Lifestyle
Pride and preservation: Gay men have bought, maintained many historic houses
By Pete Prunkl Historic Salisbury Foundation SALISBURY — “From its beginning in the 19th century, historic preservation in ...
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Sewing camp weaves together local roots, modern skills for Rowan youth
SALISBURY — Sewing and textiles have a long history in North Carolina and that invaluable tradition shows no ...
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Local protesters voice displeasure with overturning of Roe v. Wade
SALISBURY — As word quickly spread Friday that the Supreme Court had declared abortion was no longer a ...
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North Carolina leaders, candidates respond to overturn of Roe v. Wade
Staff report: Today the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the landmark 1973 decision of Roe v. ...
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly ...
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Darrell Blackwelder: Mud daubers are back
Anyone that lives near water — the lake, pond or creeks — are probably going to have orange ...
Columns
Mack Williams: Smoke gets in your nose
Annually, and like clockwork, there will be a strong smell of wood smoke from one of my neighbors’ ...
Lifestyle
H&G Q&A: Insect galls, crape myrtle growth and Japanese beetles
High humidity and afternoon showers create the perfect environment for a multitude of problems for home gardeners. While ...
Crime
Blotter: June 24
Salisbury Police The theft of a refrigerator led to damage to a parked car on Woodleaf Road between ...
Legion baseball
American Legion baseball: Gouge rolls again, Rowan wins 19th
Staff report SALISBURY — Rowan County left-hander Casey Gouge allowed a first-inning solo homer, but it was just ...
Sports
Local golf: Rowan Masters, first-round results, second-round pairings
Rowan Masters, 19th annual Warrior Frst-round results (1) Nick Lyerly d. (32) McGwire Owen 4 and 2 ...
Sports
Clifford returns as head coach of the Hornets
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — Steve Clifford is heading back to Charlotte. Clifford has agreed ...
Education
RSS botches tax withholding on teacher supplements, summer contracts
SALISBURY – Rowan-Salisbury Schools sent emails to staff Wednesday saying there are tax withholding errors on recent payments, ...
Nation/World
Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise bill to Biden
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House sent President Joe Biden the widest ranging gun violence ...
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History on Tap: Visitors get chance to see progress on The Salisbury renovation
By Elisabeth Strillacci elisabeth.strillacci@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation welcomed the return of the History on Tap ...
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County, Spencer awarded $600,000 for stream cleanup
SALISBURY — The state has funneled money into the county to clean up debris from local waterways. The ...
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City of Salisbury hosts open house on Fisher Street bridge possibilities
SALISBURY — Community members gathered Thursday in City Hall for an interactive discussion with planning and public works ...
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‘A second round of your talents’: Outgoing interim city manager Brian Hiatt given key to city
SALISBURY — When the City of Salisbury began searching for an interim city manager to fill the gap ...
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Quotes of the week: ‘Never had anything like this happen’
“We’ve never had anything like this happen before.” — Cheryl Cook, after a massive fire broke out at ...
Coronavirus
Health Department: COVID-19 vaccine available locally for children ages 6 months to 4 years
Rowan County Health Department Babies and children ages 6 months to 4 years of age can now receive ...
Education
RCCC program chair Amy Mahle named to national leadership post
SALISBURY — Amy Mahle, program chair of the Rowan-Cabarrus occupational therapy assistant program, has been elected to serve ...
Sports
Magic take Dukes Banchero with first pick in NBA draft
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK — The question for weeks leading into the NBA draft ...
Crime
Blotter: June 23
Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies received a report of a stolen motorcycle from St. Stephens Church Road at ...
Kannapolis
Private investment projects continuing in Kannapolis
Staff report KANNAPOLIS — Private investment continues to stream into the Kannapolis community as new projects and developments ...
Cleveland
Summer Concert Series returns to Cleveland on Saturday
CLEVELAND — You don’t have to be at the beach to enjoy the beach music, at least not ...