Education
Spencer Alderman Kevin Jones runs for Rowan-Salisbury school board
SPENCER — Rowan County native Kevin Jones is running for his second elected office in as many years. In November, Jones was elected to his ...
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Education
Rowan County Early College, North Rowan High to start new school year soon
SPENCER — School will start early for some Rowan-Salisbury students. Rowan County Early College will start Wednesday, and North Rowan High School students will return ...
by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Groundbreaking on Wil-Cox Bridge project to be held Monday
By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com DAVIDSON COUNTY — On Monday, workers will break ground on what officials hope will become a tie between two communities. The ...
by Rebecca Rider, Friday, July 27, 2018 12:00 am
Education
‘Not your old summer school’: Program blends fun and learning during summer months
SALISBURY — Nearly 500 Rowan-Salisbury students attended an opt-in summer school this year, but the three-week program isn’t your typical summer school. “It’s not your ...
by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:00 am
Education
Education Shoutouts
The University of Massachusetts Local Thomas Monroe Cummings was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. ...
by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, July 26, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Salvation Army responds to break-in, vandalism
SALISBURY — Salvation Army officials say they’re touched by the community’s reaction to a recent vandalism incident. On Sunday, July 15, vandals struck the Salvation ...
by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 9:00 am
Education
Midnight Madness run to be held Friday
CHINA GROVE — The Midnight Madness 2-Day 5K will kick off again this year to raise money for local high schools. The race will benefit ...
by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 12:00 am
Education
Two file as candidates for Rowan-Salisbury school board
SALISBURY — Two candidates have filed to run for seats on the Rowan County Board of Education so far. The board has four open seats ...
by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 12:00 am
Education
School supply drives to start soon
SALISBURY — As a new school year inches closer, local churches and organizations have begun preparations for classroom supply drives and giveaways. Rowan County has a ...
by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Chickweed shows growth, change in seventh year
By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — People come from far and wide to visit Chickweed — but whether they’re coming from Salisbury or South Carolina, visitors ...
by Rebecca Rider, Monday, July 23, 2018 12:05 am
China Grove
Farmer’s Day gets back to the basics: Agriculture gets renewed focus at this year’s event
By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — China Grove’s Farmer’s Day is held rain or shine — though locals said they usually expect the shine. ...
by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, July 22, 2018 12:05 am
Education
Crosby Scholars adds two new staff members
By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan Crosby Scholars is increasing its reach with two new, grant-funded staff members. New this year are middle and ...
by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:00 am
Education
North Hills Christian School students put on summer play
North Hills Christian School SALISBURY — Lights, camera, action! Students at North Hills Christian School spent a week producing a musical as part of the school’s ...
by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:00 am
Education
New Crosby Scholars executive director sees bright future
SALISBURY — Rowan County Crosby Scholars will enter the 2018-19 school year under new leadership. Jessica Vess, 39, will succeed Jennifer Canipe as the nonprofit ...
by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, July 19, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Buck Steam Station recycling to begin in 2019
SPENCER — The Spencer Board of Aldermen has approved an amendment to its interstate business zoning district that would allow construction of a trucking terminal at ...
by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 12:00 am
Education
Young volunteers bring smiles at Partners in Learning
SALISBURY — During summer months, the classrooms at Partners in Learning echo with the sound of laughter and song as volunteers make the brightly colored ...
by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Mission trip forges strong bonds among local churches
ROCKWELL — A Winston-Salem church with Rowan County connections strengthened bonds last week when it sent young members on a mission trip to the area. ...
by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 12:00 am
Education
The art of teaching: China Grove Elementary staff learn arts integration
By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com RALEIGH — Staff at China Grove Elementary painted their future this week in Raleigh. When August rolls around, China Grove Elementary ...
by Rebecca Rider, Sunday, July 15, 2018 12:05 am
Business
New shop in Granite Quarry satisfies sweet tooth
GRANITE QUARRY — A new store in town hits the sweet spot. Knead Sweets, formerly Downtown Donuts in Salisbury, will have a soft opening beginning ...
by Rebecca Rider, Friday, July 13, 2018 12:00 am
Crime
Medical examiner says Melanie Clark died of gunshot wounds
By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Melanie Clark was shot twice before she died, according to an autopsy report from the N.C. Medical Examiner’s Office. ...
by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, July 12, 2018 11:36 am
Education
Living history: Students study the Civil War at Rowan Museum camp
GRANITE QUARRY — To the rest of the world, it’s 2018. But on the grounds of the Old Stone House in Granite Quarry, the clock ...
by Rebecca Rider, Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:00 am
Local
Spencer amends zoning on Long Ferry Road
SPENCER — A rezoning proposal drew concern at the Spencer Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday after board members found the issue could be related to ...
by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 12:00 am
News
Historic commission tweaks Park Plaza design
By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SPENCER — The devil was in the details for Spencer’s Historic Preservation Commission. At a Monday night public hearing on the proposed ...
by Rebecca Rider, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 12:00 am
Education
Park Plaza plans move ahead with historic preservation commission in Spencer
SPENCER — The Spencer Historic Preservation Commission on Monday approved a certificate of appropriateness for the planned makeover of Park Plaza. During a nearly four-hour ...
by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 12:00 am
Education
Filing opens soon for Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education seats
SALISBURY — Filing to run for a seat on the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education begins July 20. Four seats will be up for election this ...
by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 12:00 am
Education
Old Magic Mart building to become indoor storage business
SALISBURY — Most people who looked at the former Magic Mart saw an empty building, but one company saw potential. “It was a large vacant ...
by Rebecca Rider, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 12:00 am
Education
Representative from India receives key to city
By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Livingstone College has its eye on global horizons. The school Friday welcomed Dr. Hema Sharda from Punjab, India, for ...
by Rebecca Rider, Saturday, July 7, 2018 12:10 am
Education
West Rowan grad places first in national masonry competition
By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com MOUNT ULLA — Nineteen-year-old Ashton White just made history — again. In May, White became the first woman to place first ...