star-Telegram On a day when reactions were predictable, one man’s was not. That is, unless you’ve followed the Southern Baptist ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, November 29, 2014 1:23 am

Letters

Talkback: What readers say online about …

…  Farmers largely in favor of sludge It’s interesting to see arguments such as this develop. People who are normally 110 percent proponents of property ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, November 29, 2014 12:10 am

News

Diabetes 5K winners

Winners of the Cleveland Elam Memorial Diabetes 5K Run/Walk held on Nov. 15 at the Salisbury Greenway were first place, Bradley Lamb; second place, Eddie ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 12:00 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Thanksgiving, time to adjust attitude

My “must get this done” mind set came to a screeching halt Wednesday night. I had pulled out some inspirational books in search of Thanksgiving ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, November 22, 2014 10:57 pm

Editorials

A generous contribution

Salisbury City Council made a wise decision Tuesday on funding for the Rowan-Salisbury School System’s central office — a project that, as Pete Kennedy said, ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12:27 am

Editorials

United success

Congratulations to Campaign Chairman Greg Dunn and the scores of volunteers behind the success of this year’s United Way campaign. They raised more than $1.95 ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:05 am

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