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Annual memorial for deputy calls for enjoying a Dr. Pepper
SALISBURY — A memorial marker stands outside the Rowan County courthouse on Main Street that carries the names of first responders who have died in the line of duty. Three years ago the name of William “Billy” Marsh was added, and each year on Oct. 10, members of his department, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, […] The post Annual memorial for deputy calls for enjoying a Dr. Pepper appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Local couple supports the blind community
Kris and Mitch Miller of Clemmons have been involved with IFB Solutions (Industry for The Blind) in Winston-Salem for a number of years. Earlier this year, Kris was recognized as the “IFB Volunteer of the Year” for 2023. Mitch was recently elected to the board of directors for IFB Solutions. He plans to focus on their […] The post Local couple supports the blind community appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Sheriff’s Office distributes protective ballistic shields to deputies, schools
Ballistic shields, which are handheld shields used by police in situations where gunfire might occur, are now available at every school in the county thanks to a donation from the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. The shields were purchased using grant money that Sheriff Travis Allen requested from the state of N.C. to purchase equipment for […] The post Sheriff’s Office distributes protective ballistic shields to deputies, schools appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Local restaurant serving meals in isolated towns
JAMESTOWN — People in some of the most isolated parts of western North Carolina whose lives have been disrupted by Tropical Storm Helene received hot meals this week courtesy of volunteers with a restaurant in Jamestown. Southern Roots Restaurant and Catering has been serving 1,600 meals a day in towns and communities in the High Country outside of Boone. Restaurant owner Lisa Hawley has ...
Swinney Reflects on Barnes’ Recruitment, Flip from Wake Forest
Dabo Swinney is certainly glad that Clemson was able to get Khalil Barnes to join the Tigers after he was initially bound for another ACC program during the recruiting process. Ahead of Saturday’s game at (...)
Group riding from mountains to the sea on bicycles makes stop in Salisbury
Charles Dickinson has worked with the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to the Sea bike ride for four years as a contract worker. He’s a serious cyclist from Richmond, Virginia, with plenty of solo distance riding in his past. He and others pre-rode the proposed route in June while meeting with different organizations along the way. […] The post Group riding from mountains to the sea on bicycles makes stop in Salisbury appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Tiny House Community Development empowers women to build better lives
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Construction work with power drills and circular saws has long been considered a job for men, but that’s changing. Some women in the Piedmont are putting on their work gloves and safety glasses, getting their hands on power tools, and learning how to make home repairs themselves. They’re taking classes […]
High Point veteran gets a ride of his own
HIGH POINT — Keith Bracken Jr.’s days of walking to and from work are over. The 37-year-old Marine Corps veteran from High Point was given a sleek, black, fully refurbished 2020 Chevrolet Equinox during the monthly Veterans Coffee event Wednesday morning at Richard Childress Racing in Welcome. “This is going to completely change my life,” Bracken said. “It’s a great feeling — it’s going to ...
Norse Forged Gathering: Festival ‘gets bigger and better’
SALISBURY — “It’s a one-of-a-kind experience.” That’s what Jeremy Fulton said of Norse Forged Gathering, a biannual event that he started to include fantasy, adventure and lots of fun. “It’s a festival of a bunch of blacksmiths and nerds. It’s the gathering of the nerds” said Patrick Creek, who serves as the logistics manager for […] The post Norse Forged Gathering: Festival ‘gets bigger and better’ appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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