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‘The Bodyguard: The Musical’ hits Salisbury
SALISBURY — Piedmont Players Theatre is presenting the regional premiere of the thrilling and iconic production, “The Bodyguard:…
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Half of Rowan Community Center parking lot closes for construction
SALISBURY — Beginning this week, the county has begun the paving work on the Rowan Community Center parking…
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Good to be home: Local teen recovering after open heart surgery
When Rex L’Hommedieu left Erwin Middle School for the summer, he was thinking about the fall sports season…
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Special Ops Task Force a jewel for Rowan County
By Elisabeth Strillacci Rowan County has a task force that no other county in the area, or in…
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Box full of blessings: Small food pantries help offset food insecurity
Sometimes, all it takes is a little effort to make a big difference. That is the theory behind…
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Disenchanted! – Lee Street theatre brings a royal twist to the stage with summer musical comedy
Submitted This summer, Lee Street theatre is inviting guests to forget everything they know about princesses. From July…
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“Show that you are behind them” — Yard signs express public support for law enforcement
KANNAPOLIS — After a long career in law enforcement with N.C. Wildlife, ending as a captain, John Campbell…
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Lest we forget: GQ Colored/Shuford Memorial School celebrates reunion
Staff report The Granite Quarry Colored/Shuford Memorial Elementary School recently celebrated its 19th biennial school reunion late last…
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Marching on: Faith Academy Band joins annual parade
By Caroline Fout For the Salisbury Post This year on the 4th of July, for the town of…
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Send in the cavalry: Rowan County mules travel to assist Texas flood victims
MOUNT ULLA — The mules at Mountain Mule Packer Ranch know a thing or two about traveling into…
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Masonry miracle: Smith claims nat’l gold after two-year wreck recovery
MOUNT ULLA — Two years ago next week, Dylan Smith had a guardian angel watching over him. The…
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Lunch is served: Shug’s BackStrEATS kitchen is open
Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Lunch is served. Shug’s at Brooklyn South Square is offering lunch on…
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Faith Fourth of July parade doesn’t disappoint
By Elisabeth Strillacci FAITH — Once again, the town of Faith did not disappoint Rowan County and the…
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Family hoping renewed attention to 2022 murder will help solve case
For nearly three years, Rosa Mitchke and her children and grandchildren have looked over their shoulders, lived with…
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Fireworks light up Spencer Town Park’s grand opening
SPENCER — It took a bit of luck, but the Spencer Town Park opened up on Saturday for a…
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Cabagnot assumes Rotarian presidency
SALISBURY — There is a new sheriff in town. Well a new rotary president anyways. Now Immediate Past…
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Pride offers a “day for all”
SALISBURY — Fourteen years ago, Tamara Sheffield stood with the other founding members of Salisbury Pride as then-mayor…
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‘Bubbles take you to a childlike place:’ Soap Bubble Circus performed at Rowan library
Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com Lots of laughter could be heard inside the Rowan Public Library’s main branch June…
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Five new police officers sworn in to Salisbury department
By Elisabeth Strillacci SALISBURY — Wednesday afternoon, a beaming Salisbury Police Chief PJ Smith welcomed five new officers…
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Just in time for summer: Heavenly Scoop Creamery opening up in Granite Quarry
GRANITE QUARRY — When Brian and Emilie Scharf’s daughter Kyra was pregnant, one of the family’s favorite places to…
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New deputy police chief takes the reins
SALISBURY — When now-retired Deputy Police Chief Brian Stallings announced he was planning to retire in June, the…
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Early morning storms Thursday hit isolated areas, knock down trees and power lines
By Elisabeth Strillacci SALISBURY — A brief but intense storm hit several pockets in Salisbury early Thursday morning…
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Preserving memories: Faith 4th photo exhibit captures longstanding tradition
Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com FAITH — With July 4th just around the corner, the Faith Fourth of July…
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Old friends are gold: Joint Boyden reunion packs VFW
SALISBURY — What’s better than one high school reunion? How about 10 all at the same time. Boyden…
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Bringing back memories for veterans was driving force for cruise-in
Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Wanting to support the veterans and bring back memories for them is…
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Next stop: New Juneteenth trolley ride sheds light on Salisbury’s Black history
SALISBURY — There was a new addition to the Juneteenth lineup over the weekend in Salisbury — a…
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One step closer: Skydiver makes jump 843 in Salisbury going for 1,000
Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com Kim Knor, 86, is going for her Gold Wings in skydiving and one of…
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A tasty homage: Historical context secret spice in Spencer restaurant’s Juneteenth meal
SPENCER — The dining room at Fleming Street Bakery and Southern Cuisine was packed on Thursday as guests…