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Between the pages, a lifetime of stories: David Whisenant’s new book is out
SALISBURY — During a journalism career that spanned 32 years, David Whisenant collected more than a lifetime of stories from the people and places he covered. Now he’s sharing those stories with the rest of us. His book, “Chasing the Story,” is available now at South Main Book Company or on Amazon for pre-order with […] The post Between the pages, a lifetime of stories: David Whisenant’s new book is out appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Police looking for suspects in Mount Holly truck theft, robbery case
MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — The Gaston County Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two suspects in an armed robbery that happened in Mount Holly. Police responded to an armed robbery call at a store on 1000 West Catawba Avenue on Oct. 9. Two Hispanic males were...
Halloween Train pulls into N.C. Transportation Museum
SPENCER — The N.C. Transportation Museum is bringing family fun to Halloween Oct. 19, 26 and 27. Bring your little monsters and ghouls for this Halloween event. The Halloween Train is a family-friendly event that will include Halloween themed train rides, hayrides, games, temporary tattoos, music, candy stops, a costume contest for kids, scavenger hunt […] The post Halloween Train pulls into N.C. Transportation Museum appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan County United Way reaching 50 percent of campaign goal
Rowan County United Way held its second report meeting on Oct. 9. Team Auto Group hosted this exciting event and Jersey Mike’s provided lunch. Carol Ann Houpe of Rowan Salisbury Schools opened the event with welcoming remarks before introducing Ken Hyman, general manager of Team Auto Group. Hyman expressed his belief in giving back to […] The post Rowan County United Way reaching 50 percent of campaign goal appeared first on Salisbury Post.
‘Sky’s the limit’ – Next Gen Academy’s new location expands minds, possibilities
SALISBURY — Next Generation Academy began as a program to offer academic, athletic and personal enrichment building blocks for Rowan County youth. At the time of its conception, founders Romar Morris and John Knox were leading the programs at Hall’s Gym in Salisbury’s West End neighborhood. As its offerings grew, so did its need for more […] The post ‘Sky’s the limit’ – Next Gen Academy’s new location expands minds, possibilities appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Carlton Farms project ‘is a match made in heaven’
SALISBURY — “People make deals, not companies. It’s relational,” said John Barker Jr., president and chief development officer of Red Rock Developments, as he spoke at the Oct. 17 Power in Partnership Breakfast. He began as he encourages company employees, which is to share about themselves and put things in context as he shared about […] The post Carlton Farms project ‘is a match made in heaven’ appeared first on Salisbury Post.
After 60 years of closure, Empire Hotel revitalization officially underway
SALISBURY — The revitalization of the Empire Hotel is officially underway, as the developers and city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday announcing the beginning of the Empire Row Homes portion of the project. “Famous actors and travelers, well-known people have all come and seen this amazing space and have lived and worked out of […] The post After 60 years of closure, Empire Hotel revitalization officially underway appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Carolina Panthers Charities announced funding for NC and SC high school athletic programs in wake of Helene
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Carolina Panthers Charities announced a grant program that will provide funding to assist high school athletic programs in North and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The grant, formed with support from the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation, will assist the athletic programs...
SECU Foundation provides $5,000 scholarships to area community college students: Award recognizes community involvement, leadership, and scholastic achievement
The SECU Foundation, a charitable organization funded by the members of State Employees’ Credit Union, has awarded a $5,000 two-year scholarship to Edgar Jossue Avina-Sanchez and Sean Michael Head for attendance to Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. SECU Foundation established the scholarship program in 2004 to support North Carolina students in their pursuit of higher education through […] The post SECU Foundation provides $5,000 scholarships to area community college students: Award recognizes community involvement, leadership, and scholastic achievement appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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