Salisbury Post

1 week ago | salisburypost.com | Darrell Blackwelder

Published 12:00 am Saturday, June 21, 2025 A friend of mine complained that a recommended herbicide did not work to get rid of their weed problem. This seems to be a common problem for many home gardeners. Below are a few reasons why their weeds are still living after trying a herbicide. • Incorrect mixtures — Some feel if they use more than the recommended amount it will kill their problem easily. In most cases, over application of herbicides is wasteful and will not provide needed results.

1 week ago | salisburypost.com | Ester Marsh

Published 12:00 am Saturday, June 21, 2025 I have seen some cases lately where someone had challenges due to overheating. As we all feel it, it’s hot and humid. Extreme heat and exercising in it is no joke. It can actually be very bad for your health if you don’t take the right precautions. Sometimes, it’s hard to adjust your schedule, especially when you are training for something like a 5K, obstacle race or marathon.

1 week ago | salisburypost.com | Robert Sullivan

Published 12:10 am Thursday, June 19, 2025 SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council voted to approve the recommended budget on Tuesday without any changes, holding the tax rate steady and implementing stormwater, water and sewer and development fee increases. The budget keeps the city’s property tax rate at $0.665 per $100 of valuation and the downtown rate at $0.156.

1 week ago | salisburypost.com | Robert Sullivan

Published 12:00 am Thursday, June 19, 2025 SALISBURY — The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved two noise permits during a sparse meeting on Monday, one allowing for the annual concert series on High Rock Lake and the other to allow the annual One Love Music Festival. The permit to exceed the noise ordinance for the third annual One Love Music Festival was requested by organizers Rod Weaver and Misty Thomas for Aug. 2 from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for their property, 4860 Patterson Road.

1 week ago | salisburypost.com | Robert Sullivan

Published 12:06 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025 SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Rowan NAACP is gearing up for a special rendition of its annual Juneteenth Celebration, adding events such as tours of local landmarks and more to the five-day event in honor of its 30th anniversary. “This 30th anniversary is not just a celebration — it’s a tribute to our ancestors and a promise to our future,” said Juneteenth Chair Linda Black.