Letter: ‘Fame’ suddenly causes issues 

There would be no way the NAACP and Salisbury Indivisible would discuss the subject of Fame without coming to the conclusion they already have — destroy “Fame.” Yes, these two groups want to cause major problems for our very historic community.

The best thing they can do is leave Fame alone and move somewhere else if they can’t live with it.

— Cathy Cowan Basinger

Rowan-Salisbury Schools likely to remain open May 1 …

Chairman Josh Wagner, you can’t put students first if you put teachers last. Your quote here is laughable. Every single teacher knows exactly what it is like to put students first. The board repeatedly going to the rhetorical well of “it’s for the students” as if they are the experts on what that means is wearing thin.

— James Bucky Carter

Teachers should have the right to go if they want to without using a personal day. Our kids can study at home if need be. They aren’t going to do that much with a sub anyway.

— Paulette Blackman-Nicholas

East Rowan cousins find key to great prom

I would like to clarify that the homeschool community offers a prom each year for students in grades 9-12. This year’s theme is “timeless.” First Methodist in China Grove has been gracious in offering their facilities for the past seven years. So for those who don’t know, yes, homeschoolers do have a prom.

— Mary Wilhelm

Editorial: Start with putting waste in its place

Thanks for taking a positive step toward helping people understand the concept of minimizing one’s damage to our fragile environment. It’s not a little thing. It all adds up.

— Joanne Bryla

Second platforms at Salisbury, Kannapolis train stations …

If a second platform is built, apparently on the east side of the current mainline tracks (incidentally, the original platforms did not have a platform on the east side like that), will pedestrians trying to reach the new platform have to cross the tracks directly or will there be some sort of underground tunnel or elevated walkway?

— Eric Shock

… Give citizens of Spencer more input

More public input and participation is exactly what the mayor and half the board does not want. They live in their own little world and don’t like the scrutiny by anyone. This is the exact reason why the new town manager is having such a hard time.

— Danny Patterson

My turn, Jon Post: Times change; pickleball’s heyday …

The resistance is normal. Change is difficult. The outcome will be memorable. I’ve loved tennis for over 50 years and pickleball for over five years. If you try it, you might like it.

— Peter Popovich

‘We were like family’: As he retires, Hodge Evans remembers …

It made me smile to see my father Pete Davis mentioned in the story. The Post employees and their families were one big family. I hate to hear that some operations of the Post have been moved. But like all business of the past ,growth and change have caused either closing or movement.

— Michael Davis

A friend told me that the Fiber Industries plant cited in this editorial employed more than 100 people with master’s degrees in various sciences and engineering at its peak. Their influence on Salisbury’s public schools and community affairs was immense — perhaps even more significant than big water purchases.

— David Mildenberg

… Moral necessity to removing Trump

Morality, in my opinion, is a key to presidential personality and unlocks how fellow Americans relate to each other.

President Donald Trump’s scruples should be founded on and related to the unification and improvement of the welfare of all in accordance with Judaic, Christian, Islamic and all faiths and based on social, judicial, economic justice and altruistic traditions.

— Reginald Brown

Don’t worry. There’s only five more years of this great, great president. Donald Trump is doing exactly what we are asking him to do. I could care less about Russia, which by the way turned out to be nothing.

— Grant Eagle

Landis residents ask questions; Sells declares for office …

Citizens need to come to these meetings and the town board meetings to stay informed for our November election. We need change. Attend. Get informed.

We need honest, knowledgeable people. Get involved. Vote.

— Vickii McCurdy Lumsden

Ask Us: What is the plan for the old Salisbury Mall?

The land is worth more than the building. With it being county-owned, it’s taken off of the tax books. This could be a money maker instead of a money taker.

— Mark Lyerly

Board of Education cites timing in decision …

Deal with the numerous substitutes and burn out of staff who are scared to lose their job for calling out and decided to come to work.

This is a testament to why this rally is necessary! Timing? The rally was announced at least two months in advance.

— Ebony Rivers Boyd

More than 36 school systems who do support their teachers are closed. Get up and get out Rowan-Salisbury Schools teachers. You are not supported like other systems in N.C. It is evident in every decision. When you have a board member (Travis Allen) equating his job to an entire group of teachers, you are in worse trouble than I thought.

— Lucy Murphy

Board member Travis Allen is creating a false equivalence. Those other employees are free to advocate for themselves in any way they like. One profession needn’t be held to the same standards as others. In a district that is hiring people with little or no teaching experience and no pedagogical training, one might expect a member of the school board to understand.

— James Bucky Carter

… Schools lose provision on free and reduced-price meals

The story states, “‘We’re not going to just let them stand alone; we’re going to be there with them,’ said Altmann. ‘That’s our passion.’”

What are you going to do? Rob Petter to pay Paul?

— Rexx Vernon Shelton

‘The Lion King Jr.’ now playing at North Rowan High School

I also wanted to add how grateful I was that they beautifully included several students with special needs and worked hard to make sure they felt part of the cast.

My son, Julian Kauffman, has never been happier to be a part of something.

— Angie Kauffman