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Artist keeps stories alive through his paintings

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   CHINA GROVE — With each brush stroke, artist John Hartley was creating a new…

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Library Notes: Find the pigments of your imagination at your library

Rowan Public Library Rowan Public Library will take turns hosting Amazing Teacher Steve Somers and his show “Pigments…

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Gotta’ Run: Cycling and museum opportunities

Two of my favorite things, other than running, are cycling and chasing history. I just found out about…

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Ashlie Miller: Beyond the banner — a Flag Day reflection

By Ashlie Miller Weddings, graduations, early summer trips — so many things happen this time of year that…

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Remembering those who served; D-Day observance held at Price Freedom Museum 

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   CHINA GROVE — “Remember” was one word that rang out during the D-Day Remembrance…

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Toi Degree: June is National Dairy Month

By Toi Degree National Dairy Month is an annual celebration in the United States, held each June to…

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Ester Marsh: Grit and determination

Last week, I was in El Paso, Texas. I was with my sister from the Netherlands, visiting my…

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Ann Farabee: Serve each other

By Ann Farabee Who is your favorite person in the Bible? There are certainly many to choose from!…

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Gotta’ Run: My biggest challenge conquered out west

Last year during the long night of May 15, I had plenty of time to think. Although I…

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Darrell Blackwelder: Irrigation is important to keep bedding plants alive

In warm weather, container plants will need water every day just to keep them alive, especially window boxes.…

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Ashlie Miller: Summer, unscheduled

By Ashlie Miller I read a rumor several weeks ago, when school was still in session, that some…

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Doug Creamer: What is faith?

By Doug Creamer How can it be June already? I have so much I still want to do…

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Settling the debate: Lee Street theatre answers eternal question

SALISBURY — A depraved Frenchman walks into a bar… What would happen if Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein…

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Toi N. Degree: Now is a perfect time to get ready for canning season

By Toi Degree N.C. Cooperative Extension As the canning season approaches, it’s the perfect time to get organized…

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The little things: Fame Fest Civil War reenactors have eye for details

SALISBURY — The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail. When Civil War era…

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Gotta Run: A real trail race ahead at Nazareth Fun Fest

It has been a few years since Rowan had a genuine trail race. Nazareth Children’s Home has its…

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Salisbury Symphony’s new executive director takes on role

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — It was while a fifth grader at McKee Road Elementary School in…

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Ashlie Miller: Lessons at Cody Farm

By Ashlie Miller “Mom, do people have seasons like plants do?” I wasn’t expecting that question from my…

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Ester Marsh: Stress management and mindfulness

We had a great Lunch and Learn at the J.F. Hurley Family YMCA a week ago. It was…

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Ann Farabee: The Journey

By Ann Farabee We are not just inhabitants of the Earth — we are also designated stewards. Inhabitants…

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Shelby Carroll: How to properly grow tomatoes in the Piedmont of North Carolina

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension Tomatoes are one of the most popular garden vegetables in North Carolina,…

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Doug Creamer: Remembering

By Doug Creamer I slept in this morning and it sure felt nice. When I woke up, I…

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Library Notes: Color Our World with Summer Reading at Rowan Public Library

Rowan Public Library It’s officially time for Summer Reading! This annual event is a free, fun way for…

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Darrell Blackwelder: Avoiding mulching mistakes

A friend of mine is so excited that her husband purchased her a truckload of fresh, new mulch.…

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Kaylee Bynum is new summer Extension intern

Hello! My name is Kaylee Bynum, and I am excited to introduce myself as the Rowan County Cooperative…

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Gotta’ Run: Physical therapy success

We finished our spring beginning runners class a few weeks ago. During the class, I happened to mention…

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Doug Creamer: Who is He?

By Doug Creamer Have you ever been out and you see someone you know, but they are out…

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Dancing to the beat: Junior Shag Dance Team make stops in Atlanta and Paris

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   Members of the Junior Shag Dance Team gathered May 17 at the Center Stage…