Rebecca Rider, Author at Salisbury Post - Page 13 of 52

Education

Unraveling the mystery behind the capital needs committee

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — On Nov. 27, a Capital Needs Committee recommended the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education look into school closures, consolidation and ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, December 3, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Christmas Happiness: A family tradition

The Christmas season is marked by bright lights, the soft scent of evergreens and the giving of gifts. It’s during this time of year that ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, December 2, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Hovis, Spencer grapple with election issue

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Sharon Hovis expected a roadblock or two on her way to holding a historic position on Spencer’s Board of Aldermen. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, December 1, 2017 12:14 pm

Crime

Police investigate a rash of car break-ins in Salisbury

SALISBURY — More than a dozen cars were broken into along the Interstate 85 corridor Thursday. The Salisbury Police Department says the break-ins came just ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, December 1, 2017 9:48 am

Education

As its centennial draws near, Granite Quarry grad remembers her time at old school

GRANITE QUARRY — The old stone walls of Granite Quarry Elementary School hold lots of memories for Francis Trexler, even though the walls of her ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, December 1, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Child suffers burns recreating YouTube video

SALISBURY — An 8-year-old boy was badly burned after trying to re-create a YouTube video, according to the Salisbury Police Department. Police spokeswoman Capt. Shelia Lingle ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, November 30, 2017 9:31 am

Education

China Grove elementary pursues arts program

SALISBURY — Teachers and administrators at one Rowan-Salisbury school hope to transform its classrooms with art. On Monday, Lea Anne Thomas, principal of China Grove Elementary ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Schools committee recommends school closures, redistricting

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education dusted off an old conversation Monday: What to do about 35 aging schools and more than $200 million ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Evergreen: No Christmas tree shortage in Salisbury, sellers say

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Before it’s placed in a stand and covered with lights and glimmering ornaments, a Christmas tree spends a lot ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Monday, November 27, 2017 12:05 am

Local

How the Grinch celebrated Christmas: Bell tower event draws crowd

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — This year, the Grinch didn’t have to wait until Christmas Day for his heart to grow three sizes larger. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, November 26, 2017 12:02 am

Local

Small Business Saturday all about community ties, business owners say

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The warm November day and promise of discounts brought hundreds of shoppers to downtown Salisbury Saturday. Stores were open with ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, November 26, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Light it up for the Electric Elf!

With the turkey and pumpkin pie put away, it’s time to roll out the tinsel, the Christmas tree and the lights. The Salisbury Post’s Electric ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, November 26, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Bostian Elementary thankful for parents, involvement

BOSTIAN HEIGHTS — If there’s one thing Bostian Elementary School Principal Lisa Sigmon is thankful for this holiday season, it’s her students’ parents. “We’re very thankful ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, November 23, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Proposal to school board recommends possible school closures

SALISBURY — After months of deliberation, the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education’s Capital Needs Committee is returning with specific recommendations that, according to the board’s online ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 12:00 am

Education

‘At last:’ Rowan-Salisbury Schools breaks ground on West Rowan Elementary

CLEVELAND — As men turned over red dirt in the background, the words that came to mind were “at last.” After nearly 10 years of back ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 12:00 am

Education

‘Relentless pursuit:’ understanding and combating chronic absenteeism

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — South Rowan High School Principal Kelly Withers still remembers the day a student came into her office, exuberant and excited. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, November 19, 2017 12:10 am

Education

Salisbury Academy celebrates 25 years of growth

SALISBURY — How do you ensure that a dream lasts a quarter of a century? You invite others to share it. Thursday morning, family and ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, November 17, 2017 12:00 am

Education

East Rowan High School students take lessons in empathy into community

GRANITE QUARRY — East Rowan High School students have spent the past few weeks examining community issues and striving to raise awareness and empathy. Helen ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, November 16, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Henderson Independent High School, YMCA celebrate Thanksgiving

ROCKWELL — Thanksgiving came early to students at Henderson Independent High School. On Tuesday, middle school students were treated to a holiday-style lunch courtesy of ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Spencer town hall looks to move into Park Plaza

SPENCER — Spencer took the first step Tuesday toward solving a long-standing problem: Park Plaza. The plaza, constructed in the early 1960s along Salisbury Avenue, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Carson High School student determined to fight off cancer

CHINA GROVE — It took less than a month for Shannon Cheeseman’s life to turn upside down. On Oct. 7, Cheeseman took her son, Logan, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Samaritan’s Feet: students receive socks, shoes and caring

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The multipurpose room at Isenberg Elementary is a sea of orange — orange shirts worn by volunteers, and orange ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Monday, November 13, 2017 12:10 am

Education

‘Living history:’ students learn about Vietnam War

SALISBURY — Rowan County Early College got a taste of “living history” Monday night at the Rowan Public Library. One by one, students from Theresa ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Sharon Hovis wins seat on Spencer Board of Aldermen

SPENCER — The Spencer Board of Aldermen traded one member for another once all votes were tallied Tuesday. Challenger Sharon Hovis beat out incumbent Howard White ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12:00 am

Education

County, school board talk about capital needs

SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education members briefed the county commissioners on the district’s $208 million repair list Tuesday afternoon. “We’ve had months of capital ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Gray Stone opens middle school

MISENHEIMER — After more than two months teaching in borrowed classrooms and on an alternative schedule, Gray Stone Day School’s middle school classes finally have a ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 12:05 am

Education

A step back in time: West Rowan Middle unearths time capsule

SALISBURY — What did seventh-graders in 1992 find important enough to preserve for decades? A VHS videotape of “Home Alone,” a pair of jeans, a ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, November 4, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Schools without internet Friday

SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Schools had an internet blackout Friday after a hang-up with its internet service provider. Superintendent Lynn Moody said AT&T, which supplies internet to the ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, November 3, 2017 2:45 pm

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus