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History up close: Descendant of General Nathanael Greene visit Thyatira Church museum

By Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com Stopping in Salisbury during their travels which began in Rhode Island wasn’t just a ...

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Smile: Rowan County Public Health receives dental grant

By Chandler Inions chandler.inions@salisburypost.com The Delta Dental Foundation (DDF), the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of North Carolina ...

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Two crashes close I-85 on Saturday night

By Elisabeth Strillacci Two motor vehicle crashes in the same area and within hours of one another caused ...

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Mission Every One: Macy’s aids China Grove clean-up project

CHINA GROVE — One day, late last month, anyone driving by the Little League field in China Grove ...

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Local West End artists sought for Paint the Pavement project

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — The search is on for local West End artists to paint the ...

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Blood moon: Total lunar eclipse gives surreal sight

The full moon turned a shade of red early Friday morning as the western hemisphere was able to ...

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Wilson announces plans to run for Kannapolis mayor

By Elisabeth Strillacci KANNAPOLIS — Doug Wilson, who has served on the Kannapolis city council since 2013, is ...

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Quilt of Valor: Veteran Rodney Cress receives special recognition

SALISBURY — Local veteran Rodney Cress added another accommodation to a long list of recognitions on Thursday. It ...

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Kannapolis fire displaces six Wednesday

KANNAPOLIS  — Six people — three adults and three children — were displaced in a two-alarm fire that ...

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Reach Church health fair connects locals to resources

SALISBURY — The Reach Church hosted a health fair on Saturday in an effort to connect the community with ...

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Latest CHNA meeting explores housing, transportation, substance abuse

The Rowan County Health Department’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Steering Committee met again on Monday at St. ...

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‘They are our heroes’ Annual MDA Festival set to raise money, bring awareness

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — For the fourth consecutive year, Han-Dee Hugo’s, 1190 Long Ferry Road, Salisbury ...

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Spencer “initiates” new fire engine

By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER — The fire service has always been steeped in tradition, and this past weekend, ...

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Patterson Grange community hosts benefit for family displaced by fire

Just before 1 a.m. March 3, a massive fire broke out at the Rodriguez home on Patterson Road, ...

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Read Across America finale: Fun classic performed for preschoolers

Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com   SALISBURY — “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” a classic children’s story, was performed for ...

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East Spencer seeks support for grant application

By Elisabeth Strillacci EAST SPENCER — The city has applied for a $25 million federal grant to help ...

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Miller Ferry FD rescues polar plunge

By Liz Tennent For the Salisbury Post How do you host a Polar Plunge when temps are forecast ...

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Former Salisbury PD, SBI officer Lancaster named interim commissioner

SALISBURY — Daniel Lancaster is the newest member of the Rowan County Board of Commissioners after being sworn ...

Education

South’s Yow named CTE teacher of the year

LANDIS — Building a brick wall is a lot like building a relationship. It takes patience, attention and ...

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‘No hate. No fear.’ – Immigration protest draws downtown crowd

SALISBURY — No hate. No fear. Immigrants are welcome here. That chant reverberated along the 100 block of ...

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Woman hits Spencer fire house, causes moderate damage

By Elisabeth Strillacci SPENCER  — A woman reportedly driving home from work at 4:55 a.m. on Tuesday took ...

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Daniel Lancaster named interim commissioner

SALISBURY — Daniel Lancaster is the newest member of the Rowan County Board of Commissioners after being sworn ...

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Can you dig it? Salisbury event enhances minds, local tree canopy

SALISBURY — City residents that attended We Dig Salisbury on Saturday at the Miller Recreation Center got more ...

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Three weekend fires destroy houses in Rowan County

By Elisabeth Strillacci Two separate house fires left the homes they attacked destroyed overnight, according to officials. The ...

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Local Montford Point Marine Morton’s family recognized with Congressional Gold Medal

Corporal Joe Blain Morton was described by his family, friends and anyone who met him as a special ...

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Main Street Marketplace launches meal kit pilot

CHINA GROVE — China Grove’s Main Street Marketplace makes a difference in the lives of its clients by ...

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Commissioners looking into temporary replacement for deployed Caskey

By Robert Sullivan SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners are looking into an interim commissioner to fill ...

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Two Kannapolis firefighters graduate rigorous training

By Elisabeth Strillacci KANNAPOLIS — Firefighters are subjected to physically challenging situations daily, and to become a firefighter ...

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