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The time of political politeness has come and gone, says Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina’s poet laureate. “It’s time to tell the truth about who we are as Black and White people in the United States. It’s time,” she says. Audible Plus, a brand new all-you-can-listen membership that offers access to thousands of titles, including a vast array of audiobooks, podcasts and originals that span genres, lengths, and formats. Try free for 30 days: https://amzn.to/3zNpshv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

We’ve had the chance to interview, Edward Kenneth, a Trump supporter to see where he stands on Black Lives Matter today. While maintaining social distancing, we’ve interviewed him via Facebook Messenger. READ: https://salisbury-observer.com/2020/07/22/we-are-all-a-true-miracle-an-interview-with-a-trump-supporter/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

One of Salisbury’s most beloved traditions is returning. The 2021 Cheerwine Festival was just announced for September 18th in the town’s historic downtown. Grammy-nominated band Spin Doctors will headline the entertainment for the festival which runs from noon to 10 pm. Additionally, Lauren Light Trio, Tsunami Wave Riders, and 9daytrip, will perform live music for tens of thousands of attendees from the Hotwire Communication Stage throughout the day. READ: https://salisbury-observer.com/2021/07/27/2021-cheerwine-festival-announced-headlined-by-grammy-nominated-spin-doctors/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

From the very first time I ever heard Hey Jealousy on YouTube Music, I loved this song. It was by a band called the Gin Blossoms – on the surface, one of dozens of alternate-lite bands that broke through thanks to grunge. But their story, and their songs, were much more than that. READ MORE: https://salisbury-observer.com/2021/07/28/hey-jealousy-by-gin-blossoms/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

On June 28, 2020, A Rowan County commissioner was arrested Sunday for driving while impaired, according to the Salisbury Police Department. Craig Pierce, 65, is accused of driving with a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit, according to an arrest report. READ: https://salisbury-observer.com/2021/06/28/rowan-county-commissioner-arrested-charged-with-driving-while-impaired/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

DC Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges elicited a laugh on Tuesday from an otherwise solemn hearing room when he was asked by Rep. Jamie Raskin about his feelings on Republican lawmakers referring to the insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol as ‘tourists.’ READ: https://salisbury-observer.com/2021/07/27/daniel-hodges/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, members of the People Budget NC jumped in their cars and participated in caravans around the state including the communities of Burlington, Concord and Durham to bring awareness that our state needs a budget that’s for the people. READ: https://salisbury-observer.com/2021/06/17/the-peoples-budget-nc-participated-in-car-caravans-statewide-for-a-new-state-budget/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

"One thing in life that I’ve learned is that there are people you meet who could either be good for you or bad for you. Being adopted at age 5, I’ve learned a lot. From being diagnosed with autism, it has made life both challenging and a blessing. - Michael Eaborn —READ: https://salisbury-observer.com/2021/06/27/homelessness-a-lesson-in-humility-rowan-helping-ministries-gave-me-more-than-shelter/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

Recently, Politico interviewed several Republican lawmakers, who of course all chose to remain nameless. But Politico says that these were Trump supporting lawmakers (who still are Trump supporting lawmakers to this day). Each one of them said that they do not want Donald Trump to be the Republican party’s nominee in 2024. In fact, they don’t want Trump to run for president ever again. READ: https://salisbury-observer.com/2021/05/31/republican-lawmakers-are-terrified-of-trump-running-for-president-again/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

The message reads: “BLM is a terrorist group & I will warn all my friends not to eat here because you idiots support them!!! Abortion is murder too!“ Read & View the picture: http://salisbury-observer.com/2021/03/12/if-hate-can-be-taught-why-cant-love/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

There's plenty of excuses to not want to work. Whether it's because of the industry or the pay. I was taught the phrase "beggars can't be choosy". I have bills that need to be paid. I can't complain about my job. If I want more money, I know I need to work for it. If i'm applying for a job in an industry that i'm experienced in, I'll ask for more than the minimum wage. If I'm applying for a job at a company that I previously worked for, I'll ask to get paid more.  Many company's are understaffed right now. If you have experience in an industry and they are hiring, apply for it. When they ask how much should you get paid, be honest. If you know the industry, don't settle for anything less than what you are worth. Read Article: http://salisbury-observer.com/2021/05/04/op-ed-when-it-comes-to-work-beggars-cant-be-choosy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

Catalytic Converter being stolen A salisbury resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, reached out to the Salisbury Observer in an email regarding a stolen catalytic converter off their fiancee’s vehicle. Article: http://salisbury-observer.com/2021/04/22/catalytic-converter-attempted-theft-caught-on-video/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

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The Times They Are a-Changin'” is a song written by Bob Dylan and was released as the title track of his 1964 album “The Times They Are a-Changin”. Dylan wrote the song as a deliberate attempt to create an anthem of change for the time. Inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, this song still resonates today. Below is my interpretation of the song. Read the article:   https://salisbury-observer.com/2021/04/08/bob-dylan-the-times-are-changing-and-we-must-heed-to-the-call/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message

Read the article: https://salisbury-observer.com/2020/08/01/life-long-lessons-the-fish-bowl-will-not-give-up-the-ship/  The Salisbury Observer did a Messenger interview with Chris, an owner of The Fish Bowl. The Fish Bowl is bar located on East Innes Street in Downtown Salisbury. While Governor Cooper has the state in Phase Two of reopening, bars have yet to reopen. Below is our interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salisburyobserver/message