Author: Karen Kistler Salisbury Post

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Symphony ‘stands up’ for students: Fundraiser provides needed equipment

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — Providing music education to young people is an important part of the mission of the Salisbury Symphony. In fact, ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:06 am

News

Rowan Helping Ministries’ Pass the Plate brings in major support for neighbors in need

Staff reports SALISBURY — More than 200 guests gathered at the F&M Trolley Barn on April 12 for Rowan Helping Ministries’ annual Pass the Plate ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:05 am

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Inaugural car show set for Saturday at area church

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   CHINA GROVE — Car enthusiasts, get ready for a new car show that is coming to the area. Highest Praise Family ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:07 am

Local

Charlotte bishop remembers late Pope

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisbusypost.com On Easter Monday, April 21, Pope Francis died at the age of 88, and in remarks from the Diocese of Charlotte’s Bishop ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:07 am

News

May edition of Salisbury the Magazine hits the stands

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — Spring has sprung and with the new season, a new Salisbury the Magazine is ready with new stories to ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:05 am

Business

Chill Out: Free Kona Ice given on tax day

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — Because April 15, tax day, is typically a stressful day, Kona Ice is helping to ease that stress as ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 20, 2025 12:00 am

Local

‘I think it’s wonderful’: Community participates in Good Friday Stations of the Cross  

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — Approximately 25 people, including adults and children, gathered on the lawn of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on West Council ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Melissa M. Robbins Education Scholarship established; Service Above Self Awards presented

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — The 28th Service Above Self Youth Awards were presented in a special evening ceremony April 16 in the Keppel ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:05 am

Lifestyle

Students’ x-ray artwork develops into exhibit and placement in Rowan hospital

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — There are some new x-rays in the radiology department at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, but they aren’t your ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:00 am

News

Community Easter events abound this weekend

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   This Easter weekend offers many opportunities for families to gather together and enjoy fun activities and fellowship. Check out some of ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:05 am

Local

Salisbury Farmers Market to open for the season on Saturday

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — A new season is beginning at the Salisbury Farmers Market at Railwalk Pavilion and there will be lots taking ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:06 am

Education

‘Death by Dessert’: Faith Academy Charter Middle School performs at dinner theater

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   FAITH — Fun, food and mystery were all on the menu April 11 and 12 as the Faith Academy Charter Middle ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:00 am

News

‘The children deserve it’ – Week of the Young Child observed in Rowan County

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — The Week of the Young Child, an annual, national event, which celebrates early learning, young children, their parents and ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:05 am

Local

Promoting awareness:  Earth Day Jam provides opportunity to learn about food sustainability, nonprofits and community

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Awareness was one thing that many spoke about at this year’s Earth Day Jam. Whether it was telling about a ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:10 am

Business

New owners want to make Carpe Vinum 121 a personal experience

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — New owners have taken the helm of Carpe Vinum 121 Bistro/Wine Bar/Raw Bar, which is located at 121 South ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Exercise is beneficial: Movement can help improve symptoms

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   This is the second in a two-part series bringing awareness to Parkinson’s disease as April is designated as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:05 am

Lifestyle

Annual art contest provides way for students to express emotions

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — In honor of National Public Health Week, the second annual Substance Use Prevention Art Showcase was held April 8 ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:00 am

News

A dozen egg hunts offered this weekend

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com Easter egg hunts are definitely not in short supply this weekend as multiple churches and other organizations will be hosting events for ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, April 11, 2025 12:01 am

China Grove

Grease is the word: Musical set for opening performance at Jesse C. Carson High School

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   CHINA GROVE — Grease is definitely the word in the Jesse C. Carson High School theater department as they will be ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Woodleaf couple attend Agribusiness Leadership Institute weekend

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   WOODLEAF — AgSouth Farm Credit hosted its 25th class of the Agribusiness Leadership Institute for a three-day weekend at the Grove ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:06 am

News

Salisbury is setting for new novel; “Adventures at the Boat Show/the Castro Diaries” available on Amazon

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   Dale Robbins of Hershey, Pennsylvania, can add another book to his personal library of published works. He now has six books ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:10 am

Business

‘It’s just something I really enjoy doing’: Ralph Mello is Pottery 101’s April featured artist

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — Retired from his dental practice, Robert Mello picked up some new tools for another career, making pottery, one he ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 6, 2025 12:05 am

Local

‘Let the show begin’: Students perform in first Steamer Spring Showcase

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   Students at North Rowan Elementary School treated their family and friends to a special musical performance on Wednesday, featuring a variety ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Friday, April 4, 2025 12:10 am

Local

Camaraderie is important: Donations can be made to help athletes get to games

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com    Let the games begin! That is what the participants of the Wheelchair Games and the Golden Age Games at the VA ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:10 am

News

Parkinson’s Support Group: Creating a culture of family

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   This is the first in a series of articles on Parkinson’s Disease bringing awareness to it as April is designated as ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:07 am

News

‘All In’ is theme of youth revival: Event set for this weekend in China Grove

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   Dayspring Community Church, 490 Lentz Road, China Grove, will be hosting its first ever youth revival this weekend. Services are scheduled ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:05 am

News

Festival to feature cooking competition and more: Deadline to register is April 15

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   Neverland North Carolina Festival, a two-day event packed with lots of activities, is coming to the Rowan County Fairgrounds May 24-25 ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 12:00 am

Local

Local MDA Festival ‘was our best year yet’

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   All ages came together for fun and for fundraising on March 22 at the Han-dee Hugo store at 1190 Long Ferry ... Read more

by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 12:00 am

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