David Freeze
David Freeze Day 17: Heavy rain, hills make for a long day of biking
Editor’s note: David Freeze is cycling along the Mississippi River from Dubuque, Iowa, to New Orleans. Contact him at ...
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Rowan Arts Council accepting Grassroots Grants applications
The Rowan Arts Council has set Friday, Aug. 26, as the deadline for the 2022-2023 Grassroots Grants applications. ...
David Freeze
David Freeze Day 15: Changing direction, getting in just ahead of big storm
Editor’s note: David Freeze is cycling along the Mississippi River from Dubuque, Iowa, to New Orleans. Contact him at ...
Local
Project Light distributes essential bags to human trafficking victims
SALISBURY — To spread awareness and education of human trafficking in Rowan County, participants in Project Light have ...
Lifestyle
Eagle project completes bridge at Community Park
SALISBURY — Josh Douthit is nearing the pinnacle of his Scouting career. But before he does, he had ...
Lifestyle
St. Stephen’s Lutheran homecoming
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church is celebrating 185 years of ministry. The church’s annual homecoming will be Sunday, Aug. ...
Lifestyle
Gotta Run: New September races update
Previously, I had mentioned that three new races were in the works for September. Here are the details, ...
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‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ full of laughs
By Mike Cline “The Play That Goes Wrong” is supposed to. Audience members are in for the wildest ...
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Upcoming pesticide training sessions
Rowan County Extension All private pesticide license applicators are required to obtain two hours of “V” training and ...
Gold Hill
Saving Grace Farm fundraiser Sept. 24
GOLD HILL — Saving Grace Farm is celebrating 22 years as Rowan County’s only Equine Assisted Services organization ...
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Kysha Rooks: Back-to-school nutrition tips
By Kysha Rooks N.C. Cooperative Extension After the summer’s indulgences of all sorts, fall is around the corner. ...
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Doug Creamer: Old pictures
By Doug Creamer I went to my mom’s recently and she had a box of old photographs for ...
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Ann Farabee: Jesus loves us
By Ann Farabee He was a little restless, and I knew he was about to cry, so I ...
Faith
St. Luke Hallie Hawkins to celebrate Missionary Day
The St. Luke Hallie Hawkins missionaries are celebrating their annual Missionary Day on Sunday, Aug 14. The program ...
Clubs
Girls on the run set for fall, holding fundraising event
Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont is creating teams for the fall for grades third through ...
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Darrell Blackwelder: Controlling noxious weed chamberbitter can be tough
There is a relatively new lawn and flower bed weed that has become a royal pain for many ...
Books
Library Notes: Summer Reading readers and prize pick up
Rowan Public Library Rowan Public Library has had a fun, sea-worthy summer filled with storytimes, workshops, performances and ...
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Center Stage dancers, parents bring home honors — and more than $4,000 donation
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Dance parents from Center Stage Dance Co. in China Grove recently competed at Groove ...
Entertainment
Swanee Theatre gets new marquee with an old name
KANNAPOLIS — The Swanee Theatre, built in 1940 as one of four movie theaters in Kannapolis, is well ...
David Freeze
David Freeze Day 10: Good progress on an exhilarating day
Editor’s note: David Freeze is cycling along the Mississippi River from Dubuque, Iowa, to New Orleans. Contact him at ...
Faith
My Turn, Roger Barbee: A better way
Some years ago I led a men’s Sunday School class in Woodstock, Virginia. When we were studying Job, ...
David Freeze
David Freeze Day 9: Pedaling hard on way to St. Louis
I am watching the minor league game from the Field of Dreams, loving the coverage and excited about ...
David Freeze
David Freeze Day 5: A wonderful ride with no troubles in metropolitan area
Editor’s note: David Freeze is cycling along the Mississippi River from Dubuque, Iowa, to New Orleans. Contact him at ...
Lifestyle
Cody Craddock: Be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly
By Cody Craddock N.C. Cooperative Extension A recent news release from the NCDA&CS notified the public that the ...
Celebrations
Dye claims title of National Classic Ms. Regal Elegance
Chariel Dye, who has lived in Rowan County for 21 years, won the Classic Miss category and earned ...
Books
Library Notes: RPL’s Summer Reading prize raffle winners announced
Rowan Public Library The Rowan Public Library’s Summer Reading program this year provided an “Ocean of Possibilities” for ...
Lifestyle
Darrell Blackwelder: What to do about late-summer lawn problems
In early summer, fescue lawns looked fantastic. Now, many lawns are nearing a total disaster. Here are a ...
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Woodleaf Tomato Festival set for Aug. 20
WOODLEAF — The Woodleaf Tomato Festival, a family tradition in the tomato-farming community of Woodleaf, will be held ...