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POPS: Exploring Pops’ future location: the Bell Tower Green

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com When Jason Walser takes the Bell Tower Green show on the road, so to speak, he often starts out with an ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 am

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Rowan Museum’s ‘A Spring Supper’ will delve into life of Matthew Locke

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Aaron Kepley carefully removed the portrait of Matthew Locke from the front parlor wall of the 1815 Utzman-Chambers House ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, May 26, 2018 12:05 am

Health

Long-term care residents take in a ‘Sand and Sea’ adventure

SALISBURY — For Barbara Neely, who is only a recent assisted living resident of Brookdale Salisbury, the “Sand and Sea” luncheon Thursday at Salisbury Civic ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, May 25, 2018 12:00 am

Faith

Royal wedding star: Bishop Curry is well known to Salisbury Episcopalians

SALISBURY — About 10 years ago, when he was confirmed at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Salisbury, Brian Whitson experienced a moment during the service ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 12:00 am

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Yesterday: Landis baseball stars of 1912-14

Dr. Randy Lassiter provided this old photograph (from a newspaper clipping) of a group of Landis baseball players, circa 1912-14, according to information in the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, May 14, 2018 12:00 am

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‘Hot Rod’ Callaway never gets bored

SALISBURY — Jimmy Lambert did his best to keep Rodney “Hot Rod” Callaway busy Friday morning. Before lunch, Callaway had connected two lavatories, helped install ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, May 12, 2018 12:00 am

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Rowan Public Library offers Cheerwine History Exhibit in connection to May 19 festival

SALISBURY — When the Cheerwine Festival rolls around May 19, you might consider taking a break from the heat, music, food and drink by visiting ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, May 11, 2018 12:00 am

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Storm causes city, homeowners considerable headaches early Thursday evening

SALISBURY — A thunderstorm packing sheets of rain and heavy winds ripped through Salisbury early Thursday evening, leading to reports of several downed trees and ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, May 10, 2018 8:00 pm

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Farewell tour: Over his final days, Bentley takes care of his bucket list

SALISBURY — It sounds like something out of a children’s book, but Jacqueline Brown decided to make last Friday “Bentley Gets a Job” day. It ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, May 10, 2018 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry offers incentives deal to New York Air Brake

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY — To entice New York Air Brake into Granite Quarry’s new industrial park, the Board of Aldermen agreed to ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 10:00 am

Elections

In N.C. House 83, it’s Gail Young by a nose among Democrats; Larry Pittman breezes to GOP win

SALISBURY — It came down to the final precinct reporting in Cabarrus County on Tuesday night, but Gail Young held on for a 21-vote win ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

One last pledge: Granite Quarry says thanks to Scout who opened town meetings for 12 years

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY — Think about it: Zach Huddleston first led the Pledge of Allegiance at Granite Quarry town board meetings as ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry moves ahead in efforts to land cold storage facility

GRANITE QUARRY — When it comes to the possible location of a cold storage facility off the new Chamandy Drive, the town of Granite Quarry ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 12:00 am

Business

Cheerwine Festival will offer plenty of soft drink-inspired food, drink

Staff report SALISBURY — So what can you expect at the May 19 Cheerwine Festival, beyond plenty of Cheerwine? Try Cheerwine-inspired food — from Cheerwine ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 12:00 am

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Historic Salisbury Foundation’s Clement Cup goes to Lee and Mona Lisa Wallace

SALISBURY — Amid the handsome backdrop of the Eastover estate Sunday evening, Historic Salisbury Foundation awarded its most prestigious preservation award to Lee and Mona ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 12:00 am

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Yesterday: Granite Quarry School in the late 1950s

Joe Williams of Faith provided this aerial photograph of Granite Quarry School from the late 1950s. Behind the two-story portion of the school is the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, May 7, 2018 12:00 am

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Wineka column: Gordon Peacock should be the one writing this headline

At the funeral for Gordon Peacock on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Gary S. Coble started and ended his eulogy with golf stories. But he didn’t ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, May 4, 2018 12:00 am

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‘Ministers of Comedy’ show May 17 will raise funds toward Dixonville-Lincoln Memorial

SALISBURY — Imagine about 10 of your favorite local pastors on stage being given the chance to tell jokes and humorous stories from their days ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, May 3, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Sapona Scout District looking to update awards database for leaders

SALISBURY — Scout leaders in the Sapona (formerly Rowan) Boy Scout District are being asked to help update the database of awards and recognitions. The ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 12:00 am

Local

‘All we can do is the best we can’: Morgan devotes herself to Yorkie rescue

GRANITE QUARRY — As you might expect, the yipping and yapping begin immediately on your arrival at Judy Morgan’s house. At present she has 11 ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, April 30, 2018 12:10 am

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Yesterday: In 1981, work progresses on Dan Nicholas Park’s outdoor theater

In this photograph published in the Salisbury Evening Post June 6, 1981, carpenters work on building the shell of the T.M. Stanback Outdoor Theater at ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, April 30, 2018 12:00 am

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A baby shower at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center? It was for a good cause

SALISBURY — Rufty-Holmes Senior Center held a “Red White & Bundled” baby shower last Thursday, and guests provided the gifts appropriate for newborns. Guest speaker ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, April 30, 2018 12:00 am

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On a gorgeous spring day, Earth Day Jam makes a triumphant return

SALISBURY — It’s good to be back. After a two-year hiatus, Earth Day Jam returned Saturday with its mix of live music, homegrown brews and ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, April 29, 2018 12:00 am

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Farms and barns: Historic Salisbury tour savors Rowan’s rural life

Before he died in 2001, Guy Deal decided he better go around and label all the antique tools and equipment the family’s Circle D Farm ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, April 29, 2018 12:00 am

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Horns of plenty: Military-themed trucks a hit at Veterans Appreciation Day

ROCKWELL — Rowan County’s veterans were, of course, the stars of the day, but three military-themed trucks from Daimler’s Freightliner manufacturing plant in Cleveland played ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, April 27, 2018 12:00 am

Local

New Jersey firm trying to auction off print depicting baseball at Salisbury Confederate Prison

SALISBURY — A New Jersey auction house has placed on the selling block a notable print related to the Salisbury Confederate Prison. Robert Edward Auctions ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, April 27, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Longtime GOP activist Donna Peeler dies at 70

SALISBURY — Donna Peeler, whose tireless work for the Rowan County Republican Party and Republican women as a whole landed her in the State GOP ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, April 26, 2018 12:00 am

Food

Ashlyne Reid produces cookbook inspired by her granny’s melt-in-your-mouth food

SALISBURY — From the time she was 8 until she left home for college, Ashlyne Reid spent most of her days after school at her ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 12:00 am

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