Education
New superintendent kicks off tour of all schools
SALISBURY — Dr. Kelly Withers, newly selected school superintendent, was sworn in to her new role Monday afternoon ...
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Kannapolis
Insite Properties plans $500 million in new Kannapolis development
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council is supporting a projected $500 million investment by Insite Properties and its partners ...
Local
Two mayors, two cities, one goal
SALISBURY — City Mayor Karen Alexander welcomed an unusual but exciting guest Friday evening at city hall. Monrovia, ...
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Twins memorialized at candle lighting
SALISBURY — The light rain falling was held off by umbrellas for some, others just let the drops ...
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After dropping in at the library, squirrel needs rescue
SALISBURY — Rowan County Public Library Director Melissa Oleen said there have been many times she and her ...
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Racing
Kurt Busch remains hopeful for return racing this season
By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer CONCORD — Kurt Busch said Tuesday he remains “hopeful” he will ...
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Town Hall tonight to discuss gerrymandered state congressional maps
SALISBURY — A non-partisan town hall will be held tonight at 7 p.m. as part of the #MapOurFuture ...
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New edition of Salisbury magazine out
The latest edition of Salisbury Magazine is available now, and features a story on our local television Emmy-winning ...
Crime
Blotter for Sept. 27
• A larceny was investigated that reportedly occurred on Chesapeake Drive between 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 and 7:40 ...
Kannapolis
Kannapolis police holds coloring contest for kids
KANNAPOLIS — Children are getting a chance to show off their artistic talents for the police department. The ...
Sports
Area Sports: High school football games being moved up
From staff reports Most area varsity football games already have been moved up to Thursday due to this ...
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Salisbury Police Foundation’s inaugural fundraiser Wednesday
SALISBURY — After months of planning, establishing its board of directors, and some preliminary fundraising, the Salisbury Police ...
Guest columns
DG Martin: North Carolina’s connections to earlier Queen Elizabeth, King Charles
We watched the great and solemn events in Britain but heard not a mention of North Carolina’s important ...
Sports
Mayfield, Panthers passing game a concern despite 1st win
By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — While the Carolina Panthers finally got their first victory of ...
Sports
Biden praises Braves’ ‘unstoppable, joyful run’ to 2021 win
By Aamer Madhani and Colleen Long Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Monday the Atlanta Braves ...
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Sports
Column: Johnson will chase challenges long into retirement
By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE — There is a scene in Jimmie Johnson’s coffee table ...
Sports
Tumultuous, tiring start to NASCAR’s round of 12 at Texas
By Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott was leading at Texas when a ...
Entertainment
Fans flock to Rowan County Fair in strong comeback after year’s hiatus
SALISBURY — After a year’s hiatus due to COVID, the Rowan County Fair was back in full force ...
Gold Hill
Gold Hill Founders Day brings locals back home and visitors across the state
GOLD HILL — Gold was first discovered in what would become the town of Gold Hill in 1824. ...
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Miracles on the Horizon: Rowan Helping Ministries working on transitional housing
By Elizabeth Cook For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — Miracles take time. Construction began months ago on a ...
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Preserving buildings pays off for Rowan Helping Ministries
By Elizabeth Cook For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — A landlocked lot, an old produce warehouse and historic ...
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Yadkin River Park and Spencer Trailhead aims for October groundbreaking
SPENCER — The committee working on the Rowan County side of the Yadkin River Park, which connects via ...
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Memorial for twins killed in car crash held at North Rowan High School
A crowd gathered at a memorial Saturday night for twins James and John Woodson, who were killed in ...
College
Catawba falls 50-17 to Tusculum, suffers third straight loss
By David Shaw sports@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An already difficult season grew more troublesome Saturday for the youthful Catawba ...
Guest columns
Kenneth L. Hardin: I’ve earned this tired old man rant
I’m getting close to the six decades mark and I accept that I have more years behind me ...