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Second annual Walk for Heroes remembers those gave all
SALISBURY — The morning of Saturday, Sept. 21, was sunny, bright, almost hot outside the shade, an uplifting and cheerful day, unless you are remembering one of the thousands of veterans and first responders who commit suicide annually. The second annual Walk for Heroes at City Park gave those who have lost someone a chance […] The post Second annual Walk for Heroes remembers those gave all appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Hands of a Sportsman honors Anthony Barnes, creates meaningful memories
SALISBURY — The annual Anthony Barnes Disabled Deer Hunt provides a unique opportunity to those for whom hunting likely seems out of reach. This year’s hunt took place on Sept. 7. Participants gathered at the Rowan County Wildlife Club after their morning excursions to share stories, break bread and remember the event’s namesake. For Katie Haynes, […] The post Hands of a Sportsman honors Anthony Barnes, creates meaningful memories appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Creek Week conclude: Learning about water through activities, storytime
SALISBURY — A four-part Rowan Creek Week event, aimed at teaching children, kindergarten through fifth graders, about water, was held last week at the Rowan Public Library Headquarters. Seven children gathered for this event, which began with a time of yoga led by library assistant Duane Deberry. After getting their mats, he shared several rules […] The post Creek Week conclude: Learning about water through activities, storytime appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Faith asking residents to conserve water this week
FAITH — Residents of the town of Faith recently received a notice advising them about a temporary water shortage and asking them to conserve water during the town’s testing for its new well. The drawdown testing for the town’s new well, well No. 7, is required by the state as part of the process of connecting […] The post Faith asking residents to conserve water this week appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Record attendance at Rotary Club of Salisbury’s scholarship raffle event
SALISBURY — Earlier this month, more than 400 people attended the Rotary Club of Salisbury’s annual scholarship raffle event at the F&M Trolley Barn in Salisbury. According to event organizers, that number represented a record attendance, eclipsing last year’s attendance of roughly 220 attendees. Attendees purchased $100 tickets to mingle and enjoy the catered dinner […] The post Record attendance at Rotary Club of Salisbury’s scholarship raffle event appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Three Rivers Land Trust: $1.5M grants awarded to protect local farms
Agriculture is North Carolina’s No. 1 industry, but North Carolina ranks second in the nation for most threatened farmland. That is why “saving family farms” is one of the three core tenets of Three Rivers Land Trust’s conservation mission. To that end, TRLT is proud to announce the recent awarding of four grants to conserve […] The post Three Rivers Land Trust: $1.5M grants awarded to protect local farms appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Latest edition of Salisbury the Magazine available
SALISBURY — Housed in the October 2024 issue of Salisbury the magazine are multiple stories focusing on the topic of homes, whether it be the building, remodeling or furnishing of them. And, on the back is a full page notice of the upcoming Historic Salisbury Foundation OctoberTour complete with ticket prices and contact information. The […] The post Latest edition of Salisbury the Magazine available appeared first on Salisbury Post.
