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“Tractors & Trains” event gets people’s wheels turning
SPENCER — The North Carolina Transportation Museum held its annual “Tractors & Trains” event on April 12 and ...
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Commissioners recognize local volunteers, present state awards
SALISBURY — The meeting room for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners was packed on Monday to watch ...
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Cleveland playground gets facelift
CLEVELAND — The playground at Cleveland Town Park is getting a makeover starting next week. According to an ...
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A paw-some affair: Third annual Kids’ Dog Show at Yadkin Path Montessori
SALISBURY — The grounds of Yadkin Path Montessori on Bringle Ferry Road in Salisbury were transformed on April ...
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Blotter for April 17
In Salisbury Police Department reports: Trespassing and resisting arrest occurred in the 200 block of Emerson Lane at ...
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In full swing: Woodleaf Park takes over old elementary school site
SALISBURY — Though Woodleaf Elementary closed its doors in 2017 due to them consolidating with Cleveland Elementary, its ...
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Rowan County women make memories at Monday’s Boston Marathon
BOSTON — Katie Efird ran her first Boston Marathon last year and loved it. Danielle Soroka had never ...
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Saying yes: Pastor Dan Joyner Miller is St. John’s new senior pastor
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post Pastors Dan and Kendra Joyner Miller are true partners — ...
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Week of the Young Child: Mini-fest celebrates children, families, teachers and community
SALISBURY — The squeals of happy children could be heard throughout the fellowship hall at Christ United Methodist ...
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First Presbyterian Salisbury partners with American Red Cross to host community blood drive
SALISBURY — First Presbyterian Church will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on April 23 from 2 to ...
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Blotter for April 16
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny occurred in the 200 block of North Long Street between 11:39 ...
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Literacy Council wears many hats
SALISBURY — Wearing many hats comes naturally to the Rowan County Literacy Council. The non-profit organization, also known ...
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Focus on food security: Re-defining charity for long-term impact on April 23
SALISBURY — Actions in Faith & Justice continues the Focus on Food Security Series with a presentation by ...
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RSVP deadline for April PIP is Tuesday
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Power In Partnership (PIP) speaker will be ...
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Two dead after pair of weekend shootings
SALISBURY — Two people are dead after two shootings in Salisbury over the weekend. One of the shootings ...
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Rowan-Salisbury School System announces Joe Nixon as new district-wide athletic director
The Rowan-Salisbury School System (RSS) announced the appointment of Joe Nixon as the district-wide athletic director this week. ...
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Community celebrates anniversary of Veterans Social Center: Four receive recognitions of honor
A big community-wide party was held April 6 at the West End Plaza to celebrate the second anniversary ...
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Sasquatch Knife Shop opening soon in downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — USA Made Blade, an online store specializing in American-made knives, just announced the grand opening of ...
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Feeling taxed? Chill Out with free Kona Ice
While Monday, April 15 is tax day, Kona Ice is celebrating its national company-wide “Chill Out” Day to ...
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Preview: county commissioners to recognize local volunteers who received state awards
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a special recognition for local residents who have ...
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Connecting talent with opportunity: Celebrating the success of Rowan County’s 2nd Annual Aspire & Hire Career Expo
SALISBURY — The second annual Aspire & Hire Career Expo, held on Tuesday at the West End Plaza ...
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Keisha Coxe joins Salisbury as parks and recreation director
SALISBURY — Keisha Coxe, a parks and recreation professional with over 17 years of recreation experience, is Salisbury’s ...
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Blotter for April 13
In Salisbury Police Department reports: A larceny from a motor vehicle occurred in the 500 block of South ...
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Preview: Salisbury City Council to receive an update on the Cheerwine Festival
SALISBURY — At their next meeting, the Salisbury City Council will hear a presentation from Event Coordinator Vivian ...
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Labor of love: Reid Leonard’s “Arch of Freedom” is coming into focus
SALISBURY — When longtime Salisbury resident Reid Leonard died on Nov. 15, 2023, there was still plenty left ...
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Mt. Ulla Elementary School closed after tornado rips roof off of gym
MT ULLA — A tornado on Thursday caused significant damage to Mt. Ulla Elementary School, causing the school ...
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Farmers market to ‘provide food, nutrition, education, fun’: New manager set to begin
SALISBURY — Making the Salisbury Rowan Farmers Market a fun place to be for all ages is what ...
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Salisbury woman receives 10 charges after multiple types of narcotics found during routine traffic stop
CLEVELAND — A Salisbury woman has been charged after police said that she was found to have multiple controlled ...