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Wineka column: An ‘awesome’ graduation day arrives for Travis Casper

  • Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:36 a.m.

SALISBURY — Travis Casper will graduate today from Catawba College.

Wineka column: Salisbury-Rowan Choral Society forms ‘Chorus of Hope’ team to walk for kidney research

  • Friday, May 10, 2013 12:53 a.m.

SALISBURY — Since going through two-and-a-half years of dialysis and receiving a transplanted kidney in 2008, Robbie Combs...

Wineka column: Back-yard, double-wide church spacious enough for its founding pastor

  • Wednesday, May 8, 2013 12:43 a.m.

ENOCHVILLE — The Rev. Curtis Davis hasn’t rung the bell at his Old Pathway Free Will Baptist Church since a robin...

Piedmont Profile: Navy vet, craftsman Jack Trafton reigns as mayor of Barter Town

  • Monday, May 6, 2013 12:25 a.m.

SALISBURY — Barter Town is a state of mind.

Historic Salisbury Foundation, churches launch revitalization effort in Chestnut Hill

  • By Mark Wineka

    mwineka@salisburypost.com

  • Sunday, May 5, 2013 12:47 a.m.

SALISBURY — A scheduled demolition of houses at 812 and 814 S. Jackson St. gave everything a sense of urgency.

Sisters author children’s book based on study of gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park

  • By Mark Wineka

    mwineka@salisburypost.com

  • Friday, May 3, 2013 12:47 a.m.

SALISBURY — Some sisters like to run or walk together. Maybe they go shopping or antiquing. Or they might use their time...

Wineka column: ALS patient Mike Earnhardt among Diaphragm Pacing System pioneers

  • Friday, April 26, 2013 12:50 a.m.

GRANITE QUARRY — Mike Earnhardt’s abdomen is like an electrical outlet, but plugging in means everything to his...

Wineka column: Mammoth Salisbury dental clinic in late September could serve up to 1,000 people

  • Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:39 a.m.

SALISBURY — Big events often spring from lunches over vegetarian taco salads and chimichangas.

Piedmont Profile: Retired deputy Jeff McCorkle finds more time for his gospel bluegrass

  • Monday, April 22, 2013 12:28 a.m.

CHINA GROVE — Jeff McCorkle’s personality — he’s shy, self-deprecating and humble —...

Wineka column: After 50 years, the Bradys’ 1961 Impala is as classic as their marriage

  • Friday, April 19, 2013 12:37 a.m.

SALISBURY — This 1961 Chevrolet Impala is a thing of beauty.

Wineka column: Retired soldier honors a commander whose remains from North Korea are finally home

  • Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:53 a.m.

SALISBURY — This afternoon, the remains of Lt. Col. Don C. Faith Jr., killed more than 62 years ago during the historic...

Wineka column: Daniels’ camera always looked for Livingstone athletes, no matter the sport

  • Sunday, April 14, 2013 11:34 p.m.

SALISBURY — Back in the early 1960s, John Daniels played three years of varsity tennis at Livingstone...

Wineka column: After 60 years, Margaret Jones closes shop

  • Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:31 a.m.

SALISBURY — The days are winding down at J&M Flower Shop. It doesn’t seem possible that after 60 years,...

Wineka column: Price of Freedom Museum gains mention in Congressional Record

  • Thursday, April 4, 2013 11:59 p.m.

CHINA GROVE — I can never say enough about the Price of Freedom Museum.

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