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Powles-Staton kicks off 10th annual Operation Toy Soldier drive
ROCKWELL — When Powles-Staton Funeral Home started participating in Operation Toy Soldier in 2015, they put out only one ...
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Sue’s Place: Nazareth cafeteria’s namesake surprised at dedication ceremony
Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com ROCKWELL — “I’m surprised.” Those were the first words Sue Misenheimer said as she ...
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“Song for the times:” Rowan-based band Falllift releases new single “All Salt”
Music with a message is the name of the game for Falllift. The Rowan County-based folk duo released ...
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Faith Veterans Day Parade ‘was outstanding’; Will be returning next year
Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com FAITH — “It’s starting,” said a youth excitedly, as the sirens sounded in the ...
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Kannapolis hosts fall fest downtown: Nearby fired shots cause stir
KANNAPOLIS — West Avenue in Kannapolis welcomed vendors from around the county to line the street for the ...
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Gene Nichol: The speech
By Gene Nichol Oct. 21, 2025, will be lodged as a defining day in North Carolina history. On ...
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Preview: Salisbury City Council to discuss exhaust sound codes, microtransit pilot rollout
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council will hear updates on the microtransit pilot program rates and engine exhaust ...
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Letter: Jesus said this
People should ask Jesus to forgive them, and accept Him into their hearts. “Jesus answered and said unto ...
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Blotter for Nov. 16
In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: An assault occurred at N.C. Highway 801 at 11:30 p.m. on Nov. ...
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Paw Pals
Dog: Bailey (A147777) Stray Female 2 years old Heartworm Negative Been at shelter since Nov. 5 Very laid ...
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The cost of a hug: Why students can’t afford to go home
By Shivangi Varun Patel Holidays are meant for home, for reconnecting with family and recharging after months of ...
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Dear Neighbor: Are you dead or alive?
By Kim Porter Am I dead or alive? What an absurd question, you might ask. Somewhere I heard ...
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Kannapolis welcomes Momentec Brands: Athletic sportswear company will employ 700
KANNAPOLIS — Momentec Brands, an athletic sportswear company, has announced that it will centralize its operations into a ...
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With legislative action, NC poised to become stablecoin capital
By Dan Spuller Carolina Journal The GENIUS Act didn’t just set federal policy; it ignited the next great ...
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College women’s basketball: Spry scores 22 as Catawba wins opener
Staff report COLUMBUS, Ga. — Mary Spry (Carson) scored 22 points in a breakout performance as Catawba’s ...
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High school football: Reagan overwhelms Wonders in second half
Staff report PFAFFTOWN — Underdog A.L. Brown stayed in the game for a half, but was ...
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High school boys basketball: Freshman shines as South wins opener
Staff report LANDIS — Anderson “Andy” Pauley scored 18 points as South Rowan cruised to a ...
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Rockwell changes mayor term to four years
ROCKWELL — The Rockwell Board of Aldermen voted to change the mayor’s term to four years on Monday, mirroring ...
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Toys for Tots collection boxes are out; new distribution site announced
Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypostcom SALISBURY — Collecting toys for children in need is the mission of Toys for ...
Lifestyle
Ashlie Miller: Too many Thanksgivings
By Ashlie Miller Divorce, death of a loved one, relocation and having to work on holidays. Many seasons ...
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Gotta’ Run: Addressing foot problems for runners and walkers
An average person, running or walking, takes about 2,000 steps per mile. Often, especially when running, the impact ...
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Darrell Blackwelder: Storing mowers for the winter
Over the past week, winter has arrived and the use of gasoline-powered equipment, especially lawn mowers, will greatly ...
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Shelby Carroll: Season of giving: Rowan County Cooperative Extension opens temporary blessing box to support the community
By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension As the holiday season approaches, the Rowan County Cooperative Extension is opening ...
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Library Notes: Confessions of a children’s librarian
By Elizabeth Snelbaker Rowan Public Library Time for a confession. When I began three years ago working for Rowan ...
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Salisbury sips, savors beverages on Bell Tower Green
SALISBURY — On one of the last warm fall days, the city of Salisbury lounged on the Bell Tower ...