Author: Andy Mooney Salisbury Post

Lifestyle

Gotta’ Run: WRBTA and May’s races

In last week’s column, I inadvertently left out a very important paragraph. The WRBTA 5K and Fun Run, held last Saturday at West Rowan Elementary ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Amy-Lynn Albertson: Shade plants for sale at the Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension The Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale is happening on May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Ester Marsh: Happy Easter a time to reflect

Happy Easter! Whether you are a believer or not, I am very thankful that Jesus died for my sins and has risen today, Easter Sunday. ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Fashionetta pageant will be June 28

Submitted The women of the Delta Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. are preparing for an evening of entertainment, enlightenment and education ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, March 29, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Blood moon: Total lunar eclipse gives surreal sight

The full moon turned a shade of red early Friday morning as the western hemisphere was able to experience a total lunar eclipse. A lunar ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, March 15, 2025 12:10 am

News

Paw Pals — Feb. 18

Dog: Jacob (A143762) Stray male 4 months old Been at shelter since Feb. 13 Sweet little baby that just wants to run, play and be loved. ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am

News

AAUW Salisbury hosts Black HERstory STAMPED

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) hosted Black HERstory, STAMPED on Feb. 10 at Rowan Public Library with featured presenter, Dr. Mary Love. As ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Little trees: Winter Silhouette Bonsai Show in Kannapolis shows mastery of Japanese art

This past weekend, bonsai tree enthusiasts and vendors gathered at the David Murdock Core Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus for the 13th annual Winter ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00 am

Business

Brad Rhodes: To have a will or not to have a will, that is the question

By Brad Rhodes The question of whether to have a will is a critical consideration for anyone who wishes to have control over how their ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, December 1, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Darrell Blackwelder: Late-summer wild flowers

There are a couple of late-summer flowering plants blooming profusely on roadsides and pastures throughout our county. One is a very common weed known as ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:00 am

News

Lilly’s Chapel Church Annual Women’s Day

Lilly’s Chapel Church of God will hold its Annual Women’s Day services on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The theme for ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Morgan Watts: Farm Safety Awareness Day

By Morgan Watts N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture ranks among one of the most hazardous industries. On Aug. 22, Rowan County Extension, along with several partners, ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, August 10, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Shelby Carroll: From hive to home: The journey of honey

By Shelby Carroll In North Carolina, we have a favorable climate, and it is an excellent place for beekeeping. The state’s rich agricultural heritage and ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

My Turn — Stephen Pocklington: Making history

By Stephen Pocklington Attending a recent Historic Preservation Commission meeting sparked a reconsideration of history’s vast scope. We often neglect whatever is outside our narrow ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: Unlocking financial stability

By Brad Rhodes In the quest to achieve financial stability and success, the role of lucid decision-making cannot be overstated. Often, individuals are in precarious ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, May 12, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Save NC’s endangered farmland from becoming solar facilities

By Jon Sanders The American Farmland Trust (AFT) ranked North Carolina second in the nation for farmland threatened from residential development. It’s a big concern. Agriculture ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:00 am

Lifestyle

Darrell Blackwelder: Deciduous magnolias are in full bloom

When most think about magnolias, the first thought is large, broad-leafed evergreen trees of the South. However, there are many deciduous magnolias species now in ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Dear Neighbor: Silvia Middleton: Let’s vote!

By Silvia Middleton Dear Neighbor, As we face the upcoming election season (and the dreaded political commercials), I am struck by the thought that our ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Kenneth L. Hardin: Can adults run away from home?

By Kenneth L. Hardin I saw a quote on social media recently that I agreed with so passionately it caused me to have a strong visceral ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Kenneth L. Hardin: I love my dog more than people

By Kenneth L. Hardin I’ve written on social media how I love my dog so much that if he asked to borrow my car, I ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:00 am

Opinion

Lib Campbell: Reflections on a 58-year marriage

By Lib Campbell Tom and I got married on a cold December Wednesday in the Ayden Christian Church at three o’clock in the afternoon. It ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:00 am

Local

Congressional candidate meets with Mayor Alexander

SALISBURY — Former High Point Mayor Jay Wagner is running for U.S. Congress in the 6th Congressional District. After there was redistricting done to North ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Thursday, January 11, 2024 12:07 am

Local

Growing club is ‘like a family’

By Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com “We’re like family,” said both Ellen Thomas and Jane Cooper, as they were speaking of the local TOPS (Take Off Pounds ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 12:05 am

Books

Library Notes: Visit the “We Built This” exhibit at Rowan Public Library through Jan. 27

By Laurie Lyda Rowan Public Library This January, you’re invited to visit the traveling exhibit “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Saturday, December 30, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Kenneth L. Hardin: We have to pour into our youth 

By Kenneth L. Hardin I don’t believe in criticizing young people for their nefarious behavior nor laying all the blame on them for their misguided ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, November 12, 2023 12:00 am

Opinion

Brad Rhodes: Alternatives to traditional long-term care policies

Navigating long-term care: New avenues for protection Long-term care (LTC) is a daunting subject for many. Historically, there were limited avenues for managing LTC costs, ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Sunday, November 5, 2023 12:00 am

Nation/World

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power

By Terry Spencer Associated Press PERRY, Fla. — Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 7:43 pm

News

Karen Peck and New River in concert

Karen Peck and New River will be in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at West Corinth Baptist Church, 120 Corinth Church Road in Mooresville. ... Read more

by Andy Mooney, Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:00 am

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