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Faith

‘My sunshine’: Family creates support group to honor son who died of drug overdose

FAITH — Valerie Belk carries her sons with her wherever she goes. Their fingerprints, embossed in silver, hang on a chain that falls over her ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, November 2, 2017 12:05 am

Local

Trunk-or-treat plays it safe for community celebration in Spencer

SPENCER — Ghosts, ghouls and goblins roamed the grounds of the Eighth Street ballpark Tuesday night, but town residents had nothing to fear as long ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 12:05 am

Elections

Elect: Nine run for seven seats in Spencer

View the candidate Q&A chart SPENCER — Incumbents in Spencer aren’t running for their seats unopposed this election. While every member of the seven-member Board ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Original Freedom Writer: One teacher can make a difference

CHINA GROVE — A teacher, a coach or a cafeteria worker has the power to change the trajectory of someone’s life, even on bad days. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Prayer breakfast offers closure to issues workshop

SALISBURY — A two-day focus on dealing with violence and public safety wrapped up just after dawn Friday. An optional prayer breakfast followed a Thursday ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, October 28, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Philanthropist Fred Stanback donates more than $650,000 for Salisbury High auditorium renovation

SALISBURY — The Salisbury High School auditorium is getting a new look after a private donation to cover much-needed renovation costs. Principal Luke Brown said ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, October 27, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury residents sit down to talk about tough issues

SALISBURY — People from all backgrounds and experience came together Thursday morning to discuss solutions to violence and safety concerns in Salisbury. The “Community Engagement: ‘Let’s ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, October 27, 2017 12:00 am

Education

‘A sign of unity:’ Livingstone students line up to vote

SALISBURY — Shuttles and buses circled in front of the Rowan County Board of Elections office for two hours Wednesday, dropping off crowds of students ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, October 26, 2017 12:00 am

Education

North Middle students take ‘Nature’s Children’ trip to Pilot Mountain

Students from North Rowan middle and elementary schools took a day off last week to explore the steep cliffs and lush forests of Pilot Mountain. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, October 26, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Birthday giving: Kindergartner asks for canned goods over presents

FAITH — Classmates at Faith Elementary School describe Rose Vickers as “sweet,” “kind” and empathetic. But until a few weeks ago, the kindergartner kept a low profile. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 12:10 am

Education

School board discusses alternates for West Rowan Elementary

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education spent more than an hour Monday night discussing possible alternatives for the new West ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Jam session: Blues and Jazz Festival brings community together

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — It’s been roughly 19 years since Eleanor Qadirah kicked off the Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival, and the event ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, October 22, 2017 12:10 am

Education

Carson focuses on a cure: Rally raises support for breast cancer awareness

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Pink was the color of the day at Jesse C. Carson High School. Groups looping the track Saturday ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, October 22, 2017 12:05 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury school board budget: State and federal funds come with strings attached

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education took some time Friday morning to get a good look at its budget for the year. New Chief ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, October 21, 2017 12:00 am

Education

2017 Regional Teacher of the Year Anthony Johnson is Livingstone homecoming parade grand marshal

Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY — An award-winning educator who is a graduate of Livingstone College will lead the school’s 2017 homecoming parade. Anthony Johnson, who ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, October 19, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury school board to hold Friday budget workshop

SALISBURY — Just a little over three months since the start of the 2017-18 school year, the Rowan-Salisbury school system has finally heard back about state ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, October 19, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Paws on reading: Therapy dog helps kids gain confidence

SALISBURY — At 5 years old, Marley is a celebrity. When he walks through the campus of North Hills Christian School, kids gasp and yell. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, October 19, 2017 12:00 am

Education

‘Appleseed’ undergoes rebranding, changes in e-reader model

SALISBURY — A local nonprofit group that seeks to increase literacy among at-risk children is changing tracks — but still moving forward. “ApSeed,” formerly AppleSeed, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Howard White seeks re-election in Spencer

SPENCER — Howard White said he’s seeking re-election to the Spencer Board of Aldermen because there are things he’d like to see through. “We got ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Monday, October 16, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Lamanno seeks second term in Spencer

SPENCER — After one term on Spencer’s Board of Aldermen, David Lamanno is seeking re-election. Lamanno, 49, said he’s proud of the work the board ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Monday, October 16, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Churches to hold downtown trunk-or-treat event

SALISBURY — Downtown churches are coming together this fall to host a community “Trunk-or-Treat” event. “This is the very first time we’re going to attempt ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, October 15, 2017 12:10 am

Local

Event to teach residents how to hold difficult conversations

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — One of the best ways to solve problems is to hold productive conversations. That’s why Trinity Oaks and Lutheran ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, October 15, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Incumbent David Smith looks towards jobs for Spencer

SPENCER — David Smith is seeking a sixth term on the Spencer Board of Aldermen. Smith, 72, has been appointed to the board three times and ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, October 14, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Sharon Hovis challenges incumbents in Spencer town board election

SPENCER — Sharon Hovis, 49, is a newcomer in the race for the seats on the Spencer Board of Aldermen. The Spencer native is the police ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, October 14, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury school board members visit Raleigh charter school

RALEIGH — Sometimes the best way to learn is to experience something for yourself. That’s the thought that led Rowan-Salisbury Schools to adopt a “go and see” ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, October 13, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Corriher-Lipe school is home to state Media Center Coordinator of the Year

LANDIS — Cheryl Lange, 39, taught English for 10 years before she made the switch to media center coordinator. For more than five years, she ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, October 12, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Spencer votes to move forward with renter remediation program

SPENCER — The town of Spencer will soon be able to target problem rental properties for remediation. The Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday evening to move ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 12:00 am

Elections

Sylvia Chillcot seeks re-election to Spencer Board of Aldermen

SPENCER — If Sylvia Chillcott is re-elected to the Spencer Board of Aldermen, it will be her second term. Chillcott, 60, said she’s running because ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 12:00 am

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