Karen Kistler, Author at Salisbury Post
News
By Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — “Music speaks when words cannot.” That’s what Dawn F. Merrell said when sharing about her years of music ...
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by Karen Kistler, Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:04 am
News
SALISBURY — Advocating for seniors is part of the mission of AARP, a national, nonprofit membership organization, which has a local chapter in Rowan County. ...
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by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:02 am
News
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Symphony will be presenting its next concert, “Echoes of Romance,” under the direction of Music Director Daniel Wiley in his second ...
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by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am
News
SALISBURY — When the prediction of inclement weather came last week, several changes were made to some scheduled events in the Rowan County area. One ...
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by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am
Business
By Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com SALISBURY— It was after taking her first pottery lesson with her mom at Pottery 101 on South Main Street, Salisbury, that ...
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by Karen Kistler, Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:00 am
Local
SALISBURY — The final phases of construction on the historic Napoleon Bonaparte McCanless House, located at 619 South Main St., Salisbury, have begun. This announcement ...
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by Karen Kistler, Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:10 am
Lifestyle
LANDIS — The rhythm and blues sound of “Boogie Woogie King” by Jimmy Liggins was being played, and Tobitha Stewart and Nate Benfield were busy ...
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by Karen Kistler, Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:00 am
News
SALISBURY — A new year is here, and with it, a new Salisbury the Magazine has hit the stands. This first edition of the year ...
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by Karen Kistler, Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:00 am
News
SALISBURY — Those with thoughts of travel on their mind or those just wanting to gather some tips for the future can attend “Go on ...
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by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:05 am
Business
SALISBURY — Skinny Wheels Pedals & Pints has a new owner, but he’s definitely not new to the bicycle industry. Porter Baker, a native of ...
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by Karen Kistler, Sunday, January 5, 2025 12:00 am
Business
CHINA GROVE — Working out anytime will not be a problem in China Grove in the near future. Chris Grove, who has been in the ...
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by Karen Kistler, Sunday, January 5, 2025 12:00 am
Local
SALISBURY — Arriving on her due date of Jan. 2, Aurora Sol Mowery, became the first baby of the new year to be born at ...
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by Karen Kistler, Saturday, January 4, 2025 12:10 am
News
SALISBURY — The American Red Cross will be holding its 36th annual Masonic Community Blood Drives from Jan. 8-17, and Rowan County will be included ...
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by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 12:00 am
Christmas Happiness
The Christmas Happiness Fund, which began almost 70 years ago, is winding down for another year, with donations going to help provide Christmas gifts for ...
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by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:05 am
Local
SALISBURY — Thanksgiving and Christmas are traditionally considered the months of giving, but for David VanSlyke of Salisbury, his giving has spanned more than months, ...
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by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 12:05 am
Lifestyle
SALISBURY — The Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post 342 on Lincolnton Road was the host of a Christmas party for the students in the ...
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by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 22, 2024 12:00 am
News
SALISBURY — “Influencing Others” was the topic of the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Power in Partnership Breakfast, which was held Dec. 19 at ...
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by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 22, 2024 12:00 am
News
SALISBURY — It was a day to remember, honor and teach. On Dec. 14 at noon, two ceremonies were held in Salisbury, one at the ...
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by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:07 am
Education
SALISBURY — It was an evening to celebrate as the 2024 Bridges to Healthcare Cohorts II students graduated during a ceremony Dec. 12 at the ...
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by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 am
Local
SALISBURY — Whether it was children telling their wish list to Santa, sharing secrets with Mrs. Claus or enjoying time with family, smiles and excitement ...
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by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:10 am
Kannapolis
KANNAPOLIS — Crowds filled the sidewalks and along the streets to watch the annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade, which has a long history with its start ...
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by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:05 am
News
SALISBURY — Second Presbyterian Church will be doing an encore performance of the Christmas play, “Christmas in Da Hood,” on Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ...
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by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:00 am
Christmas Happiness
SALISBURY — For the last few years, the Sunday Afternoon Regulars at Corbin Hills Golf Club held their annual golf tournament with funds raised to ...
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by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 15, 2024 12:10 am
News
SALISBURY — A free Christmas dinner for the community will be served Dec. 21 at The Reach Church, 722 W. Horah St., Salisbury, from noon ...
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by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 15, 2024 12:00 am
Local
SALISBURY — Remembering the past, giving thanks for the present and looking to the future were all part of Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center’s ...
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by Karen Kistler, Saturday, December 14, 2024 12:10 am
Lifestyle
SALISBURY — At the Meet the Artists Reception at Waterworks Visual Arts Center held Dec. 6, the community was given the opportunity to see and ...
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by Karen Kistler, Saturday, December 14, 2024 12:00 am
Christmas Happiness
Helping others plus remembering the sacrifices that others have made to support him are reasons why Mike Thompson of Salisbury feels it is important to ...
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by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:05 am
News
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Symphony will be presenting the next of its Serenade Series concerts on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at Omwake-Dearborn Chapel on ...
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by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00 am
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