🌱 Why a beloved Salisbury barbecue staple suddenly closed its doors
Salisbury, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Salisbury! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a beloved Salisbury barbecue staple suddenly closed its doors
- How a Catawba alum is easing future students’ tuition burden
- Livingstone College community grieves loss of 19-year-old softball standout
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 96, low: 71.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘Like family' — Restaurant operators open up after business closure (salisburypost.com) — Marlow’s BBQ & Seafood, a longtime favorite on Statesville Boulevard in Salisbury, has closed permanently, and the family is selling equipment to pay off remaining restaurant bills. Co-owner Phylicia Lowe describes how the community became like family over 20 years and has launched a GoFundMe to help her father cover basic living expenses as he adjusts to losing his livelihood. 
• Raymond and Louise Moody Endowed Scholarship established at Catawba College (salisburypost.com) — A new endowed scholarship at Salisbury’s Catawba College will honor Raymond and Louise Moody while helping future students afford their education. Alumna Jane Moody created the fund in gratitude for the support that launched her 33-year education career and hopes others will join in backing Catawba students through scholarships and endowed gifts.
• College softball player dies at 19 (nj.com subscription) — Livingstone College in Salisbury is mourning 19-year-old softball player Gabriella Muñoz, who died while in her home state of Texas. The rising junior was remembered for her strong academics, solid play on the field, and the upbeat personality that endeared her to teammates, coaches, and campus staff.
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football workouts (7th/8th grade)
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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