Crime
Sketch released of suspect in Walgreens robbery
By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Police have released a sketch of the suspect connected to an armed robbery at Walgreens that occurred in September. ...
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Local
Posters – 10/15
• First Lady’s Day Service, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Mt. Calvary Holy Church, 1400 Standish St. Guest speaker Evangelist Keisha Chapman of St. ...
by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 12:49 am
News
Workshop will focus on housing laws, tenant rights
By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Salisbury residents will have the chance to hear information about housing advocacy in the city on Thursday. The city’s Housing Advocacy ...
by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 12:46 am
News
‘American Pickers’ visits Rowan
By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com The crew of a popular television show was in Salisbury on Monday. The History Channel series “American Pickers” filmed an episode ...
by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 12:45 am
Letters
Letters (10-15-14)
General education courses not just ‘to get out of the way’ As an educator, I read with interest the Post’s weekly Education section. I am ...
by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 12:42 am
Editorials
Confidence in the economy is lacking
After the disappointments of the Bush years and the Obama years, many Americans aren’t sure where next to turn. Faith in Congress has collapsed. Faith ...
by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 12:41 am
Health
Surgery in the time of Ebola
By Dr. Sherry M. Wren And Dr. Adam Kushner San Jose Mercury News Daily reports and statistics on the worsening Ebola crisis no longer shock ...
by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 12:41 am
Crime
Police: Trio charged with cocaine possession
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com Authorities charged a trio with cocaine possession after receiving information and seizing .9 grams of crack cocaine from inside a vehicle. ...
by Andy Mooney, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 12:40 am
Business
Explore creativity with paint-your-own pottery classes
By Susan Shinn For the Salisbury Post Interested in exploring the world of pottery, but not sure you’re ready for the wheel? Why not try ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:15 am
Business
Biz briefs — Taylor responsible for new Farm Credit Express program
STATESVILLE — Vance C. Dalton Jr., CEO of Carolina Farm Credit, announced that James Taylor recently assumed responsibility for the new Farm Credit Express program. ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:15 am
Business
Young business owners are part of a rising trend
By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Last Sunday, the Post published a story focusing on two new businesses in Granite Quarry with owners who are young and ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:13 am
Education
Jeanie Groh column: Challenging students to change their culture
Corriher-Lipe Middle School is taking steps to “change student culture,” according to Principal Dr. Beverly Pugh. As Megan Braun, Post intern, said last week in ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:13 am
Education
New fire training facility open for business
By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s new fire and emergency training facility is officially open for business. The college celebrated the facility’s grand opening ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:12 am
Education
Rowan-Cabarrus introduces college’s new mascot
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College introduced its new red-tail hawk mascot called “The Navigator” in August. The mascot was on hand Tuesday for the dedication of the ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:11 am
News
Powles Funeral Home sponsors special day for World War I exhibit at Rowan Museum
By Mark Wineka mwineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Powles Funeral Home, Veterans Funeral Care and Carolina Cremation are inviting the public to attend an all-day opening of ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:10 am
News
First same-sex couples receive marriage licenses in Rowan County
By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Carla Kimrey and Vonda Jenkins were given equal rights Monday. Less than 72 hours after a federal judge struck down the ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:08 am
BREAKING NEWS
DJs restaurant owner cited, charged with violating city noise ordinance, says he’s being harassed
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com This past weekend marks the third arrest for DJs restaurant owner, Elias Mourouzidis. Salisbury Police charged him Saturday with misdemeanor violation ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:02 am
Local
Rowan County gas prices drop below $3 per gallon
By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Gas prices are falling below $3 in Rowan County. Several stations in the Salisbury area had prices at $2.99 a gallon ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:01 am
Crime
Police: Salisbury man leads trooper, police on short chase, hits three parked cars
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com Police charged a Salisbury man after he took a trooper on a short vehicle chase, hit three parked vehicles and ran ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 3:00 am
Columns
Cress column — Peleliu: Forgotten battle of World War II
By Rodney Cress Special to the Salisbury Post On Sept. 15, 1944, the Navy had just completed a 10-day aerial bombing of the island of ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:59 am
Crime
Rockwell man charged with shooting into car
By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com Authorities charged a Rockwell man who they say followed a woman from a local convenience store and fired shots into her ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:59 am
News
WFAE’s Bitzer to talk politics at free community forum Oct. 21
This year’s mid-term election continues a pattern from the past few campaign cycles, most notably with North Carolina once again a crucial state in determining ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:58 am
News
Faith Board of Aldermen to meet Tuesday
Faith’s Board of Alderman will meet tonight for its regular business meeting. Public comment will address the Carolina Thread Trail. The aldermen will receive reports ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:57 am
Education
School system to publicly track strategic plan progress
By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com By the beginning of November, anyone will be able to track the Rowan-Salisbury School System’s progress on its strategic plan. On ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:57 am
Columns
Shinn column — ‘PB’ was fixture downtown
When I began work as a secretary at St. John’s, I received a curious call one morning. The gentleman on the other end wanted to ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:56 am
News
Bostian Heights receives improved fire rating in latest review
By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com Bostian Heights Fire Department’s rating is going down, which is good news for the fire department and, potentially, insurance rates. In ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:55 am
News
As fall approaches, drivers should beware of deer
The arrival of the fall season not only means dropping temperatures and leaves, but also an increase in the chances of a collision with a ...
by Andy Mooney, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:54 am
Food
Thyme to spare: Great recipes for cooking with thyme
By Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch To every thing there is a seasoning, and a thyme to every purpose under heaven. It says so in ...