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Hats off to Kentucky Derby with Hat-i-tude party: Event benefits local literacy council

There were multiple winners during this year’s 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 4. Not only did Mystik Dan win the actual race, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, May 9, 2024 12:10 am

Local

“A great success’ – Quilt show draws more than 600 visitors

SALISBURY — Quilters of all ages and skill levels visited the biennial Central Carolina Quilt Fair, which was presented by the Salisbury-Rowan Quilters Guild.  Visitors, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Life-changer: Capstone Recovery Center fundraiser held

SALISBURY — Sweet moments with smiles and laughter and emotional moments with tears and hugs marked the annual Capstone Recovery Center fundraiser. A large crowd ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Day of Caring: Kindness spread throughout Rowan County

SALISBURY — Caring is all about showing kindness to others and offering a helping hand, which was on display throughout the community during Rowan County ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, May 4, 2024 12:10 am

News

New director named at Family Crisis Council

SALISBURY — Family Crisis Council of Rowan, Inc., Salisbury, has a new member on its team to help fulfill its mission of creating pathways to ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, May 3, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Marketplace works to redefine charity and create healthy community

The second in a series of Focus on Food Security events, presented by Actions in Faith & Justice, was held April 23 at the Rowan ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:10 am

News

Music jam sessions ‘are just fun’ : Community invited every second Saturday

SPENCER — As the name suggests, the “Ole Friends Band” is just that, a group of friends who have been involved in music for most ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:00 am

News

Spreading her wings: resident becomes member of Ravens marching band

SALISBURY — For Madison Smith, the marching band has always been like a family and on May 1, she will report for orientation to Baltimore, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Passion for cars fuels dedication to college

To those who knew Joseph Scott Shaver, he was described as a shy, quiet man with a love for his cars. Shaver died unexpectedly on ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 28, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Memories abound of years on radio: ‘I like what I do’

SALISBURY — Sixty years and counting. For Buddy Poole, he has 60 years worth of memories of his time in radio, and more are being ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:05 am

Lifestyle

Quilt show has visitors covered for quilting needs, fun and more

The Central Carolina Quilt Fair, presented by the Salisbury-Rowan Quilters Guild, is coming to the West End Plaza, 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd., West, for its ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Resources shared at inaugural ESL Family Fair

The community came together to help provide resources and information during the ESL Family Resource Fair held at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College North Campus Student ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:10 am

News

Latest edition of Salisbury the Magazine available now

The May 2024 edition of Salisbury the Magazine is in the stands, and included you can find a particular piece that is sure to please ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:05 am

News

Viewing life ‘Beyond the Front Porch’: New book shares memories

Memories of growing up in a small town and life experiences in general have grown into a book for John Pridgen of Kernersville. The book, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 21, 2024 12:05 am

Business

Local resident fired up to help community

SPENCER — Having a heart for people who are in need is at the heart of why Brian Alford does whatever he can to support ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 21, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Week of the Young Child: Mini-fest celebrates children, families, teachers and community

SALISBURY — The squeals of happy children could be heard throughout the fellowship hall at Christ United Methodist Church on April 10 from 10 a.m. ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Community celebrates anniversary of Veterans Social Center: Four receive recognitions of honor

A big community-wide party was held April 6 at the West End Plaza to celebrate the second anniversary of the Veterans Social Center. The mission ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 14, 2024 12:10 am

Business

Feeling taxed? Chill Out with free Kona Ice

While Monday, April 15 is tax day, Kona Ice is celebrating its national company-wide “Chill Out” Day to help relieve the stress of tax day, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 14, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Farmers market to ‘provide food, nutrition, education, fun’: New manager set to begin

SALISBURY — Making the Salisbury Rowan Farmers Market a fun place to be for all ages is what Leigh Anne Powlas, the new manager, wants ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:05 am

Local

Colonial celebration held at Old Stone House

Rowan County turned back its calendar to the 1700s on April 6 as an 18th century colonial celebration was held on the property of The ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, April 12, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Students spread kindness through painting project

Wanting to be a part of bettering their community is what motivated the students in South Rowan High School’s Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy to volunteer their ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Lemonade in Landis to help children

Helping others who are in need is what Jaiden and Rylee Wells of Landis are trying to do whenever they set up their lemonade stand, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Science festival focuses on space with nod to eclipse

CHINA GROVE — In conjunction with the 2024 North Carolina Science Festival and in recognition of the April 8 solar eclipse, a star party was ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:10 am

Business

Loteria! opens in downtown Salisbury

A steady stream of customers came with groups gathering around tables outside and others waiting inside to order during the April 5 grand opening of ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 7, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Mysterious and spooky: Carson theatre troupe to perform The Addams Family

CHINA GROVE — They are a great big family coming together to share the story of another family. And the community can watch it unfold ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:10 am

Education

‘Persist’ — Catawba speaker addresses shifting social, economic trends

SALISBURY — “Making Social and Economic Change” was the topic of the morning April 2 at Catawba College as Dr. Deb Figart, of Pennsylvania and ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:05 am

News

Second Saturday art fun scheduled

Art lovers of all ages can enjoy some special events April 13 during Waterworks Visual Art Center’s Second Saturday classes. For the young artists, ages ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:05 am

News

New farmers market on the horizon: Special interest meeting announced

Farmers markets are growing in downtown Salisbury with the introduction of a new one, Church Street Market, and organizers are inviting the community to be ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:05 am

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