Salisbury Post

04/29/2025

SALISBURY — There were 257 players chosen in the NFL Draft, a drama that played out in Green Bay, Wisconsin over the weekend.

Former West Rowan star Zeek Biggers, a massive 21-year-old at almost 6-foot-6 and 321 pounds, had to endure a wait almost to the very end of it, but he did get to hear his name called. The Miami Dolphins made him the 253rd pick.

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By Mike London Salisbury Post SALISBURY — There were 257 players chosen in the NFL Draft, a drama that played out in Green Bay, Wisconsin over the weekend. Former West Rowan star Zeek Biggers, a massive 21-year-old at almost 6-foot-6 and 321 pounds, had to endure a wait almost to the very end of i...

04/29/2025

EMORY, Va. — Emory & Henry’s baseball team closed the season on Sunday, ending a terrific senior season for Steven Smith, who is among the South Atlantic Conference leaders in just about every offensive stat.

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Staff report EMORY, Va. — Emory & Henry’s baseball team closed the season on Sunday, ending a terrific senior season for Steven Smith, who is among the South Atlantic Conference leaders in just about every offensive stat. Emory & Henry (17-33, 8-22) didn’t qualify for the SAC Tournament, but w...

04/29/2025

MATTHEWS — Several Rowan athletes competed in Saturday’s Carolina Distance Carnival held at Weddington High. They had competed in the Robert Steele Rowan County Championships the previous day.

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Staff report MATTHEWS — Several Rowan athletes competed in Saturday’s Carolina Distance Carnival held at Weddington High. They had competed in the Robert Steele Rowan County Championships the previous day. Carson’s Eric Gillis ran a 9:08 3200 meters, a county record time, on Saturday. He was 1...

04/29/2025

SALISBURY — The incumbent Rowan County Democratic Party chair defended his seat from a challenge on Saturday during the local party’s convention.

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SALISBURY — The incumbent Rowan County Democratic Party chair defended his seat from a challenge on Saturday during the local party’s convention. Chair Geoffrey Hoy defeated challenger Scott Huffman for the county Democrats’ top seat. “I trust the record I have developed over the past 10 yea...

04/29/2025

SPENCER — A smaller crowd than last year at the third annual Tea Party in the Garden may have been due to early morning cold, but the afternoon broke sunny and clear for members and supporters of the Spencer Community Garden.

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04/29/2025

SALISBURY — Music echoed through the hallway of New Trent Gym on Livingstone’s campus Saturday. It was not a pep rally, but plenty of cheer was present.

Packed inside out of consideration for possible inclement weather, the annual Children’s Book Festival created a fostering environment for area children aged three to 12 to explore the magic of reading.

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SALISBURY — Music echoed through the hallway of New Trent Gym on Livingstone’s campus Saturday. It was not a pep rally, but plenty of cheer was present. Packed inside out of consideration for possible inclement weather, the annual Children’s Book Festival created a fostering environment for ar...

04/27/2025

SALISBURY — When Zack Brown made a trip to Asheville last May, he made a stop at Einstein Bagel Company with plans to buy bagels that he could take home and enjoy throughout the week.

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SALISBURY — When Zack Brown made a trip to Asheville last May, he made a stop at Einstein Bagel Company with plans to buy bagels that he could take home and enjoy throughout the week. “Of course, they sell them in that paper bag and I brought them back and set them on the counter. And […]

04/27/2025

SALISBURY — The Rowan EDC has announced that Aerowood Aviation, a respected provider of aviation services including charter flights and pilot training, has selected Rowan County as the site for its newest expansion.

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SALISBURY — The Rowan EDC has announced that Aerowood Aviation, a respected provider of aviation services including charter flights and pilot training, has selected Rowan County as the site for its newest expansion. Aerowood Aviation will lease hangar space at Mid Carolina Regional Airport, where ...

04/27/2025

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury is accepting applications for the annual BlockWork project.

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SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury is accepting applications for the annual BlockWork project. For more than a decade, volunteers have gathered on a neighborhood block to make minor home repairs, enhance landscaping and provide general exterior improvements. The BlockWork project takes place every ...

04/27/2025

The Salisbury Symphony will be presenting, “The Barbarian Artist,” the fourth of four Masterworks Orchestra Performances of the Symphony’s 2024-25 season on May 3 at 7:30 p.m.

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Staff reports The Salisbury Symphony will be presenting, “The Barbarian Artist,” the fourth of four Masterworks Orchestra Performances of the Symphony’s 2024-25 season on May 3 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College with Daniel Wiley, the Salisbury Symphony...

04/27/2025

KANNAPOLIS — In this week’s Citizen Police Academy with Kannapolis police, Lt. Justin Smith gave the run down on use of force by officers, including use of deadly force, and what the state allows and what is policy in Kannapolis.

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By Elisabeth Strillacci KANNAPOLIS — In this week’s Citizen Police Academy with Kannapolis police, Lt. Justin Smith gave the run down on use of force by officers, including use of deadly force, and what the state allows and what is policy in Kannapolis. They are different. The city of Kannapolis...

04/27/2025

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons doubled down on their commitment to boosting their pass rush by selecting Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker with the No. 15 overall pick and then trading with the Los Angeles Rams to add Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr. later in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.

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By Charles Odum AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons doubled down on their commitment to boosting their pass rush by selecting Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker with the No. 15 overall pick and then trading with the Los Angeles Rams to add Tennessee defensive end James Pearce J...

04/26/2025

West Rowan Elementary School Ukelele Club bringing a classic Beach Boys hit.

04/26/2025

SALISBURY — Grayson Haff has been named the chairman of the Rowan County Republican Party, taking over as former chairman Tony Yon steps back into retirement.

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SALISBURY — Grayson Haff has been named the chairman of the Rowan County Republican Party, taking over as former chairman Tony Yon steps back into retirement. Haff is no stranger to the local Republican Party, having been involved in politics since he graduated college. The China Grove native and ...