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Salisbury Academy awarded as a ‘Green Ribbon School’ in nation’s capital
Salisbury Academy News Service Salisbury Academy, a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, was honored in a ceremony on July 10, in Washington, D.C. The school was recognized for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs, promote better health and ensure effective sustainability and environmental education. Nominated for the award by […] The post Salisbury Academy awarded as a ‘Green Ribbon School’ in nation’s capital appeared first on Salisbury Post.
North Carolina HBCU gets seventh $1 million gift this year
The school is revitalizing two historic residence halls, its Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management facility and is renovating its dining facility. The post North Carolina HBCU gets seventh $1 million gift this year appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Rowan County launches revamped Crime Stoppers program
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is announcing a revamp of its ‘dormant’ Crime Stoppers program. “Now operating under the name Rowan County Crime Stoppers, tips have already begun to pour in, one qualifying for a reward payment so far,” the sheriff’s office said Thursday. The program operates on […]
Softballer is first ever female from Rowan County to win NCHSAA Player of the Year
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A softball player from Rowan County who became the first-ever athlete in the area to be named the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Player of the Year was honored this week. Emma Clark recently graduated from West Rowan High School and will head to Tennessee in the […]
West Rowan’s Clarke honored by county commissioners and on Congressional floor
SALISBURY — On Monday, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners took time at the start of the meeting to recognize West Rowan athlete Emma Clarke, who has committed to play softball at the University of Tennessee after being named the top female athlete in North Carolina. “Some see things as they are, Emma Clarke dreams things […] The post West Rowan’s Clarke honored by county commissioners and on Congressional floor appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Project LIGHT works to increase awareness of human trafficking
A group of girls attending the Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Leadership Camp learned about the signs of human trafficking or modern-day slavery on the campus of Mitchell Community College on Tuesday morning. Guest speaker Jim Duncan, founder of Project LIGHT in Rowan County, explained that human trafficking involves the use...
Secretary of State makes campaign stop in Rowan County
SALISBURY — Elaine Marshall, the North Carolina secretary of state, made a stop in Rowan County on Saturday for her re-election campaign, speaking to local Democrats about the duties of her office and why she believed she is the best fit for the job. Marshall appeared at the monthly Rowan County Democratic Party breakfast on Saturday […] The post Secretary of State makes campaign stop in Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Police find 5 malnourished, abandoned dogs at Lexington home
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Police arrested a Lexington woman accused of not feeding her five dogs to the point of malnourishment. Officers were called to Olympia Street on Sunday morning. Police said they found five dogs without food, water, or shelter. Tammy Wilt, the dogs' owner, was charged on Tuesday...
National Night Out Thomasville to be held on August 6
This year marks the 40th birthday of National Night Out with area law-enforcement and the local community gathering to commemorate the event by hosting numerous events throughout Davidson County. National Night Out was founded in August of 1984 by Matt Perskin to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and citizens...
North Carolina Man Arrested for Armed Incident at Tennessee Rest Stop
Cookeville, TN – Gregory James Daniel of Franklin, North Carolina, was arrested following a dangerous incident at a Tennessee rest stop early Sunday morning. On July 14, Gregory James Daniel,…
eCourts system to go live in Buncombe next week
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolina’s court system has been shifting from paper recordkeeping to electronic access, and Buncombe is among the 11 Western North Carolina counties set to switch over on Monday, July 22. Eleven Western North Carolina counties — Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,...
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