The member-funded SECU Foundation has provided funding for up to 30 local students to receive an SECU Bridge to Career scholarship valued at $500 for study at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. SECU Foundation introduced the SECU Bridge to Career Program in 2018 to help students seeking to obtain careers with sustainable wages in their local communities […] The post SECU Foundation provides Bridge to Career Program scholarships to local community college students appeared first on Salisbury Post.

Rowan County has once again been recognized both locally and nationally for their employee wellness initiatives. “We continue to receive recognition for innovation in employee health and wellness while remaining fiscally conservative,” Board of Commissioners Chairman Greg Edds said. “We are fortunate to have some of the brightest human resource professionals in the country under the leadership […] The post Rowan County remains one of the healthiest places to work in region, nation appeared first on Salisbury Post.

GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry Town Council gave its approval on Thursday for town staff to begin work on a Capital Improvement Plan, a constantly evolving five- to 10-year plan that would lay out all of the town’s capital needs. Town Manager Jason Hord said that the idea to implement a CIP had been […] The post Granite Quarry moves to implement Capital Improvement Plan appeared first on Salisbury Post.

SPENCER — That art is becoming part of Spencer’s history is cyclical, because it is in large part due to a concerted effort to hold on to the town’s history. A large mural on the side of the town hall that was just completed is intended to represent different times in Spencer’s history and it’s […] The post New mural captures history of Spencer appeared first on Salisbury Post.

Rowan Helping Ministries is gearing up for its largest food drive of the year, Trick or Treat So Others May Eat and is calling on the community to help. This fun and impactful event invites volunteers to canvas neighborhoods across Rowan County from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3, distributing brown paper grocery bags with a […] The post Trick or treat so others may eat: Rowan Helping Ministries seeks volunteers for annual food drive event appeared first on Salisbury Post.

Salisbury Police reports • A motor vehicle theft from Piedmont Cheerwine Bottle Co. on Bringle Ferry Road reportedly occurred between 4 p.m. Oct. 22 and 6:30 a.m. Oct. 23. • A larceny from a motor vehicle on Lash Drive reportedly occurred between 11 p.m. Oct. 22 and 7:35 a.m. Oct. 23. • Property damage from […] The post Blotter — Oct. 26 appeared first on Salisbury Post.

SALISBURY — October is a recognition month for a number of issues, from breast cancer to domestic violence, but for members of Rowan County’s Pro Life Committee, the month is about celebrating the life of the unborn. On Oct. 6, supporters gathered on the corner of Main and Innes streets for the local participation in […] The post ‘There are options:’ Respect Life Month honors the unborn in October appeared first on Salisbury Post.

KANNAPOLIS — The N.C. State Laboratory of Public Health identified West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected by Cabarrus Health Alliance Environmental Health staff on Oct. 11. Samples were collected in multiple locations throughout the county, and testing was completed Oct. 18.  The type of mosquitoes collected are responsible for circulating West Nile virus in […] The post Precautions urged after West Nile virus found in Cabarrus County appeared first on Salisbury Post.

SALISBURY — John Peterson knows a thing or two about giving it his all. On Saturday, the Rowan County native is going to attempt his latest effort to scribble his name into the history books. “In March, a man set the world record for the most crunches,” Peterson said. “He did 20,000 crunches. He did […] The post Captain crunch: Peterson looks to set world record appeared first on Salisbury Post.

Student brings BB gun to school At about 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, a student At Eisenberg Elementary School approached a teacher, telling him another student had something dangerous in their book bag. When the teacher approached the student in question, the student admitted to having a BB gun. The teacher secured the BB gun, […] The post Blotter — Oct. 25 appeared first on Salisbury Post.

SALISBURY — A local man is under arrest Thursday night on the charge of first-degree murder for the death of a 57-year-old woman Wednesday evening. Herman Donald Floyd III, 44, was booked on the charges just before 8 p.m. According to police, emergency dispatchers received a call at 6:48 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, that an […] The post Homicide suspect in custody appeared first on Salisbury Post.

ROCKWELL — Longtime Rockwell resident and community leader Nell Tolley has received plenty of awards during her lifetime, but a surprise presentation of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in front of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on Sunday might have meant the most. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is the highest award […] The post Longtime Rockwell community leader Tolley receives Order of Long Leaf Pine appeared first on Salisbury Post.

MT. ULLA — Farming and teaching go hand in hand at Evans Family Farm. This first-generation livestock farm, located in Mt. Ulla, is not only a working farm, but they also share their knowledge with others. Jessica Evans, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the farm, led a group of Catawba College students and their […] The post Local farm provides educational experience appeared first on Salisbury Post.

Sometimes it takes a village even when it comes to animals. An organization called Rowan Neuter Scooter was formerly a transport partner with the Charlotte Humane Society, but when that contract ended, they knew they still wanted to find a way to help with providing an affordable spay/neuter option for residents of Rowan County and […] The post Neuter Scooter gets new partner to offer low-cost clinics for pets appeared first on Salisbury Post.

Submitted SALISBURY — Sunday, Oct. 27 will be the 94th Annual Women’s Day celebration during First Cavalry Baptist Church’s 11:00 am service. The theme this year is “Women Stepping Into Victory” and Judges 4:9.  First Calvary Baptist Church, located at 400 S. Long St., Salisbury, will have Dr. Latonya McIver Penny for the Women’s Day […] The post First Calvary Baptist Church celebrating 94th Women’s Day appeared first on Salisbury Post.

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • An illegal dump site with litter and trash on St. Andrews Church Road, Woodleaf was reported at 11:53 a.m. Oct. 21. • Property damage due to vandalism of a mailbox on Faith Road was reported at 2:27 a.m. Oct. 21. • A larceny from a motor vehicle on Grace […] The post Blotter — Oct. 24 appeared first on Salisbury Post.

The Arbor Church at 5545 Woodleaf Road will host The Noblemen, a Southern Gospel quartet in the sanctuary on Sunday at 5 p.m. All in the community are invited to enjoy this event. The post The Arbor hosts southern gospel quartet appeared first on Salisbury Post.

Dog: Snoopy (A142542) Stray male Adult between 2-5 years old Been at shelter since Oct. 21 Very playful and full of energy; would make you a very loyal companion Cat: Arlo (A142491) Stray male Adult Been at shelter since Oct. 17 Arlo is not a cat wanting to be held; he only wants you to […] The post Paw Pals appeared first on Salisbury Post.

National Red Ribbon Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness about the importance of living drug-free lives. From Oct. 23 to Oct. 31, schools, community organizations and families across the country promote healthy choices and celebrate a commitment to a drug-free future.  YSUP Rowan in partnership with Center for Prevention Services, is proud to […] The post Leading the charge in raising awareness on youth substance use appeared first on Salisbury Post.

Bread Riot, a local nonprofit organization, donated $500 to the West Rowan Middle School Future Farmers of America chapter. Dottie Hoy, president of the organization, and Teri Davies, a member of the board, presented the check to FFA President Aiden Best on Oct. 17. Also on hand for the presentation were Vice President Salone Vinson; […] The post Expansion of program is hope of West Rowan Middle FFA appeared first on Salisbury Post.