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Local church to perform Christmas play

SALISBURY — A Christmas play, presented by Thomasina Cuthbertson and entitled “Christmas in Da Hood,” will be performed at Second Presbyterian Church, 732 Lincolnton Road, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:00 am

Christmas Happiness

Giving to Christmas Happiness Fund because of the great need

Giving to the community where he was born and raised is something that former Salisbury resident Phil Kirk continues to do even though he has ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 8, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Woodcarver ‘absolutely just nailed it’ with owl, books

SALISBURY — Trees and stumps are his canvases, and chainsaws are his tool to create art. Woodcarving has been a part of Chris Scott Markey ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, December 7, 2024 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Locals named state level Senior Games winners: Parks and Rec offers lots of fun activities

The Senior Games, which were held on the local level in the spring, completed its last sport, a basketball tournament, in state level competition in ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, December 7, 2024 12:00 am

News

Christmas trees at Patterson Farm benefit western North Carolina community

MT. ULLA — Selecting a Christmas tree from Patterson Farm Market & Tours in Mt. Ulla can have some long-reaching effects as it will be ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, December 6, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Family and friends help local veteran celebrate 102nd birthday

SALISBURY — The room and tables were filled at Christiana Lutheran Church in Salisbury on Nov. 19, and while that wasn’t unusual on a Tuesday ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:10 am

News

Meet the Artists Reception set for Friday: Hock and Smoot works on display

SALISBURY — Waterworks Visual Arts Center will be presenting the works of Maria Bennett Hock and Alex Smoot and Margaret Boylan Smoot during a Meet ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:03 am

News

Baker’s dozen wrapped in quilts made with gratitude

Thirteen veterans were honored with special quilts during a Quilts of Valor presentation on Nov. 19 during the veterans meeting at the Christiana Lutheran Church ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:05 am

News

Christmas play to be performed at local church

SALISBURY — The Reach Church will be presenting an original Christmas play at the church, 722 W. Horah St., Salisbury. “Gifts,” written by local members ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 1, 2024 12:00 am

News

Scouting awards presented to recognize leadership

SALISBURY — Recognizing those who have served and provided leadership in scouting was the purpose of the awards ceremony held Nov. 18 at the Harold ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, November 30, 2024 12:10 am

News

Building Community Together: United Way Campaign closing in on goal raising more than $1 million

SALISBURY — Building Community Together is the theme of this year’s United Way Campaign, focusing on pieces of the puzzle coming together and encouraging the ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:07 am

News

Christmas in the Burg to benefit WNC children

LANDIS — Jaiden and Rylee Wells of Landis are once again setting up their lemonade stand to help others in need. On Dec. 1 from ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:05 am

Local

‘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

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