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Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry board extends interim town manager’s contract

GRANITE QUARRY — Interim Town Manager Larry Smith has a job at least through the end of this year, but the Granite Quarry Board of ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, July 26, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

Poston wants to bring young blood to Granite Quarry board

GRANITE QUARRY — Andrew Poston says the Granite Quarry town board could stand “a little bit of young blood,” so he’s running for mayor. Poston, ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, July 26, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

Shelton ready ‘to challenge old ideas’ on Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen

GRANITE QUARRY — Candidate Doug Shelton says the Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen needs a new face, and he thinks he could offer fresh eyes ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, July 26, 2019 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Feather seeks third elected term as mayor in Granite Quarry

GRANITE QUARRY — Mayor William D. “Bill” Feather wants to serve another two-year term in Granite Quarry. Contacted Wednesday, Feather declined to comment in general ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, July 25, 2019 12:00 am

Local

A big Deal: Back from D-Day trip to Normandy, Rowan WWII veteran shares his story

SALISBURY — Back in 1942, the U.S. government drafted young Rowan County farm boy Jim Deal into the Army, sent him across the country for ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, July 18, 2019 12:00 am

Elections

Costantino hoping to continue on Granite Quarry board

GRANITE QUARRY — Alderman Jim Costantino says he wants to be a part of Granite Quarry’s continuing growth, and that’s one of the reasons he has ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, July 18, 2019 12:00 am

Local

T.R. takes a ride: For Betsy Rich, he’s bigger than the average bear

SALISBURY — With the convertible top down Tuesday afternoon, Richard Paschall drove through the middle of Salisbury while passing motorists and pedestrians looked twice and ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Barn quilt mural quickly becomes a new attraction in Mount Ulla

MOUNT ULLA — Somewhere tucked within the 504-square-foot Community Barn Quilt Mural, a quarter-size “Little Kitty” is hidden away. Can you find it? Elsie Bennett, ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, July 12, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Field of dreams: People come from far and near to enjoy moment with Shupings’ sunflowers:

ROCKWELL — Not long after Heather Carter and her children got out of the car, Rusty Shuping shouted a hello. “Thanks for coming out and ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, July 12, 2019 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry changes vendors for payroll services, goes with ADP

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen voted 4-0 Monday night to use ADP for the town’s payroll services, replacing Paylocity. During the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Different kind of mural: Bear Poplar store now home to country’s biggest community barn quilt

BEAR POPLAR — When you think about it, the Community Barn Quilt Mural is just what a quilt should be — individual squares stitched together ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

For now, Granite Quarry puts off search for new town manager

GRANITE QUARRY — Should Granite Quarry look at the town charter and consider changing its manager-council form of government? “Even discussing it is a mistake,” ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 12:00 am

Local

‘The Mill Shack’: Father, son build clubhouse from outbuildings of old Shuping Mill

SALISBURY — This is the kind of project fitting for one of those do-it-yourself shows on cable television — maybe even an episode dealing with ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:05 am

Entertainment

Wilkinson will sing anthem at American Legion World Series in August

SALISBURY — Neal Wilkinson, the Salisbury tenor who has sung in many big sports venues over the years, is among those chosen to sing the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:01 am

Kannapolis

After 91 years and three generations, Holbrook’s Radio and TV will say goodbye

KANNAPOLIS — A sign on the front door says Holbrook’s Radio & TV Inc. is having a “Retirement Sale.” It’s a pleasant way of announcing ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, June 28, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Archaeology magazine features Salisbury Confederate prison

SALISBURY — Former Salisbury City Councilman Jim Dunn enjoys reading Archaeology magazine, and he particularly took note of a one-page spread on Salisbury in the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, June 27, 2019 12:00 am

Health

A mystery solver and advocate for his patients, Dr. Chris Agner heads for retirement

SALISBURY — When Dr. Chris Agner enters an examination room, he leaves his laptop computer and cellphone behind. He doesn’t want the distractions. Agner, an ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Say it with Pride: Festival celebrates diversity with flair

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Kieran Lewis says she tries to attend the Salisbury Pride Festival every year. “I like that it’s really open,” ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, June 23, 2019 12:10 am

Local

‘Bottom line: Firetrucks are cool’: Annual festival at Transportation Museum draws thousands

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Salisbury Fire Chief Bob Parnell said he was in his happy place Saturday, and 4-year-old Nathan Messick knew exactly ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, June 23, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Fire heavily damages home in Spring Valley subdivision

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com LOCKE TOWNSHIP — A three-alarm fire swept through a home in the Spring Valley subdivision Saturday afternoon and led to what ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, June 22, 2019 5:56 pm

Local

Large crowd attends ribbon-cutting for Yadkin River Park

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com DAVIDSON COUNTY — If you haven’t been to the Wil-Cox Bridge lately, you’re in for a surprise. The 1,300-foot bridge is ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, June 22, 2019 12:00 am

Faith

A notable run: Gene Caldwell will retire from 73 musical years at Sandy Ridge AME Zion

Staff report LANDIS — On July 7, Clarence Eugene “Gene” Caldwell will play the piano and organ for the last time at Sandy Ridge AME ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, June 21, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Historic Salisbury Foundation becomes proud owner of Napoleon Bonaparte McCanless House

SALISBURY — With a name such as Napoleon Bonaparte McCanless, you’d expect a man to have a house like this. The bold granite exterior. The ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, June 20, 2019 12:10 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry tax rate won’t change; mayor wants to do more on street, park improvements

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY — As the Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen moved quickly Tuesday to adopt a no-tax-increase 2019-2020 budget, Mayor Bill ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, June 20, 2019 12:00 am

Local

With headstone, Rowan Countian pays tribute to her Revolutionary War ancestor

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com Penny Gerock Sides credits the Daughters of the American Revolution and some old-fashioned legwork for leading her to an important ancestor. ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, June 16, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Bowling fundraiser in Greensboro set for Everly Crandall this Saturday

Bowling, raffles and food will be part of a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday for 10-month-old Everly Allyson Crandall of Rowan County. The benefit will ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, June 13, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Scout historian seeks information on unit sponsors

Henry Fairley IV, historian for the Boy Scouts Sapona District, is working on a research project to match the district’s Scout units that produced Eagle ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, June 13, 2019 12:00 am

Business

F&M celebrates legacy in community with $110,000 total gift to Bell Tower Green

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — It was 110 years ago when some community-minded folks in eastern Rowan County got together to establish a bank, ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 12:30 pm

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