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Friday, May 25, 2012 6:01 AM |
By Karissa Minn
kminn@salisburypost.com
SALISBURY— For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer fun in the sun.
But it could also be dangerous for those planning to play on the water.
Alcoa Power Generating Inc. launched its annual water safety campaign Thursday morning at High Rock Lake. Along with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and local law enforcement agencies, the co ... Read More
HEADLINES
Sakinah Riley named Teacher of the Year
Friday, May 25, 2012 2:19 PM |
SALISBURY — I love what I do — five words that express the excitement of newly named Rowan-Salisbury Teacher of the Year Sakinah Riley.
Riley, who teaches at Salisbury High School, was recognized this morning at the Rowan-Salisbury Schoo ...Read More
Friday, May 25, 2012 6:10 AM
Candidate for state schools post calls for North teacher to resign
By Karissa Minn
kminn@salisburypost.com
John Tedesco, a Republican candidate for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction, released a statement Thursday calling for the resignation of North Rowan High School teacher Tanya Dixon-Neely.
Dixo ...
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TODAY'S AREA HEADLINES
Owner surveys damage after Mitchell Avenue fire
Bill would make annexation harder
National Cemetery program to honor those who serve
Memorial Day closings schedule
Livingstone graduates develop iPhone app for school
Musician Doc Watson responsive at NC hospital
Body of Lincoln County man found in river
Musician Doc Watson has surgery at NC hospital
NC gov's race heats up with litigation over TV ad
NBC TV series 'Revolution' to shoot in Wilmington
Cooleemee gets $200,000 EPA grant for cleanup
News | Friday, May 25, 2012 6:23 AM |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to award Cooleemee a $200,000 assessment grant for hazardous substances that will go for cleaning and redeveloping contaminated property.
Four other communities in North Carolina als ...Read More
Flag disposal Monday at Legion post
News | Friday, May 25, 2012 6:32 AM |
Flag disposal Monday
The community is invited to dispose of unserviceable flags Monday, May 28, at 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 342.
The Post home is located on Lincolnton Road (behind the old Winn-Dixie, now High Rock Church).
For more information ...Read More
Juvenile law case study presented to district court judges
News | Friday, May 25, 2012 12:10 AM |
Judge Kevin Eddinger, Department of Social Services attorney Cynthia Drye, guardian-ad-litem attorney Blake Evans and attorney Andrea Anders presented a case study to district court judges from across North Carolina in advanced juvenile law: Non-cu ...Read More
Declan’s Day is Saturday: Zumbathon to benefit 3-month-old
News | Friday, May 25, 2012 6:30 AM |
LANDIS — On Saturday, June 2, the community is invited to celebrate and support Declan Rickard Bentley. A zumbathon — Dance for Declan — will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 108 West Rice St. in Landi ...Read More
Posters
News | Friday, May 25, 2012 6:14 AM |
Posters
Deadline for posters is 5 p.m.
• Book signing with Minister Joyce Williams, 3:30 p.m., May 26, on the release of “Contending With Horses—Run.” Rhema Praise and Worship Church, 117 Long Ferry Road, Spencer.
• Witten ...Read More
Family escapes burning home on Mitchell Avenue
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:33 AM |
SALISBURY — A Salisbury family escaped in their pajamas Wednesday night from a fire that quickly engulfed their rental house at 105 Mitchell Ave.
The father was burned on his leg while attempting to put out the blaze, which started before 11 p ...Read More
NC folk musician Doc Watson critical after fall
News | Friday, May 25, 2012 1:39 AM |
RALEIGH (AP) — Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson was in critical condition today at a North Carolina hospital after falling at his home in Deep Gap earlier this week.
Watson's daughter, Nancy, told the Associated Press ...Read More
Watson's daughter, Nancy, told the Associated Press ...Read More
Wineka column: Elizabeth Dole exhibit starts June 3 at Rowan Museum
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:04 AM |
SALISBURY — Near the elevator doors of the Rowan Museum, Terry Holt gingerly lifts a large framed portrait of Elizabeth Hanford Dole and gives it an admiring look.
“This portrait hung in her mother’s bedroom,” says Betty Dan S ...Read More
Officials investigating fire scene
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:40 PM |
SALISBURY — City officials will gather today at the site of a house fire last night on Mitchell Avenue.
Chris Branham, code services division manager, said he and Fire Marshal Terry Smith will inspect the house at 105 Mitchell Ave. this aftern ...Read More
BBB warns of scams targeting veterans
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 3:39 PM |
Better Business Bureau
Memorial Day is a time to honor the men and women who currently serve our country, our veterans and those who have died in war. Unfortunately, Memorial Day is an opportunity for scammers to target military members and their fam ...Read More
Expect hot weather this weekend
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 3:39 PM |
Break out the fans and air conditioners and get the pools ready as Mother Nature has a stretch of hot, humid weather just in time for the Memorial Day weekend for portions of the Midwest and East.
