Forest makes pitch for lieutenant governor

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am

By Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Raleigh architect says he wants to design a better plan for North Carolina’s future as its next lieutenant governor. Dan Forest, a Republican, has worked in architecture for 23 years. He...

Singing Valentines

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am

A barbershop quartet from the 'Triad Harmony Express' will sing love songs to your sweetheart on Feb. 14, or deliver a long-stemmed rose and present a card telling your special someone of your love and appreciation. Cost is $ 40. Add a dozen roses...

Landscape architects offer plans for Spencer Woods that 'keep it primitive'

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am

By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com SPENCER — A broad vision for Spencer Woods proposes primitive trails through the 42-acre hardwood forest, an observation deck that doubles as an outdoor classroom, a 1.75-mile walking loop from the woods throu...

Dixonville Cemetery task force looks at improvements

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am

By Mark Wineka mwineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The task force working on a Dixonville Cemetery memorial learned Thursday that utility poles probably will have to stay where they are on the site. Carlton Jackson, senior distribution engineer...

Perdue's decision surprises some local officials

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am

By Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Local officials from both political parties say they’re surprised Gov. Bev Perdue isn’t seeking re-election, but they’re confident their own candidate will replace her. Perdue...

School board members seek to get best 'bang for our buck' in new central office

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am

By Sarah Campbell scampbell@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education will meet Feb. 6 to discuss how to move forward with plans for a central office. “We’re going to get in there and weigh all the options,&...

Blockbuster closing Salisbury, Kannapolis locations

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am

By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Blockbuster stores in Salisbury and Kannapolis will close Feb. 19. Employees at the Salisbury location, 850 Jake Alexander Blvd. W., found out last week the store would close. The store stopped re...

Treme, Pops among Main Street award winners

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am

Salisbury’s retired city manager and several local organizations have been recognized by the N.C. Main Street Program. Commerce Secretary J. Keith Crisco presented 21 awards to participants in the program. Award winners were recognized for excellen...

Oak Park residents compete in chili cook-off

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am

By Mark Wineka mwineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Ella Freeman has handed down her recipe for chili to three daughters. It’s one of those family secrets, guarded closely. “My husband said he couldn’t get enough of my chili,&...

World Book Night April 23

Source: Local News | The Salisbury Post | 27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am

Rowan Public Library World Book Night is an effort to get 1 million great books in the hands of people all over the world. The ultimate goals of this event are to give books to new readers, to encourage reading and to share a passion for a great book. T...