Lifestyle
Kristy Woodson Harvey: The year we became the Griswolds
By Kristy Woodson Harvey Decorating for holidays is an event at our house. Christmas has its own closet ...
Lifestyle
Amy-Lynn Albertson: Protecting Rowan County farmland
Today, less than 1% of the U.S. population farms and nearly 20% of the food we eat is ...
Lifestyle
Lynna Clark: Blinkage is coming soon
The sturdy yellow wagon appeared in my neighbor’s yard. It makes me happy, for I know what’s coming. ...
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: Whatever happened to barefoot running?
Over my 44 years of running, I have had some decent success and am still at it, chasing ...
Lifestyle
Kysha Rooks: Communities In Schools, EFNEP try to support students
Communities In Schools of Rowan County is collaborating with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in ...
Lifestyle
Doug Creamer column: Peace for this Christmas
By Doug Creamer I love to walk through my neighborhood. Almost every house has some kind of decorations ...
Lifestyle
Morgan Watts: Preparing your animals for cold weather
By Morgan Watts N.C. Cooperative Extension Most of us know that when it becomes cold, we use more ...
Lifestyle
Gotta run: Some gift ideas for the runner in your life
Have you heard before that it only takes a quality pair of running shoes to get started? That ...
Lifestyle
Sarina Dellinger: Winter interest at Hurley Park
As the landscape appears to become barer every day, the beauty at Hurley Park can still be found ...
Lifestyle
Ester Marsh: Getting through the holidays without packing on the pounds
Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? Times are still crazy but we must have hope! ...
Columns
Kenneth Hardin: New organization always seeks to take the High Road
Dr. King asked, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” The nonprofit ...
Lifestyle
Library Notes: Digital materials available at OverDrive media station
By Amber L. Covington Rowan Public Library SALISBURY — Digital library users are familiar with OverDrive and the ...
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Lynna Clark: Buttered cats
David opened the can and put it on the seat between us. His reward for going grocery shopping ...
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Ann Farabee: The wait
Sometimes, a wait in the hospital ‘waiting room’ isn’t too bad – like when waiting for a new ...
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Kia Creamer: What’s in a name?
Editor’s note: Thanksgiving is a special time for many families, a time to give thanks. A time to ...
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Ester Marsh: Let’s be extra thankful this Thanksgiving
There are choices we make, and waking up after a challenging night makes it harder to start the ...
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Gotta Run: Camp Gladiator team takes third in age division
Sometimes regular folks can do special things, especially if they can motivate each other. Synergy has miraculous ability ...
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Amy-Lynn Albertson: Your help needed with surveys on farmland and the future
Nov. 15-19 was our celebration of Farm-City Week in Rowan County. All week long, Cooperative Extension posted videos ...
Lifestyle
Ester Marsh: Back to the land of the living
When my surgeon and his PA told me the first two weeks after surgery were going to be ...
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Library Notes: Clever cookbooks to share with kids for holidays
By Stephanie Reister Rowan Public Library SALISBURY — It’s a wonderful time of year to work in the ...
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Mike Wilson: The fellowship of fowling forefathers — my personal ‘Day of the Dead’
Dearest Grandchild, If you are reading this, it is because you have found it in an old gun ...
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Gotta run: Running pays off for Webb on soccer field
Sutton Webb began playing soccer when she was 3 in a Salisbury Parks and Rec league. “I remember ...
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Mike Wilson: Death by salami in another Major Eating Challenge
I fear that when conversations turn toward my historic inclusion on the Hap’s Grill Wall of Fame, I may ...
Lifestyle
Cody Craddock: Beekeeping a hobby you can enjoy at home
Honeybees are amazing insects that are beneficial to agricultural crops. Some scientists estimate that one out of every ...
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Ester Marsh: Studies have shown that cancer hates exercise
Tomorrow is the day! A left modified radical neck dissection and a trans robotic radical left tonsillectomy with ...
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Amy-Lynn Albertson: A spooky Christmas Halloween
I know, I know, I know. … Amy-Lynn, it’s not even Halloween, and you are talking about Christmas decorations. ...
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Gotta Run: For Moreau, running is nothing new
I met Salisbury Police Sgt. Jennifer Moreau when she took our beginning runners class. The police department has been ...
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Laura Allen: Time to get involved with 4-H
Happy National 4-H Week! This year, Oct. 3-9, is officially National 4-H Week when 4-H is celebrated and ...
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Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Tuesday, January 7
The college basketball slate on Tuesday is sure to please. Our computer model has suggested picks against the…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, January 7
Ranked squads are on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule in 10 games, including the Pittsburgh Panthers taking on the…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 7
Today’s NBA card has lots in store. Among the seven games is the Boston Celtics meeting the Denver…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 7
Today’s NBA slate should have plenty of excitement on the court. Among the games is the Houston Rockets…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, January 7
Just one top-25 game is on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule. That matchup is the UCLA Bruins playing the…