“I’m big and ugly, but I still have a heart.” — Terry Parham, landlord, on not wanting to throw away cremated remains he found; next of kin claimed them after seeing a story in the Post

“We are really beginning to get some excitement and interest in things that we have never seen before in Salisbury.” — Preston Mitchell, city development services manager, on an uptick in local development interest

“Teachers have gotten very used to doing a lot with a little.” — Kelly Withers, principal, South Rowan High, on building needs

“They’re good eyes and ears for us.” — Steven Keels, West End Plaza site supervisor, on walkers who regularly make rounds at the mall