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School board has much to discuss Monday

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will look to the future during its Monday business meeting. According to its agenda, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, August 27, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Partners in Learning to hold fashion show fundraiser

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Partners in Learning will hold its first fashion show fundraiser Sept. 16. “And the models are children with special needs ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, August 27, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Step by step: Renowned choreographer teaches Catawba symposium

  SALISBURY — Nearly 70 students gathered on the stage of Catawba College’s Keppel Auditorium on Friday, standing in rows under a bright stream of stage ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, August 26, 2017 12:00 am

Education

North Rowan schools holds back-to-school rally

SALISBURY — It was all hugs and smiles Saturday at North Rowan High School. Everyone knew each other, it seemed, and they paused in the long ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 24, 2017 12:00 am

Local

254 in Spencer without power

SPENCER — Spencer town officials said 254 residents and businesses were without power Wednesday afternoon following heavy rains. Residents along North Salisbury Avenue, between Newton Street and ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 4:01 pm

Education

New Teacher, Principal of the Year named for Rowan-Salisbury Schools

LANDIS — A new school year means freshly sharpened pencils, new book bags, a new classroom and, for Rowan-Salisbury Schools, a new Teacher and Principal of the ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:00 am

Education

‘That teacher:’ Teachers encouraged at conference for Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ new year

LANDIS — Rowan County’s teachers migrated south Tuesday to get fired up for the new school year. The annual Back to School Conference was held ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:00 am

Local

“Woodleaf at its finest:” Annual tomato festival brings community together

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com WOODLEAF — For the people of Woodleaf, tomatoes are in the blood. The small, unincorporated farming community has been growing tomatoes ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, August 20, 2017 12:05 am

Local

‘Love trumps hate:’ Vigil remembers Charlottesville

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The steady thump of drumbeats and jingle of tambourines echoed on Depot Street Saturday evening. Tucked away in the small, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, August 20, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Morgan Elementary School students go back-to-school shopping with help from churches

SALISBURY — On Monday morning at Old Navy, Jovi, a student at Morgan Elementary School, flips through a hanging display of leggings. “I like this ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 17, 2017 12:00 am

Education

New teachers encouraged to hold on to their passion

SALISBURY — Roughly 70 new teachers were welcomed to Rowan-Salisbury Schools on Wednesday morning at the district’s annual new-teacher breakfast. The teachers come from as far away ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 17, 2017 12:00 am

Education

School board discusses principal pay increases

  SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Schools principals may get permanent pay hikes following Monday’s Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Lynn Moody and the board discussed the ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 12:00 am

Education

Civil suit filed against school system, school board

SALISBURY — A civil lawsuit involving a school bus accident has been filed against the Rowan-Salisbury Schools. The suit, Roberts and Roberts vs. Dunlap and ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 12:00 am

Education

School board sets public hearing for western elementary school

SALISBURY — A public hearing on the new western elementary school has been scheduled for Sept. 25. The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education voted Monday to hold ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 12:00 am

Education

North Rowan to hold back to school rally

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Faculty and staff of North Rowan schools are excited about the upcoming school year, and want to share it with ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, August 13, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Local eclipse watchers will be out in force

SALISBURY — People from across the country are expected to flock to a thin band crossing the U.S. on Monday, Aug. 21, to witness a ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, August 12, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Spencer fire, police prove to be Good Samaritans

SPENCER — The night of July 5 was a bad one in Spencer. A fire in the 100 block of Long Ferry Road left a town ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, August 12, 2017 12:00 am

Back to school

Back to school 2017: New principal at Hanford-Dole

SALISBURY — In her life, Lauren Raper has moved from one end of Rowan County to the other. Originally from China Grove, the 34-year-old will begin ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:00 am

Back to school

Back to school 2017: James takes reins at Corriher-Lipe

LANDIS — Justin James, 28, has been manning the helm at Corriher-Lipe Middle School for little more than a month, but said he’s already gotten ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:00 am

Back to school

Back to school 2017: Tonya German takes over at East Rowan High

GRANITE QUARRY — East Rowan High School is familiar territory for Tonya German. She graduated from the school in 1992, and this year is returning ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Brian Center passes state inspection

SALISBURY — The Brian Center could have Medicare and Medicaid funding restored after a state review earlier this week. On Aug. 3, the U.S. Centers ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:00 am

Back to school

Back to School 2017: KCS uniform information

Uniform information for Kannapolis City Schools. For kindergarten through fifth grade, students may wear collared shirts that are any solid color. For grades sixth through ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:00 am

Back to school

Back to School 2017: Kannapolis City Schools

Kannapolis City Schools begin Monday, Aug. 28. School start times have changed for the 2017-18 school year, and are as follows: Elementary:  8:45 a.m.-3:40 p.m. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:00 am

Back to school

Back to School 2017: Advanced manufacturing kicks off at Salisbury High

SALISBURY — Salisbury High School will kick off a new advanced manufacturing program with the start of the school year. Thanks to a $700,000 Golden ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 11, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Report: Brian Center funding loss was because of resident’s escape through unlocked door

  SALISBURY — The Brian Center’s ability to provide Medicare and Medicaid services was put in jeopardy after a resident escaped from the facility, documents ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 10, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Bread Riot donates produce with Summer Feeding Program

SALISBURY — Carol Corken handed out plastic bags as residents of Matika Village gathered around the trunk of her car. The hatchback was raised, showing ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 10, 2017 12:00 am

Education

St. Peter’s Church feeds the hungry over summer

ROCKWELL — There’s not much off St. Peter’s Church Road, except the church for which it’s named. The brick building, with its steeple and stained ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Spencer changes parking near North Rowan High School

  SPENCER — Parking during the school day is forbidden along Whitehead Avenue and Oakwood Drive after Monday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. The change came ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 12:00 am

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