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Widow of Goldwater’s vice presidential running mate, Stephanie Miller celebrates turning 100
SALISBURY — Stephanie Miller never imagined she’d live the life she has. Born of Polish and Ukrainian immigrants ...
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Amy-Lynn Albertson: Salisbury’s wetlands
By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Have you ever noticed the swampy land on Jake Alexander Boulevard? If ...
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Photo gallery: West girls make it a sweep with victory over Trojans
West Rowan defeated Northwest Cabarrus 68-40 in girls basketball on Friday night. See game details online and in ...
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Photo gallery: West boys top Northwest Cabarrus 59-51
West Rowan knocked off Northwest Cabarrus 59-51 in boys basketball on Friday night. See complete details online and ...
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City council retreat includes discussion of new ‘state of the art’ civic center facility
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council and city employees reconvened for the second day of their 2023 goal ...
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Ester Marsh: Why rest is so important
Especially in the beginning of the year when so many people started or re-started their exercise routine, some ...
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Kysha Rooks: Fitness and children with disabilities
By Kysha Rooks N.C. Cooperative Extension No matter what your child’s abilities, some form of physical activity is ...
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Doug Creamer: A quiet week
By Doug Creamer For many years I listened to Garrison Keillor on Saturday nights. He had a variety ...
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Church Women United annual meeting is Feb. 5
SALISBURY — The annual meeting of the Salisbury-Rowan Church Women United will be held at Jerusalem Baptist Church, ...
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Library Notes: Cooking for one at Rowan Public Library
By Amanda Brill Rowan Public Library The start of a brand-new year is a great time to commit to ...
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Southern City Tabernacle AME Zion Church observing Men’s Day on Sunday
EAST SPENCER — Southern City Tabernacle AME Zion Church is observing its Men’s Day on Sunday, Jan. 29, ...
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Rev. Jon Schell: Commitments worth making
Bible verse: Luke 2:39-52 New years often bring new commitments. Some last and some don’t. We need to ...
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Darrell Blackwelder: Provide food and water for our feathered friends
Cold weather takes its toll on many animals outdoors including our birds. Freezing temperatures greatly reduce song birds ...
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Author donates caregiver collection to Trinity Oaks
Caregiving isn’t always easy. Caregivers often need resources to guide them along the way. Thanks to a Harrisburg ...
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All Hood Symposium set for April 21
SALISBURY — The eighth annual All Hood Alumni & Friends Symposium will be held on April 21 from ...
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Rowan Chamber Young Professionals Program February Events
SALISBURY- The 2023 season of the Rowan Chamber’s Young Professionals program is off to a strong start with ...
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Rockwell man arrested for sex crimes
A Rockwell man faces 1st-degree statutory rape charges following a month-long investigation by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office ...
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NFL: Hargrave, Eagles vs. 49ers on Sunday, 3 p.m., FOX
Playoffs Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 14 San Francisco 41, Seattle 23 Jacksonville 31, L.A. Chargers 30 ...
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Men’s college basketball: Back at home, Blue Bears win
Staff report SALISBURY — Putting only one man in double figures ordinarily means defeat in a men’s ...
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Women’s college basketball: Livingstone perseveres, has won 4 of last 5
Staff report SALISBURY — Livingstone’s women’s basketball team shot 1-for-17 on 3-pointers and turned it over 21 ...
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High school basketball: 1,000 points for Rockwell Christian’s Hall
Staff report Rockwell Christian School junior Chasen Hall surpassed 1,000 career points on Tuesday. The 5-foot-11 Hall ...
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High school girls wrestling: East’s Edwards wins regional
Staff report KANNAPOLIS — The Midwest Regional for girls wrestling was held at A.L. Brown on Thursday. ...
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COVID-19 cases are slowing in Rowan County
SALISBURY — While COVID-19 cases increased to a high level in the early weeks of the new year, ...
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High school wrestling: West at home on Saturday
Staff report MOUNT ULLA — West Rowan’s wrestling team will be at home on Saturday as the ...
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College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE (AP) — Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who ...