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Local

Salisbury-connected family in the Bahamas survives hurricane but loses home

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com For a 14-hour period over the weekend, Scott and Ellen Maddox of Salisbury felt helpless. Their daughter Ashley Knowles, son-in-law Aaron ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 2:20 pm

Crime

Most-wanted Hall arrested in Richmond County; detectives bring him back to Rowan

SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reported Sunday that Tony Hall, who was on its most-wanted list, was arrested in Richmond County. Rowan County ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, September 2, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Police blotter: Couple nabbed on multiple charges; deputies arrest woman burglary suspect

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office and Kannapolis Police Department have charged a Kannapolis couple with taking and trying to cash checks made out to numerous ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, September 2, 2019 12:00 am

East Spencer

Parade through East Spencer celebrates Dunbar School Mass Reunion

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — Lisa W. Tranumn says the old Dunbar School fostered  a sense of respect, dignity and pride in the ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, September 1, 2019 12:01 am

Local

In the swim: North Rowan Middle instructor takes on another Labor Day 4-mile swim

  By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com So what’s the feeling, waiting on the shore and knowing that within moments you’re about to enter the lake for ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, September 1, 2019 12:01 am

Kannapolis

Wineka column: The night the lights went out in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — A fly ball to left ended it. It had to be something, of course — a grounder to short, a called third strike ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, September 1, 2019 12:00 am

Local

September issue of Salisbury the Magazine is now available

The September issue of Salisbury the Magazine, a publication of the Salisbury Post, has reached subscribers and is available in locations throughout Rowan County. This ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, August 30, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Law enforcement, courthouse communities dig in at annual appreciation lunch

SALISBURY — In hindsight, it might have been a good time to commit a crime, because much of the local law enforcement community took advantage ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, August 23, 2019 12:00 am

Education

For 2019-20 school year, Catawba College welcomes its largest incoming class ever

SALISBURY — A successful life can be defined by resume virtues and eulogy virtues, and Catawba College President Brien Lewis told students Tuesday the challenge ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Ladies auxiliary for Jarrett American Legion Post will have breakfast fundraiser at O’Charley’s

SALISBURY — The Ladies Auxiliary of Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post 342 is sponsoring a breakfast fundraiser Saturday at O’Charley’s restaurant, 123 N. Arlington ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry candidate Brinkley questions lack of accomplishments by current board

GRANITE QUARRY — Mike Brinkley takes the Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen to task on several issues, saying members “need to do more than just ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 12:00 am

Education

‘Love lifted me up’: From humble beginnings, Dr. Dolan Hubbard forged impressive academic career

SALISBURY — The enormity of the May 9 luncheon at Morgan State University caught Dr. Dolan Hubbard by surprise. It was a big deal, with ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, August 18, 2019 12:00 am

Local

An anchor in the West End: Community says a long-overdue thank-you to grocer John McLaughlin

SALISBURY — On the day some three years ago when he was introduced to the Salisbury City Council as the new police chief, Jerry Stokes ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Friday, August 16, 2019 12:00 am

Health

Snake in the grass: A recent copperhead bite points to a trend

SALISBURY — It’s hard to believe, but I’ve lived 60-plus years and have never known someone who was bitten by a snake. Until now. Let ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Celebrating Pernelle Shaw at 100: ‘Every time I felt I couldn’t make it, I looked at her life’

SALISBURY — Pernelle Taggart Shaw never learned to drive. She can’t swim, either. Those aren’t necessarily regrets, she’ll tell you, just facts — two of ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Searching for Anna: A Kannapolis woman’s dive into family history finds a hidden secret

KANNAPOLIS — For 40 years, Dean Rary had been looking for her great-grandmother. When she finally found Anna Burda, Rary became immersed in a tale ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, August 11, 2019 12:00 am

Education

First day of school: Rowan-Salisbury students greet the treasure of learning

SALISBURY — Shiny backpacks. Combed hair. New kicks. High-fives for old friends, teachers and bus drivers. These are the things you see on the first ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 10:04 am

Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry board moves to address street, sidewalk needs

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen committed Monday night to an ambitious $350,000 plan to improve streets and sidewalks. Under the plan, ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 12:00 am

Granite Quarry

Prospect for Granite Quarry Industrial Park could bring 191 jobs

GRANITE QUARRY — While it doesn’t yet know what the incentives request will be, the town of Granite Quarry looks to have a hot prospect ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Barn Quilts of Rowan calendar for 2020 is now available

SALISBURY — The Barn Quilts of Rowan 2020 calendar, featuring frame-worthy photographs from December 2019 to December 2020, is now for sell at numerous outlets. ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Bell Tower Green celebrates its donors, looks forward to Saturday’s groundbreaking

SALISBURY — Close to 8:30 Tuesday night, the bells of the Bell Tower began ringing. Margaret Kluttz, a former Salisbury mayor, said when those bells ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 12:00 am

Business

‘God’s heart was the first to break’: The city loses a gentle giant

The Rev. Robert Black said his 3-year-old daughter was battling an illness recently and he took some vacation days to stay home with her. During ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 12:00 am

Local

August issue of Salisbury the Magazine is now available

The August issue of Salisbury the Magazine, a publication of the Salisbury Post, has reached subscribers and is now available in locations throughout Rowan County. ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Their beat goes on: Top-notch drum & bugle outfits make quick stopover in Rowan County

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com ROCKWELL — For Shelby Lowe, call it a homecoming. She gave a giant hug to her former band director at East ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Monday, July 29, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Bigger-than-ever Dragon Boat Festival becoming one of best in state

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com HIGH ROCK LAKE — Gary Blabon, interim president at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, blamed it on the Loch Ness Monster ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, July 28, 2019 12:10 am

Local

Hunt brings his blind ambition to dragon boat races

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com HIGH ROCK LAKE —  For three races Saturday, Terry Hunt manned the front of a dragon boat with Sharon Jones as ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Sunday, July 28, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

East Spencer Police arrest suspect in Saturday morning homicide on Heligtown Road

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — East Spencer Police have arrested a man suspected of killing his niece’s boyfriend this morning on Heiligtown Road. ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, July 27, 2019 11:34 am

Local

The Annex: ‘Immense building,’ steeped in Wallace family history, might have apartments in its future

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The sheer space, arched windows, sweeping views and Salisbury business history — all could be important components behind future ... Read more

by Mark Wineka, Saturday, July 27, 2019 12:05 am

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