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32nd Annual Village Fest Music and Craft Celebration

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 10:25am

KANNAPOLIS - Rowan Regional Medical Center presents the 32nd Annual Village Fest Music and Craft Celebration in Kannapolis on May 6-7.

The Festival of the Arts event, hosted by the Cooperative Christian Ministry and A.L. Brown High School, will run from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6.

Brian Free and Assurance will also will also perform on Friday from 7-10 p.m.

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"Movie Memories" coming to Lee St.

Submitted by David Whisenant
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 7:29am
"Movie Memories" coming to Lee St.

SALISBURY - Lee Street theatre will once again transform the Black Box at the Looking Glass Artists Collective into a nightclub for three evenings of Movie Memories.  

Performances dates are May 5-7 (Thursday-Saturday).  Doors open at 6:45; the show begins at 7:30. 

Returning to the Lee Street Cafe will be Becky Lippard, Carol Harris, Patsy Parnell, Mary Ann McCubbin, John Brincefield, Kent Bernhardt, and Justin Dionne.   Jonathan Coarsey will sing with group on Saturday.

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Celebrating 400 years of the King James Bible

Submitted by David Whisenant
Saturday, April 30th, 2011, 8:58am
Celebrating 400 years of the King James Bible

SALISBURY - In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, Friendship Baptist Church of Salisbury is planning a special event for Sunday.

 The congregation at Friendship Baptist Church I-85 & Peach Orchard exit will celebrate the printing of the KJV with a special speaker and program.

Dr. Greg Pierce will be the featured speaker, and there will be special music by Straight & Narrow, along with an old fashioned dinner on the grounds. 

The congregation will come dressed old fashion including some horse and buggies. 

The pastor describes the event as "an auspicious occasion."

 The services will begin at 11am.

The King James, or, Authorized Version, is a translation of the Bible by the Church of England, at the command of King James.  The project was started in 1604 and completed in 1611.

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Spencer plans big Arbor Day celebration

Submitted by David Whisenant
Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 8:00am
Spencer plans big Arbor Day celebration

SPENCER - The Spencer Community Appearance Commission is hosting Spencer’s second annual Arbor Day Celebration. This free event is going to be chock-full of fun for the entire family!

Event: Spencer's 2nd Annual Arbor Day Celebration
When: Saturday, April 23 from 10am-2pm
Location: 8th Street Ballpark, Spencer

Special Appearances by the North Rowan Show Choir (noon performance), the Easter Bunny, Cub Scouts, and several Animals from Dan Nicholas Park Nature Center, Blue Bird Expert & Author, Pamela Kirby.

Highlights include live music; educational, business and government vendor booths; children’s activities such as games, and crafts & your chance to explore a Toyota Prius, Antique Firetruck, & Police car.

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He did it! Weaver on stage at Grand Ole Opry

Submitted by David Whisenant
Sunday, April 17th, 2011, 10:52am
He did it! Weaver on stage at Grand Ole Opry

SALISBURY - You don't have to tell folks in Salisbury, Boone, and the surrounding area that Matthew Weaver is a gifted singer, songwriter, and musician.  They already know.

Now the rest of the world is getting a taste of that talent.

On Saturday night Weaver fulfilled a lifelong dream by performing on the stage of the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

In Weaver's words, he says  "I’m deeply honored to have received what is called 'one of the most coveted invitations in all of music.'” 

Lots of family and friends tuned in by way to the internet feed on WSM Radio.  Many posted comments on Matthew's Facebook page as he performed.

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Earth Night Out Friday in Salisbury

Submitted by David Whisenant
Thursday, April 14th, 2011, 7:17am
Earth Night Out Friday in Salisbury

SALISBURY - As communities all over the world are preparing to celebrate the 41st anniversary of Earth Day, where on Earth will you be? 

Downtown Salisbury, Inc. invites you to the annual Lord Salisbury Celebrates Spring – Earth Day 2011 in Historic Downtown Salisbury and other areas in and around the town. 

Downtown Salisbury, Inc. is delighted to present its 6th annual Earth Night Out on Friday, April 15, 5- 9 p.m.

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Scrabble Scramble spells out fun!

Submitted by David Whisenant
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011, 9:43pm
Scrabble Scramble spells out fun!

SALISBURY - The 8th Annual Scrabble Scramble to benefit the Rowan County Literacy Council was held Tuesday night at the Salisbury Holiday Inn and it resulted in a new championship team for the first time in 6 years.

The Trinity Oaks team got the win, snapping the 5 year winning streak held by the South Rowan YMCA Service Club.  The SR YMCA did manage to finish a strong second.

The Scrabble Scramble features teams of 6 or more who play three timed rounds of Scrabble.  Teams pay an entry fee and then buy tiles during the match. 

All of the money raised goes towards the literacy programs promoted by the Literacy Council.

I've been fortunate to have the pleasure of emceeing this event for 7 of its 8 years.

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