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Mayor and city council take their oaths of office 

SALISBURY — Last month, Mayor Karen Alexander and the rest of the Salisbury City Council were re-elected to ...

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Annual ‘Cops Target Kids’ event gives Kannapolis students a Christmas they won’t soon forget

KANNAPOLIS — There’s no magical feeling that can beat waking up on Christmas morning and opening presents placed ...

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Santa Claus comes to town: Smart Start Rowan Christmas event leaves guests with lasting memories

SALISBURY — Christmas morning is a time for cheer, leisure and company, but Smart Start Rowan doesn’t think you ...

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East Spencer unveils new road signs for Hillian Road

EAST SPENCER — The town of East Spencer unveiled the road signs for the recently-renamed Hillian Road in ...

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Have fun at Christmas tree farm: Tips offered on selecting and keeping trees

SALISBURY — For many, decorating for Christmas starts immediately after Thanksgiving, and for those who want a live ...

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‘Everybody needs help’ – Warm Heart Warm Feet organization aims to fill gaps

SPENCER — Around the holidays, a lot of people get into the giving spirit, but one local minister ...

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“We Built This” exhibit shares the stories of those who made North Carolina what it is today

SALISBURY — Today, people all over North Carolina work to preserve and champion the historic buildings that have ...

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“Holiday Market” kicks off gift shopping season for Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — From Nov. 24-26, the city of Kannapolis organized its very own “Holiday Market” at the city ...

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RCCC leadership provides list of needs to Josh Stein during candidate’s community college tour

KANNAPOLIS — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College leadership provided gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein with ways for the state to assist ...

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Learning from others is lesson of new book

SALISBURY — Levi McCombs, 11, is considering becoming an author for a career, and he already has one ...

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“Faith Frosty Fest” returns bigger and better than ever

FAITH — After debuting last year for the first time, the town of Faith held its second annual ...

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All aboard: ‘The Polar Express’ train ride brings the wonder of the book, movie to Spencer

SPENCER — “The Polar Express” has captured the imaginations of children everywhere since it was first published as ...

Education

Rowan-Salisbury School CTE department hosts ‘Career on Wheels’ event

Submitted ROWAN COUNTY — The Rowan Salisbury Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department successfully hosted the much-anticipated ...

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David Freeze: A day in the life of a homeless person

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — Pam Bradshaw is 56, from Salisbury, and she’s making ...

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Mount Ulla family helps others make Christmas memories

By Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com MOUNT ULLA — Because of Josiah and Ezra Chester, Christmas for others in the ...

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Weather doesn’t dampen spirits for ’Tis the Season Spectacular

By Brad Dountz brad.dountz@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Even with rain and wind coming down on downtown Salisbury, the “‘Tis ...

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Spreading holiday joy: Novant Health joins in Operation Christmas Child

By Chandler Inions chandler.inions@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Every year, Operation Christmas Child sends packages all over the world to ...

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Friendsgiving at Rowan Public Library West

By Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com CLEVELAND — Friendsgiving was the theme for a recipe swap, which was set for ...

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Blessings shared: The Reach Church hosts Thanksgiving meal

By Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — On Saturday afternoon, members of The Reach Church were once again doing ...

Business

Salisbury small business owner seeks hand from community

SALISBURY — Knowing that Salisbury is a good, strong community, Michelle Gannon wanted to be a part of ...

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United Way’s campaign finale gets a hole-in-one

SALISBURY — Through out the fall, the United Way has been holding meetings to provide information about its ...

Lifestyle

Girl Guard : First reunion after 50 years

By Wayne Hinshaw For the Salisbury Post  Using the slang phase “back in the day” might be the ...

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Salisbury religious community gathers to pray for peace in Israel, Palestine

SALISBURY — As conflict rages on between Israel and Palestine in the Gaza Strip, members of the Salisbury ...

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Facebook fundraiser raises over $14,000 for animal shelter

SALISBURY — A national animal advocate made a stop at the Rowan County Animal Shelter on Tuesday to ...

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Corporate park in former Intimidators ballpark finished, building sold to Chick-Fil-A

KANNAPOLIS — A three-building industrial complex in Kannapolis has been finished and one building has already been sold, ...

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Hooked: NC Wildlife prepares for trout restocking project

SALISBURY — Anglers, get your fishing gear ready.  Two Rowan County bodies of water will soon see an uptick ...

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Salisbury’s Veterans Day festivities soldier on despite weather

SALISBURY — Salisbury’s Veterans Day festivities went off without a hitch despite Saturday’s forecast for bad weather. Even ...

Business

Age is just a number: Teen finds success with food truck

ROCKWELL — A lot of kids can’t wait for the weekend because it’s a break from school and ...

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