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Winterfest takes over Park Plaza in Spencer
SPENCER — The town kicked off its inaugural Winterfest by cutting a ribbon for its new town hall ...
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Education
‘The Nutcracker’ a full community production for local kids
SALISBURY – All grade levels are coming together for a production of the most well-known ballet in the ...
China Grove
Christmas on the Homefront returns to Price of Freedom Museum on Sunday, next weekend
CHINA GROVE — A hometown and long-ago Christmas during wartime will be remembered at the Price of Freedom ...
Entertainment
Let it go with ‘Frozen, Jr.’ at Norvell Theatre
By Caroline Stephenson Norvell Theatre SALISBURY — The Piedmont Players will present “Frozen, Jr.” beginning this weekend in ...
Crime
New charges filed for woman accused of kidnapping man during house fire
ENOCHVILLE — A woman already facing a kidnapping charge was served Thursday with additional crimes of first-degree arson ...
Crime
Man jailed on weapons, drug charges for Woodleaf incidents
SALISBURY — A 27-year-old man faces a list of drug and weapons charges in connection with two incidents ...
Local
Salisbury’s Three Rivers Land Trust receives record $9.7 million for 19 conservation projects
SALISBURY — Three Rivers Land Trust will protect 5,381 acres of natural land and family farms across the ...
Education
Three Wide Foundation adds more families to Christmas meal, coat giveaway
SALISBURY – A locally based foundation plans to reach more students and their families than ever this month ...
Local
Quotes of the week: ‘I just like helping people’
“I just like helping people.” — Aidan Melton, 12-year-old who continues to take part in the Toys for ...
Business
Company to invest additional $50 million, create at least 35 new jobs across Rowan line in Linwood
LINWOOD — EGGER Wood Products announced Thursday it will invest $50 million in additional equipment at its Davidson ...
Coronavirus
Local deaths from COVID-19 approach 300 this year as new variant concerns emerge
SALISBURY — With concerns rising about a new variant of COVID-19, local deaths tied to the virus are ...
Education
Faith Academy quarantines entire fourth grade
SALISBURY – Faith Academy Charter School quarantined all three of its fourth grade classrooms Thursday following a recommendation ...
Crime
Blotter: Dec. 2
In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports: • A man reported a burglary Tuesday in the 400 block of ...
Crime
Salisbury Police warn public after man extorted for money over nude Snapchat picture
SALISBURY — Police are warning the public to avoid sending things privately they wouldn’t want public after a ...
Local
Local groups will collect donated toys for tots around Salisbury this weekend
SALISBURY — To bring in donations for Toys for Tots this year, Aidan Melton is relying on help ...
Business
State rankings say Rowan County is less economically distressed heading into 2022
SALISBURY — Rowan County’s time as one of the 40 most economically distressed counties in the state lasted ...
Local
Couple donates to Christmas Happiness Fund in honor of family member who made holiday special
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Bettie and Jim Lyerly have donated to the annual Christmas Happiness Fund ...
Education
Game Plan for Life program returns as ABC Upward!
SALISBURY – The speaking series previously known as Game Plan for Life is back as ABC Upward! to ...
Education
How advocates at one university are addressing student homelessness
By Anna Pogarcic EdNC.org When Courtland Hardy saw a thick red packet in the mail, he knew he ...
Education
North Rowan High brings fun and new eyes in for Community Day
SPENCER – Carla Marlin Smith had a long drive to come home and visit North Rowan High School ...
Education
Shoutouts
Millbridge Elementary Good Citizens Kindergarten: Jaxon Phillips, Abriella Murphy, Wyatt Piercey, Olivia Grace Thomas, Amelia Prymock, Kara Raynor, Max ...
Local
United Way announces 2021 campaign total, plans to keep raising money
SALISBURY — Screeching to a stop in the F&M Trolley Barn on Wednesday afternoon was a yellow 1965 ...
Landis
New Landis ‘postcard-style’ mural pays homage to past, looks ahead to future
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com LANDIS — Mayor Meredith Smith says one of her favorite trips as a girl ...
Crime
Blotter: Police find shell casings after shots fired call
SALISBURY — Police found several 9mm shell casings Tuesday night after a report of shots fired on Lafayette ...
Crime
Man jailed for foot chase, abandoning stolen car
SALISBURY — A 30-year-old man was jailed Tuesday for allegedly running from police after abandoning a stolen vehicle. ...
Crime
Police find getaway car from armed robbery at Webb Road Flea Market
SALISBURY — Police on Sunday found a getaway vehicle used in a Webb Road Flea Market robbery at ...
Crime
Enochville woman charged with kidnapping man during house fire
ENOCHVILLE — A 45-year-old woman faces second-degree kidnapping charges after allegedly forcing a man into a car at ...
Local
City accepting donations for Share 2 Care utility assistance fund with Rowan Helping Ministries
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The city is again accepting donations for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities’ Share 2 Care ...
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