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‘Ground-truthing excavations’ give supporting evidence of Confederate Prison’s location

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Taken individually, the glassware, shards of ceramics, construction materials, cut nails, bones from food remnants and general hardware might ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, March 30, 2019 12:00 am

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Expectant situation: There’s something in the water at Salisbury Fire Department

SALISBURY — Firefighters become like family to each other, but things are going to the extreme at the Salisbury Fire Department. Have the storks gone ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, March 29, 2019 12:00 am

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April issue of Salisbury the Magazine is now available

SALISBURY — The April issue of Salisbury the Magazine, a publication of the Salisbury Post, has reached subscribers and been distributed to locations throughout Rowan ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, March 29, 2019 12:00 am

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Hard work, loving Jesus some of the secrets behind Hilda Eller’s 100 years

SALISBURY — Hilda Wood Eller has crammed a lot of interesting things into her 100 years on earth. She had seven children, so that was ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, March 28, 2019 12:00 am

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Saturday ceremony will close out ’49 Days of Gratitude’

SPENCER — A closing ceremony filled with patriotic music and tributes to military veterans will mark the end of the countywide “49 Days of Gratitude.” ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 12:00 am

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Donated treasures will be available at Rowan Museum’s ‘Upscale Yard Sale’

SALISBURY — Walking into the Rowan Museum’s Messinger Room on Monday afternoon, Judy Haire had the reaction most everyone did. “Oh, my,” Haire said. “Yes, ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 12:00 am

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Archaeologist will report Thursday on last fall’s excavation connected to Salisbury Confederate Prison

Staff report SALISBURY — Archaeologist Tim Roberts will be here Thursday to present the results of a preliminary excavation of the site of the Salisbury ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Smash Mouth will headline music acts for Cheerwine Festival

SALISBURY — Multiplatinum band Smash Mouth, best known for its hit song “All Star,” will be the headline act for the third annual Cheerwine Festival ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, March 25, 2019 11:24 am

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Nine Rowan Countians will be among April 27 inductees into N.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Of 29 people set to be inducted into the N.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame April 27, nine will ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, March 22, 2019 12:00 am

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Happy 100th! American Legion is a century old, and Harold B. Jarrett Post celebrates in style

SALISBURY — There were plenty of stars at Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post 342 on Monday night to celebrate the 100th birthday of the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Procession, funeral for Bertha Dupre set for Friday morning

SALISBURY — Back in February, many people heard for the first time about World War II and Korean War veteran Bertha Harrison Dupre. She had ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 12:00 am

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Deep dish art: Rowan Helping Ministries guests lend painting skills for Pass the Plate fundraiser

SALISBURY — The plates in front of Bonnie Medlin, Angela Null, Ciara White, Leigh Anne Burleyson and Terry Burleyson were blank canvases when they started. ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 12:00 am

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A loyal customer can’t forget Al’s Night Hawk

SALISBURY — David Harrison’s nostalgic side no doubt prompted him to collect and hold on to things related to Al’s Night Hawk and its beloved ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, March 15, 2019 12:00 am

Local

House fire displaces western Rowan couple

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com MOUNT ULLA — A Wednesday afternoon fire caused significant fire and smoke damage to a western Rowan County home, displacing the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 5:01 pm

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Flipping out for pancakes: Kiwanis’ annual festival draws big crowds

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — After 62 years, you come to expect some built-in traditions, mixed in with a lot of kidding. You had ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, March 10, 2019 12:10 am

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Women in service: ‘We should know these stories — and know them well’

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Women in the military, especially the trailblazers, faced all kinds of obstacles in a male-dominated culture and from a ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, March 10, 2019 12:02 am

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‘How are we doing, Millbridge?’: Harwood, band inspire talent show performers at elementary school

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com MILLBRIDGE — Imagine the lights on towers, huge amplifiers, a heavy curtain and hundreds of people staring back at you. These ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, March 10, 2019 12:00 am

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Walking with a purpose: For 68th birthday, Salisburian logs miles to raise funds for project in Honduras

SALISBURY — As he walked Thursday, first through his Milford Hills neighborhood in the early morning, then later back and forth on the Salisbury Greenway, ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, March 8, 2019 12:00 am

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Collector of stamps related to black history receives invitation to speak to Washington, D.C., postal workers

Staff report SALISBURY — After a Feb. 21 Salisbury Post story about her stamp collection connected to African-American history, Mary A. Love received an invitation ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, March 7, 2019 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite town board decides to keep, not sell Faith Road property

GRANITE QUARRY — Over the past six months, the Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen has gone back and forth about whether to sell or keep ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 12:00 am

Business

Eagle’s nest: Protecting eagles at Buck Steam Station requires a delicate balance

SPENCER — Just as the sun was rising Tuesday morning, Misti Sporer and Max Gardner walked quietly into the woods toward their goal: a gigantic ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 12:00 am

Local

In gratitude, First United Methodist offers free drive-thru breakfast for first responders

SALISBURY — First United Methodist Church will offer free breakfast bags — on a drive-through basis — to police, fire and emergency first responders from ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Daughter of Holocaust survivor will speak at Temple Israel on March 17

SALISBURY — As part of the 49 Days of Gratitude celebration, Tammy Grinshpon, the daughter of renowned Holocaust survivor Ela Weissberger, will visit Temple Israel on March ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Pancakes translate into helping children, thanking teachers

By Rick Eldridge For the Salisbury Post It’s that time of year again — the annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival. It will be held from 5 ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

FEMA estimate on flood damage at Granite Lake Park surprises town officials

GRANITE QUARRY — For town officials, flood damage estimates for Granite Lake Park qualify as sticker shock. Mayor Bill Feather told the Granite Quarry Board ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 12:00 am

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March issue of Salisbury the Magazine is now available

SALISBURY — The March issue of Salisbury the Magazine covers everything from a French boxcar to a NASCAR tire specialist, from Irish grub to a ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, March 1, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Catawba College plans Class Act dinner, fundraiser to support women athletics

Staff report SALISBURY — The Catawba College Chiefs Club and Catawba Athletics will sponsor the first Class Act dinner March 15 to support women’s athletics ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, February 28, 2019 12:00 am

News

The churning waters of ‘The Bullhole’

COOLEEMEE — Larry Watson of Rowan County recently traveled to RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls, also known as “The Bullhole,” to take pictures of the falls ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Thursday, February 28, 2019 12:00 am

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