Landis
Joy to the world: Landis Public Safety shares Christmas cheer
LANDIS — Christmas only comes once a year, so the Landis Public Safety Department takes great care not ...
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Faith
High school senior loves to give back the best way she can
SALISBURY — Giving back to those in need during the holidays is something that people often think about, ...
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 ...
Local
‘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 ...
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Business
Phil Kirk to speak at Rowan Chamber’s PIP breakfast Dec. 15
SALISBURY — Phil Kirk, former North Carolina Chamber president, will speak at the Rowan Chamber of Commerce Power ...
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 ...
Local
A new clerk to the board of commissioners has been announced
SALISBURY — At Monday’s meeting, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners announced their unanimous decision to hire Sarah ...
Business
Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. — Former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani was sentenced ...
Guest columns
Sharon Randall: The second best story
At Christmas, we want to give our loved ones the gift of their dreams, the best gift that ...
High School
High school baseball: Catawba lands dynamic duo from Carson
CHINA GROVE — The future of Catawba’s baseball program got brighter when Carson battery mates Hayden Simmerson, a ...
Crime
Man arrested in Virginia for November stabbing
SALISBURY — The 20-year-old victim of a stabbing on Gasky Road in the early hours of Nov. 16 ...
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. ...
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Crime
Blotter for Dec. 8
In Salisbury Police reports • Latoya Sherell Bost, 35, was arrested Dec. 6 and charged with assault inflicting ...
Local
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 ...
Local
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 ...
Sports
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 ...
Sports
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 ...