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Crime

Department of Justice: 15 arrested in multistate drug trafficking ring

SALISBURY — According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 25 people have been indicted by a federal grand jury on drug charges that ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Monday, August 20, 2018 11:03 am

Education

‘A new world:’ Teachers set out to change Rowan-Salisbury Schools under renewal

SALISBURY — When Superintendent Lynn Moody asked if anyone wanted to stand up to defend the current school calendar, you could practically hear the crickets. The ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 17, 2018 12:00 am

Back to school

Back to School: Sanders to steer Hanford-Dole

SALISBURY — Stephanie Sanders always knew she wanted to be an educator. As a child, Sanders said she and her siblings used to spend a ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 17, 2018 12:00 am

Back to school

Back to school: Alexis Cowan dreams of Henderson transformation

SALISBURY — Alexis Cowan is a practiced hand at innovation and transformation. For the past two years, he’s served North Rowan schools as the district’s ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 17, 2018 12:00 am

Back to school

Back to School: School security remains important

SALISBURY — As school starts up again, safety is a priority for many parents. The good news is that it’s a  priority for district faculty ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 17, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Education Shoutouts

The Citadel Logan Miller of Kannapolis was one of 163 Citadel cadet-athletes named to the 2017-18 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll. Miller was a member ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Picture it: Students get a look at future careers, STEM

SALISBURY — Debbie Hartley talks about her job as she hands out lead aprons to a group of middle school girls. “In the hospital, you ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Time running out to file for Rowan-Salisbury school board

SALISBURY — Friday is the last day for candidates to enter the race for seats on the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education. Filing ends at 12 ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Spencer Police Department asks for pay increase to halt turnover

SPENCER — A routine departmental report turned into a plea for help Tuesday when Spencer Police Chief Mike James announced that another police officer has ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Salisbury-Rowan Realtors donate to summer meals, literacy programs

CHINA GROVE — The Salisbury Rowan Association of Realtors has donated $2,000 to the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Summer Meals Program. The donation was the result of ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:00 am

Education

School board runs into roadblocks on hiring of elementary resource officers

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education on Monday approved spending $35,000 to put resource officers in elementary schools. After the deadly February shootings at a ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Greg Alcorn to resign from State Board of Education

SALISBURY — The past five years have been busy ones for Greg Alcorn. During his time on the State Board of Education, the Salisbury native ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Renewal flexibility could affect vacancies, shortages for Rowan-Salisbury Schools

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Attracting and retaining good teachers is a riddle that puzzles every school district. In recent years, the issue has ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, August 12, 2018 12:10 am

Education

School board starts up again

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will return from its summer break Monday. The board regularly suspends meetings during the month of July, but ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, August 12, 2018 12:00 am

Education

North Rowan High school students head back to class

SPENCER — North Rowan High School launched the 2018-19 school year a little early. Students returned to classes Thursday morning — more than two weeks ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, August 10, 2018 12:00 am

Education

State representatives voice support for renewal plan for Rowan-Salisbury Schools

SALISBURY — The road ahead is full of uncertainty for Rowan-Salisbury Schools, but state lawmakers promised Wednesday that they will be behind the district all ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 9, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Let it go: Students in Horizons Unlimited art camp learn to let emotions out Grievous Gallery

SALISBURY — The way the bottles break against the brick walls of Grievous Gallery sounds a little bit like music. Usually, the venue — which allows ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 9, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Jean Kennedy runs for third term on Rowan-Salisbury school board

SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education member Jean Kennedy said she almost decided not to run for re-election this year. Kennedy, who has represented a ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Filing still open for seats on the Rowan County Board of Education

SALISBURY — The number of candidates running for the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education has remained unchanged since filing opened in late July. As of Monday, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Long-term planning key for Travis Allen in bid for re-election to Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education

SALISBURY — Being the husband of a teacher and father to public school students prompted Travis Allen to seek his first term on the Rowan-Salisbury ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, August 4, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury Summer Meals Program serves more than 10,000 in July

SALISBURY — The Summer Meals Program served more than 10,000 meals to Rowan County children during the month of July. According to Meredith Honeycutt with ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, August 4, 2018 12:00 am

Education

State gives Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ ‘renewal’ application unanimous approval

SALISBURY — Rowan-Salisbury Schools will begin blazing a trail at the start of the 2018-19 school year. The State Board of Education on Thursday unanimously ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 2, 2018 6:20 pm

Education

North Rowan Elementary School summer camp a success

SPENCER — School can be a haven during the summer months for some students. As temperatures rise and humidity increases, many children have chosen to ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 2, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Corriher-Lipe Middle School orchestra receives leg up in second year

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com LANDIS — A recent grant means that the Corriher-Lipe Middle School orchestra can purchase its own instruments. The orchestra, which is ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 2, 2018 12:00 am

Education

ApSeed makes a splash at State Board of Education

RALEIGH — ApSeed got a chance to shine on a statewide stage Wednesday with a presentation to the State Board of Education. The nonprofit organization, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 2, 2018 12:00 am

Education

State school board hears renewal application from Rowan-Salisbury Schools

RALEIGH — Rowan-Salisbury Schools administrators are filled with tentative hope after a State Board of Education meeting about the district becoming a renewal school system. ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, August 2, 2018 12:00 am

China Grove

Alumni, Duke Energy help repair ROTC tower at South Rowan High School

CHINA GROVE — It’s been a long wait, but South Rowan High School’s ROTC tower is rising from the ashes at last. The 40-foot tower burned ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 12:00 am

Education

State Board of Education to vote on Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ renewal plan Thursday

SALISBURY — Local educators are looking forward to this week’s State Board of Education meeting with bated breath. The two-day meeting will determine if Rowan-Salisbury ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 12:00 am

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