Local
Marketplace works to redefine charity and create healthy community
The second in a series of Focus on Food Security events, presented by Actions in Faith & Justice, was held April 23 at the Rowan ...
Karen Kistler, Author at Salisbury Post
News
Music jam sessions ‘are just fun’ : Community invited every second Saturday
SPENCER — As the name suggests, the “Ole Friends Band” is just that, a group of friends who have been involved in music for most ...
by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:00 am
News
Spreading her wings: resident becomes member of Ravens marching band
SALISBURY — For Madison Smith, the marching band has always been like a family and on May 1, she will report for orientation to Baltimore, ...
by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:05 am
Local
Passion for cars fuels dedication to college
To those who knew Joseph Scott Shaver, he was described as a shy, quiet man with a love for his cars. Shaver died unexpectedly on ...
by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 28, 2024 12:00 am
Local
Memories abound of years on radio: ‘I like what I do’
SALISBURY — Sixty years and counting. For Buddy Poole, he has 60 years worth of memories of his time in radio, and more are being ...
by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:05 am
Lifestyle
Quilt show has visitors covered for quilting needs, fun and more
The Central Carolina Quilt Fair, presented by the Salisbury-Rowan Quilters Guild, is coming to the West End Plaza, 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd., West, for its ...
by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 am
Local
Resources shared at inaugural ESL Family Fair
The community came together to help provide resources and information during the ESL Family Resource Fair held at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College North Campus Student ...
by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:10 am
News
Latest edition of Salisbury the Magazine available now
The May 2024 edition of Salisbury the Magazine is in the stands, and included you can find a particular piece that is sure to please ...
by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:05 am
News
Viewing life ‘Beyond the Front Porch’: New book shares memories
Memories of growing up in a small town and life experiences in general have grown into a book for John Pridgen of Kernersville. The book, ...
by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 21, 2024 12:05 am
Business
Local resident fired up to help community
SPENCER — Having a heart for people who are in need is at the heart of why Brian Alford does whatever he can to support ...
by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 21, 2024 12:00 am
Local
Week of the Young Child: Mini-fest celebrates children, families, teachers and community
SALISBURY — The squeals of happy children could be heard throughout the fellowship hall at Christ United Methodist Church on April 10 from 10 a.m. ...
by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:05 am
Local
Community celebrates anniversary of Veterans Social Center: Four receive recognitions of honor
A big community-wide party was held April 6 at the West End Plaza to celebrate the second anniversary of the Veterans Social Center. The mission ...
by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 14, 2024 12:10 am
Business
Feeling taxed? Chill Out with free Kona Ice
While Monday, April 15 is tax day, Kona Ice is celebrating its national company-wide “Chill Out” Day to help relieve the stress of tax day, ...
by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 14, 2024 12:00 am
Local
Farmers market to ‘provide food, nutrition, education, fun’: New manager set to begin
SALISBURY — Making the Salisbury Rowan Farmers Market a fun place to be for all ages is what Leigh Anne Powlas, the new manager, wants ...
by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:05 am
Local
Colonial celebration held at Old Stone House
Rowan County turned back its calendar to the 1700s on April 6 as an 18th century colonial celebration was held on the property of The ...
by Karen Kistler, Friday, April 12, 2024 12:10 am
Local
Students spread kindness through painting project
Wanting to be a part of bettering their community is what motivated the students in South Rowan High School’s Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy to volunteer their ...
by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:10 am
Local
Lemonade in Landis to help children
Helping others who are in need is what Jaiden and Rylee Wells of Landis are trying to do whenever they set up their lemonade stand, ...
by Karen Kistler, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:10 am
Local
Science festival focuses on space with nod to eclipse
CHINA GROVE — In conjunction with the 2024 North Carolina Science Festival and in recognition of the April 8 solar eclipse, a star party was ...
by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:10 am
Business
Loteria! opens in downtown Salisbury
A steady stream of customers came with groups gathering around tables outside and others waiting inside to order during the April 5 grand opening of ...
by Karen Kistler, Sunday, April 7, 2024 12:10 am
Local
Mysterious and spooky: Carson theatre troupe to perform The Addams Family
CHINA GROVE — They are a great big family coming together to share the story of another family. And the community can watch it unfold ...
by Karen Kistler, Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:10 am
Education
‘Persist’ — Catawba speaker addresses shifting social, economic trends
SALISBURY — “Making Social and Economic Change” was the topic of the morning April 2 at Catawba College as Dr. Deb Figart, of Pennsylvania and ...
by Karen Kistler, Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:05 am
News
Second Saturday art fun scheduled
Art lovers of all ages can enjoy some special events April 13 during Waterworks Visual Art Center’s Second Saturday classes. For the young artists, ages ...
by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:05 am
News
New farmers market on the horizon: Special interest meeting announced
Farmers markets are growing in downtown Salisbury with the introduction of a new one, Church Street Market, and organizers are inviting the community to be ...
by Karen Kistler, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:05 am
Business
Rowan Helping Ministries honors volunteers
SALISBURY — Rowan Helping Ministries held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on March 19 at St. John’s Lutheran Church to honor its volunteers for their ...
by Karen Kistler, Sunday, March 31, 2024 12:00 am
Gold Hill
Festival is golden opportunity for artists and crafters: Applications due May 25
GOLD HILL — The Gold Hill Merchants’ Association is hosting its 11th annual Gold Rush Art and Craft Festival and is inviting area artists and ...
by Karen Kistler, Sunday, March 31, 2024 12:00 am
News
Tournament hole in one fore school
SALISBURY — Essie Academy held its inaugural golf fundraiser March 15 at Corbin Hill Golf Club in Salisbury with James Allison, the school’s golf coach, ...
by Karen Kistler, Sunday, March 31, 2024 12:00 am
Lifestyle
For our featured friends: Waterworks’ workshop teaches birdhouse building
SALISBURY — According to the North Carolina Extension website, spring brings not only a change in the weather and lots of blooming flowers, but also ...
by Karen Kistler, Saturday, March 30, 2024 12:10 am
Faith
Images impact visitors to Station of the Cross
Stations of the Cross, a longtime Christian tradition, has been defined as a spiritual pilgrimage, following a designed path and with some, viewing images symbolizing ...