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Photos: Work continues on Wallace Cancer Institute
Masonry work is being completed on the exterior walls of the Wallace Cancer Institute, while efforts to complete drywall, wiring and other amenities continue on ...
Jon Lakey, Author at Salisbury Post
News
Photos: Salisbury wins, 14-7, advances to state championship
Salisbury defeated Randleman, 14-7, in the state 2AA East final Friday night. With the victory, the Hornets (13-2) advance to the state championship game on ...
by Jon Lakey, Saturday, December 7, 2019 1:18 am
News
City workers sing Christmas carols at the Square
City employees representing eight departments gathered on the Square in downtown Salisbury on Friday to sing Christmas carols to pedestrians and passers-by in cars waiting ...
by Jon Lakey, Friday, December 6, 2019 8:38 pm
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Photos: Southern Rowan Christmas Parade brings holiday season
The Southern Rowan Christmas parade kicked off the holiday season in Southern fashion Tuesday with very comfortable 60-degree temperatures. The parade lasted for more than ...
by Jon Lakey, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 12:01 am
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Doing the dirty work: Cleanup continues at City Lake
Work continues Wednesday afternoon on the cleanup of the lake at City Park. Crews from North Carolina-based Dragonfly Pond Works are using heavy equipment to ...
by Jon Lakey, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 11:37 pm
Local
Chopper rehab: VFW’s Huey gets fresh paint job
Pete Branblett, owner of The Best Paint Co. of Rockwell, was driving past Hudson-Miller-Tatum Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3006 on Brenner Avenue recently and ...
by Jon Lakey, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 12:05 am
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Photos: Water wall begins to take shape at Bell Tower Green
Construction continues on the downtown Salisbury park known as the Bell Tower Green project. This week, the first new structure in the park appeared to ...
by Jon Lakey, Friday, October 25, 2019 1:27 am
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From the ground up: Work continues on Bell Tower Green
Grading continues at the site of the Bell Tower Green park in downtown Salisbury. Workers used heavy equipment to move soil in an effort to ...
by Jon Lakey, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 12:00 am
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Clearing the way: Trees removed at site of Bell Tower Green
Crews started Monday preparing for the construction of the new downtown Salisbury park called Bell tower Green. The first step in the project was to ...
by Jon Lakey, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 12:00 am
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Banking on it: Yadkin River offers new recreation options
The Yadkin River is a strong draw for fishermen and boaters. The newly opened Yadkin River Park on the Davidson County side made improvements to ...
by Jon Lakey, Thursday, August 1, 2019 12:00 am
Entertainment
Transportation Museum shows stars on wheels
A car and truck show at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer on Saturday featured replica vehicles that played roles in iconic movies and ...
by Jon Lakey, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Blending old and new: Railwalk project taking shape
Phase 2 of the Railwalk Pavilion on East Kerr Street is underway as a crew from R&L Glover Enterprises frames the new structure. A 100-year-old ...
by Jon Lakey, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:00 am
Entertainment
Faith and friends: Town celebrates with street dance
The town of Faith sponsored its annual street dance on Main Street on Saturday evening. The road was closed to through traffic and hundreds of ...
by Jon Lakey, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 12:00 am
News
Woofstock brings dogs and humans to Dog Paws Dog Park
Woofstock was held at Dog Paws Dog Park behind the Salisbury Civic Center on Saturday. The event offered vendors, live music, ice cream for dogs ...
by Jon Lakey, Tuesday, June 18, 2019 12:00 am
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Hooked on fishing: Couple try their luck at Lake Murtis
Rachel Geter and her husband, Robert, sat along the banks of Lake Murtis at Dan Nicholas Park on Monday afternoon, soaking up the cool breeze ...
by Jon Lakey, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 12:00 am
Faith
Photos: Setting the stage for Faith Fourth
Workers from Speedy Home Repair took advantage of a dry, sunny Monday to continue construction of the Faith Fourth of July stage that has been ...
by Jon Lakey, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 12:00 am
Education
Love Your Teacher celebrates Rowan-Salisbury educators
Rowan-Salisbury Schools teachers were honored Tuesday evening during the Love Your Teacher celebration dinner at West End Plaza. One teacher from all 34 district schools ...
by Jon Lakey, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 12:00 am
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What’s the buzz?
A swarm of honeybees followed a queen bee into the branches of a short tree on the sidewalk on East Innes Street in downtown Salisbury ...
by Jon Lakey, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:00 am
Local
And it was all yellow: Pollen coats everything outdoors
Most outdoor surfaces are coated in yellow these days as springtime brings its tradition of pollen. It’s not good for those who suffer from allergies ...
by Jon Lakey, Thursday, April 11, 2019 12:54 am
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Rollin’ in the river: Pickup fished from Yadkin River
What started out as a nice day and a nice way to spend a birthday ended with astonishment for Sean Phillips of Salisbury on Thursday ...
by Jon Lakey, Friday, April 5, 2019 12:36 am
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Spring colors bloom across Salisbury
Pollen is wreaking havoc for allergy sufferers, but the other side of the springtime affliction is the beauty and variety of blooms that splash color ...
by Jon Lakey, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 12:40 am
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The water is rising
Photographer Jon Lakey went to the York Hill area of the Yadkin River Wednesday to see what the rain has brought. It turns out there’s ...
by Jon Lakey, Thursday, February 21, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Waffle House puts diners in a Valentine’s Day mood
The Waffle House restaurant on East Innes Street in Salisbury celebrated Valentine’s Day by offering an extended menu and taking reservations for dinner Thursday. Staff ...
by Jon Lakey, Friday, February 15, 2019 12:25 am
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Rockwell Festival of Trees to open Friday
The Rockwell Museum Festival of Trees and Christmas village is in final preparations before opening Friday evening. The opening will be from 6 to 8 ...
by Jon Lakey, Thursday, December 6, 2018 12:00 am
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Brick masons finish wall that will serve as entrance to West End
Brick masons finished a new brick wall on the corner of Brenner Avenue and Monroe Street on Thursday. Lovie Reid, Arlee Thompson Jr. and Terry ...
by Jon Lakey, Friday, August 17, 2018 12:58 am
Education
Work continues on construction of West Rowan Elementary School
Contractors and construction crews are continuing work on the 100,000-square-foot West Rowan Elementary School. The building is behind the current Cleveland Elementary School. The new ...
by Jon Lakey, Thursday, August 16, 2018 12:00 am
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What’s the buzz? Swarm of honeybees removed from vehicle in downtown Salisbury parking lot
By Jon C. Lakey jon.lakey@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A downtown parking lot was a spectacle for many shop owners, workers and passers-by on Thursday afternoon as ...
by Jon Lakey, Friday, April 13, 2018 12:20 am
Entertainment
Trio performs for Lunch and Listen at Morgan Ridge RailWalk
SALISBURY — More than 50 people enjoyed music with their lunch at Morgan Ridge RailWalk Brewery & Eatery on Tuesday. Morgan Ridge, the Salisbury Symphony and the ...