SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury Inc. will host the Ring in Spring event on March 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gateway Park, which is located at the intersection of Depot and Innes streets.
Crafts, wagon rides, snacks, and a professional photo with the Easter Bunny are included for free.
Photos with the Easter Bunny will be posted on the Downtown Salisbury Inc. Facebook page in the coming days following the event for download and printing.
Rowan Growth Partners appoints three to board
SALISBURY — Rowan Growth Partners, the nonprofit that serves as the fundraising arm of the Rowan Economic Development Council, has named its 2022 board of directors.
New members include Hexagon Agility operations manager Steve Engstrom, Daimler truck plant manager Erik Johnson and Salisbury Post publisher John Carr.
New executives for Rowan Growth Partners have also been appointed. Bryan Overcash, co-founder of Global Location Services, will serve as chair. Denise Hallett, government and business relations manager for Vulcan Materials, will serve as vice president. Pete Teague, Special Assistant to the President of Livingstone College, will serve as Secretary/Treasurer. Stephen Kidd is the outgoing president of the organization.
Cannon Ballers unveil promotional schedule for upcoming 2022 season
KANNAPOLIS – The Cannon Ballers will officially take to the field and host the return of minor league baseball to Kannapolis on April 8 at 7 p.m. against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
The evening will begin with a giveaway followed by post-match fireworks. Opening weekend continues with another fireworks display after Saturday’s game the next day before wrapping up Sunday with “Bark in the Park” and the postgame “Kids Run the Bases.”
Paying homage to the team’s history, the Cannon Ballers will wear retro jerseys and take the field as Piedmont Boll Weevils four times during the 2022 season. The team will also feature “Super Splash Days” featuring water themed elements.
The league will feature Jurassic Ballpark Dinosaur Day and Marvel’s Defender of the Diamond, where the team will wear Captain Marvel-inspired jerseys for the first time. Focusing on the local community, the program also includes an education day, camp day and a series of dates welcoming Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Faith Night groups and first responders.
Nightly promotions will also highlight the daily activities taking place at the Atrium Health Ballpark. New for the 2022 season is the introduction of $2 Tuesdays which feature a variety of discounted favorites such as hot dogs, soda, popcorn, peanuts and more. The schedule also includes the return of the popular Thirsty Thursdays.
The 2022 program also includes a wide variety of premium giveaways for fans of all ages.
The first opportunity to purchase individual game tickets will be March 12 at 10 a.m. at the F&M box office, online at kcballers.com or by phone at 704-932-3267. Season tickets, 10-game mini-plans and group tickets are on sale now.
Further updates and promotional announcements will be released as the 2022 season approaches.
Food trucks, karaoke coming to The Konnected entertainment and wellness center
SALISBURY — The Konnected Foundation will host a food truck and karaoke at 1625 N US Highway 29 in Salisbury every Friday night at 6 p.m. starting March 11.
The event offers free entry. Proceeds from each night will go to Konnected’s youth programs. For sales inquiries, call 704-965-3434.
The foundation will also host a B-MO-hosted pep rally at North Rowan High School on March 4 at 2 p.m. and Salisbury High School on March 11 at 2 p.m. with giveaways and a performance by DJ TOP in each school. For more information, call 704-640-5131.
Rowan EDC adds additional website data tool focused on quality of life
SALISBURY — The Rowan EDC has added another Localintel data tool to its website, this time focusing on quality of life on its Live in Rowan page.
Using this tool, current and potential Rowan County residents begin by selecting a profile that best matches their description, ranging from raising a family to remote workers to active retirees.
After selecting a profile, users can explore Rowan County offerings that may apply in their lifetime. Some examples of selections include making your house a home, living an active lifestyle, maintaining your health, and accessing the world. Clicking on each brings up a plethora of local options relevant to the category.
“This tool fits perfectly with our upcoming talent attraction campaign as it allows potential residents to see themselves as part of Rowan County and learn about what each community has to offer,” said Jay Garneau, Head of Marketing and Communications of Rowan EDC in a press release. . “It can also be just as helpful for current residents to learn more about businesses or places they haven’t necessarily explored yet.”
Other Localintel tools can be found on Rowan EDC’s Strategic Location and Workforce pages.
Delta Dental Foundation Awards Rowan County Public Health Grant
SALISBURY — Rowan County Public Health was one of 20 organizations to receive a mini-grant from the Delta Dental Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of North Carolina.
This year, the 20 grant recipients span 37 North Carolina counties. A total of $87,120 in funding was distributed.
Rowan County received $5,000 to be used at its Smile Center clinic to provide prenatal dental care.
This is the program’s largest year of donations to date, following an increase in disparities in health care needs and care over the past year. In North Carolina, 15.3% of kindergarten students already have untreated tooth decay. Through the Smiles for Kids program, the foundation works to educate the public about the importance of preventative oral health care and helps fund initiatives and programs designed to promote oral health. children, especially in systemically disadvantaged areas. The program supports North Carolina’s Safety Net dental clinics and nonprofit organizations, which provide essential dental services and education to local residents.
“We hope this year’s grants will help provide better access to dental care and dental health education for children who might not otherwise have it, enabling them to attend school, in person or virtually, healthy and ready to learn. Because Delta Dental believes everyone deserves a healthy smile,” said Curt Ladig, president and CEO of Delta Dental of North Carolina, in a press release.
When reviewing grants, the foundation evaluates each application on its own merits. It considers the programs in which the organization is engaged, the constituencies it serves, the services it offers, its accountability and fundraising practices, and the level of local community support it attracts.
For a complete list of this year’s grant recipients, visit deltadentalnc.com.
