Local
The Dart: Golden Pond Campground
By Allana Ansbro allana.ansbro@salisburypost.com Not many people know that Salisbury has its own Golden Pond. That would be Golden Pond Campground in east Rowan, where ...
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Education
RSS teacher of the year visits South Africa thanks to Go Global NC
SALISBURY — Nancy Goodnight knows education. After all, she is the current Rowan-Salisbury School System teacher of the year. Still, a recent trip she took ...
by Allana Ansbro, Thursday, July 28, 2016 12:00 am
News
The Flood of 1916: Hundredth anniversary
July 16 marks the hundredth anniversary of the Flood of 1916, the largest flood in North Carolina’s history. The flood killed an estimated 80 people ...
by Allana Ansbro, Saturday, July 16, 2016 12:05 am
Education
‘Nibbles the Squirrel’ coming to Salisbury
By Allana Ansbro allana.ansbro@salisburypost.com Paul Clark keeps busy with his job at the Durham Police Department and with his three boys, Thomas, 4, William, 2, ...
by Allana Ansbro, Thursday, July 7, 2016 12:07 am
Lifestyle
Host family and German exchange student find ‘a perfect fit’
By Allana Ansbro allana.ansbro@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — As a junior at Carson High School, Franziska Botur spends her time on photography, drawing, painting, playing ping ...
by Allana Ansbro, Sunday, May 29, 2016 12:00 am
Education
Luncheon celebrates PTA members and their work
By Allana Ansbro news@salisburypost.com The Rowan Salisbury PTA Council held its annual countywide luncheon Wednesday afternoon. Longhorn Steakhouse donated chicken salad, drinks, and desserts for ...
by Allana Ansbro, Friday, May 13, 2016 12:00 am
Books
Author of ‘Saint Anything’ relates to teens and adults
“Saint Anything,” by Sarah Dessen. Viking. 2015. 417 pp. $19.99. By Allana Ansbro news@salisburypost.com Sarah Dessen’s “Saint Anything” is a true page-turner in that it ...
by Allana Ansbro, Sunday, August 30, 2015 12:00 am
Education
First graduating class of Rowan County Crosby Scholars
The Rowan County Crosby Scholars Community Partnership is a non-profit organization that helps public middle school and high school students in Rowan County prepare for ...
by Allana Ansbro, Friday, August 14, 2015 10:00 am
Education
Schools buses have added safety features this year
By Allana Ansbro news@salisburypost.com Many drivers have had the experience of driving and getting caught behind a school bus during the school year. The instant ...
by Allana Ansbro, Friday, August 14, 2015 10:00 am
Lifestyle
Local teen takes on a new kind of scavenger hunt
If you see someone having a tea party in a junkyard in early August, don’t worry — it’s all in good, crazy fun. Ava Holtzman, ...
by Allana Ansbro, Sunday, July 26, 2015 12:00 am
Business
Naples Cafe offers Italian, Chinese cuisine
Kimberly Sikes has opened a restaurant called Naple’s Café where both Italian and Chinese food are on the menu. Sikes has been open at the ...
by Allana Ansbro, Sunday, July 26, 2015 12:00 am
Business
Craving kangaroo? Jerky Station has that and a whole lot more
The word jerky comes from the Spanish word charqui, which means burn meat. Salisbury now has a new store selling jerky from 23 different animals. ...
by Allana Ansbro, Sunday, July 19, 2015 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Ruff start with a purrfect ending
By Allana Ansbro intern@salisburypost.com Aaron and Jennifer Myers and their three daughters — Kelsie and Ashley, 7-year-old twins, and Emily, 12 — knew they wanted ...
by Allana Ansbro, Sunday, July 12, 2015 12:00 am
Entertainment
“Night at the Museums” event will bring history to life
By Allana Ansbro intern@salisburypost.com The Rowan History Museum and Spencer Doll and Toy Museum are taking the phrase “history comes to life” to a whole ...
by Allana Ansbro, Friday, July 10, 2015 12:00 am
Faith
Jeff Long: Wrongdoing, responsibility and a sacrifice
It seems like these days every problem gets passed around in search of someone or something to take the blame. No one wants to take ...
by Allana Ansbro, Saturday, June 13, 2015 12:00 am
Business
Corporations, June 7
Corporations created in Rowan County during May 2015, from the N.C. Secretary of State’s website. Beach Bumzzz LLC 112 Halifax Circle, Salisbury Energy Cloud Services ...
by Allana Ansbro, Sunday, June 7, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD South Rowan High School All County Scholars
•Nathan Samuel Cobb of Kannapolis, son of Malia and Jamie Cobb. High school clubs/sports: YCI, National Honor Society, Interact Club, Show Choir, and Varsity Chorus. ...
by Allana Ansbro, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD Salisbury High School All County Scholars
•Bryant Dixon Madison of Salisbury, son of Heather and Robert Altizer and Richard Madison and Julie Bartron. High school clubs/ sports: Key Club, National Honor ...
by Allana Ansbro, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD Jesse C. Carson High School All County Scholars
•Addison Riley Gantt of Salisbury, daughter of Tom and Dee Gantt. High school sports/ clubs: Women’s Varsity Tennis, National Honor Society, Student Council, JCHS Leadership ...
by Allana Ansbro, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD North Rowan High School All County Scholars
•Caroline Mae Billingsley of Salisbury, daughter of Kim & David Billingsley. High school clubs/ sports: Student Government Association (Student Body President), Marching Band – Trumpet, ...
by Allana Ansbro, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD East Rowan High School All County Scholars
•Hannah Breanne Agner of Salisbury, daughter of Charles and Donna Agner. High school clubs/ sports: National Honor Society, Junior Civitan, Key Club, and Sigma Phi ...
by Allana Ansbro, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Local
Red Cross presentation aims to keep veterans safer
By Allana Ansbro allana.ansbro@salisburypost.com The Elizabeth Hanford Dole Chapter of the American Red Cross hosted a presentation Tuesday aimed at keeping veterans safe in their ...