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Education

Long time executive director of Communities in Schools retires

Cheers erupted as Vicky Slusser arrived at a surprise party Thursday evening at the Heritage Room in downtown Salisbury. Cheers gave way to applause and ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Friday, June 12, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Summer campers visit the mayor at City Hall

By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com Salisbury Mayor Paul Woodson held an audience with a handful of his smallest, but sharpest citizens Thursday. Campers from First United ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Friday, June 12, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Summer Meal Program starts Monday

Once again, Rowan-Salisbury School System’s Summer Meals program is about to hit the streets. Last summer, the district was able to serve more than 68,000 ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Friday, June 12, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Little Free Libraries pop up at local schools

Little Free Libraries are popping up all across the county, particularly at local schools. Bostian, Isenberg and Faith elementary schools and Knox and Southeast middle ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:00 am

Faith

Faith residents oppose proposed store at board meeting

By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com Although Faith’s planning board rejected a rezoning request for a proposed store at the intersection of Faith Road and Crescent Road, ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Salisbury/Rowan PFLAG awards scholarships

The Salisbury-Rowan chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) has awarded seven $1,000 scholarships for academic year 2015-2016. The winners of ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Thanks to books, learning won’t halt with the end of the school year

Tuesday marked the last day of school until August for Rowan-Salisbury students. An air of excitement and anticipation filled the halls of the district’s 35 ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 12:05 am

Education

Last day of school is today

Today is the day students have been looking forward to for months – the last day of school. Rowan-Salisbury students will dismiss at their normal ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 12:00 am

Education

School board discusses technology fees, redistricting for small areas

The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education held a spirited debate about technology usage fees during their work session Monday. Vice Chairman Dean Hunter asked that the ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 12:00 am

Faith

Faith budget hearing is Tuesday

The town of Faith will hold a public hearing for its 2015-16 fiscal year agenda Tuesday, followed by the town’s regular business meeting. In addition ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Monday, June 8, 2015 12:10 am

Education

School board to discuss potential property for consolidated elementary school

By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will discuss a potential site for a consolidated elementary school in the western part of the ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, June 7, 2015 12:10 am

Education

Kannapolis school board to meet Monday

By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com Kannapolis City Schools’ Board of Education will discuss the district’s length of school day Monday. According to the meeting agenda, Assistant ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, June 7, 2015 12:08 am

Education

Superintendent reflects on school year, progress on strategic plan

The Rowan-Salisbury School System is wrapping up year one of three of its new strategic plan, and Superintendent Dr. Lynn Moody said the district aggressively ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Saturday, June 6, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Books and barbers: Cutting hair, helping to create a culture of literacy

Since Charles White opened his barbershop on South Main Street in Salisbury 21 years ago, he’s been a listening ear and a gentle influencer to ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Friday, June 5, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Students receive fresh, local produce through N.C. Farm to School program

Fruits and vegetables are a vital part of a healthy life, and the North Carolina Farm to School program is helping Rowan-Salisbury School System make ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Teacher spotlight: Cheryl Owen

Cheryl Owen is a fifth-grade math teacher at Rockwell Elementary. Years teaching: 22 years Family: David, husband; Jordan, daughter; John, son, and Chip, boxer Favorite ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Student spotlight: Lestat Stubbs

Lestat Stubbs is a fifth-grader at Rockwell Elementary School. Age: 10 Family: Stacy, mom; Chloe, sister; Jaxson, brother; Brandon, step-dad, and Michael, dad Favorite food: Steak ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Jeanie Groh column: Gifts for grads

High school graduations are next weekend, and if you have a graduate in your life but still haven’t figured out what to give him or ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 am

Education

GRAD West Rowan senior grows out of grief

On August 30, 2013, Mackie Gallagher’s whole world changed forever. It was the first Friday of his junior year, and the day his dad, Ronnie ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

High school commencement ceremonies June 13

For years, most Rowan-Salisbury high schools have celebrated graduation in Catawba College’s Keppel Auditorium, but due to an infestation of honeybees, local high schoolers will ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

St. Mark’s presents scholarships

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Christ of Salisbury presented three endowment scholarships on May 17. Chris Morgan received the Carmon A. Wilson Scholarship. He is ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

GRAD Early College senior “keeps going” after incredible loss

Rowan County Early College suffered a huge loss early this school year when senior Jennifer Merriman was shot and killed during a domestic dispute at ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

GRAD Student fights through pain in hopes of walking at graduation

For any graduate, walking across the stage to receive a diploma is a great accomplishment, but for North Rowan student Jarvis Miller, it will be ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

GRAD Senior perseveres through struggles to graduate with peers

Middle school and high school weren’t easy for Dominique Cox, but through hard work, perseverance and credit recovery, Cox will graduate with her peers this ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

Grace Lutheran Church recognizes graduates with scholarships

In order to qualify for the Grace Lutheran Church Scholarships, students must be a member of the church, a first-year college student, participate in the ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

GRAD North Hills Christian School All County Scholars

• Brianna Grace Caraccio of China Grove, daughter of Frank and Jennifer Caraccio Sports and clubs: Volleyball, Junior Civitan, National Honors Society, YCI, Relay For Life Other ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

GRAD Teen mom to graduate a year early

To say that Rebecca Gainey has overcome the odds is an understatement. The 17-year-old is a single mother, she’s been in foster care for the ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am

Education

GRAD West Rowan High School All County Scholars

• Raegan Victoria Foster of Cleveland, daughter of Brandy and Scott Foster Top five clubs and sports: Relay for Life, National Honor Society, JCL, Competitive ... Read more

by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am

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