Lifestyle
Darrell Blackwelder: Deciduous magnolias are in full bloom
When most think about magnolias, the first thought is large, broad-leafed evergreen trees of the South. However, there ...
Lifestyle
Ann Farabee: The youth leader
By Ann Farabee My early experiences with a worship service took place when I was 13. It consisted ...
Lifestyle
Shagging on the boulevard: Grandmother, granddaughter find common love for popular dance
MYRTLE BEACH — Landis’s own Tobitha Stewart brought home a silver medal at the 40th Annual National Shag Dance ...
Lifestyle
Doug Creamer: God is a writer
By Doug Creamer Someone recently asked me if I enjoy writing. Writing my column is enjoyable most days, ...
Lifestyle
Ester Marsh: The push away exercise
As promised, today I am going to talk about the “push away” exercise! One thing that always amazes ...
Lifestyle
Ashlie Miller: Promises of spring
By Ashlie Miller The signs of spring are peeking through. The daffodils have already trumpeted their readiness for ...
Lifestyle
Library Notes: Opportunities galore for fans of music at RPL
By David Lamanno Rowan Public Library Calling all lovers of music! Rowan Public Library has some current and ...
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Gotta’ Run: What happens when big rain and a race come together!
We have been fortunate over the years with rain. I remember lots of forecasts for big rain that ...
News
Union Lutheran Church guest speaker
Union Lutheran Church will host Rev. Tom Corbell as the 250th anniversary guest pastor on Sunday, March 10. ...
Lifestyle
Ester Marsh: Are you working within your target heart rate zone?
There are times people come and ask me why they are not improving. I typically have two questions: ...
Lifestyle
Darrell Blackwelder: Preventing shrubs from dying
Early spring is an opportune time to plant trees and shrubs as they can easily acclimate at this ...
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Doug Creamer: Hope in the future
By Doug Creamer Last week was the annual State DECA Competition. DECA is an association of marketing students. ...
Lifestyle
RPL Virtual Author Talk features bestselling YA fantasy author Christopher Paolini
By Alesha Woods Rowan Public Library I have always been enchanted by fantasy stories of dragons, wizards, knights ...
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Gotta’ Run: Outdoor walking safety tips
It is time to go walking. Longer afternoons and better temperatures are here. Springtime is awakening around you. ...
Lifestyle
Voicing his gratitude: Kannapolis native advances on TV music competition
KANNAPOLIS — Gratitude has been a big part of Josh Sanders’ journey to The Voice, and it’s a ...
Lifestyle
H&G Q&A: As the weather warms, questions come in about blooms
Even though we’ve had a taste of warm weather, it is important to remember there may be a ...
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Doug Creamer: Sharing our faith
By Doug Creamer When I was in college, our church organized the college students into groups and sent ...
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Spring beginning runners class and more
By David Freeze A few warmer days have a lot of folks starting to think about getting in ...
Lifestyle
Ester Marsh: Rotator cuff exercises for healthy shoulders
A few weeks ago, I had my check up with Dr. Ginn about my right shoulder where I ...
Lifestyle
Ann Farabee: Always been there
By Ann Farabee For you have been my hope, my confidence since my youth. — Psalm 71:5 As ...
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Library Notes: The library provides inspiration to a homeschool family
By Melissa Gephart Rowan Public Library When librarian Paul Birkhead purchased Lego in Focus: explore the miniature world ...
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Darrell Blackwelder: Wild garlic in lawns
Wild garlic, often confused as wild onion, is a foul smelling weed easily identified in lawns throughout Rowan ...
News
Kassidy Sechler is still fighting
8th Annual Love Thy Neighbor fundraiser will support her on March 16 It didn’t take long for those ...
Lifestyle
Ashlie Miller: Keeping up with coats
By Ashlie Miller Convincing a child to wear a coat in the South is no easy task, especially ...
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Amy-Lynn Albertson: Salute to Agriculture Breakfast set for March 21
By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension The 2022 Census of Agriculture results were released on Feb. 13 by ...
Faith
Arbor Church hosts semi-annual BBQ
SALISBURY — The Arbor Church will have its semi-annual pork and chicken BBQ on Saturday, March 2, from ...
Lifestyle
Partners In Learning spreads love, acceptance at successful Valentine’s dinner for special-needs families
SALISBURY — Partners In Learning, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families with children who have special needs, ...
Lifestyle
Gotta’ Run: Time is ticking on the Daily Mile
Since I reported that the Daily Mile is no longer a part of the day at Rowan Salisbury ...