Education
Long time executive director of Communities in Schools retires
Cheers erupted as Vicky Slusser arrived at a surprise party Thursday evening at the Heritage Room in downtown Salisbury. Cheers gave way to applause and ...
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Education
Summer campers visit the mayor at City Hall
By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com Salisbury Mayor Paul Woodson held an audience with a handful of his smallest, but sharpest citizens Thursday. Campers from First United ...
by Jeanie Groh, Friday, June 12, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Summer Meal Program starts Monday
Once again, Rowan-Salisbury School System’s Summer Meals program is about to hit the streets. Last summer, the district was able to serve more than 68,000 ...
by Jeanie Groh, Friday, June 12, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Little Free Libraries pop up at local schools
Little Free Libraries are popping up all across the county, particularly at local schools. Bostian, Isenberg and Faith elementary schools and Knox and Southeast middle ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:00 am
Faith
Faith residents oppose proposed store at board meeting
By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com Although Faith’s planning board rejected a rezoning request for a proposed store at the intersection of Faith Road and Crescent Road, ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Salisbury/Rowan PFLAG awards scholarships
The Salisbury-Rowan chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) has awarded seven $1,000 scholarships for academic year 2015-2016. The winners of ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Thanks to books, learning won’t halt with the end of the school year
Tuesday marked the last day of school until August for Rowan-Salisbury students. An air of excitement and anticipation filled the halls of the district’s 35 ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 12:05 am
Education
Last day of school is today
Today is the day students have been looking forward to for months – the last day of school. Rowan-Salisbury students will dismiss at their normal ...
by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 12:00 am
Education
School board discusses technology fees, redistricting for small areas
The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education held a spirited debate about technology usage fees during their work session Monday. Vice Chairman Dean Hunter asked that the ...
by Jeanie Groh, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 12:00 am
Faith
Faith budget hearing is Tuesday
The town of Faith will hold a public hearing for its 2015-16 fiscal year agenda Tuesday, followed by the town’s regular business meeting. In addition ...
by Jeanie Groh, Monday, June 8, 2015 12:10 am
Education
School board to discuss potential property for consolidated elementary school
By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will discuss a potential site for a consolidated elementary school in the western part of the ...
by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, June 7, 2015 12:10 am
Education
Kannapolis school board to meet Monday
By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com Kannapolis City Schools’ Board of Education will discuss the district’s length of school day Monday. According to the meeting agenda, Assistant ...
by Jeanie Groh, Sunday, June 7, 2015 12:08 am
Education
Superintendent reflects on school year, progress on strategic plan
The Rowan-Salisbury School System is wrapping up year one of three of its new strategic plan, and Superintendent Dr. Lynn Moody said the district aggressively ...
by Jeanie Groh, Saturday, June 6, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Books and barbers: Cutting hair, helping to create a culture of literacy
Since Charles White opened his barbershop on South Main Street in Salisbury 21 years ago, he’s been a listening ear and a gentle influencer to ...
by Jeanie Groh, Friday, June 5, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Students receive fresh, local produce through N.C. Farm to School program
Fruits and vegetables are a vital part of a healthy life, and the North Carolina Farm to School program is helping Rowan-Salisbury School System make ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Teacher spotlight: Cheryl Owen
Cheryl Owen is a fifth-grade math teacher at Rockwell Elementary. Years teaching: 22 years Family: David, husband; Jordan, daughter; John, son, and Chip, boxer Favorite ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Student spotlight: Lestat Stubbs
Lestat Stubbs is a fifth-grader at Rockwell Elementary School. Age: 10 Family: Stacy, mom; Chloe, sister; Jaxson, brother; Brandon, step-dad, and Michael, dad Favorite food: Steak ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Jeanie Groh column: Gifts for grads
High school graduations are next weekend, and if you have a graduate in your life but still haven’t figured out what to give him or ...
by Jeanie Groh, Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD West Rowan senior grows out of grief
On August 30, 2013, Mackie Gallagher’s whole world changed forever. It was the first Friday of his junior year, and the day his dad, Ronnie ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
High school commencement ceremonies June 13
For years, most Rowan-Salisbury high schools have celebrated graduation in Catawba College’s Keppel Auditorium, but due to an infestation of honeybees, local high schoolers will ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
St. Mark’s presents scholarships
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Christ of Salisbury presented three endowment scholarships on May 17. Chris Morgan received the Carmon A. Wilson Scholarship. He is ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD Early College senior “keeps going” after incredible loss
Rowan County Early College suffered a huge loss early this school year when senior Jennifer Merriman was shot and killed during a domestic dispute at ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD Student fights through pain in hopes of walking at graduation
For any graduate, walking across the stage to receive a diploma is a great accomplishment, but for North Rowan student Jarvis Miller, it will be ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD Senior perseveres through struggles to graduate with peers
Middle school and high school weren’t easy for Dominique Cox, but through hard work, perseverance and credit recovery, Cox will graduate with her peers this ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
Grace Lutheran Church recognizes graduates with scholarships
In order to qualify for the Grace Lutheran Church Scholarships, students must be a member of the church, a first-year college student, participate in the ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD North Hills Christian School All County Scholars
• Brianna Grace Caraccio of China Grove, daughter of Frank and Jennifer Caraccio Sports and clubs: Volleyball, Junior Civitan, National Honors Society, YCI, Relay For Life Other ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD Teen mom to graduate a year early
To say that Rebecca Gainey has overcome the odds is an understatement. The 17-year-old is a single mother, she’s been in foster care for the ...
by Jeanie Groh, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:00 am
Education
GRAD West Rowan High School All County Scholars
• Raegan Victoria Foster of Cleveland, daughter of Brandy and Scott Foster Top five clubs and sports: Relay for Life, National Honor Society, JCL, Competitive ...