Local
Adult recess goes old school
SALISBURY — When Tranise Brown and Travis Fennell wanted to celebrate the one year anniversary of Food Truck Tuesdays, they wanted to keep it focused ...
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Local
Tomato festival marks 15 years of celebrating the humble fruit
WOODLEAF — There could not have been finer weather for the 15th annual Tomato Festival at the Unity Presbyterian Church on Saturday. Cooler temperatures and ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 12:10 am
News
Infant dies, four others injured in Mt. Ulla crash
MT. ULLA — An infant was killed and four others — two children and two adults — were injured in a single-car rollover accident on ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, August 20, 2023 7:50 pm
Local
John Rink, former Post general manager, dies at 96
SALISBURY — John Rink, who retired as general manager from the Salisbury Post in 1997 after spending 59 years at the paper, died Tuesday, Aug. ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, August 19, 2023 12:10 am
News
Salisbury Police Foundation marks one year, plans annual luncheon, new 5K
SALISBURY — “This is one of the very few professions where people put on work equipment intended to keep them alive.” Both Salisbury Police Chief ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, August 18, 2023 12:08 am
Local
Spencer receives grant to tackle creation of city park
By Elisabeth Strillacci and Chandler Inions SPENCER — The town has received $500,000 in a grant from the state Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, August 17, 2023 12:10 am
News
Who you work with matters
I know we have all heard that saying, “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” I’m sure some ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Monday, August 14, 2023 11:04 am
News
Reece Graves, Duke Energy: Duke Energy encourages 811 use for safety
“It takes too much time.” “I heard it’s expensive.” “I didn’t know 811 existed!” During my 33-year career as a natural gas worker, I’ve heard ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, August 13, 2023 12:00 am
Crime
Salisbury man arrested in Randolph County sex sting
A Salisbury man is one of 19 men arrested by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division which concluded a joint investigation regarding the ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, August 11, 2023 3:59 pm
News
Westlake employee dies in industrial accident
EAST SPENCER — According to fire officials, a 37-year-old employee at Westlake Royal Building Products, formerly Boral Composites, Inc., on Correll Street has died after ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 3:57 pm
News
Second tornado confirmed by NWS, impacted China Grove and Landis
According to information from the National Weather Service, Monday’s storm sparked two tornadoes including one that ripped a swath from Catawba County, through Iredell and ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:30 am
News
Salisbury police lieutenant hailed for saving truck driver
SALISBURY — A local police officer on his way to a call Tuesday night pulled a truck driver from a burning tractor trailer truck following ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:36 am
Local
Lifeguard hit by lightning, tornado confirmed near Lake Norman
The latest round of storms to race through Rowan County late Monday afternoon left a young lifeguard in Landis in the hospital following a lightning ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 12:10 am
News
My Turn by Rosemary Agner Wood: Praise for council
As a mother of four children, when I had a need to re-enter the public workforce, I chose to pursue a career that was as ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Monday, August 7, 2023 4:12 pm
Opinion
Elisabeth Strillacci: Songs in the key of heart
I had something completely different in mind to write this week, but after a conversation just yesterday with another one of our columnists, I think ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, August 6, 2023 12:00 am
BREAKING NEWS
Woman sentenced to 20-25 years for attempted murder in 2022 fire
A 49-year-old woman who tried to burn down a home on Fraley Acres Lane in Gold Hill on July 22, 2022, was found guilty by ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, August 3, 2023 4:28 pm
Local
The Reach Church community day braves heat to carry on 20-year tradition
SALISBURY — The Reach Church on Horah Street will celebrate 60 years at its current location next year, and Saturday marked more than 20 years ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 12:05 am
Opinion
My Turn by Pam Bloom and Nan Lund: Clearing the record
After reading the recent letter to the editor on 7/29/23, Board of Elections on Early Voting, it seemed prudent for the Two Nanas to clarify ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 12:00 am
Opinion
John Hood: Gas pipeline will help North Carolinians
Over the next 25 years, the market for electrical power in North Carolina will undergo dramatic change. If progressives get their way, government will use ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 12:00 am
News
Novant Health Workplace Wellness award presented to Catawba College
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce presented the 2023 Novant Health Workplace Wellness award to Catawba College at this year’s Dragon Boat Festival. “Catawba ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, July 30, 2023 12:00 am
Local
Kids get hands-on experience in classes at fire department
SPENCER — Seven eager faces watched intently as Fire Chief Michael Lanning adjusted the Jaws of Life tool against the door of a car in ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:10 am
Letters
Letters to the editor for July 27
Response to letter on Ukrainian war A weekend letter to the editor regarding Russia truly boggles the imagination. How can anyone can observe what is ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:00 am
News
Author, Medal of Freedom winner kicks off tour of the South in Salisbury
SALISBURY — Sister Simone Campbell is not your typical nun. A lawyer, activist and religious leader who started out in California, she now resides in ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 12:09 am
Opinion
Elisabeth Strillacci: Saving you a seat at my table
Let’s talk about one of my favorite subjects — food. Now before you start thinking it’s not the best topic for a column, let’s think ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Sunday, July 23, 2023 12:00 am
Opinion
Mike Barnhardt: To the tomato lady
Finally, my life is more complete. For I have met The Tomato Woman. And she was kind and good. With a spirit that inspires. Regular ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Saturday, July 22, 2023 12:00 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis sets fall 5K run schedule
KANNAPOLIS — The city has announced four races this fall as part of the Run Kannapolis 5K Series. Runners and walkers of all ages and ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Friday, July 21, 2023 12:00 am
News
Daniel L. Gardner: God’s Children Are not for Sale
Before church she asked whether she had seen me at the movie. “Yes ma’am.” She said, “There are many evil people in the world.” To ...
by Elisabeth Strillacci, Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:00 am
China Grove
42nd annual Farmer’s Day garners big crowds
CHINA GROVE — Unofficial estimates are that about 10,000 people attended Saturday’s 42nd annual Farmer’s Day in downtown China Grove. The event was initially organized ...