Education
Carson High School welcomes German foreign exchange student
The first day at a new school can be exciting and nerve-wracking for any high school student. Franziska “Franzi” Botur, a 16-year-old from Berlin, Germany, ...
Jeanie Groh, Author at Salisbury Post
Education
Salisbury Academy annual golf and tennis tournament Sept. 25
The Salisbury Academy Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament will be held on Friday, Sept. 25. This year’s tournament returns to the scenic and historic course ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Jeanie Groh: A bittersweet goodbye
Today is a bittersweet day for me. After more than a year and a half of covering education in Rowan County, it’s time for me ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Education briefs
Gray Stone ranks nationally for college readiness According to the September 2015 issue of Newsweek, Gray Stone Day School once again is listed as one ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
College education significantly enhances wages, quality of life
Last October, Patrick Magna found himself at a crossroads in life when he lost his job as a warehouse manager. Up until then, the 47-year-old ...
by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, August 30, 2015 12:10 am
Columns
He said, she said: Making a list and checking it twice
Of all the things we’ve had to do for wedding planning so far, narrowing down the guest list has hands down been the most challenging. ...
by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, August 30, 2015 12:00 am
Education
North Hills alum steps up as school’s first lower school principal
It’s been 22 years since Kristen Sabia first walked in the doors of North Hills Christian School as a kindergartener. Now, as the school’s first ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, August 27, 2015 12:00 am
Education
More planning needed for future summer book swaps
Literacy is the Rowan-Salisbury School System’s top priority right now, and in an attempt to keep students reading over the summer each middle and high ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Students, teachers welcome a new school year
Buses hit the streets and schools opened their doors Monday morning to welcome students across Rowan County and in Kannapolis “Things flowed very well today,” ...
by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 12:04 am
Education
Tensions high over furniture and voting policies at school board meeting
The interior of the Wallace Educational Forum may be neutral, but Monday’s Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education meeting was anything but. Board members disagreed on several ...
by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 12:00 am
Crime
Man arrested for 2013 incident hides marijuana in mouth
A Salisbury man hid marijuana in his mouth Sunday when Rowan County sheriff’s deputies attempted to serve a warrant on him for charges brought against ...
by Jeanie Groh, Monday, August 24, 2015 12:10 am
News
Crowds come out to support Little League World Series champions at parade
Crowds lined the streets of Salisbury on Saturday morning, cheering, clapping and waving banners as Rowan County’s Little League softball World Series Champions paraded through ...
by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, August 23, 2015 12:10 am
Education
School board to discuss central office furniture Monday
Not only is Monday the first day of school, it’s also the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education’s first business meeting of the school year. The board ...
by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, August 23, 2015 12:05 am
News
Transportation Museum hosts weekend-long Historic Spencer Shops Train Show
The North Carolina Transportation Museum is hosting the Historic Spencer Shops Train Show, making it the railfan and train modeler’s paradise this weekend. “It’s basically ...
by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, August 23, 2015 12:05 am
Business
Community members prepare for job fair at employment workshop
Next week, employers will come out in droves to the Salisbury Civic Center in hopes of filling 300 vacant positions in the community. On Thursday, ...
by Jeanie Groh, Saturday, August 22, 2015 12:00 am
News
Salisbury native and fiancé fighting cancer win dream wedding
By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com Bethany Davidson and her fiancé, Caleb Hanby, are planning their dream wedding thanks to a thoughtful friend and a radio station ...
by Jeanie Groh, Saturday, August 22, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Rowan-Salisbury names teacher and principal of the year
Nancy Goodnight and Dr. Latoya Dixon were honored Thursday at the Rowan-Salisbury School System’s second annual back-to-school pep rally. Goodnight was named the district’s Teacher ...
by Jeanie Groh, Friday, August 21, 2015 12:10 am
Education
Teachers, staff attend pep rally to celebrate start of school
Pep rallies and school spirit aren’t just for students. Three thousand Rowan-Salisbury School System teachers and staff members kicked off the school year Thursday with ...
by Jeanie Groh, Friday, August 21, 2015 12:05 am
Education
Jeanie Groh column: Rowan-Cabarrus’ cosmetology program helps students and is affordable
Ever since I’ve had a sparkly new addition to my left ring finger, a lot of people have been looking at my hands. Each time ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, August 20, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Teachers prepare for school year with Back to School Conference
Rowan-Salisbury School System teachers took a break from hanging bulletin boards and rearranging desks this week to attend the district’s annual Back to School Conference. ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, August 20, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Rowan-Cabarrus shines spotlight on professional development
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s 2015 Summer Institute was a huge success, say college officials. Co-hosted by the Rowan-Cabarrus Center for Teaching and Learning, Academic and Career ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, August 20, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Achieve3000: The missing piece for Rowan-Salisbury’s digital conversion
Last year, the Rowan-Salisbury School System put digital devices into the hands of its students. This year, the district will be adding Achieve3000 to those ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Rowan-Salisbury teachers return to work
The first day of school is quickly approaching, and Rowan-Salisbury teachers returned to the classroom Monday. Although many teachers worked sporadically over the summer, Monday ...
by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 12:10 am
Education
Rowan-Salisbury facing shortage of bus drivers
With just a week to go before the start of classes, the Rowan-Salisbury School System’s transportation department is facing a critical shortage of bus drivers. ...
by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Twelve Rowan-Salisbury schools to provide free meals to all students
All students at 12 Rowan-Salisbury schools will receive free breakfast and lunch this year through a federal program called Community Eligibility Provision. The program allows ...
by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Former local administrator named principal of statewide online charter school
This year, students across the state will be able to attend public school from home through North Carolina Connections Academy, one of the state’s first ...
by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:10 am
Education
Rowan-Salisbury welcomes eight new principals
Tonya German, Corriher-Lipe Middle School Rowan County native Tonya German will take the helm of Corriher-Lipe Middle School this year. German has an extensive history ...
by Jeanie Groh, Friday, August 14, 2015 10:00 am
Education
Knox principals give back-to-school tips
By Dr. Latoya Dixon and Dr. Michael Waiksnis Knox Middle School co-principals The end of summer brings competing emotions to the surface for everyone involved. ...