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Local groups receive grant for work with voter education

On June 6, representatives from Common Cause N.C. along with Common Cause’s National President Virginia Kase Solomón awarded funds to a local organization and two ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:10 am

Business

Love for animals turns into two area businesses

LANDIS — Having a true love for animals, Roxanne Barnes has taken that passion and started multiple businesses that focus on the care of animals ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, June 9, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Deadlift meet lifts up Rowan County Special Olympics

SALISBURY — Multiple groups and individuals from the community came together on June 1 to lift up a special cause through a deadlift meet. The ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:10 am

News

Passport program encourages visits to local museums

GOLD HILL — “Miles for Museums,” a cooperative passport program, is encouraging people to visit area museums and communities this summer. A wide range of ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Pops at the Post draws large crowd for Hagy, music and community

The June 1, 2024 Pops at the Post concert brought to a finale two decades of the outdoor Salisbury Symphony event with conductor David Hagy ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 12:10 am

News

A safe ride home: car seats donated to hospital

Through the joint efforts of the Kiwanis Club of Salisbury and Smart Start Rowan, five newborns will be able to travel home from the hospital ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Rabies messages shared: Be aware, seek treatment, keep vaccines current

SALISBURY — With school out, temperatures up and more people being outdoors, the likelihood of people encountering stray, feral and wild animals could go up ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, June 2, 2024 12:10 am

Lifestyle

Church Women United observes May Friendship Day

SALISBURY — Moore’s Chapel AME Zion Church served as host for the May Salisbury-Rowan Church Women United May Friendship Day. Rev. Robert Kelley, host pastor, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:00 am

News

Community Care Clinic says thank you to patients

Thank you. That’s the message the staff at the Community Care Clinic wanted to pass along to their patients when they hosted a Patient Appreciation ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, May 31, 2024 12:05 am

News

National Trails Day: Free events planned to celebrate

SALISBURY — Saturday is National Trails Day, and a variety of free guided hikes and bike rides in celebration of trails and the outdoors will ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:07 am

News

Thanks for the memories: David Hagy planning his final Pops at the Post

David Hagy, who has served 36 years as the Salisbury Symphony conductor and has conducted the annual Pops at the Post concert since it began ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 12:00 am

News

Pops at the Post to offer lots of Hagy’s favorites

SALISBURY — Music lovers, get ready for the 20th annual Pops at the Post. Held the first Saturday in June, this free community event will ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle Main

Family bands together to share their music

A local family band, called The Brothers of Bluegrass and Paw, recently took their talents on the road appearing on the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour. ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, May 26, 2024 12:10 am

Business

Dedicated to diet: A passion to help others reflected in resident’s business

SALISBURY — Tanya Freirich, registered dietitian and Rowan County native and resident, has a lifelong passion for helping others. Her entrepreneurial journey is not only ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, May 26, 2024 12:00 am

News

Nurses make a difference: May is National Nurses Month

May is National Nurses Month, a time set aside to honor and celebrate nurses for the care and compassion they provide. Tammy Woods, who serves ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:05 am

News

Deadline approaches for small business grant

Small business owners in Salisbury have until noon on May 31 to apply for a small business assistance grant. The Rowan Chamber of Commerce is ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:04 am

News

Ceremony planned to honor those who gave all

A special Memorial Day event, sponsored by Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, 1420 S. Main St., China Grove, will be held to honor those in the military ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury the Magazine to hit the stands this week

SALISBURY — Just as summertime is a great time to create memories, the summer 2024 issue of Salisbury the Magazine, which will hit the stands ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, May 19, 2024 12:00 am

News

Kannapolis native is one of five finalists on The Voice

LOS ANGELES — It’s almost time for The Voice finale, and Kannapolis native Josh Sanders is one of the five finalists competing for the title ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, May 19, 2024 12:00 am

Business

Grove Hydration celebrates anniversary: Offers proactive approach to health

CHINA GROVE — Grove Hydration, an IV hydration and vitamin therapy service, located at 302 S. Main St. in China Grove, celebrated its first anniversary ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, May 19, 2024 12:00 am

Business

Grand opening held: ‘We’ve been very blessed’

SALISBURY — Despite the rain, employees, town officials and guests gathered for a ribbon cutting May 14 as the Cloninger Ford/Toyota Collision Center, located at ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, May 18, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Bestselling author shares her story at tea party

SPENCER — “Once upon a time…..” A familiar phrase that begins many stories and draws the reader into wanting more is how Patti Callahan Henry ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, May 18, 2024 12:00 am

Faith

Fun in Faith series begins today: ‘It’s good family fun’

FAITH — Mark the calendars for lots of free fun entertainment taking place in Faith as the Fun in Faith Summer Concert Series and more ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, May 17, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Smart Start Rowan delivers message of thanks

Saying thank you was the message that Smart Start Rowan wanted to share with childcare providers during Child Care Provider Appreciation Week. Thanks to a ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:05 am

Local

We are humbled: Starnes family honored as Conservation Farm Family of the Year

SALISBURY — Hundreds gathered at 4S Farms on Stoner Morgan Road on May 9 to celebrate the Starnes family and their farm as they were ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 12:10 am

Local

‘Work hard, do a good job’: Thomas Seamon celebrates 100th birthday

Hard work is what Thomas Seamon would say is has helped keep him staying young and active and is the advice he would pass along ... Read more

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

News

Rowan County resident is one of Iredell’s newest deputies

Submitted Rowan County’s Brock Hager has become one of Iredell County’s newest deputies. Hager completed school in Rowan County before enrolling in Basic Law Enforcement ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, May 12, 2024 12:00 am

China Grove

Farmers market kicks off its new year; Growth seen from last year

The China Grove Farmers Market kicked off its new season May 7 at the Main Street Marketplace, 308 S. Main St., China Grove and will ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:10 am

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