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Yesterday: In 1978, Rockwell Christian Church’s singing Christmas tree at Catawba College

Margaret Thompson-Shumate uncovered this photograph in a box of hundreds of recipes and newspaper clippings that were collected by her late mother. ‘She passed away ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, December 21, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Jarrett Legion Post throws party for young and young at heart

SALISBURY — For members of Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post and its auxiliary, the question will always be: Who benefits more, the kids or ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Preservation soldier: Retired Marine Black made volunteering for Historic Salisbury his calling

SALISBURY — I hadn’t heard from Doug Black since September, and I feared the worst. Doug had been battling a grave illness for some time ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Thanks to 80-year-old photo, Pernelle Shaw reconnects with a little girl from Maupin Avenue

SALISBURY — The carload of four friends left Trinity Oaks at 7:30 on the rainy, 35-degree morning of Nov. 15. They were on a Virginia-bound ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, December 16, 2018 12:10 am

News

At 120 years, Elizabeth Maxwell Steele DAR is second oldest in the state

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Elizabeth Maxwell Steele represents one of the more significant figures in Rowan County history. So it’s more than fitting ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, December 16, 2018 12:00 am

Health

Move over, kittens, social media really wants 90-year-olds sledding

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Mary Kidd thinks the last time she went sledding was 1950 in Albany, New York. That was until this ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, December 15, 2018 12:10 am

Cleveland

Running order: An estate auction reveals a man who could do anything

CLEVELAND — Close to noon Saturday, auctioneer Greg Wagoner announced it was time for what many in the crowd had been waiting for — the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 12:05 am

Granite Quarry

“Not so good, Son, not so good’: For Kluttz family, 1950 train accident held ironic twists, fateful decisions

  ROCKWELL — As a boy growing up in eastern Rowan County, Banks Kluttz heard only that his grandfather worked for Southern Railroad and had ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, December 9, 2018 12:10 am

Books

‘Bourbon & Bullets’: Salisbury-connected author shows relation between military, whiskey cannot be overstated

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Army Maj. John Tramazzo calls himself a bourbon nerd — and for good reason. Over the past four-plus years, ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, December 9, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury city crews poised for winter storm response

  SALISBURY — City of Salisbury street crews are ready to begin 12-hour shifts Saturday evening in response to winter weather that seems sure to ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, December 7, 2018 2:36 pm

Christmas Happiness

Christmas Happiness: Wink’s Bunch honors the guys it has lost

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Many years ago, more than 30 if you’re counting, the Wink’s Bunch started as a business breakfast at the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, December 7, 2018 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Who will pay for this tree? GQ resident looks for compensation

GRANITE QUARRY — A Veronica Lane resident has asked the town of Granite Quarry to compensate her for the loss of a large oak tree ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry board sets date for one-day retreat; Town Hall renovations on agenda

GRANITE QUARRY — A building committee of Aldermen Jim Costantino and John Linker has quickly realized that deciding on renovations to Town Hall requires considerably ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Deere-ly beloved: Eliums retire from James River Equipment

SALISBURY — Someone should check Randy Elium’s birth certificate and make sure his real name isn’t John Deere. No one in Rowan County has had ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, December 2, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Meals on Wheels Rowan hands out honors, looks to the future

SPENCER —Meals on Wheels Executive Director Cindy Fink noted the headquarters building hasn’t had heat since last week, but Tuesday’s annual meeting fulfilled her promise ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, November 29, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Col. Stacy Walser’s star keeps climbing in the Air Force

SALISBURY — All the important people were there, and Stacy E. Walser couldn’t have asked for a much nicer backdrop than George Washington’s Mount Vernon ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Santa, Grinch come calling at Salisbury City Hall

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Council Chambers at Salisbury City Hall usually are reserved for things such as agendas, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, budget ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, November 25, 2018 12:05 am

Crime

Rowan Sheriff’s Office charges four men thought to be part of theft ring

Staff report A rash of residential and business break-ins in a general area around Peeler and Old Concord roads has led to four suspects being ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, November 24, 2018 5:06 pm

China Grove

Southern Rowan Christmas Parade delivers its hometown feel

LANDIS — Look for the yellow pants. That was Susan Steele’s clue for finding her son Parker in Tuesday’s Southern Rowan Christmas Parade. The yellow ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 12:00 am

East Spencer

Yesterday: East Spencer High’s baseball team in 1953

Jack ‘Joe’ Poole provided this photograph of East Spencer High School’s baseball team in 1953. Poole was a member of the team and is the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 12:00 am

Faith

Rededicated Zion Hill Apartments reflect faithful partnership that built them 50 years ago

SALISBURY — The Rev. Dr. Vernon Shannon reminded his audience Wednesday of an important thing. “We should not be so heavenly based that we’re not ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, November 15, 2018 12:00 am

Health

Eight bells: Salisbury VA begins sounding ‘honor tones’ to recognize when a veteran dies

SALISBURY — Kelly Cummings had the idea. The chief nurse for acute care at Hefner VA Medical Center thought there should be a way to ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Whitley presents gift to Veterans Honor Guard

GRANITE QUARRY — Salisbury attorney and Vietnam combat veteran Cecil Whitley presented the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard with a bronze fallen soldiers memorial sculpture ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Confederate Prison, are you down there?

SALISBURY — There’s a phrase for what a four-man archaeological crew from Richmond, Virginia, is doing this week at the back of a long, empty ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Post Editor Elizabeth Cook will retire at end of 2018

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Elizabeth Cook, editor of the Salisbury Post for 25 years, has announced her retirement at the end of this ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, November 11, 2018 12:11 am

Local

Yesterday: World War I inductees prepare to leave Salisbury

Today is Veterans Day, and it also happens to be the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. So it’s fitting that Jeanne ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, November 11, 2018 12:00 am

Local

All systems are go for the first ‘Tis the Season Spectacular holiday parade

SALISBURY —  The ‘Tis the Season Spectacular holiday parade just might have a chance of living up to its name — especially the “spectacular” part. ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, November 9, 2018 12:00 am

Local

‘Buff,’ a Green Beret from North Carolina, was a true warrior

Editor’s note: With Veterans Day coming up Sunday and many celebrations Monday, it’s appropriate, too, to remember the ultimate sacrifices sometimes made by the men ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, November 9, 2018 12:00 am

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