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Veterans appreciation event is special evening for many

SALISBURY — “A Night at the Park” was a night to celebrate and honor, enjoy softball and food and fellowship with one another. While the ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, June 27, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk: ‘Let us help you walk this journey’

Both on foot and in golf carts, 40-plus people made their way along the one and a half mile trek around the Trinity Oaks campus ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 12:07 am

News

High-risk clinic is available to help

Having a family history of cancer, surviving multiple cancers herself and being diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome through genetic counseling, Mary Willis Page of Salisbury said ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 12:05 am

Business

Beauty & The Bean: Longtime dream becomes reality

FAITH — By incorporating her love of multiple things into one shop, Rowan County native and South Rowan High School graduate Alexis Ksobiech is fulfilling ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, June 23, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Ceremony celebrates refugees, their strength and courage

SALISBURY — Salisbury’s first World Refugee Day observance was held June 20, and it was a special day for those gathered at the Bell Tower ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, June 22, 2024 12:10 am

Faith

Fun in Faith series continues this weekend

A variety of free, fun entertainment is being offered throughout the summer as part of Faith’s Summer Concert Series, and two such events are taking ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, June 21, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Weeklong celebration culminates in first Juneteenth Heritage Breakfast

SALISBURY — A week of Juneteenth celebrations culminated in the first-ever Juneteenth Heritage Breakfast using the theme of “Breaking Every Chain: Making Equality a Priority.” ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:10 am

News

Dolly Parton Imagination Library: Rowan County families can receive bilingual books 

In a recent announcement by the North Carolina Partnership for Children and Smart Start Network, it was shared that the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 12:05 am

Local

‘Knowledge is power’ – Message of hope shared in cancer journey

SALISBURY — When Mary Willis Page heard the diagnosis of cancer, she was shocked. While she wasn’t expecting to hear those words, Mary Willis is ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Sounding the alarm: Fundraiser boosts awareness of cancer in fire service

SALISBURY — Raising both funds and awareness along with supporting a member of the local firefighter family were all a part of the Pull the ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, June 15, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Tennis camp teaches game rules and life lessons

SALISBURY — Two nonprofits, Future Scapes and HOLLA!, teamed up once again this year to provide a weeklong summer tennis camp in Salisbury, teaching a ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:10 am

Faith

Cruise-in planned

SALISBURY — Second Presbyterian Church, 732 Lincolnton Road, Salisbury, will be hosting a cruise in at the church on June 15 from 11 a.m. to ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:00 am

News

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

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