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Broken headstone of Civil War soldier restored, rededicated by Fame group
SALISBURY — The sun was the perfect accompaniment to the rededication ceremony Saturday of the broken and restored ...
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A boy and his chicken — pet, that is
SALISBURY — When Keegan Ray met a friend’s pet chicken, even at 7 years old, he knew he ...
Sports
West Rowan wrestlers advance to Round 3 on Wednesday
By David Shaw sports@salisburypost.com MOUNT ULLA — Christian Hercules-Pleitez and the third-ranked West Rowan wrestling team saved room ...
Lifestyle
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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My Turn, Carol Pomeroy: Confederate flag should not be celebrated
By Carol Pomeroy The Confederate States of American was created in 1861 when 11 states seceded from ...
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Paris Goodnight: Flashing yellow — a cautionary tale
Flashing yellow lights should be a cautionary sign, as in don’t stop but proceed as slowly as necessary. ...
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A sweet deal: New Landis storefront latest stepping stone for stationery, gifting franchise
LANDIS — The latest edition of Sweetest Beginnings, a stationery and gifting franchise 15 years in the making, ...
Opinion
Kenneth L. Hardin: Fond memories of Knox Middle School
My cell phone rings quite a bit all day, every day. At one point, I had 700 contacts ...
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United Way car winner picks up her new vehicle
Staff report SALISBURY — Susan Thomas, chief financial officer at Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA, picked up her 2023 Toyota Corolla ...
Lifestyle
NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures hosts food drive
SPENCER — The NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures held a “Kids Can Make a Difference” food ...
Opinion
My Turn, Michael Chapman: Symbols are important
By Michael Chapman Can someone please direct me to the bookstore that sells the book; “History Told By ...
Crime
Police blotter: Jan. 29
In Salisbury Police Reports • An incident of child abuse reportedly occurred between 9-9:30 a.m. on Jan. 25. ...
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NC church says it lost nearly $800K in email scam
ELKIN (AP) — Leaders of a northwestern North Carolina church say cybercriminals stole nearly $800,000 that the congregation ...
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Women’s college basketball: Catawba wins at Lincoln Memorial
Staff report HARROGATE, Tenn. — No one ever complains about a win at Lincoln Memorial. Catawba’s women survived ...
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High school girls basketball: Falcons answer rare challenge
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com MOUNT ULLA — People are talking about what a tough game West Rowan’s girls ...
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High school boys basketball: Falcons have won 13 out of 14
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com MOUNT ULLA — They are sweeping an awful lot of varsity doubleheaders in Mount ...
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Duke throttles Georgia Tech 86-43 behind Filipowski’s 18 points
ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Filipowski scored 18 points, Jeremy Roach scored 12 and Duke gutted Georgia Tech, beating ...
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Burns scores 31 as NC State edges Wake Forest
WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — D.J. Burns Jr. scored a career-high 31 points and Jarkel Joiner scored 17 and North ...
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High school girls basketball: Wins for Carson, North, Salisbury; East and South drop SPC games
From staff reports Friday’s games … CHINA GROVE — No Gatorade baths, just sighs of relief. Carson’s girls ...
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High school boys basketball: Hornets, Cavs win; East, Carson, South lose SPC games
From staff reports Friday’s roundup … THOMASVILLE — East Davidson has no answers for North Rowan guard George ...
Lifestyle
Carolina Caring to hold virtual support group for caregivers of veterans
Carolina Caring is hosting Walk A Mile With Me, an online support group for caregivers, spouses and widows/widowers ...
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Gotta Run: Jonathan Martin wants to make two straight wins at Winter Flight
Always a very special effort by a quality athlete is needed to win the very competitive Winter Flight ...
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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 ...