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Elections

Democrat Frank McNeill wins shot at unseating Rep. Richard Hudson in 8th District

His sights set on the U.S. House, Frank McNeil of Aberdeen won the Democratic primary in the 8th District on Tuesday, setting him up to ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 11:43 pm

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: What should Rowan look like in 2028?

Eighth-grader John Barnette got a lot of people thinking last week when his question was read to candidates for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners. ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, May 5, 2018 11:08 pm

Columnists

Are young people getting taller, or am I shrinking?

From a Villiage Idiot column by Jim Mullen: Traveling economy in an airplane today is like being loaded into an already full trash compactor. If ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, May 5, 2018 11:06 pm

Opinion

Q&A, ‘Dreamland’ author Sam Quinones: Opiates’ catastrophic impact

Sam Quinones is determined to raise awareness of the U.S. opioid epidemic and its causes. His book tells the story — “Dreamland: The True Tale ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Saturday, May 5, 2018 12:00 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: We’re losing too many to opioids

“They say it takes a community to raise a child,” his parents wrote. “It takes a community to battle addiction.” — “Dreamland” Sam Quinones spent ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, April 29, 2018 12:46 am

Education

Jim Hunt on education: ‘We need to be investing’

By Elizabeth Cook elizabeth.cook@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Former Gov. Jim Hunt is 80 years old, but you might say he has a young heart — or ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, April 29, 2018 12:08 am

News

Best places to start businesses: Salisbury ranks 13th

By Jessica Coates and Elizabeth Cook news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Looking for a good place to launch a business? It could be right under your nose. Salisbury ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:10 am

Columnists

DG Martin: SOS, calling Erskine Bowles and fiscal responsibility

Where is Erskine Bowles when we most need him? Bowles is best known to North Carolinians as president of the UNC System from 2005 to ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 9:15 pm

Local

Chestnut Hill Cemetery loses 100-year-old tree

SALISBURY — Mother Nature started a job Saturday that the city of Salisbury will now complete — removal from Chestnut Hill Cemetery of a stately ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 12:00 am

Local

10 years later: Merger of Novant and Rowan changed local care

By Maggie Blackwell For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — This year marks the 10th anniversary of Novant Health’s merger with Rowan Regional Medical Center. In ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, April 8, 2018 12:10 am

Business

March new corporations

Corporations created in Rowan County during the month of March, from the N.C. Secretary of State’s website   A&B Property Rentals LLC, 503 Hickory Nut ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, April 8, 2018 12:00 am

News

Learn about STEM at the library

By Jennifer Nicholson Rowan Public Library Most of us have heard of the acronym STEM, from teachers, leaders in education, scientists, to even presidents of ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, March 25, 2018 12:00 am

News

Library notes: Celebrating classic cinema

By Emma Rose Rowan Public Library What constitutes a movie as being a “classic?” Is it age? Popularity? Appearance or lack thereof on the TCM ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, March 25, 2018 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Home & Garden: Freshen up for spring

A prospective client called decorator Debi Lyerly of Salisbury with a request. She wanted to freshen up some areas in her home that she thought ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, March 25, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Warmer today; get out the lawn mower

Today will be the prettiest day we may see for a while. The forecast calls for highs around 55-57 and a low of 34-36, judging ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, March 23, 2018 6:31 am

Local

United Way honors volunteers, looks to future

SALISBURY — Rowan County United Way leaders celebrated the success of a 2017 campaign that raised more than $1.5 million and looked toward the future and ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Friday, March 23, 2018 12:00 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Shoptalk on progress, spring and news

How would you describe the spirit of Rowan County? “Progress” is one of the words that came to mind at the Post as we planned ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, March 18, 2018 12:52 am

News

Spring forward — and change your batteries

RALEIGH—As daylight saving time takes effect, N.C. Insurance Commissioner and state Fire Marshal Mike Causey wants to remind all North Carolinians to change the battery ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, March 12, 2018 12:00 am

Guest columns

My Turn: M.H. Clements: Balance personal freedom and others’ rights

The current discussion of school safety and gun violence cannot be complete without consideration of the role of mental illness. I insist that the policy ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Monday, March 12, 2018 12:00 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Who will turn out for May primary?

The title bout in this May’s primary in Rowan County will be the Republican race for three seats on the Board of Commissioners. The contest ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, March 11, 2018 12:23 am

Business

IDEA Center calling for entries in Big Idea Contest with $1,000 prize

By Elizabeth Cook elizabeth.cook@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — If you’ve watched “Shark Tank” on TV, perhaps you dreamed of pitching a new business idea. Your chance to do that — ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, March 11, 2018 12:05 am

Editorials

Editorial: City Council stuck on basics

The current Salisbury City Council has already made history for its diversity. Let’s hope the council does not set a record for discord, too. Salisbury ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, March 11, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Four join board at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Foundation

SALISBURY — Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Foundation has added four area residents to its board, which provides stewardship and oversight of its operations and activities. The ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:00 am

Crime

Social Services investigated Parsons household twice

SALISBURY — Social workers in Rowan County investigated possible abuse of Erica Parsons when the girl was 4 and again when she was 6 and in ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12:00 am

Columnists

Elizabeth Cook: Memories and images of Dad

Billy Graham said he was prepared for dying but not for growing old. My dad would have agreed with that. An outdoorsman who spent as ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Sunday, February 25, 2018 12:00 am

Business

IDEA Center brings out budding entrepreneurs

SALISBURY — Evidence that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well filled the chairs Wednesday evening at the Rowan IDEA Center’s open house and first ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, February 8, 2018 12:00 am

Letters

Letter: Deport to New York

The writer is referring to a political cartoon published Jan. 26 that depicted Mitch McConnell as the “Peanuts” character Lucy, holding a football for Chuck ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Wednesday, February 7, 2018 12:00 am

Guest columns

Mr. President, stop attacking the press

By John McCain Special To The Washington Post After leaving office, President Ronald Reagan created the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award to recognize individuals who have ... Read more

by Elizabeth Cook, Thursday, January 25, 2018 12:00 am

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