“It’s a perfect day for a nice, cold Cheerwine”

Lane Bailey, Salisbury City manager, who was speaking about conditions for Saturday’s Cheerwine Festival.

“Educators in Salisbury are the pioneers in what will be the education system of tomorrow.”

Mark Johnson, N.C. superintendent of education, after Rowan-Salisbury Schools unveiled its renewal plan last week.

“If Cheerwine is happy and city officials are happy and we see tons of smiling faces … that’s my triumph at the end of the day.”

Vivian Koontz, city event coordinator, on the success of and planning that went into the 2019 edition of the Cheerwine Festival.

“I think it’s kind of nice that you do something for a community and they give something back in return. It makes me feel nice that I did something to help it out.”

Nick Snipes, who recently completed his Eagle Scout service project, a raised garden, for students in Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s SOAR program.

“He will be missed more than he’ll ever realize. Not only was he my boss, but he was my dad. He was dedicated to his employees and IMS.”

Sheila Morgan, an IMS Fabrication employee, who was speaking about the retirement of Harvey Morgan as the company’s general manager.

“I grew a couple of inches. I gained 30 pounds and I gained 10 miles per hour.”

Deacon Wike, Carson High School pitcher, on his recent physical and performance growth.

“It appears to be on a positive track.”

Greg Edds, Rowan County commissioners Chairman, on work by transportation officials to evaluate a new I-85 exit near East Spencer