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Local

Back in 1968, a surprise thunder snow hit Rowan County

SALISBURY — Harold Poole has a good memory, even for things that happened almost 50 years ago. He particularly remembers Nov. 11, 1968, when Rowan County ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, November 11, 2017 12:00 am

Crime

Wells Fargo robbery suspect killed by police; ‘They probably saved a lot of others,’ witness says

By Rebecca Rider and Mark Wineka news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After a vehicle chase, Salisbury police officers shot and killed a suspect in an armed bank ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, November 9, 2017 8:40 pm

Local

World War II pilot J.C. Ritchie flies back to his younger days

SALISBURY — It was a gift from Darlene Ball. J.C. Ritchie says it also was a way for them to take a trip so Darlene ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, November 9, 2017 8:10 pm

Elections

Ponds received 166 of 170 write-in votes for mayor in Granite Quarry

GRANITE QUARRY — Former Mayor Mary Ponds, for whom a write-in campaign was waged heading into Tuesday’s election, received 166 of the 170 write-in votes ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12:40 pm

Local

Forever Young: Dr. Clyde and his trumpet hit all the high notes

SALISBURY — Many great things could be mentioned about Dr. Clyde Young — his service with the Navy in World War II, his 41-year career as a ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Feather ekes out win; Cress, Linker nab aldermen seats in Granite Quarry

GRANITE QUARRY — It took Kim Cress’ daughter, who was flying for Delta some 800 miles away, to instruct him on how to look up ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 11:10 pm

Granite Quarry

Employee deductibles are up, but Granite Quarry saves money on health care premiums

GRANITE QUARRY — The town will switch health care insurance providers and save close to $11,000 in the coming year. The new plan with United ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Through music, support, Voices of Hope event helps with the healing

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Sunday was All Saints Day and a birthday for Tanner Pierson. Tanner died two days into his life 17 ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, November 6, 2017 12:10 am

Local

‘Steadfast and immovable’: Salisbury-Rowan NAACP has annual banquet

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Rowan Branch of the NAACP’s Freedom Fund Banquet took place Saturday night on the eve of one of ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, November 6, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Vietnam buddies gave a flyover in Florida they’ll never forget

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Ott Pinkston and four of his Navy fighter squadron buddies from the Vietnam War have remained friends over the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, November 6, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Yesterday: The original Hendrix Barbecue spot in the early 1950s

Tommy Kepley provided this early 1950s photograph, taken from the front seat of a car, showing the first Hendrix Barbecue location on U.S. 70, close to the intersection ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, November 6, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Country Life Museum: ‘We believe in it. That’s why we work so hard’

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com MILLBRIDGE — As she walked toward her car with an antique drill press, Lisa Elium wasn’t sure what her husband’s reaction ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, November 5, 2017 12:10 am

Gold Hill

‘Cornish Cousins’ follow their rich mining heritage to Rowan, Cabarrus counties

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Vern Herman, who is Cornish only by marriage, knows the saying nonetheless. “If there’s a hole in the ground,” ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, November 5, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Enrollment begins for 2018 Rowan County History Course

Staff report SALISBURY — The 13-week Rowan County History Course, a joint effort by Rowan Museum Inc. and Historic Salisbury Foundation, will be offered again ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, November 4, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Roasted in red, white and blue: Veterans Coffee opens Saturday in downtown Salisbury

SALISBURY — An unabashed love for the military has led Albert Shinn to his newest venture — a store that sells coffee. Think of how ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, November 2, 2017 12:10 am

Elections

Elect-Granite Quarry: Growth, downtown revitalization, bypass provide talking points in Granite Quarry

View the candidate Q&A chart By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY — Growth and how to manage it, high employee turnover, downtown revitalization and the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 12:00 am

Health

Three-day conference on addiction takes place next week in Salisbury

SALISBURY — A three-day conference on heroin and opioid addiction, with a long list of experts in the field, is set for the Salisbury Civic Center on ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 12:00 am

News

Yesterday: Southern Railway ‘Brothers of the Brush’ from 1953

Thomas McCora provided this photograph to the Post. It belonged to Pat McCora, his grandfather, who after his service in World War I built a ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, October 30, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Full circle: A farm girl finds her way back home

SALISBURY — Shirley Kepley Russ steps out of the car and looks around. So much has changed at the end of this long lane off ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, October 29, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Country Life Museum fundraiser set for Saturday at Sloan Park

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com MILLBRIDGE — The Carolina Antique Power Association is a small, but mighty group. The members have raised well over $150,000 toward ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, October 29, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Holiday 2017 issue of Salisbury the Magazine is now available

The Holiday 2017 issue of Salisbury the Magazine has reached subscribers and will be distributed in various Rowan county locations this week. Copies also are ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 12:00 am

Gold Hill

Gathering of the Cornish Cousins coming here Nov. 3-5

SALISBURY — The Cornish-American Heritage Society will hold the 18th Gathering of the Cornish Cousins in Salisbury and Gold Hill on Nov. 3-5. Cornish-Americans from ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Yesterday: Salisbury’s Sons of Legion in 1938

Marlene Spencer found this photograph among items belonging to her late husband, Dr. Allen Spencer. It shows Salisbury’s Sons of Legion Squadron No. 14, ready for its first ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, October 23, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Little’s ‘Angels Among Us’ chosen as 2017 Christmas Honor Card

SALISBURY — In her own modest way, Rebecca T. Little made history this year by having her artwork selected for Rowan Helping Ministries’ Christmas Honor Card. ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, October 21, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Granite Quarry incumbents say they’ve been proactive; challengers offer experience, ‘fresh eyes’

GRANITE QUARRY — Granite Quarry candidates touched on issues such as growth, grocery stores, a proposed U.S. 52 bypass and planning at a Tuesday night ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, October 19, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Write-in effort underway on behalf of former Granite Quarry Mayor Mary Ponds

GRANITE QUARRY — Mary Ponds is not an official candidate for Granite Quarry mayor, but a visible campaign promoting her as a write-in option includes signs, ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Seeking another term as Granite Quarry mayor, Bill Feather wants to see things through

GRANITE QUARRY — Bill Feather, seeking election to a second consecutive term as Granite Quarry mayor, says the town has accomplished a lot in recent ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:00 am

Local

OctoberTour chalks up an ‘amazing’ weekend

SALISBURY — Final numbers are not in, but officials with Historic Salisbury Foundation estimate that more than 2,000 tickets were sold for this past weekend’s ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:00 am

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