Education
School board to consider collateral for county loan
SALISBURY — After months of discussion, the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education on Monday could approve the next steps in addressing an estimated $8.02 million in ...
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Education
Graduation 2019: East Rowan graduates proceed with purpose
GRANITE QUARRY — Though less than ideal, the relocated 60th commencement exercises at East Rowan High School were not without at least one perk. The ...
by Andie Foley, Saturday, June 8, 2019 12:16 pm
Education
Koontz Elementary students leave mark on last day
SALISBURY — As students across Rowan County collected their bags and belongings for one final time before summer break on Friday, students at Koontz Elementary ...
by Andie Foley, Saturday, June 8, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Wilson Elementary graduates first group of ESL parents
KANNAPOLIS — As a group of seven mothers gathered in a classroom at Wilson Elementary School, Maria Isabel Albarran-Hernandez hooked an arm around her son ...
by Andie Foley, Friday, June 7, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Graduation 2019: Weather forces commencement ceremonies indoors
SALISBURY — With rain on the horizon for the weekend, educators made a call late Thursday to move Saturday’s graduation ceremonies indoors at five area ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, June 6, 2019 5:20 pm
Education
From the mind of Mom: Looking onward to renewal
Nearly four months into my newfound status as a mother of two, I’ve found few greater joys than those precious hours between 8:30 and 11 ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, June 6, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Nicole Buckner named principal of Koontz
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com In just over five and a half years as an educator, Nicole Buckner climbed the ranks from third-grade classroom teacher in ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, June 6, 2019 12:00 am
Education
RSS high school graduations will move inside if rain comes Saturday
SALISBURY — As educators look toward a potentially soggy last week of school across Rowan County, planners are hard at work preparing bad-weather alternatives for ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Feline flood: Animal Shelter holding more than 100 cats
SALISBURY — Rowan County Animal Shelter veterinarian Dr. Mari Maristany doesn’t get many chances to sit down on the job these days. Kitten season is ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 12:00 am
Education
‘One of the great guys’: Chip Buckwell named regional Superintendent of the Year
KANNAPOLIS — Hailed by his colleagues as the catalyst for Kannapolis City Schools’ innovative magnet programs, career and technical education opportunities, and more, Chip Buckwell ...
by Andie Foley, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 12:00 am
Crime
Blotter: South Carolina man involved in foot chase charged with attempted murder
Officers with the Granite Quarry-Faith Joint Police Department on Friday arrested James Ellerbre King, 22, a South Carolina man wanted for a number of offenses ...
by Andie Foley, Monday, June 3, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Pops at the shop: Relocated concert a hit at Transportation Museum
SPENCER — At the far end of the North Carolina Transportation Museum’s Back Shop on Saturday, Salisbury Symphony conductor David Hagy turned and faced a ...
by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 2, 2019 12:10 am
Education
Renewal offers revamp for 5 Salisbury-Rowan high schools
SALISBURY — Last week, the Board of Education approved new plans of operation for 10 area schools, with common themes arising in each: Rowan-Salisbury learners ...
by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 2, 2019 12:10 am
Local
Scout Troop 448 hosts South Yadkin River Canoe and Kayak Race
The concept of family tradition can bring to mind a multitude of images: christening gowns, collective vacations, holiday gatherings and more. For the Hollifield Ranes ...
by Andie Foley, Sunday, June 2, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Spreading joy: South Rowan senior Alicia Ramirez heads on to RCCC
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — Walk down the halls of South Rowan High School between now and June 7, and you’re sure to ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, May 30, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Elementary and middle schools plan for renewal
SALISBURY — With just 15 minutes allotted to each of 10 schools on Tuesday, the principals presented plans that would reshape models of instruction across ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 11:19 pm
Education
Parents, students, friends flood school board meeting in support of Coach Brian Hightower
SALISBURY — Wearing a mix of navy, red and white shirts emblazoned with #teamHightower, parents, colleagues and others flooded the halls of the Wallace Educational ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 12:00 am
Education
School board approves renewal plans for 10 schools
SALISBURY — In just two hours of discussion, the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education on Tuesday approved renewal plans for 10 of the district’s 34 schools. ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Board of Education to hear Renewal plans Tuesday
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will meet on Tuesday at 1 p.m. to consider renewal plans for 10 schools. The schools ...
by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 26, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Spencer town manager receives $32,500 in severance pay
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Former Town Manager Terence Arrington received $32,500, or six months of salary, when he separated from the town, said ...
by Andie Foley, Sunday, May 26, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Rowan County Early College graduates 61
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — As Rowan County Early College Principal Patrick Hosey faced the Class of 2019 at Friday’s graduation ceremony, he ...
by Andie Foley, Friday, May 24, 2019 10:09 pm
Education
A.L. Brown High School hosts “Senior Signing Event”
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — While high schools across the country host college signing events for a proud few heading onward into collegiate sports, ...
by Andie Foley, Friday, May 24, 2019 12:05 am
Education
Plans show examples of how RSS plans to use renewal
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com Following the mid-May unveiling of Rowan-Salisbury School’s Renewal effort, 10 local schools on Tuesday will present operational plans to the Board ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, May 23, 2019 12:10 am
Education
Overton Elementary welcomes parents, friends for ‘The Home of Happy Feet’
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com In a crowded classroom just paces away from Overton Elementary’s auditorium on Tuesday, art teacher Denise Paugh brought temporary pause to flurry ...
by Andie Foley, Thursday, May 23, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Growing opportunity: Eagle Scout Service Project brings garden to SOAR
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com One student, two parents, 20 volunteers and a combined 110 man-hours have added up to a growing number of opportunities for ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 12:05 am
Local
Adoption special today at Rowan County Animal Shelter
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Animal Shelter will offer animal adoptions at a reduced price today, Wednesday, May 22. They will be available from 11 ...
by Andie Foley, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 12:00 am
Local
The red sea: Cheerwine Festival brought 50,000 to downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — The streets of downtown Salisbury were filled to overflowing on Saturday with a sea of Cheerwine — Cheerwine enthusiasts, that is. According to ...
by Andie Foley, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 12:00 am
Education
RCCC holds record-setting graduation
By Andie Foley andie.foley@salisburypost.com For Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, spring 2019 commencement brought with it the opportunity to celebrate numerous milestones. The 55th graduation honored a ...