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Lifestyle

‘Good with the bad’: Former co-workers bond over cancer diagnoses

SALISBURY — Laura Medford’s motto is simple, but it’s one she’s come to rely on increasingly in recent years. “You just have to take the good ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 15, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Stirewalt takes reins of Bostian Elementary Oct. 1

CHINA GROVE — Cory Stirewalt’s excitement about his new job is easy to spot. Stirewalt, assistant principal at China Grove Elementary School, will take the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, September 12, 2019 6:54 pm

Education

School system’s new model pulls from existing state standards

SALISBURY — While Rowan-Salisbury Schools will measure teacher and student performance in new ways, the district won’t create new tests for “renewal,” says Superintendent Lynn ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 6:57 pm

Education

$26 million Knox Middle School renovation gets go-ahead from school board

SALISBURY — Knox Middle School will get a new, two-story classroom building and a complete renovation that architects say will extend the life of the facility ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, September 9, 2019 8:36 pm

Education

School system will present fundamental standards for ‘renewal’

SALISBURY — Five days after school performance grades remained flat across the Rowan-Salisbury School District, the school board will discuss system-wide fundamental standards under the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 8, 2019 12:00 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: County makes progress, but still more work to do at West End Plaza

In a sorely needed vote last week, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners pushed forward with their longtime plan to bring government departments to West ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 8, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Special-needs children featured in Sept. 24 fashion show

SALISBURY — Partners in Learning and local businesses will present the annual “Just As I Am” fashion show featuring special-needs models on Sept. 24. Trinity Oaks ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, September 7, 2019 12:00 am

Education

‘Ordering and sorting’: RSS superintendent says relatively flat scores prove point about economic status

SALISBURY — State letter grades and accompanying scores released Wednesday by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction are further proof that standardized test scores aren’t ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:44 am

Editorials

Editorial: After court ruling, nonpartisan maps closer than ever

You’ve heard this story before: A judge has struck down a legislative district map, saying it must be redrawn for the 2020 elections. Judges in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 12:00 am

Editorials

Darts and Laurels: Needle exchange program needed in Rowan, too

Laurel to the syringe exchange program offered by the Cabarrus Health Alliance that’s mostly served Rowan residents to date. One goal of the program is ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Chewy facility’s economic impact expected to bring more than direct jobs

SALISBURY — The Chewy fulfillment center on Long Ferry Road is still early in its construction, but the facility’s economic impact is expected to bring ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, September 1, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Innospec will add 30 jobs, invest $11.75 million in Rowan County

SPENCER — Innospec, located adjacent to Interstate 85 in northern Rowan County, will add 30 jobs to its local facility and invest $11.75 million in ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, August 30, 2019 9:54 am

Education

Rowan-Cabarrus, Fayetteville State create four-year transfer program for firefighters

SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College already has the largest firefighter training program in the state, and the school now hopes to help students “seamlessly” pursue ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 29, 2019 11:29 pm

Education

With school grades set for release, RSS discusses student success

SALISBURY — As Rowan-Salisbury Schools charts its path through renewal, it won’t be focused on school performance grades expected to be released next week. Like ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 7:16 pm

Local

Hudson, Budd lobby for White House visit for softball team

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Little League softball team got some help Tuesday in its effort to secure a White House invitation from two congressmen ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 4:30 pm

Education

VIDEO: Shonda Hairston named 2019-2020 principal of the year

On Aug. 26, 2019, administrators from Rowan-Salisbury Schools traveled to Knollwood Elementary School to present Shonda Hairston with its 2019-2020 principal-of-the-year honor. It is the ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 8:38 am

Education

RSS will pursue state funding to help build South Rowan Elementary School

SALISBURY — Looking to address a mounting list of capital needs, the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education on Monday voted to seek state funding to help ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 26, 2019 9:48 pm

Education

‘About all of you’: Knollwood’s Hairston named 2019-20 Principal of the Year

SALISBURY — The second time wasn’t any less exciting for Knollwood Elementary School Principal Shonda Hairston. Suspicious about what was going on, Hairston returned from ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 26, 2019 5:52 pm

Education

Early College’s Pierce named RSS teacher of the year for second time

SALISBURY — Lightning isn’t supposed to strike the same place twice, but Theresa Pierce’s second Teacher of the Year award Monday proved that she’s a stellar ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 26, 2019 3:37 pm

Education

School board to discuss state capital grant, Knox Middle, Woodleaf demolition

SALISBURY — Capital improvements and what to do with aging schools will be the main topic of discussion Monday when the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:10 am

Columnists

Josh Bergeron: In RSS, public education system of future still under construction

How do you fundamentally transform a school system’s curriculum and the method by which students are judged while keeping the district operational? The Rowan-Salisbury School ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 am

Editorials

Editorial: Too often, debates focused on scoring points

Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of House Bill 370 included a message that could apply to an increasing number of policy debates in modern times. The ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 am

Local

United Way hopes to raise awareness with suicide, mental health walk

SALISBURY — Philip Johnson was at the top of his game. An East Rowan High School senior, he was a two-time county champion in cross ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Rotary’s ‘Happy Feet’ project provides RSS students with new shoes

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com All third-graders from six elementary schools across Rowan-Salisbury Schools are receiving brand new “back-to-school” shoes through a project of the Rotary ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, August 22, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Freeze says Nevada-to-Alaska trip was most difficult yet

SALISBURY — Back from a 39-day cycling trek from Nevada to Alaska, David Freeze on Tuesday told a crowd of folks at Rowan Public Library ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 11:09 pm

Business

Tourism spending in Rowan grows for 10th straight year, faster than state average

SALISBURY — For the 10th straight year, a rising tide is lifting tourism’s boat in Rowan County. Visitor spending in Rowan County increased by 5.7% ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, August 19, 2019 11:03 pm

Editorials

Editorial: Hosey has right vision for Landis

Among many in Landis, Roger Hosey’s appointment as town manager has drawn skepticism. And why wouldn’t it? The board chose Hosey without any indication of ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, August 18, 2019 12:00 am

BREAKING NEWS

Landis man found dead from gunshot wound on Town Street

LANDIS — One man is dead from an apparent gunshot wound after an incident late Friday night, police said. Timothy Austin Hall, 51, of Landis, ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, August 17, 2019 2:25 pm

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