We all know the basic rules of life. Don't lie, cheat or steal. Don't drink and drive, don't stop taking an antibiotic before it's gone, don't grocery shop while hungry. Don't go to bed angry, spit into the wind or eat yellow snow. Practice makes ...Read More

By Kathryn Jolly Special to the Salisbury Post The Rowan County Department of Environmental Management is responsible for operating the Rowan County Landfill, eight recycling/solid waste convenience centers, the Rowan County Recycling and Processin ...Read More

Q: I have been through a lot this past year and am trying to stay positive but it is very hard to do. My doctor says exercise can help with that but how do I get motivated to do anything? A: These times are hard for most people. Many people have lo ...Read More

Friday morning the halls of the Lutheran home were abuzz with activity: comb-outs, makeup, manicures, dresses being delivered to resident rooms, last-minute alterations on a tux! It was all in preparation for the fourth annual Harvest Moon Ball Oc ...Read More

We all have experiences in our lives that open us to possibilities. For me, spending a semester studying in Venice, followed by a summer there as a nanny, was life-changing. Sure, there was Italian art, history and language to broaden my mind, but t ...Read More

Q: With all the H1N1 flu going around, is it OK to work out when you are not feeling 100 percent? A: Great question with all the flu this season, especially H1N1. We'd better be safe than sorry. My staff and I and other YMCA members would rather yo ...Read More

I grew up in the 1940s on a farm in rural Randolph County with three brothers and a sister.Our thirst for fun and adventure and our natural creativity was realized in the out-of-doors, which imprinted rich lasting memories. Although we were on summer ...Read More

My thoughts are with Maya these days. Maya Chamberlin is a beautiful, smart 4-year-old from California I've never met. But she's on my mind. She's the daughter of a childhood friend. From Sam's photos and stories, I know that Maya is a singer. A danc ...Read More

Recycling has become a hot topic of late. Many people believe that we are using our planet's resources faster than it can replenish them. The obvious answer is to reuse those resources over and over. It seems like common sense, but is amazing how m ...Read More

Q: How can I prepare myself for high altitude activities? A: High Altitude Training (HAT) is to get your body ready to perform at levels, whether it is competitive or recreational, with less oxygen (O2) in your blood and muscles. First I want you t ...Read More