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‘We take care of one another’: Local American Legion Posts reaching out to WNC Post

Remembering their comrades and lending a helping hand is what veterans do as noted in their creed, and the Rowan County American Legion Posts are ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, November 24, 2024 12:10 am

News

AI now and in the future discussed at PIP breakfast

SALISBURY — Artificial intelligence was the topic at the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce’s Nov. 21 Power in Partnership Breakfast with Dr. Zack Hubbard, chief ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, November 24, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Annual holiday craft show helps benefit cystic fibrosis

SALISBURY— Father & Son Produce Market on Sherrill’s Ford Road was buzzing with activity on Nov. 16 as, not only its customers were coming and ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:07 am

News

Free Thanksgiving meal provided by local church

SALISBURY — For years, The Reach Church has provided a free Thanksgiving meal to the community, and this year will be no different. The church, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 am

Cleveland

Conference provides history, tips for genealogical success

CLEVELAND — Learning of early Rowan County immigrants and tips for success in researching one’s ancestors were part of the second annual genealogy conference. The ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:05 am

News

Make like a tree: Fraser fir goes up at Bell Tower Green

There’s a new tree in Bell Tower Green. On the morning of Nov. 18, Salisbury Public Works employees, with the help of their crane, raised ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Celebratory event provides fun and 5K run

There was lots of energy in the air and on the field at the Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont Fall 5K as approximately 675 ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:05 am

News

Latest edition of Salisbury the Magazine hits stands today

Preparing for special events takes time and effort, and the Holiday 2024 issue of Salisbury the Magazine tells the stories of several of those occasions ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:00 am

Business

Burial cart rolls out with new look: Local union veterans committee takes on restoration project

Wanting better for veterans as they make their way to their final resting place spurred members of the UAW Local 3520 Veterans Committee at Daimler ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, November 17, 2024 12:00 am

News

All aboard for Salisbury Symphony Orchestra’s community concert

SALISBURY— All aboard! Pack your bags and get ready for a fun musical road trip as the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra performs “Postcards Across America,” the ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 am

Faith

Faith Academy honors veterans

FAITH — Veterans, students, staff and other guests gathered at the flag pole at Faith Academy Charter School on Nov. 8 to honor veterans. This ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:10 am

News

Veterans Day: Putting others before yourself

SALISBURY — Camaraderie and service were two key words heard during the Veterans Day ceremony held at the W.A. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center. Veterans ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:05 am

China Grove

Packing shoeboxes continues legacy and honors grandfather

CHINA GROVE — Continuing the legacy is what prompted Campbell Ellsworth to set a goal of packing enough Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, November 10, 2024 12:10 am

Business

Dog training center has new home; grooming now available

SALISBURY — Finding her talent and being naturally good at what she does is what Theresa Pitner said got her started into her career as ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, November 10, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Veterans Day message was one of gratitude

SALISBURY — Gratitude was the message that was shared throughout the Veterans Day chapel held at Salisbury Academy. During the Nov. 7 event, U.S. Air ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Seeing smiles ‘means the world to me’

SALISBURY — Creating smiles is what brings joy to Rhonda Stirewalt Roseman, and she enjoys seeing those smiles at Happy’s Farm, which she established in ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:00 am

Local

‘We are all in’: annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet held; awards presented

“All In” was the theme of the 30th annual Freedom Fund Banquet, held in the Peeler Crystal Lounge at Catawba College. The room was filled ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, November 3, 2024 12:05 am

Local

For(e) the children: Money from golf tournament helps children

SALISBURY — It’s for the kids. The Salisbury Rowan Association of Realtors held its seventh annual golf tournament and contributed $3,500 to the RSS School ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:05 am

China Grove

Empowering, networking event supports women in business

CHINA GROVE — Building connections, networking with others who are like-minded and learning to support one another were some of the important lessons passed along ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury’s Fun Fest drew all ages

Lots of candy, costumes and games put the fun in Salisbury’s annual Fun Fest on Saturday as all ages made their way downtown to trick ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:10 am

News

Grand opening planned

M & K Trolley Espresso, 204 N. Main St., Faith, will be having its official grand opening Nov. 3 from 2-6 p.m. A family business, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:00 am

News

The power of community can help in times of grief

Being together and having others to talk with that understand are two big takeaways from Carolina Caring’s “Grief Share Workshop: Surviving the Holidays,” said Andrea ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:05 am

Landis

Landis Fall Festival offers lots of fun; draws large crowd

LANDIS — The line of people and vendors stretched for blocks on Central Avenue in Landis, and the crowd was still arriving to enjoy Landis’ ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:10 am

Kannapolis

Precautions urged after West Nile virus found in Cabarrus County

KANNAPOLIS — The N.C. State Laboratory of Public Health identified West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected by Cabarrus Health Alliance Environmental Health staff on ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, October 25, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Local farm provides educational experience

MT. ULLA — Farming and teaching go hand in hand at Evans Family Farm. This first-generation livestock farm, located in Mt. Ulla, is not only ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:10 am

Education

Expansion of program is hope of West Rowan Middle FFA

Bread Riot, a local nonprofit organization, donated $500 to the West Rowan Middle School Future Farmers of America chapter. Dottie Hoy, president of the organization, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:00 am

Business

Carlton Farms project ‘is a match made in heaven’

SALISBURY — “People make deals, not companies. It’s relational,” said John Barker Jr., president and chief development officer of Red Rock Developments, as he spoke ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Stories of strength, courage and gratitude shared

SALISBURY — As part of the Ladies Night Out, held Oct. 10 at F&M Trolley Barn and sponsored by Novant Health, Greystone Salon and Spa ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:00 am

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