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East Rowan plays long ball to earn first state championship trip in 14 years
As you approach Staton Field in Granite Quarry, you are first greeted by signs that honor past regional and state championship teams at East Rowan. For the last fourteen years, those signs have remained untouched. Until now. Within the walls of one of North Carolina's most iconic high school baseball...
South Brunswick's next football coach is former South Rowan leader Daniel Yow
After a long search, South Brunswick High School has landed its next head football coach. Daniel Yow has been picked to lead the most southeastern high school football program in North Carolina. Yow is stepping in for Rocky Lewis, who departed Southport after eight seasons leading the program. Lewis is...
Justin Ridenhour steps down as Mount Pleasant's baseball coach
Mount Pleasant High School will have a new head baseball coach for the 2025 season. The Tigers' athletic department announced on its social media pages that Justin Ridenhour has stepped down from his post. He will remain as an employee in the school. He is a PE teacher, according to the school's website.
Editor’s note: Graduation section will be published on May 30
Dear readers, In years past, the Salisbury Post has published a section dedicated to seniors graduating from the various high schools around Rowan County in the Thursday issue before graduation. We decided to do something a little differently this year. The tab featuring your graduates’ photos will run in the May 30 issue of the […] The post Editor’s note: Graduation section will be published on May 30 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Student achieves Carson-Newman dean’s list
Carson Palmer of Richfield has been named to the dean’s list at Carson-Newman University for the spring semester. The University awards dean’s list honors to students earning a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.9 while taking 12 or more credit hours. The post Student achieves Carson-Newman dean’s list appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Students graduate from Pfeiffer University
Students graduating from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer during the May commencement exercises were: • Julianna Cohen of Norwood, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies • Jody M. Lowder of New London, Master of Health Administration. • Daniel Jesus Morton of Stanfield, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. • Zhian Arif Selevany of Albemarle, […] The post Students graduate from Pfeiffer University appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Brandon Lane named RSSS Teacher of the Year
Rowan-Salisbury School System News Service LANDIS — Landis Elementary music teacher Brandon Lane was named the Rowan-Salisbury School System district-wide teacher of the year. The formal announcement was made by RSS Superintendent Dr. Kelly Withers on May 10 at Landis Elementary. Lane was surprised by RSS Teacher of the Year judges, Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education […] The post Brandon Lane named RSSS Teacher of the Year appeared first on Salisbury Post.
RCCC celebrates 60 years by awarding nearly 1,600 degrees, diplomas and certificates
Submitted SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its 60th graduation ceremony on Friday at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord. Graduates participated in a traditional ceremony, wearing their caps, gowns and honorary regalia, with over 4,200 family, friends, and other guests seated in the audience. […] The post RCCC celebrates 60 years by awarding nearly 1,600 degrees, diplomas and certificates appeared first on Salisbury Post.
State bill adds referendum on partisan school board elections
RALEIGH — A bill ratified on Thursday adds a referendum to the November ballot asking voters in the Rowan-Salisbury School System district whether they believe the school board election should be partisan or non-partisan. The bill has been in the works between the House of Representatives and the Senate since January of 2023, when Rep. Harry […] The post State bill adds referendum on partisan school board elections appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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