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Brothers in arms: Letters from World War II tell story of six sons longing for home

WOODLEAF — The Bost brothers’ letters — now up to 75 years old — are a sentimental treasure to cousins Anne Goodman and Julia Meeks. There ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, October 15, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Election 2018: Ford, Wilhelm square off in redrawn N.C. Senate District 33

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Democrat Arin Wilhelm says don’t count him out. True, Wilhelm faces an experienced legislator by taking on Republican Carl ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, October 14, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Yesterday: the Rice and Ratledge Flour Mill in 1974

This is a circa 1974 Salisbury Post file photograph of the Rice and Ratledge Flour Mill in Woodleaf. That same year, in November, a nighttime ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, October 14, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury, Spencer history inextricably linked to the railroad

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SPENCER — With the Doris’ many fine appointments, it’s difficult to sell the 1917 railcar short. “This is a Cadillac,” tour ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, October 14, 2018 12:00 am

Health

‘You really find out how wonderful God is’: Meals on Wheels thanks its longtime volunteers

SALISBURY — Colleen Weant enjoys those days — the second, fourth and fifth Thursdays of each month — when it’s her turn to deliver Meals ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, October 11, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Made in America: Oglethorpe, with help from his friends, has become a true toy soldier

ROCKWELL — Terry Oglethorpe is a shade-tree toymaker. On his Iredell County farm near the Rowan County line, Oglethorpe fashions wooden toys he ends up ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Yesterday: Woodleaf’s ‘picturesque’ post office in 1968

This photograph in the Salisbury Post files is dated Nov. 28, 1968, and it shows children entering the tiny Woodleaf Post Office, which the Post ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, October 7, 2018 12:00 am

Entertainment

Tuning up: Granite Quarry Fiddlers Convention is coming Saturday at East Rowan High

Staff report GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Civitan Club will host the 52nd annual Granite Quarry Fiddlers Convention on Saturday at East Rowan High ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, October 7, 2018 12:00 am

China Grove

Savor Linda Kepley’s dumplings and slaw at Chicken & Pickin’

CHINA GROVE — Here she goes again. It’s not enough that Linda Kepley is making her famous chicken and dumplings for the Chicken & Pickin’ ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, October 5, 2018 12:00 am

Health

Helen Brown’s yard sale for cystic fibrosis research tries out new spot this Friday and Saturday

SALISBURY — Each fall when Helen and Ralph Brown have one of their semiannual yard sales, it usually is scheduled close to their granddaughter Anna’s ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, October 4, 2018 12:00 am

Local

‘Miss Phyllis’ barn quilt brings smiles to Patterson Farm

MOUNT ULLA — As she watched an army of eight men hoist the third panel into place Tuesday morning, Elsie Bennett acknowledged it took “a ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry puts South Main Street property up for sale

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen has taken a step toward selling town-owned property at 316 S. Main St. by listing it ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry Fire Department wins $142,334 grant for new air packs

GRANITE QUARRY — On a night town officials said thanks and farewell to Fire Chief Dale Brown, they also received the good news that Granite ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Yesterday: Earl Ruth visits with President Nixon in 1969

This photograph was tucked away in the Salisbury Post files related to the late Congressman Earl Ruth. It’s an official White House photograph dated Dec. ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, September 30, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Veterans Appreciation Breakfast will be Oct. 11 in Rockwell

ROCKWELL — Powles Staton Funeral Home will hold its annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast at 9 a.m. Oct. 11 at the funeral home, 913 W. Main ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, September 30, 2018 12:00 am

Entertainment

Trailblazers, Thrailkill win ‘Momentum’ bluegrass awards in Raleigh

Staff report The Trailblazers won the 2018 Momentum Band of the Year Award on Thursday as part of the 29th International Bluegrass Music Association’s World ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, September 28, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Ink in her blood: Vital newspaper cog Sharon Jackson says goodbye

SALISBURY — Sharon Earnhardt Jackson has always been a multi-tasker. At the Salisbury Post, she seemed to do everything — answer the phone, serve customers, ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, September 28, 2018 12:00 am

Local

October issue of Salisbury the Magazine is now available

SALISBURY — The October issue of Salisbury the Magazine, a publication of the Salisbury Post, has reached subscribers and is being distributed throughout Rowan County ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, September 27, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Once a ‘Hunger Games’ backdrop, mill village still a treasure for images, memories

You could say “The Hunger Games” almost destroyed Henry River Mill Village. But for photographer Clayton Joe Young, poet Tim Peeler and historian Kelly Carroll, ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry fire chief resigns; maintenance director is interim chief

Staff report GRANITE QUARRY — Granite Quarry Fire Chief Dale Brown submitted his resignation to Town Manager Phil Conrad on Tuesday evening. Brown had been ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 2:16 pm

Entertainment

Top finishers announced in Bobby Martin Young Songwriters Competition

Staff report WILKESBORO — Gabriella Pasqua, 13, of Woodstown, New Jersey, won the second annual Bobby Martin Young Songwriters Competition held this past weekend at ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Wilkinson to receive national FFA honorary degree in October

SALISBURY — Neal Wilkinson of Salisbury has been involved with the FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) since junior high, when he attended a state ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, September 23, 2018 12:00 am

Local

‘He’s a miracle all the way around’: Victorino Lobos brings his Guatemalan story to Salisbury

SALISBURY — Meet Victorino Lobos. He’s a fit, youngish-looking 29-year-old. He’s bi-lingual. Back in his home country of Guatemala, Lobos takes care of his ailing ... Read more

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

Local

Wallace Cancer Center, to open in 2020, bears name of lead givers — Lee and Mona Lisa Wallace

Staff report SALISBURY — A fund-raising campaign that has been carried on quietly and successfully until now went more public Wednesday evening as Novant Health ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, September 20, 2018 12:10 am

Local

‘Saluting Branches’ day has special meaning for arborists volunteering at Salisbury National Cemetery

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Just three and four years ago, Clay Smith joined his fellow arborists in devoting a volunteer day to trim ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, September 20, 2018 12:05 am

Business

Powles Staton Funeral Home collecting hurricane-relief items for N.C. National Guard’s family program

ROCKWELL — Powles Staton Funeral Home is collecting bottled water, personal hygiene items and diapers until Oct. 10 to support the N.C. National Guard’s Family ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, September 20, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rocky Top Barbecue named grand champ at Biker Blues & BBQ competition

Rocky Top Barbecue was judged grand champion at this past weekend’s Biker Blues & BBQ, held at Tilley Harley-Davidson in Salisbury. Midnight Burn came in ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, September 20, 2018 12:00 am

Local

When it rained, it poured: Spigot from Florence keeps running in Rowan

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Jeffrey and Melissa Redman were getting ready for church about 8:45 Sunday morning when it happened. Melissa described it ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, September 17, 2018 12:15 am

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