In celebration of Women's History Month, Pfeiffer University will host a special event to address some of the issues facing women of all ages and stages of life. "Women Taking the Lead" will be held on Friday, March 26, on the university's Charlotte ... […]

By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — With more than 1,700 fans on their Facebook page and growing interest across the region, organizers of the Kannapolis Cruise-In expect a big turnout Saturday when the event returns after a three-ye ... […]

Dr. Seuss books are some of the most influential children's literature in history. March 2 was Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America Day and Amanda Duffell and Norma Rose's first grade class at Landis Elementary School celebrated in a big way. ... […]

By Jessie Burchette jburchette@salisburypost.com A reorganized community safety team within the Rowan County Sheriff's Office is off to a fast start. The four-member unit called the ACE Team (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team) has seized drugs ... […]

Scholarships totaling $12,000 were awarded March 4 as the Salisbury Civitan Club observed its annual Scholarship Day during a meeting at the Country Club of Salisbury. The 2010 local college and high school students were selected as recipients of th ... […]

A Rowan County deputy sheriff has received a state award of excellence for his work on making the county's roadways safe. Mothers Against Drunk Driving awarded the certificate to Deputy Patrick Jones. Jones, of Granite Quarry, was cited for 93 dri ... […]

ASHEVILLE — Access to high-quality child care, support for families, availability of programs and services to meet basic needs, and the availability of safe and secure environments were voted the priorities that would make the greatest, lasting impa ... […]

Staff report Operation Medicine Drop coming next week targets unused and expired prescriptions. Several locations in Rowan and Cabarrus counties will accept prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. Various agencies and groups are pro ... […]

North Rowan High School reports the following students have made the honor roll for the second semester.Ninth Grade: Samantha Baker, Timothy Bates, Kiara Bellamy, Britney Callahan, Catherine Crawford, Danielle Eagle, William Gilland, Rayford Harrison ... […]

By Shavonne Potts spotts@salisburypost.com Spencer attorney Rosalee Hart-Morrison is running for district court judge, a position currently held by Kevin Eddinger. Hart-Morrison filed in late February. This will be her first foray into political o ... […]

By Pervais Shallwan Associated Press In recent years all manner of unassuming foods have endured high-end makeovers. Mac and cheese was spiked with lobster and truffles, hamburgers got serious slider treatment, and cupcakes morphed into an industry ... […]