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Area Sports Briefs:
Sports | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:46 AM |
From staff reports Catawba DH Garrett Furr, center fielder Ethan Satterfield, catcher Greg Lawson and pitcher J.J. Jankowski have received all-region honors. Furr, a junior, was named first team All-Southeast Region by the American Baseball Co ...Read More
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Two join Guardian ad Litem, another transfers in
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:15 AM |
Two newly trained Guardian ad Litem volunteers were sworn in May 10, to serve a much needed role for children in court in Rowan County. George and Rebecca Orndorff of Gold Hill completed their 30 hours of training, which included instruction in inves ...Read More
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Contributions of Guardian ad Litem child advocates recognized
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:16 AM |
Outback Steakhouse in Salisbury recognized the contributions of Guardian ad Litem child advocates in Rowan County at a luncheon they sponsored April 24. District Court Judge Charlie Brown spoke to the 32 volunteers attending, encouraging them to tell ...Read More
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Steam train rides offered
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:05 AM |
SPENCER — For the first time since 1994, you can ride behind a real coal-fired steam locomotive on mainline tracks in North Carolina when the N.C. Transportation Museum hosts passenger train excursions June 16 and 17. Part of the 21st Century Stea ...Read More
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I-85 lanes to close at Belmont Road for road work
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:05 AM |
The N.C. Department of Transportation will close I-85 at the Belmont Road interchange in Davidson County, starting Tuesday, May 29. The closure is necessary to allow crews to safely and efficiently remove three columns that supported the old Belmon ...Read More
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Salisbury roads closing next week for repair
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:04 AM |
Motorists will encounter lane closures on Monroe Street and U.S. 29 in Salisbury this coming week as crews conduct resurfacing work. Adding a new layer of asphalt to the roads will improve safety, extend the life of the pavement and make the ride s ...Read More
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31-year-old amputee nears end of basic law enforcement training
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:36 AM |
By Shavonne Potts spotts@salisburypost.com As a kid, Fred West played cops and robbers with his brother John, but neither wanted to be the robber. That sentiment never changed, even when Fred lost his left leg below the knee following a work accident ...Read More
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Robertson foundation to hand out $1.8 million for year
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:03 AM |
SALISBURY — The Blanche & Julian Robertson Family Foundation has announced it will be writing checks for just more than $1.8 million during 2012-13. The dollar amount is one of the foundation’s largest in its 14 years of operation, as it processed ...Read More
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Closing minimum security facility will reduce costs
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:01 AM |
By Shavonne Potts spotts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The state closed four minimum security prison facilities as a way to reduce spending last year. The Cabarrus Correctional Facility was one of the latest, closing in December; and instead of ...Read More
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Changes in state law target repeat offenders
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:50 AM |
By Shavonne Potts spotts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Jeffrey and Carolyn Okula’s son, Thomas, still makes sure the doors and windows in the family’s home are locked each night before bed. The couple were remodeling their Bostian R ...Read More
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Candlelight vigil held for victim
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:20 AM |
By Nathan Hardin nhardin@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Daniel Cooper’s 18th birthday had a large turnout. More than 75 met at the A.L. Brown school rock Saturday night. They lit candles and sang “Happy Birthday.” But there wa ...Read More
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DNA sample from pet will ensure owner responsibility
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:22 AM |
By Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — One local apartment complex has found a new way to sniff out dog owners who don’t pick up after their pets. About a month ago, residents of The Grand on Julian received notice of a new p ...Read More
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Legion Baseball: Rowan 12, Statesville 10
Sports | Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:54 AM |
By David Shaw dshaw@salisburypost.com STATESVILLE — It was a roller coaster ride for Rowan County’s American Legion baseball team Saturday night — but luckily, Post 342 never spilled its drink. RC spent the first six innings stinking up the join ...Read More
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Relay for Life the big winner at Bare Bones 5K
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:35 AM |
Early morning was warm and a little humid at Knox Middle School when about 180 runners finished the 11th annual Bare Bones 5K on Saturday. Anthony Nero of Spencer took the overall title with a time of 18 minutes and 11 seconds, besting Josh Readling ...Read More
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You can drop off dry dog, cat food Monday for Humane Society
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:47 AM |
Humane Society of Rowan County’s pet food bank is in need of dry dog and cat food and cat litter. Requests for assistance have increased over the past month, with 11 pet owners applying during the past two weeks. Volunteers will be at Big Lots ...Read More
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Memorial Day celebration at Village Park
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:38 AM |
KANNAPOLIS — Beaver-Pittman American Legion Post 115 will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28 in Village Park at the Amphitheater. The program will start at 11:30 a.m. with the A.L.Brown High School Chorus Ensemble. The official start ...Read More
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Flapjack Fundraiser for West Rowan Bible teachers
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:34 AM |
The West Rowan Bible Teaching Association will host a Flapjack Fundraiser Saturday, June 2, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Applebee’s at 205 Faith Road. All proceeds raised will support the three Bible history teachers who teach in five of the we ...Read More
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Majors: American League Roundup
Sports | Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:07 AM |
