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Spirit of Rowan: A community just needs room to grow
By Chandler Inions The lifeblood of a community is its people. To truly become a community however, those…
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Spirit of Rowan: Leaving a legacy: The late Linns offer Landis a crown jewel
LANDIS — Several times a year, residents in the town of Landis will congregate in a park on…
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Spirit of Rowan: Upgrades anticipated at Rowan County parks
Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com Some upgrades, several additions and events are being planned for Rowan County parks and…
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Spirit of Rowan: Faith, smallest town in Rowan County, continues adding to large slate of community events
FAITH — Over the past few years, the town of Faith has made a concerted effort to upgrade…
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Spirit of Rowan: ‘We want to be a destination for residents, visitors and businesses alike’
Karen Kistler karen.kistler@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury is continuing to see growth and improvement, and with the…
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Spirit of Rowan: Original Southern City continues to blossom
By Elisabeth Strillacci EAST SPENCER — The Southern Railway Spencer Shops of the Southern Railway, a locomotive repair…
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Spirit of Rowan: Granite Civic Park renovation underway, first in long list of town projects upgrading downtown space
GRANITE QUARRY — When Rich Luhrs ran for election to the Granite Quarry Town Council, he said he…
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Spirit of Rowan: China Grove transforms its Main Street
CHINA GROVE — Making your way to downtown China Grove typically promises for a pleasant outing no matter what…
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Spirit of Rowan: Preserving our land: Three Rivers Land Trust’s effort to save North Carolina
SALISBURY — As more and more land development happens close to Rowan County and the rest of North…
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Spirit of Rowan: Explore and expand your horizons
SALISBURY — Imagine being able to visit a rainforest, outer space and the wetlands, all without leaving Rowan…
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Spirit of Rowan: This gym does not require a membership
Let’s face it. Everyone could probably use a little more movement during the day, but between work and…
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Spirit of Rowan: A river runs through us: How the Yadkin Riverkeeper is committed to helping a state benchmark
ROWAN COUNTY — It’s almost too easy to take water for granted. Even though water covers over 70…
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Spirit of Rowan: Granite Quarry has many different irons in the fire to improve outdoors experience
GRANITE QUARRY — The town of Granite Quarry has put a lot of work into its outdoors presence.…
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Spirit of Rowan: A store for outdoor enthusiasts and great place to hang out
SALISBURY — Described as a great place to hang out, Backcountry & Beyond is more than just an…
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Spirit of Rowan: A trip back in time: Yadkin River area is rich in ties to the past
By Kylie Bailey The long dirt road to meet Dr. Wayne Koontz was bumpy and winding. The view…
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Spirit of Rowan: A chance to explore right at our backdoor: Stanback Ecological Preserve offers glimpse of area wildlife for recreational outdoorsmen
SALISBURY — Catawba College is home to a lot of cool things, but one aspect — the Stanback…
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Spirit of Rowan: Over 50 years later, Dan Nicholas’ donation continues serving Rowan communities
ROWAN COUNTY – Dan Nicholas was a man who wore a lot of hats in Rowan County: horse breeder,…
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Spirit of Rowan: Staying connected: Spencer has a plan to realize a 24-year-old objective
SPENCER — For many small towns across the country, getting the right amount of money to match their…
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Spirit of Rowan: Here’s to the great outdoors
Rowan County has so many great things to offer its residents and visitors. I would know. I used…
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Spirit of Rowan: Rolling out cyclists: Pedal Factory aims to make bikes accessible to everyone
Making bikes accessible to everyone, whether they are used for transportation, recreation or to improve one’s health, is…
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Read the latest version of Spirit of Rowan
Click here to view the 2023 issue of Spirit of Rowan, the Salisbury Post’s annual progress edition.
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Spirit of Rowan 2023: Reinventing home in the heart of historic Salisbury
Downtown Salisbury is home to many restaurants, watering holes, parks and plazas. With the help of some local…
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Spirit of Rowan 2023: Rowan County’s new boomtown: The Town of Rockwell
Before the town of Rockwell was incorporated into Rowan County by an act of the North Carolina General…
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Spirit of Rowan 2023: Silent History: Cemeteries can tell a lot about ourselves
Cemeteries can tell so many kinds of stories: mysteries, romances and even horror. Seeing the names and dates,…
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Spirit of Rowan 2023: The Kesler Newsom Kepley Farmhouse is still standing
In 1844, a two-story Federal style house with a central hall, two rooms on the first floor, two…
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Spirit of Rowan 2023: Industry may have faded, but county identity remains
Like many communities in North Carolina, Rowan County relied heavily on mill work to provide income as farming…
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Spirit of Rowan 2023: Now and then: Rowan County surges into the future, cherishes its heritage
By John Carr We hope readers will find this year’s Spirit of Rowan our best to date. Certainly…
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Spirit of Rowan 2023: Growing up with Rowan County through the generations
Terry Holt can still smell the burning. Back in 1964, Holt was just a kid when he was…