I want to thank the person or persons responsible for approving the much needed traffic lights being installed at the intersection of Highway 150, Lincolnton Road, and Sunset Road. This area has needed this for years and I am so glad to see it is finally being put into action.
I travel through this area several times a day, every day, as I live on Highway 150. One of my biggest concerns has always been for the school bus that has to cross over from Lincolnton to Sunset. I can only imagine how long that bus driver has to sit there until he can safely cross over, with all of those children.
I am aware this traffic signal is going to take time to get used to, especially for those that travel this road daily. However, I am grateful for this and just wanted to say thank you.
— Kellie Martin
Salisbury

I was impressed with the story by Elizabeth Cook and the mission and agenda of the Barnabas Connection (May 17).
However, what caught my eye first was the photo Knox Middle School sixth-grader Fanisha Anderson. Her beaming smile shows how proud she is of the pottery she made during the after-school program.
Her smile radiated from the page and I felt happiness for her and for her taking pride in her accomplishment. If she can carry that smile of confidence and pride throughout her lifetime, I am certain it will be contagious and she will brighten the lives of those around her. I do not know Fanisha, but wish her good health and happiness throughout her life.
— Ken Phillips
Concord

On Friday, May 16, I went to Harris Teeter to get some meat that was on sale. A very nice lady helped me through the self-help line and helped me with the bagging. Thinking I had all that I had bought, I came home and realized I had left my bread and meat. I called the store and a nice man picked up the phone. I explained what I was calling for and he asked me to hold and he would check. When he came back on the phone, he said it was there. He asked if I wanted to come pick it up or for him to bring it to my home. I was surprised at the offer.
To make a long story short, he brought me my meat and bread plus a $5 gift card, thanking me for shopping at Harris Teeter. I don’t remember the man’s name. Thank you and God bless you for what you did.
— Marlene Freeze
Salisbury

First of all, we would like to thank the VFW for allowing us to use their building for our Pick of the Litter yard sale this spring. It is such a perfect spot.
We asked the public for donations and they blessed us with so much! It took some very dedicated and hard working volunteers to price and sort all the items. Jackie and his crew prepared food for all that were hungry.
The volunteers on Saturday never got a chance to stop because we had a steady stream of shoppers from beginning to end. When it was all over, more volunteers helped to sort and box the leftovers, which were distributed to many of our local charities.
Whether you donated, volunteered or purchased, this event could not have happened without all of you. Our animals at Faithful Friends thank you for a very successful yard sale, and so do we.
— Renae Kluttz
Woodleaf