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Crime

Blotter: Woman finds old bullet hole in home

A woman found a bullet hole in her home Thursday, but she and police believe it’s been there for a while. Wilma Cowan Carson, 88, ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Saturday, January 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

10 to watch: Josh Wagner

Josh Wagner Josh Wagner just began his third year on the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education and his first year as chairman. Two new members – ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Saturday, January 3, 2015 12:00 am

Crime

Man charged with robbery after being arrested at a party

Marcus Dontriel Chambers, 22, was charged Wednesday with robbery with firearms or other dangerous weapons, probation violation and second degree trespassing. Chambers, who lives in the ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Saturday, January 3, 2015 12:00 am

Local

Animal shelter sees slight increase in adoptions over the holidays

By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com Christmas is a particularly popular time for pet adoptions, and this year adoption numbers at the Rowan County Animal Shelter are ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Friday, January 2, 2015 12:44 am

Education

2014 big year for Rowan-Salisbury School System

There’s no way to get around the fact that 2014 was a big year for the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Here’s a roundup of some of ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, January 1, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Rowan’s Anne Ellis state’s top environmental educator

Anne Ellis’ passion and excitement for environmental education is no longer one of the best-kept secrets of Rowan County. Her excellence in teaching earned Ellis ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, January 1, 2015 12:00 am

News

As year comes to a close, giving spikes

Two days remain to make donations for 2014 tax deductions, and local nonprofits are reaping the benefits. Despite the drizzle, a steady line of cars ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 12:00 am

Education

Milliken provides unique opportunities for Rowan-Salisbury students

Under normal circumstances it would be considered rude to walk all over a student’s artwork — but several Rowan-Salisbury students probably wouldn’t mind, since their pieces ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Monday, December 29, 2014 12:07 am

News

Step into New Year with hike at Morrow Mountain

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to be more active, Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle is offering a First Day Hike to ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:09 am

Education

Art and ivories: Students prepare pianos for public display and play

Local high school students will have their artwork displayed throughout downtown Salisbury from May until September for the public’s viewing – and listening – pleasure. ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, December 28, 2014 12:00 am

Education

Christmas card contest winners

The holidays are saturated with homemade things such as meals, desserts and decorations, but there’s nothing quite as special as a homemade Christmas card from ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, December 25, 2014 12:00 am

Education

Jeanie Groh column: “Never stop learning” – even over Christmas break

Although students may be out of school, a complete mental vacation could do more harm than help when they return to class in January. “I ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, December 25, 2014 12:00 am

Education

Christmas card contest runner-up entries

It wouldn’t be Christmas without hot chocolate, presents and, of course, Christmas cards. That’s why we asked local students between preschool and eighth grade to come ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 12:00 am

News

Careful planning goes into Christmas Eve services – no matter the style

For many, Christmas Eve church services are a staple of their Christmas tradition. “I’m a huge fan of these kinds of services because they’re an ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 12:00 am

News

Christmas tree sales slow after successful run as Christmas draws near

With Christmas a mere two days away, Christmas tree sales are dwindling and tree lots are shutting down, but that doesn’t mean this year has ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 12:00 am

Education

Kannapolis middle schoolers give back to other students in need

A group of students spent all day Friday spreading joy, love and presents at Kannapolis elementary schools. For the past three years, Kannapolis Middle School’s ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Monday, December 22, 2014 12:00 am

Faith

Town of Faith to hold called meeting Monday

FAITH — The town’s Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting Monday at 1 p.m. to close out a fire department grant. Throughout the year, the ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Saturday, December 20, 2014 12:00 am

Education

School system replaces assistant superintendent with executive director

April Kuhn will officially join the Rowan-Salisbury School System as the executive director of administration and legal services, a role which she has been serving ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Friday, December 19, 2014 12:00 am

Education

A.L. Brown students grow beards for endangered animals

If you took a look around A.L. Brown High School over the past few weeks, you might notice a few more scruffy faces than normal. ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Friday, December 19, 2014 12:00 am

Education

One more day to enter Post’s Christmas card contest

There’s only one more day left to enter the Post’s annual Christmas card contest. We’ll select the best submissions and run them in the Post ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, December 18, 2014 12:00 am

Education

From seed to plate: Middle schoolers take hands-on approach to agriculture

KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis Middle School students grow their veggies and eat them too. This year, the school is capitalizing on a unique partnership between its ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, December 18, 2014 12:00 am

News

Shock and awww… Military father and young son reunite at school

When U.S. Army Spc. Larrius Cleveland found out he would be coming home for the holidays, he was determined to make this Christmas a memorable ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 12:10 am

Education

School board calls meeting to discuss pay raise, superintendent’s contract

The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education called a meeting for Thursday to discuss the board’s salary, a personnel issue and Superintendent Dr. Lynn Moody’s contract. “The ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Cabarrus trustees accept strategic plan with little change

Rowan Cabarrus Community College’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a strategic plan that will bring the college through the next three years. The new strategic ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, December 16, 2014 12:00 am

News

Deadline for Christmas card contest extended

The Salisbury Post has extended the deadline for its annual Christmas card contest through Friday. We’ll select the best submissions and run them in the ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, December 16, 2014 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Cabarrus trustees to discuss north campus renovations, strategic plan

Rowan Cabarrus Community College’s Board of Trustees will receive an update on additions and renovations to the college’s north campus on Monday. The renovations, funded ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, December 14, 2014 12:00 am

Education

Budget cuts affect students every day

Rowan-Salisbury and Kannapolis students feel the effects of a struggling economy every day as they walk into classrooms with fewer support personnel, supplies and training ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, December 14, 2014 12:00 am

Education

‘Novel’ Christmas trees on display on Main Street

Next time you’re in downtown Salisbury, make sure you take a trip down Main Street to inspect some very “novel” Christmas trees. Media coordinators at ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Friday, December 12, 2014 12:00 am

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