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Resource fair provides information, opportunity to serve

“I’m happy. I’m delighted,” said Anne Little, diversity, equity and inclusion director, as she spoke about the crowd that was gathering at the annual post-Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-parade ... Read more

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

Business

Getting to do what he likes for his town: Historic Salisbury Foundation event coordinator celebrates anniversary

SALISBURY — Salisbury has always been home to Weston Ewart, and he is doing what he knows and loves to keep his hometown special through ... Read more

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

News

Registration time approaching for Fashionetta pageant

SALISBURY — A call is going out for girls ages 8-14 in Rowan County to register for the 2024 Fashionetta pageant, sponsored by the women ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, January 11, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Music is my friend: Salisbury musician releases first album

SALISBURY — Music is a friend of Bob Wingate’s. “My guitar and my music are one of my best friends,” he shared when telling of ... Read more

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

Local

Century kid: Lonnie Poole turns 100

SALISBURY — Cheers sounded as Lonnie Poole Sr. entered the living center at the Salisbury VA on Jan. 4 to celebrate a very special day — ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, January 6, 2024 12:09 am

Local

Heartbeat of the cultural community: Arts council announces new leadership

SALISBURY — The arts, both visual and performing, are an important asset in the community, and it is the mission of the Rowan Arts Council ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, January 5, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Baby New Year: Rowan County’s first child born in 2024 comes early for expecting parents

SALISBURY — Having a New Year’s baby was quite unexpected for Candace and Mark Robbins as her due date was Jan. 17 and a C-section ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, January 4, 2024 12:10 am

Local

Making a difference: Museum’s food drive addresses community hunger

SPENCER — Helping the local community tackle the issue of hunger, the N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures will be conducting its second annual ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 31, 2023 12:00 am

Business

More and more like home: Salisbury business owner finds comfort through first year of operation

SALISBURY — Perseverance is a word that marks the building up of Kristina King’s business, Graceful Beauty Lounge, and her clients, plus the love of ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, December 30, 2023 12:05 am

Business

Birthday blesses children in need: Salisbury boutique aids in toy drive

SALISBURY — To celebrate his birthday last week, Richard Parnell decided he wanted to provide gifts for others. Committed to helping children in need, he ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:10 am

News

A costly gift: Why a puppy might not be the perfect present

With Christmas here, many may find a cute new puppy under the tree, but might not realize what all is required to take care of ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:00 am

Christmas Happiness

Jean Peeler is living doll to society members

SPENCER — An inspiration to all with the Rowan Doll Society, Jean Peeler was honored by members of the group with a donation to the ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, December 23, 2023 12:05 am

Granite Quarry

Pure joy: Family continues tradition out of love

GRANITE QUARRY — Riding around and looking at Christmas lights is one thing Don Morton of Granite Quarry said he remembers doing with his parents ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 21, 2023 12:10 am

Granite Quarry

A Christmas gift to veterans

GRANITE QUARRY — Veterans, family members and special guests filled the fellowship hall at Christiana Lutheran Church for a special Christmas social and lunch. Howard Myrick, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 21, 2023 12:05 am

Local

Honored for their service

GRANITE QUARRY — Christiana Lutheran Church in Granite Quarry is the setting every Tuesday for a veterans social and lunch with speakers and information shared ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:10 am

Local

Down on the farm: Creating memories, welcoming holiday season at Patterson Farm

Holly Jolly Days at Patterson Farm Market and Tours had all of the ingredients for family fun, and many came to indulge in the special ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:10 am

Christmas Happiness

Card crew: Christmas Happiness Fund donation honors bridge group

Dinah Carpenter shared three times the happiness with that number of donations to the annual Christmas Happiness Fund. Two of the donations recognized some special ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:06 am

Local

‘A true blessing’ – Salvation Army captain encouraged by community support in Angel Tree program

SALISBURY — “It’s been a blessing, a true blessing,” shared Captain Teresa Bush with the Salvation Army of Rowan County, as she reflected on the ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 17, 2023 12:00 am

Local

Scout Troop 448’s first girl working to receive Eagle Scout

(Updated: A previous version of this story had the Scout Troop number listed as 4448.) SALISBURY — Restoration work and planting is taking place at ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 14, 2023 12:10 am

Christmas Happiness

Preschool students contribute to Christmas Happiness Fund

SALISBURY — Students at First United Methodist Church Preschool came bearing two gifts on Wednesday. One was their gift of music as they entered the ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 14, 2023 12:05 am

Education

Corriher-Lipe students practice lesson in kindness

LANDIS — The power of actions plus words equals kindness. That’s the lesson that math teacher Emily Carden wanted to pass along to the eighth ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 14, 2023 12:00 am

Local

‘We wanted to help them’ – Landis sisters pitch in make someone else’s Christmas

As the adage goes, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” describes exactly what Jaiden and Rylee Wells, ages 10 and 9, respectively, have done ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 12:05 am

Christmas Happiness

Humane Society volunteer uses Christmas Happiness Fund to honor unsung heroes of the organization

SALISBURY — Wanting to say thank you is why Dottie Rebhan said she wanted to give to the Christmas Happiness Fund in honor of all ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 10, 2023 12:00 am

Local

Veterans, children come together at Christmas

SALISBURY — Sights and sounds of Christmas were evident at the Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post 342 building as a party was being hosted ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, December 9, 2023 12:10 am

Christmas Happiness

Local Salvation Army takes on new leadership

SALISBURY — The Salvation Army of Rowan County has someone new at the helm. Captain Teresa Bush, who came to the area from division headquarters ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 7, 2023 12:05 am

News

Christmas trees and a trip to old London mark annual event

ROCKWELL — If you listen closely as you near the Rockwell Museum, you just might hear the vendors hawking their wares or the Yeoman of ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, December 7, 2023 12:00 am

News

‘You have to fight. Don’t ever give up.’ – Lung cancer survivor chronicle her recovery

SALISBURY — A fighter since she suffered a stroke a little over 10 years ago, Martha Rose faced another battle this year when she was ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 12:05 am

Local

‘Very humbling’ — Local author receives Women of Empowerment Award

CHINA GROVE — Honored for both her literary achievements and her volunteer contributions, Jan McCanless earned the Women of Empowerment Award. “It’s very flattering,” she ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, December 3, 2023 12:05 am

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