‘From the Inside Out’ service this Saturday at St. John’s
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post “From the Inside Out” is a contemporary worship song made popular by Hillsong Church. It’s also the name of a worship service this Saturday evening in the Faith Center of St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., in Downtown Salisbury. “From the Inside Out: An Evening […] The post ‘From the Inside Out’ service this Saturday at St. John’s appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Garage destroyed in overnight fire, house undamaged
ROCKWELL — A fire in a 12×24 detached garage overnight was a total loss, but firefighters were able to prevent spread to the house, and officials say no one was injured or displaced. The fire was reported about 1:28 a.m. Monday morning in the 1100 block of Cottonwood Road. The homeowner had connected power to […] The post Garage destroyed in overnight fire, house undamaged appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures hosting Worldwide Day of Play
SPENCER — The N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures has invited families to the Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, held in partnership with Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums, encourages families to get active and engage in playful and educational activities. Event […] The post Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures hosting Worldwide Day of Play appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Blotter — Sept. 24
Man attempts to strangle woman in moving car An Arizona man was arrested by Rowan County Sheriff’s deputies after he allegedly tried to strangle a woman in the car with him. Reports say Steven Christensen, 55, of Mesa, Arizona, was traveling from Cabarrus County into Rowan on Umberger Road, Mount Ulla about 4:57 p.m. Sept. […] The post Blotter — Sept. 24 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Shooting occurs Monday near Salisbury High School
SALISBURY — A report of shots fired on Caldwell and Marsh streets about 3:56 Monday afternoon has been confirmed by police, but officials say no one was hit or injured in the incident. The shooting was about three blocks from Salisbury High School but police have not said if the school was locked down. The […] The post Shooting occurs Monday near Salisbury High School appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Fashion show empowers special needs models, raises more than $41,000
SALISBURY — Partners In Learning’s recent fashion show, where special needs models bravely shared their stories on the runway, was a resounding success. The event, which saw more than 140 attendees, exceeded fundraising expectations, garnering more than $41,000 in support of the organization’s programs. The Just As I Am special-needs fashion show was a night […] The post Fashion show empowers special needs models, raises more than $41,000 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Wineka releases new book detailing 1976 efforts to save historic Crawford House
SALISBURY — Retired Salisbury Post reporter and columnist Mark Wineka authored a new book, “A Drive Across Town,” which chronicles a 1976 preservation saga in Salisbury that captured the city’s imagination. Wineka joined nationally known preservationist Edward H. Clement of Salisbury in publishing the book, which is available at South Main Book Company, 110 S. […] The post Wineka releases new book detailing 1976 efforts to save historic Crawford House appeared first on Salisbury Post.
F&M Bank announces new banking manager at Salisbury location
SALISBURY — F&M Bank announced that it has named Lorraine Guidry as the new relationship banking manager at its Avalon Drive branch in Salisbury. “Lorraine is a top-notch addition to our team,” said F&M Bank Chairman and CEO Steve Fisher. “With six years of experience in the banking industry, she brings a client-first approach, focusing […] The post F&M Bank announces new banking manager at Salisbury location appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rowan Chamber PIP Speaker challenges business leaders to get involved
SALISBURY — Winston McGregor, with The Innovation Project, asked over 100 business and community leaders to get involved with education at the Rowan Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership breakfast on Thursday morning at Trinity Oaks. The PIP was sponsored by Global Contact Services. McGregor brought a wealth of experience and expertise to the event. As […] The post Rowan Chamber PIP Speaker challenges business leaders to get involved appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury Symphony String Quartet tours Rowan elementary schools
Submitted The Salisbury Symphony String Quartet has completed a tour of all Rowan-Salisbury elementary schools, playing a mini-concert for third and fourth graders. Providing an opportunity for students to become familiar with violin, viola and cello was the main reason for the tour, as well as informing students about the After School Strings program, a […] The post Salisbury Symphony String Quartet tours Rowan elementary schools appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Autumn Jubilee to feature award-winning, television judge pumpkin carver
The Autumn Jubilee has announced that award-winning pumpkin carver and “Outrageous Pumpkins” judge Deane Arnold will be attending the upcoming festival. The event, which celebrates the best of fall with art, music, and food, will be held on Oct. 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dan Nicholas Park in Rowan County. Arnold is […] The post Autumn Jubilee to feature award-winning, television judge pumpkin carver appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Duke Energy Carolinas rates to decrease Jan. 1 following temporary increase
CHARLOTTE — Duke Energy Carolinas customers in North Carolina will see their electric rates fall starting Jan. 1 as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at its power plants. A typical residential customer in North Carolina using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month will see an overall decrease […] The post Duke Energy Carolinas rates to decrease Jan. 1 following temporary increase appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury-Rowan Women in NAACP Committee hosts annual Women’s Empowerment Brunch
SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Rowan Women in NAACP (WIN) Committee hosted its annual Women’s Empowerment Brunch, bringing together women of all ages in an effort inspire and uplift one another, on Saturday, Sept. 14. The event, held at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, showed attendees proudly wearing various shades of purple, celebrating unity and strength. “This event […] The post Salisbury-Rowan Women in NAACP Committee hosts annual Women’s Empowerment Brunch appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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