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JF Hurley Family YMCA commemorates milestone
SALISBURY — On a foggy, gray Tuesday morning, members of the community gathered for a special breakfast celebration ...
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Oyster Roast marks 16 years as fundraiser for Waterworks
SALISBURY — Saturday night, the Waterworks Visual Art Center and the F&M Trolley Barn were the place to ...
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Bell Tower Green playground repairs has an end in sight
SALISBURY — For the past few months, parts of the playground at Bell Tower Green Park have been ...
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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 ...
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SPC girls basketball: West, South win; road losses for East, Carson
From staff reports HUNTERSVILLE — Freshman Tiara Thompson hit four 3-pointers in the second quarter as West Rowan’s ...
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Filipowski key as Duke edges Wake 75-73
DURHAM (AP) — Kyle Filipowski drilled a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer from the top of the key with 47 seconds ...
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Salisbury man dies after Woodleaf Road altercation
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man died from wounds after a reported altercation from early Thursday morning. Authorities at ...
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Rowan County man faces incest, rape charges
A Rowan County man was released from prison in Laurinburg on Monday and was immediately charged with numerous ...
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Rowan Museum offers local history course
Many people mark their calendars for a trip to the beach or the mountains but starting on Thursday, ...
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Ford, Warren and Crutchfield discuss goals for General Assembly session
RALEIGH — Members of the North Carolina General Assembly convened for the year’s first legislative session on Jan. ...
Crime
Jan. 31 Blotter: Kannapolis Police investigate shooting
The Kannapolis Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday. The incident left one person dead. ...
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Sports obituary: Former Wonder tennis star dies
Staff report KANNAPOLIS — Bailey Allison Gainey, one of the best tennis players in A.L. Brown history, died ...
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor: Jan. 31
‘Tree fee’ might be on the way next Inflation is upon us, no matter where go. That includes ...
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NFL: Local hero Hargrave headed to the big one
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Javon Hargrave is headed for his first Super ...
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High school wrestling: Powerhouse teams in Mount Ulla on Wednesday
Staff report MOUNT ULLA — West Rowan will be the host team for Wednesday’s third and fourth rounds ...
Opinion
Renee Scheidt: Diamond, Silk left mark on political world
Earlier this month, a funeral was held for 51-year-old Lynette Hardway of Fayetteville. This memorial service, however, was ...
Opinion
Francis Koster: What if your kid said, ‘I believe it’s not dangerous if I can’t see it’
By Francis Koster You are surrounded by family, friends and neighbors who are people of good will who ...
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High school football: Salisbury’s Wells commits
Staff report SALISBURY — JyMikaah Wells, the Salisbury running back who had over 2,000 rushing yards and scored ...
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Area sports briefs: Rings for Blue Bears
From staff reports Livingstone’s men’s golf team received CIAA championship rings on Saturday at halftime of the men’s ...
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Vehicle occupant hospitalized, Stokes Ferry Road closed due to traffic accident
SALISBURY — The 2000 block of Stokes Ferry Road at Laura Springs Drive down to Jake Alexander Boulevard ...
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Microtransit system, civic center plans get closer look at city retreat
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council and city staff heard from Transit Director Rodney Harrison and representatives of ...
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Little bit of courage goes long way when bus driver suffers heart attack
Being small doesn’t mean you can’t do big things. When an Overton Elementary School bus driver started having ...
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Rowan Chamber’s ‘Bourbon, Bling & Bowties’ an entertaining gathering, with emotion
SALISBURY — Every once in a while, it’s nice to break out that nice suit or dress and ...
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Granite Quarry-Faith Police Department now using Neighbors by Ring program
The Granite Quarry-Faith Police Department is now a part of the Neighbors by Ring program, which is a ...