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Library Notes: Color our world for adults

By P.L. Stiles Rowan Public Library “Let me, O let me bathe my soul in colours; let me…

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Darrell Blackwelder: How to fix brown patch on lawns

The cool weather and abundant rains during spring weather provides perfect growing conditions for fescue. Unfortunately, as the…

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Ashlie Miller: The heart behind the holiday

By Ashlie Miller Memorial Day holds a special place in the hearts of many. Usually, that entails things…

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Gotta’ Run: One big challenge is complete with Chillin’ to the Bones ahead!

I’m writing this column on the night before the one-year anniversary of my accident and broken back that…

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Darrell Blackwelder: Planting summer annuals

With summer weather arriving, pansies and other winter annuals are beginning to fail. Even though the winter annuals…

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First Fame Fest scheduled for May 24

SALISBURY — With an eye toward maintaining awareness of the history of Salisbury and Rowan County, the Fame…

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Library Notes: Fending off the summer slide with Rowan Public Library

By Will Morris Rowan Public Library It feels like just yesterday I wrote to you all about spring…

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Laura Allen: Rowan 4-H County activity day results

By Laura Allen N.C. Cooperative Extension On Friday, April 25, Rowan County 4-H’ers participated in the annual County…

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Doug Creamer: Gardening this year

By Doug Creamer It is a busy time for gardeners. It’s time to get the vegetable garden ready…

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Ashlie Miller: No diploma for this

By Ashlie Miller Pomp and Circumstance — It’s a tune many of us will be familiar with in…

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Ester Marsh: Exercise for health and independence first

I always believe that exercising should be first for your health and independence. Looking better should be a…

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Amy-Lynn Albertson: Plant propagation classes planned for summer

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension The Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers had a highly successful plant…

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By Ann Farabee: Free forever

By Ann Farabee Sometimes, we celebrate being free. For me, it was the cheer that went up on…

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Doug Creamer: Love and appreciation

By Doug Creamer Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers! Prayers and blessings to all those who hope…

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Darrell Blackwelder: Kousa dogwoods have showy flowers that grow well here

Many native flowering dogwood blooms are gone, however there is another interesting dogwood now in full bloom. Kousa…

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Where the rubber meets the road: Sight-impaired artist makes NASCAR tires his canvas

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — Driving for a career delivering horse trailers was a blast for Jim…

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Gotta’ Run: Shields Cross Country Cycling, Part II

This is the continuation of last week’s column recapping Dave and Patty Shields on their cycling adventure from…

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Ester Marsh: Exercise to improve your health

It doesn’t seem to matter what study they come up with, exercise is always part of the regimen,…

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Ashlie Miller: Fallen but not forsaken

By Ashlie Miller It was not our first time observing birds; I wrote about watching birds a year…

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Ashlie Miller: May the Force be with you

By Ashlie Miller May the fourth is upon us, and chances are, even if you do not have…

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Ann Farabee: Stuff in the way?

By Ann Farabee Walking through the garage door entranceway into my kitchen happens frequently throughout my normal day.…

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Gotta’ Run: Shields couple cycles the southern border, part one

Nothing is more fun for me than talking running and long-distance cycling. Dave Shields is an excellent runner,…

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Toi Degree: May is National Salsa Month

By Toi Degree N.C. Cooperative Extension In English, the word salsa has two spicy meanings — a lively…

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Shelby Carroll: Hands-on plasticulture demonstration

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension As agriculture continues to evolve, more farmers are turning to plasticulture —…

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Darrell Blackwelder: The colorful peony comes in a wide array of colors

You may have noticed large, fluffy, colorful flowers in the landscapes around the county. Peonies are now in…

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Doug Creamer: Work-rest balance

By Doug Creamer I have worked with people who watched the clock and when it was time to…

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Library Notes: Spring Sing and Musical Education Expo at Rowan Public Library highlights local talent

By David Lamanno Rowan Public Library Get ready to celebrate the musical spirit of our community at the…

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Dancing in the street: Downtown Cleveland concert series showcases town charm

CLEVELAND — The town of Cleveland has a lot to offer, but nothing shines as bright as Saturday night…