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Rowan-Salisbury school board approves teacher workday May 16 because of statewide teachers’ rally

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education has declared next Wednesday an optional teacher workday after more than 300 staff members requested leave in order to ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, May 11, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Spencer says goodbye to town manager

SPENCER — On Wednesday, Spencer said farewell to Town Manager Reid Walters. Walters submitted his resignation after accepting a job with the town of Independence, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, May 10, 2018 12:01 am

Education

Photography class gives students new opportunities

  CHINA GROVE — Soon, people in North Carolina and South Carolina will be able to see the artistic work of China Grove Elementary School ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, May 10, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury school board to discuss May 16 teacher leave because of Raleigh rally

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will hold a called meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss teacher leave for May 16. On that day, teachers ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Wallace, McCombs earn seats on Kannapolis school board

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Five candidates faced off for two open seats on the Kannapolis City Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, but ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 12:00 am

China Grove

Museum, Horizons, roll out student tours at Roller Mill

CHINA GROVE — The hum and buzz of the old Roller Mill could once be heard on the streets of downtown China Grove. While machines ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Livingstone College president panelist at State of Black N.C. Conference

Livingstone College SALISBURY — Livingstone College President Jimmy R. Jenkins Sr. will serve as a panelist at the 2018 State of Black North Carolina Conference ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, May 3, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Catching sunlight: Students design solar tree for West Rowan High School

MOUNT ULLA — West Rowan High School’s courtyard is full of students on sunny days. During Power-U and free periods, students grab a bite, study ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, May 3, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Reimagine: Students, stakeholders, redesign rooms at North High High School

SALISBURY — In the basement of St. John Lutheran Church’s Faith Center, students from North Rowan High School picked over a table filled with words ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, May 3, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Livingstone College sororities stand with sexual assault survivors

SALISBURY — On the last day of April, the women of Livingstone College gathered together to stand in solidarity with those who often suffer in ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 12:00 am

Education

‘Paradigm shift:’ How school libraries have changed

SALISBURY — When students tell Chip Gobble they don’t like to read, the Carson High School media center coordinator just tells them they “haven’t found ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, April 29, 2018 12:00 am

Education

National education league tours Rowan schools

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When out-of-towners visit Horizons Unlimited for the first time, Executive Director Amy Pruitt tells them, “You have to get ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, April 28, 2018 12:05 am

Education

ApSeed draws attention of Gov. Jim Hunt

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local education non-profit ApSeed is turning heads. In addition to a recent partnership with the Davie County-based Mebane Foundation, ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, April 28, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Five candidates keen on winning seats on Kannapolis school board

KANNAPOLIS — Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the Kannapolis City Schools Board of Education. Incumbent Daniel Wallace is up for re-election, and ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, April 27, 2018 12:00 am

Education

St. John’s Lutheran Church kindergarten program going strong

SALISBURY — When parents choose to send their children to kindergarten at St. John’s Lutheran Church, they’re receiving a gift — the gift of time. The ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, April 26, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Spencer board discusses plan for new town office at budget workshop

SPENCER — The Spencer Board of Aldermen spent more than two hours Tuesday night combing through a proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. It ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, April 26, 2018 12:00 am

Education

School board debates alternate calendar for North Rowan High

SALISBURY — The conversation got hung up on a proposed calendar for North Rowan High School on Monday at a meeting of the Rowan-Salisbury Board ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 12:00 am

Education

School board meets Monday

SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will meet Monday for its monthly business meeting. The meeting agenda is slim, but includes a presentation from ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, April 22, 2018 12:05 am

Education

Catawba to use $73.2 million to improve campus, offerings

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Catawba College recently wrapped up a 5-year fundraising campaign with nearly $13 million above its anticipated goal. “We really ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, April 22, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Hood Seminary to host mental health first aid course

SALISBURY — First aid isn’t limited to bumps and bruises. Sometimes what needs fixing isn’t visible. That’s why Hood Theological Seminary is hosting a mental ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, April 21, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Zimbabwe native tells story of perseverance as North Hills Christian School celebrates Impact Banquet

SALISBURY — North Hills Christian School celebrated its 51st year with story and song. At the school’s annual Impact Banquet fundraiser, students sang, performed plays and ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, April 21, 2018 12:00 am

Education

Kindergarten teacher named 2018 Kannapolis Teacher of the Year

  KANNAPOLIS — Beth Giddings accepted her award as the 2018 Kannapolis City Schools Teacher of the Year with tears in her eyes and gratitude ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Friday, April 20, 2018 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Golf tournament for visually impaired a hole in one

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Jesse Smith kneels on the golf green, carefully using his club to measure the distance between a bright green ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Monday, April 16, 2018 12:10 am

Education

Volunteer series: Carolyn Miller finds fulfillment in tutoring

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Carolyn Miller puts on sparkles and soft colors each day before she heads to school. At 72, Miller said ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Monday, April 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Fire, police rescue two skydivers stranded in a tree

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Two skydivers are thanking their lucky stars after a parachute malfunction Saturday evening left them hanging nearly 40 feet ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, April 15, 2018 12:10 am

Education

Spencer tractor and train festival a hit

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Warm weather and dogwood blossoms translated to high spirits at the North Carolina Transportation Museum on Saturday as guests ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, April 15, 2018 12:05 am

Education

Homecoming: Erwin Middle School marks 50 years

GRANITE QUARRY — Erwin Middle School welcomed its 50th birthday with song and celebration Friday. For many of those who flooded through the doors, it was a ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, April 14, 2018 12:52 am

Education

Rowan-Salisbury school board approves staff optimization

SALISBURY — As many as 20 support positions districtwide will be absorbed by December after a decision by the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education on Thursday. The board ... Read more

by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, April 14, 2018 12:00 am

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