According to AccuWeather, building heat over the so ...Read More
27 people arrested in Charlotte gang roundup
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:59 PM |
CHARLOTTE (AP) — More than two dozen people have been arrested in a roundup that targeted members of the Bloods gang in the Charlotte area.
The suspects are charged in a racketeering operation involving drugs, robberies and murder conspiracy.
T ...Read More
The suspects are charged in a racketeering operation involving drugs, robberies and murder conspiracy.
T ...Read More
Man gets 50 years in Ponzi scheme
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:59 PM |
CHARLOTTE (AP) — An Ashe County man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say had more than 400 victims.
Keith Simmons, 47, of West Jefferson was sentenced in federal court in Charlotte on Wedn ...Read More
Keith Simmons, 47, of West Jefferson was sentenced in federal court in Charlotte on Wedn ...Read More
More than 170 join group on Facebook to back suspended North teacher
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:05 AM |
SPENCER — Some community members are rallying behind the North Rowan High School teacher who was suspended Monday after a YouTube video with audio of a heated political exchange with a student went viral.
More than 170 people have joined the Fac ...Read More
Twenty locomotives to appear in their original colors at Transportation Museum
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:17 AM |
SPENCER — Twenty locomotives painted in the original color schemes of railroad companies dating back to the early 1800s will appear at the N.C. Transportation Museum over the Fourth of July.
Organizers are calling it a once-in-a-lifetime oppor ...Read More
Mayor casts deciding vote to restore code enforcement position in Spencer
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:21 AM |
SPENCER — By a split vote, Spencer aldermen voted Tuesday to restore a code enforcement position for the town.
Mayor Jody Everhart broke a 3-3 tie to pass a motion directing Town Manager Larry Smith to find money in next year’s budget t ...Read More
Perdue’s budget would help schools; lawmakers say sales tax hike to make it work not likely
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:22 AM |
SALISBURY — The governor’s proposed 2012-13 budget would give an additional $6.766 million to Rowan-Salisbury Schools, her office announced Wednesday.
In her budget unveiled last week, Gov. Bev Perdue proposed a net increase of more than ...Read More
Officers, athletes take part in Torch Run before Special Olympics Summer Games
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:24 AM |
SALISBURY — Officers from several law enforcement agencies and Special Olympics athlete Randy Ewing carried a torch through downtown Salisbury Wednesday afternoon as the flame makes its way to Raleigh for this year’s Special Olympics Summ ...Read More
West Rowan High band to perform Pops in the Park concert
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:23 AM |
MOUNT ULLA — Daniel Trivette has created his own version of the popular Pops at the Post concert for the West Rowan community.
The West Rowan High School band director said he had so much fun performing with the Salisbury Symphony during the a ...Read More
Salgado column: A lot of work goes into the yearbook
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:32 AM |
By Bri Salgado
For the Salisbury Post
A high school yearbook is cherished decades after graduation. But has anyone ever really stopped to think about where the yearbook came from, and who took such time to create this piece of memorabilia?
The East R ...Read More
Two retiring faculty members recognized at Catawba graduation
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:15 AM |
Catawba College News Service
Two long-serving faculty members at Catawba College were recognized during commencement exercises May 12. Dr. Michael Baranski, a professor of biology with 38 years of service, and Dr. Laurel Eason, a professor of Englis ...Read More
Posters
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:06 AM |
Posters
Deadline for posters is 5 p.m.
• ‘Another Year, Another Leg’ fundraiser for Drew Hastings, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, May 25: Port-a-pit chicken plates, dine in or carry out, delivery for 10 or more. First Baptist Church, 223 North Fulton St ...Read More
Honor roll at Brevard College
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:09 AM |
Honor roll at Brevard College
BREVARD — The following students have been named to the honor roll for the spring semester of the 2011-2012 academic year at Brevard College.
To be eligible for the honor roll, students must be enrolled full-time and ...Read More
1956 alumnus receives O.B. Michael Award
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:14 AM |
Catawba College News Service
A 1956 Catawba College alumnus and six-time U.S. Ambassador, William Lacy Swing, received the O.B. Michael Award for 2012 at the college’s commencement exercise on May 12.
Swing, a native of Lexington, has enjoyed ...Read More
Catawba briefs
News | Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:09 AM |
Mathematics Honor Society inducts new members
The Catawba College Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, the mathematics honor society, inducted five new members during an April 17 ceremony.
Inductees included Andrew McCollister, Rockwell; Cameron Beard, C ...Read More
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