Education
Taking a load off: RCCC students unwind with exam jam
College exam week can be grueling, but at least one local college aims to make things a little ...
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‘Only One Amy’ giving out hope for the holidays
SALISBURY — Amy Callahan knows how hard it can be for people who don’t have a home to ...
Education
Nothing like the real thing: Aspiring educators learn through apprenticeships at Koontz Elementary
SALISBURY — Some Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Elementary School teachers are getting a crash course in education, but they ...
High School
Salisbury girls pick up victory, lose two to injury
By David Shaw sports@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Salisbury’s girls basketball team mixed pain with pleasure Wednesday night. The defending ...
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Chief Stokes gets a farewell from the city of Salisbury
SALISBURY — Retiring Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes was given a retirement party on Monday afternoon at The ...
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Education
Former Post reporter named head of communications for NC Community College System
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Community College System has a new executive director of communications: Nathan Hardin, former ...
China Grove
Christmas at the Homefront at Price of Freedom Museum returns
CHINA GROVE — Memories of Christmas past take center stage at the Price of Freedom Museum on Sunday ...
Education
Wells Fargo official to speak at Livingstone’s December graduation ceremony on Friday
Livingstone News Service SALISBURY — Livingstone College will hold its annual December Conferral of Degrees on Friday, Dec. ...
Crime
Blotter for Dec. 8
In Salisbury Police reports • Latoya Sherell Bost, 35, was arrested Dec. 6 and charged with assault inflicting ...
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Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Day of Service honors anniversary of Bob Dole’s passing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Elizabeth Dole Foundation paid tribute to Senator Bob Dole on the anniversary of his ...
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Monthly Democrat breakfast to address local homelessness
The public is invited to a discussion on the local homelessness issue at the December Breakfast of the ...
High School
High school football: Morrow took three kickoffs to the house to claim county special teams honors
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SPENCER — It was an above-average football season for Rowan County kickers and punters, ...
Sports
Area Sports: West girls stay undefeated
From staff reports SPENCER — West Rowan’s girls basketball team did it again on Wednesday. The ...
Sports
Irving, Durant help Nets outlast Hornets 122-116
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 33 points, Kevin Durant had 29 and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted ...
High School
High school basketball: Hornets roll after slow start
Staff report SALISBURY — Salisbury’s boys got off to a dismal start on Wednesday, trailed 7-1 out of ...
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York County, Panthers owner reach settlement over failed practice space
By Jeffrey Collins Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C.— The South Carolina county where Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper started ...
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Panthers defensive end Henry Anderson recovering from ‘minor stroke’
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Carolina Panthers defensive end Henry Anderson said he’s hopeful he can return to action on ...
Crime
Kannapolis police investigating man’s death at Little Texas Road residence
KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis police officers are investigating a man’s death at 111 South Little Texas Road. At about ...
College
College volleyball: Rymer national player of the year for NCCAA
Columbia International sports information COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia International University volleyball has received a long list of ...
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Salisbury woman celebrates $1 million Powerball win
RALEIGH – Lisa Best of Salisbury took a chance on a $2 Powerball ticket and won a $1 million prize. ...
High School
High school boys basketball roundup: Shots at the end won’t fall for Cougars, Falcons
From staff reports CONCORD — Carson’s boys basketball team rained 3-pointers at Concord on Tuesday, but couldn’t ...
Crime
Sheriff deems fatal shooting of gunman in during house fire ‘necessary, reasonable’
After a house fire on Mahaffey Drive early Friday morning ended in an exchange of gunfire and the ...
Crime
Armed robber gets cash at Sonic Drive In
SALISBURY — The suspect in an armed robbery at Sonic Drive In on West Innes Street got away ...
Business
Average salary in Rowan tops $50,000 for first time, unemployment numbers lower than last year at this time
Private sector wages in Rowan County continue to rise, and for the first time have surpassed $50,000 per ...
Crime
Man held on $70,000 bond after car chase that involved stolen rental Amazon truck
A 24-year-old man is under arrest and facing multiple charges after leading police on a chase through Rowan ...