East Spencer church provides free traditional meal
By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — If not for Providence Baptist Church, David Swartz would have gone without Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. The small church just off Interstate 85...
View ArticleDoug Creamer: Focus on giving thanks
Can you smell the turkey or ham? Is your mouth watering at the mere thought of the feast that we shall all consume today? We are finally at the holiday to celebrate food, family, and especially,...
View ArticleRose Post from 1984: Friends give thanks for toes and life
In memory of Rose Post, who died Oct. 20, the Salisbury Post is reprinting some of the stories from her 56-year career with the paper. This story originally appeared in the Post on Nov. 23, 1984. So...
View ArticleTiny horse trots into residents' hearts
Autumn Care of Salisbury Residents of Autumn Care of Salisbury, a rehabilitation and nursing facility on Bringle Ferry Raod, got a visit last week from Bree, a miniature horse. Bree, short for “Easy...
View ArticleBeware of e-mail scams during holidays
CHARLOTTE – With only a few weeks left to get holiday cards and gifts sent to loved ones, phishing scams are posing as holiday shipping and mailing services. The Better Business Bureau is warning...
View ArticleDon't forget Christmas Happiness
While you’re out shopping for bargains on Black Friday, don’t forget what a bargain it is to give a little and make all the difference to a local child at Christmas. The Christmas Happiness Fund helps...
View ArticleChristmas tree shopping takes off
RALEIGH (AP) — Now that Thanksgiving dinner is out of the way, the busy season has started for North Carolina’s multimillion dollar Christmas tree industry. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says...
View ArticleBlack Friday descends on Rowan
By Hugh Fisher hfisher@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Just as it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere, Black Friday gets to some places earlier than others. The lines at Walmart stretched in all directions, up...
View ArticlePlanning board to hold hearing on land use study
By Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The county planning board will hold a public hearing Monday on its draft of an east Rowan land use study. At a workshop held Tuesday, the Rowan...
View ArticleFINAL score: West going for another state title!
West Rowan 33, Burns 7, FINAL (Havelock up next for championship)
View ArticlePosters
Posters Deadline for posters is 5 p.m. • The Kneeling Gardeners, 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28, Trinity United Methodist Church, 416 E. First St., Kannapolis, for a program on ideas for the holidays....
View ArticleChristmas Happiness fund rises in memory of family, friends
A number of people gave to the Christmas Happiness Fund in memory of friends, family and others they admired this week. The fund, which provides gifts for needy children, is a great way to remember...
View ArticleBlack Friday shoppers say 'no way' to the hassles
By Hugh Fisher hfisher@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Today’s headlines about violence at Black Friday sales from coast to coast are proof of why many shoppers are saying “no, thanks” to doorbuster...
View ArticleAgency hopes to help hundreds of area families
By Nathan Hardin nhardin@salisburypost.com Employment is constantly ringing in Melinda Cox’s ears. The Salisbury mother said she enjoys being a bell ringer for the Salvation Army and welcomes...
View ArticleDowntown retailers hoping for more strong sales on Five Fridays
By Hugh Fisher hfisher@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Black Friday was far from black for some downtown retailers. Holiday Night Out drew hundreds to local shops, while carolers and bands provided a...
View ArticleExperts offer advice on choosing the best Christmas tree
American Christmas Tree Association When it comes to making one of the most important purchases of the holiday season, consumers are faced with what can seem to be an overwhelming amount of choices....
View ArticleSharing the Season
Here’s the 2011 Sharing the Season list of local nonprofits, human service agencies and schools and their needs. The Post contacts agencies and asks for their wish lists. Below are the responses...
View ArticleVoter turnout lowest in decade
By Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In a group of seven Rowan County municipal residents, chances are only one voted in the Nov. 8 election. Out of 37,848 registered voters in Rowan...
View ArticleHospital honored for efforts to promote safe sleeping practices
SALISBURY — Rowan Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an Infant Safe Sleep Hospital Leader by the N.C. Healthy Start Foundation in the areas of infant safe sleep policies and best...
View ArticleFinal days for Jac-Lyn Flowers in Spencer
By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com SPENCER — For more than a quarter-century, Lynne Hege has worked side-by-side with her parents in the flower shop she and her father started the day after she...
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