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Speaker explores relationship between garbage and humanities

SALISBURY — In some ways, the humanities are the studies of forgotten things — unearthing secret histories and returning them to the light. And it’s a ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, February 2, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools sets Feb. 19 as snow makeup day

SALISBURY — After heavy snowfalls shuttered schools for several days in January, students and teachers waited with bated breath to see when — and if ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, February 1, 2018 10:56 am

Education

School system, Catawba College form partnership to help lateral-entry teachers

SALISBURY — A new partnership between Catawba College and Rowan-Salisbury Schools could give some teachers a much-needed break. The program targets lateral-entry teachers, a class ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Blood drive to be held for boy’s 16th birthday

SALISBURY — The Catawba College men’s soccer team and the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas are partnering again this year to wish a local boy ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, January 28, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Overton Elementary School raising money for Lego League

SALISBURY — Teachers at Overton Elementary School have been working throughout the school year to launch a Lego League club. But to pull it off, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, January 25, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Young soloists to perform at Symphony’s ‘Family Concert’

SALISBURY — This year’s Salisbury Symphony Family Concert will feature a number of young performers as stars of the show. The concert will be at 4 ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Scouting for Food kicks off Saturday

SALISBURY — On Feb. 3, nearly 1,300 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will flood the streets of Rowan County to collect nonperishable food for those in need. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury school board discusses multiyear contracts

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education spent most of its Monday business meeting wrestling with new state requirements for teacher contracts. In 2013, the N.C. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Locals react to government shutdown

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Saturday morning the nation woke up to news of a government shutdown as Republicans and Democrats on the hill ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Monday, January 22, 2018 12:10 am

Crime

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In Salisbury Police Department reports: A motor vehicle theft was reported Saturday in the 1200 block of N. Church St. A larceny was reported Saturday ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Monday, January 22, 2018 12:00 am

Education

School board to discuss changes to contracts, career status

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will consider a recommendation Monday that would dispense with career status for teachers unless ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, January 21, 2018 12:10 am

Local

Meltdown: Snow from recent storm disappearing as temperatures warm

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Two brightly colored saucer sleds lie forgotten at the base of Centennial Park’s hill, the only remnant of the ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, January 21, 2018 12:05 am

Education

Schools closed, exams postponed

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Heavy snows and slick roads have closed schools for two days in a row, and district administrators say the ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, January 18, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast brings community together to celebrate his legacy

SALISBURY — For many in Salisbury, Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is about coming together. For years, the annual MLK breakfast, hosted by the Salisbury ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Right answer to opioid epidemic? STOP Act raises new questions for physicians, pharmacists and patients

SALISBURY — Things have changed since the height of summer, when Dr. John Bream, emergency department medical director at Novant Health Rowan, saw at least ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, January 14, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Horizons Unlimited program builds bridges between middle and high school

SALISBURY — When eighth-graders joined Horizon Unlimited’s BRIDGE program, many of them didn’t realize they’d be exploring career options and learning practical skills in addition ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Fire at rappel tower strikes blow to South Rowan JROTC program

LANDIS — Students at South Rowan High School are reeling after the school’s rappel tower, which has been a core feature of the JROTC program since ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:00 am

Education

South Rowan rappelling tower burned

LANDIS — School system officials report that the rappelling tower at South Rowan High School, was burned down early Wednesday morning. The structure is frequently ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 12:20 pm

Local

Spencer moves on to Phase 2 study for Park Plaza

SPENCER — The Spencer Board of Aldermen on Tuesday agreed to pursue a Phase 2 environmental study on Park Plaza. The vacant shopping center is being ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Schools shut down after morning weather advisory

SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Schools dismissed classes four hours early Monday because of weather forecasts calling for freezing rain.  School system officials initially planned to dismiss ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:00 am

Education

School board discusses three more charter restart schools

SALISBURY — Three additional schools in the Rowan-Salisbury district will apply for a charter restart after Monday’s Board of Education meeting. Salisbury High, Knox Middle and Hanford ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:00 am

Education

School board to discuss restart schools Monday

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Restart schools will be the topic of the day at Monday’s Board of Education work session. In 2016, the ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, January 7, 2018 12:05 am

Education

Granite Quarry Elementary closed, no heat

GRANITE QUARRY — Students at Granite Quarry Elementary School were sent home Friday because of a malfunctioning heating system, Rowan-Salisbury Schools officials said. Schools had ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, January 5, 2018 9:55 am

Local

On thin ice: Emergency workers warn of water danger

SALISBURY — With temperatures plunging below freezing for days on end, ponds, lakes and creek edges are beginning to wear a thin coat of ice. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, January 5, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Water pipe break displaces more than 100 Livingstone College students

SALISBURY — More than 100 Livingstone College students were forced to move house because of a broken water pipe at the school’s Honors Residence Hall. According to an email ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, January 5, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools delayed tomorrow

SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Schools will be on a two-hour delay for students Friday. According to Rita Foil, the district’s public information officer, the delay is because ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, January 4, 2018 4:19 pm

Education

Repair issues at Livingstone dorm frustrate students who have to move

This story will be updated as more details become available.  SALISBURY — Some Livingstone students are being forced to move house because of issues at the school’s Honor’s ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, January 4, 2018 1:05 pm

Education

Stanbacks donate $2.7 million to RCCC for solar project

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has received a second significant donation from local philanthropists Fred and Alice Stanback. The Stanbacks donated $2.68 million, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:01 am

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