Lifestyle
David Freeze: Gotta Run
Todd and Stepp complete a ‘long run’ I’m big on challenges. But two good friends, Stu Stepp and ...
Health
Symposium on navigating senior care set Nov. 27
SALISBURY — A symposium about senior care will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 27 at ...
Lifestyle
Dr. Magryta: Let’s take a look at proteins
Like carbohydrates and fats, protein is necessary for growth and maintenance. It is a major macronutrient that is ...
News
Eight bells: Salisbury VA begins sounding ‘honor tones’ to recognize when a veteran dies
SALISBURY — Kelly Cummings had the idea. The chief nurse for acute care at Hefner VA Medical Center ...
Lifestyle
David Freeze: Gotta Run
Andy and Steve complete their first NYC Marathon Some of my best running memories came from the ...
Lifestyle
Dr. Magryta: The importance of fats
Fats are a macronutrient found in nature in animals and plants as the major storage form of energy. ...
Health
David Freeze: Mary & Karen — good news on two fronts
At the end of September, Mary’s progress had stalled and Karen was on the shelf with heart problems. ...
News
Novant Health reports decrease in infections
SALISBURY — Novant Health Rowan Medical Center has concentrated its efforts over the last several years to reduce ...
Lifestyle
Three breast cancer journeys: Jewell Mayberry, Bonnie Corriher, Melissa Shue
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Among all the pink paraphernalia are real women who are battling this ...
Lifestyle
David Freeze: Gotta Run
Counting down some memories and some local happenings Next week, I will count 40 years back to the ...
News
Novant Health to participate in National Drug Take Back Day
SALISBURY — Novant Health will participate in the biannual National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, encouraging residents to ...
News
Dyslexia simulation program set for Wednesday at Rowan Public Library
SALISBURY — The Park Academy is sponsoring a dyslexia simulation program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at ...
Health
Dr. Magryta: Soy confusion
Soy is the cause of much confusion and controversy. I have reviewed much of the literature and find ...
Lifestyle
David Freeze: Gotta Run
Oak Park event focuses on a new group Late this summer, I received a photo from a friend ...
News
‘You really find out how wonderful God is’: Meals on Wheels thanks its longtime volunteers
SALISBURY — Colleen Weant enjoys those days — the second, fourth and fifth Thursdays of each month — ...
Lifestyle
Dr. Magryta: teens and sleep
Teenagers are sleep deprived. Dubbing it the Great Sleep Recession, Dr. Keyes and colleagues looked at the data from 270,000 teens ...
News
Helen Brown’s yard sale for cystic fibrosis research tries out new spot this Friday and Saturday
SALISBURY — Each fall when Helen and Ralph Brown have one of their semiannual yard sales, it usually ...
Lifestyle
David Freeze: Gotta Run
Travel agent finds her passion Years ago, I got a call from Allison Tuck who wanted some help ...
Health
Dr. Magryta: Oral health
In a recent Journal Nature Scientific Reports we find a study looking at the link between oral health, ...
Health
Dr. Magryta: More on carbs
Carbohydrates are made up of sugars and starches. They are used as a major storage form of energy ...
Lifestyle
Gotta Run
Anne and Dave May race each other and make it work There are lots of couples that both ...
Lifestyle
Dr. Magryta: When your child wants to quit — what to do?
I just read an excellent article written by Emma Walker. On the website For Every Mom, she tackles ...
Lifestyle
Dr. Magryta: Carbs affect longevity
An article published recently in the journal The Lancet Public Health by Dr. Seidelmann looked at the macronutrient ...
Lifestyle
Mary and Karen: Results improve over a hot month
One of the funniest things that has happened since we started reporting on a yearlong wellness program in ...
Lifestyle
AA/NA meetings in Rowan County
AA meetings Salisbury/Rowan help line: 704-636-1361 www.district-21-aa.com OS=open speaker • OD=open discussion • BS=book study • NS=non-smoking • ...
Lifestyle
David Freeze: Gotta Run
How Steve Shive became a runner and why it might be good for you. Every single runner has ...
Lifestyle
Dr. Magryta: Sunshine on my shoulders
The United States Preventative Services Task Force publishes recommendations frequently on various topics that affect Americans. This year ...
Health
Novant Health Pelvic Health Center opens in Salisbury
Novant Health SALISBURY — Novant Health Pelvic Health Center, a specialty clinic for complex gynecologic disorders, has opened ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch AAC College Basketball Games – Friday, January 3
The Wichita State Shockers and the Temple Owls take the court for the only game on the college…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Friday, January 3
One game on Friday’s college basketball schedule features a A-10 team, the matchup between the Saint Joseph’s (PA)…
Pistons vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 3
The Charlotte Hornets (7-25) are 5.5-point underdogs as they attempt to break an eight-game losing streak when they…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, January 3
Friday’s college basketball lineup in the A-10 has plenty of excitement, including the matchup between the Saint Joseph’s…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, January 3
The Wichita State Shockers versus the Temple Owls is one of many strong options on Friday in AAC…