Associated Press The American League roundup ... ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 13th inning, lifting the Texas Rangers to an 8-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Toronto had taken a 7-5 l ...Read More
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Legion Baseball: Kannapolis 5, South Rowan 4
Sports | Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:26 AM |
By Mike London mlondon@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis third baseman Jarrin Hogue made one of the bonehead plays of the century, but he more than made up for it. Hogue made two spectacular defensive stops, hit a two-run homer and too ...Read More
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Majors: National League Roundup
Sports | Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:39 PM |
Associated Press The National League roundup ... NEW YORK — Johan Santana pitched a four-hitter for his first shutout since 2010 and the New York Mets backed him with three home runs in a 9-0 win over the San Diego Padres 9-0 on Saturday. Mike N ...Read More
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Major Leagues: Nationals 8, Braves 4
Sports | Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:21 PM |
Associated Press ATLANTA —Washington relied on its offense for its second straight win over Atlanta, leaving manager Davey Johnson feeling relaxed and happy. Bryce Harper homered and Danny Espinosa added a three-run shot to help Washington streng ...Read More
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NBA Playoffs: Boston 85, 76ers 75
Sports | Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:17 PM |
Associated Press BOSTON — Rajon Rondo had 18 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in Game 7 on Saturday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics will open the third roun ...Read More
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Racing: Indy 500 wide open
Sports | Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:13 PM |
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Marco Andretti knows how much heartache his family has suffered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He needs no reminders that IndyCar could use an American superstar, and with his famous last name, he is quite aware o ...Read More
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National Sports Briefs
Sports | Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:12 PM |
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas — Jason Dufner matched playing partner Zach Johnson’s birdie putt on the 17th hole Saturday, then overcame a wayward final tee shot to save par and keep the lead at the Colonial. Slowed by two late bogeys, Dufne ...Read More
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College Football Notebook
Sports | Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:11 PM |
Associated Press The college basketball roundup ... CHAPEL HILL — Trustees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill wondered aloud Thursday how courses with little or no supervision from professors could have continued for years before ...Read More
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NHL: Brodeur back in final
Sports | Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:11 PM |
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. — With Martin Brodeur nearing his 40th birthday and entering the final year of his contract, this season at first had the look of a last hurrah for the New Jersey Devils’ goalie great. Well, the hurrah part was righ ...Read More
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NASCAR Notebook
Sports | Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:10 PM |
Associated Press The NASCAR notebook ... CONCORD — Six hours and 600 miles is a long time to spend in race car. So what do NASCAR drivers do when the stomach starts grumbling in the middle of Coca-Cola 600, the longest race of the Sprint Cup yea ...Read More
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Pals with Paws
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:28 AM |
Among the animals waiting for adoption at the Rowan County Animal Shelter: This domestic shorthair is 2 months old and full of playfulness and personality. She is eager to be adopted and hopes that you will come meet her and help her find a loving ho ...Read More
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Rowan Regional’s clinical care noted
News | Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:46 PM |
SALISBURY — Rowan Regional Medical Center has received the 2012 Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence from VHA Inc., the national health care network. Rowan Regional is one of 28 hospitals nationwide to receive the award for meeting or exceedi ...Read More
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From school teacher to a promoter of creativity
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:30 AM |
By Sarah Campbell scampbell@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A mother’s phone call confirmed Jessica Buckwalter’s decision to ditch her career as a public school teacher in favor of opening her own art education facility. “She th ...Read More
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NASCAR: Keselowski starts the fun with Nationwide win
Sports | Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:32 AM |
By Pete Iacobelli Associated Press CONCORD — Brad Keselowski won the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, leading the final 67 laps to give Penske Racing a winning start on auto racing’s biggest weekend. ...Read More
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Business roundup
News | Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:01 AM |
SALISBURY — Lauren Dendy and Sara Bethea have opened Elevation Cheer Co., a new cheerleading and tumbling facility. “Our mission at Elevation Cheer Co. is to elevate athletes of all ages and ability levels in a safe and fun environment,&r ...Read More
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Rev. Olen Bruner: Where do we draw the line between church and state
Opinion | Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:05 PM |
By the Rev. Olen V. Bruner Special to the Salisbury Post On May 9, the 44th president of the United States of America, Barack Obama, shared his personal thoughts, which included 11 key words: “I think same-sex couples should be able to get marrie ...Read More
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Editorial: Remember the fallen
Opinion | Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:05 PM |
We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning. We were young, they say. We have died; remember us. — Archibald MacLeish “The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak” Memorial Day dawns tomorrow with the nation talking about the end game in Afgha ...Read More
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Gerrie Blackwelder: Don't do it; suicide leaves so much pain
Opinion | Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:04 PM |
By Gerrie W. Blackwelder Special to the Salisbury Post A few months ago, Salisburian David Whisenant wrote a stirring admonition to those considering suicide. His words, heartfelt and simple, “Don’t do it. Don’t do it. Don’t do it” will echo in ...Read More
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