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Library Notes: A wild week is coming to Rowan Public Library

Rowan Public Library This week, Rowan Public Library is going wild! There are two exciting animal programs in…

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Amy-Lynn Albertson: Time to enter your fair entries online

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Sept. 15-20 is “Fair Week” in Rowan County. The Spencer Jaycees sponsor…

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Doug Creamer: Traveling

By Doug Creamer We went to visit my wife’s family last week. Traveling has become increasingly more challenging.…

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Gotta’ Run: The unique journey Debra Cress chose to better fitness

Debra Cress is a long-time volunteer at races and other events in the area. After volunteering with the…

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Ester Marsh: How to firm up your arms

I’ve had so many questions lately about what people can do to firm up their arms. Are your…

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Darrell Blackwelder: Nutsedge can be a very difficult weed to control

Even though August is generally the month when weeds flourish, they seem to have an edge this summer…

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Joint art exhibit planned at Pottery 101: Reception set for July 11

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — Visitors making their way to Pottery 101 for its July Artist of…

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Ashlie Miller: Weapons of mass distraction

By Ashlie Miller Along with many teens eligible for their driver’s license, my niece joined the queue the…

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Amy-Lynn Albertson: It’s hot outside: Understanding wet-bulb temperature

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Wet-bulb temperature measures air temperature using a thermometer covered with a water-soaked…

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Ashlie Miller: Beautiful journey

By Ashlie Miller While mid-December through March is the peak season for tourists in Breckenridge, Colorado, due to…

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Ester Marsh: The importance of hydration

Last week, I wrote about the heat and exercising. This week, I will be writing about the importance…

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Gotta’ Run: Back to Stone Mountain State Park to do it right!

Back on July 16 of last year, I had a good start on visiting all of our state…

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Darrell Blackwelder: Summer heat is here

It’s hard to believe it’s already hot with high temperatures earlier this week. Irrigation is critical for survival…

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Library Notes: Soap Bubble Circus performances at Rowan Public Library

Rowan Public Library Join Rowan Public Library for a Big Show performance featuring Soap Bubble Circus. Bubbleologist Steve…

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From service to struggle: A Navy veteran’s journey back from homelessness

By Leslie Cabagnot For the Salisbury Post The woman who answers the door moves slowly, still favoring her…

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Doug Creamer: Heat wave!

By Doug Creamer Do you like going to the beach? I do! I like walking the beach and…

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Ester Marsh: Exercising in extreme heat

I have seen some cases lately where someone had challenges due to overheating. As we all feel it,…

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Library Notes: Criss Cross Mangosauce is coming to Rowan Public Library!

Rowan Public Library Get moving this week with the Rowan Public Library and Criss Cross Mangosauce. This musical…

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Darrell Blackwelder: Poor weed control

A friend of mine complained that a recommended herbicide did not work to get rid of their weed…

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Doug Creamer: Peace and rest

By Doug Creamer Is it just me or does the world seem to be a scary place? I…

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Shelby Carroll: Scouting local fields for Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus: Helping farmers make informed variety choices

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension This week, a team of specialists hit the fields across Rowan County…

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‘We pour our hearts into it:’ Next Generations Academy provides opportunities at summer camp

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — Helping children and youth know they are loved and cared about plus…

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Gotta’ Run: The arrival of high humidity slows running!

No other single obstacle to running or any physical activity outside compares to humidity in warm temperatures. We’ve…

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July 4th Patriotic Chorus celebrating 50th anniversary of performances

Submitted The 50th annual Faith Patriotic Concert will be held Sunday, June 29, at Faith Baptist Church in…

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Ashlie Miller: Deals, dust and divine encounters

By Ashlie Miller Another Friday evening, and I think my Aunt Sandi is scouring the online and printed…

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Wrong number

By Don Basnight The wart on her chin had four white whiskers and the hairs were stiff like…

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Darrell Blackwelder: Confederate jasmine is a hardy plant for the Piedmont

Implementing vining plants can be very useful in any landscape, pot or outdoor planting providing colorful blooms, texture…

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Doug Creamer: Father’s Day

By Doug Creamer When I was growing up, I had everything I needed. I look around the world…