Local
Faith Fourth of July prepares for big weekend of Independence Day events
FAITH — This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Faith Fourth of July Festivities. To celebrate, the ...
News
No tax increase in Faith; board proposes zoning fee, trash collection hikes
FAITH — The Faith Board of Alderman met Wednesday evening for a discussion of the upcoming budget, including ...
News
Town of Faith set to host library book sale in June
FAITH — Town of Faith will be selling its astounding collection of stored library books in the town ...
News
Faith Academy K-8 facility plans get additional classrooms, library space
FAITH — Faith Academy Charter School is forging ahead with plans for a new school building that includes ...
News
Faith Academy Charter will christen theater with first public performance tonight
By Madeline Wagoner FAITH — Faith Academy Charter School will present its first theatrical production tonight at 7 ...
News
Sunday surprise: World War II veteran celebrates 99th birthday with drive-thru party
FAITH — After celebrating his 99th birthday with family on Friday, Jim Deal wasn’t expecting Sunday to be ...
News
Auto repair shop owner Neil Lefler retires, leaving behind legacy of quality work, mentorship
FAITH — Neil Lefler still isn’t sure how he did it, but he remembers a lot of hard ...
News
Some towns, cities in Rowan top countywide 6% growth rate
By Natalie Anderson and Ben Stansell news@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — While data from the 2020 Census show Rowan County’s ...
Elections
Rowan voters will choose from 66 candidates for 42 open seats in November municipal elections
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With 66 candidates running for 42 seats across the county, voters across ...
Politics
Political Notebook: 37 local candidates now running in county’s November municipal elections
SALISBURY — A total of 37 candidates across Rowan County are now officially campaigning for one of 42 ...
Politics
Candidate total rises to 24 for November municipal elections
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Since filing began Friday, a total of 17 incumbents and seven challengers ...
Towns/Cities
Passionate vocal performance, devout faith propels Charity Grindstaff to win Faith Idol
FAITH — After singing for church congregations from the time she was 3 years old, Charity Grindstaff finally ...
Towns/Cities
Patriotic Fourth of July parade wraps up return of festivities in downtown Faith
FAITH — After attending the Faith Fourth of July parade for the first time two years ago, Doug ...
Faith
Photo gallery: Crowds descend on Faith for Fourth of July parade
The Faith Fourth of July took a pandemic-induced year off in 2020, but it’s back and as big ...
News
Faith Community Chorus continues concert tradition during Fourth of July celebration
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com FAITH — The Faith Community Chorus continued its tradition of delivering a series of ...
News
Opening night of Faith Fourth of July brings in big crowd
FAITH — Even before the festivities officially began, downtown Faith on Wednesday evening was crowded with people who ...
Lifestyle
Miss Rowan County Veteran queen to be crowned Saturday
By Jonathan Isenhour intern@salisburypost.com FAITH — A new Miss Rowan County Veteran will be crowned this year after the ...
News
Rockwell, Faith, Cleveland adopt 2021-22 budgets; East Spencer officials to receive budget next week
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The towns of Rockwell, Faith and Cleveland have all adopted budgets for ...
News
Granite Quarry proposes altering joint police agreement with Faith
GRANITE QUARRY – The Granite Quarry Board of Aldermen wants to make a change to its joint police ...
News
With plans in place, Faith prepares for 75th anniversary of Fourth of July celebration
FAITH — After the pandemic effectively shuttered Faith’s staple Fourth of July celebration last year, the town has ...
Education
Faith Academy, RSS will negotiate over what goes, stays in elementary school
FAITH – Following a decision this week to move forward with a sale, Rowan-Salisbury Schools and Faith Academy ...
Education
RSS Board of Education approves Faith Elementary sale
SALISBURY – The Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education on Monday approved the sale of the Faith Elementary property ...
News
Faith Academy lottery selects 500 students
FAITH — Faith Academy on Saturday held a lottery to select its first round of students. The school ...
News
‘A true hero:’ Concord, Rowan County remember life of fallen Concord officer Jason Shuping
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com CONCORD — A true hero. Top shot of his class. Jack of all trades. ...
Local
Funeral service for slain Concord officer, Rowan native scheduled Tuesday
SALISBURY — A funeral service has been scheduled Tuesday for Jason Shuping, a Concord police officer, Rowan native ...
Faith
David Freeze: Shiloh Missions 5K breaks long Rowan race drought
Usually spring and early summer in Rowan County are filled with weekend running events. Faith is always busy ...
Faith
‘A way to keep it going’: Faith will keep patriotic spirit alive with food sales, small ceremony
SALISBURY — Since the years following World War II, the town of Faith has hosted Fourth of July ...
Faith
‘What Faith is known for’: COVID-19 means no Fourth of July celebration
FAITH — The words of the late Eugene McCombs seem wiser than ever today. McCombs had a history ...