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Rowan weather: Dense fog this morning
Rowan County is under a dense fog advisory until 10 a.m., and it is pretty thick out there. Be cautious when driving as visibility is ...
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Rowan weather: Dreary again
It’s going to be another gray day, with a 60 percent chance of showers. Most of the showers will be before noon. Patchy fog is ...
by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 7:49 am
Food
Start the day right with protein
By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com These dreary, dark mornings call for something more than cold cereal or a banana. Do yourself a favor and kick ...
by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 12:00 am
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Rowan weather: Calm before the storm
Today will be cloudy, but Saturday and Saturday night will be cloudy, windy, rainy and have a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms. We have ...
by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 10, 2020 7:49 am
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Rowan weather: Enjoy today, rain is coming
After a cold start below freezing, we’ll see the sun again today, with a high of 52 and east southeast wind at 5-7 mph. Clouds ...
by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:48 am
Books
Bestsellers (1-9-20)
Rowan bestsellers 1.Tell Me a Story, by Cassandra King Conroy. 2.The Guardians, by John Grisham. 3. Everybody was Happy, by Hap Roberts. 4. Where the Crawdads ...
by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:00 am
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Rowan weather: Sunny and windy
Better enjoy today, because clouds return Thursday and the weekend looks wet. Today will be windy and sunny and 56, with west wind at 9-16 ...
by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:38 am
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Rowan weather: Rain, then some clearing
Looks like a gloomy day, with a chance of rain throughout. No snow this time. Too warm. The chance of rain is 70 percent, with ...
by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 7:48 am
Food
Shift your focus to veggie dinners for something different
By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com After those big heavy meals of the holidays, usually centering on meat, it’s time to take a break and replenish ...
by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 12:00 am
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Rowan weather: Sunny and cool
The first full week of January is starting out cold, with a low of 27 degrees. Today will be sunny and 55, with west northwest ...
by Deirdre Smith, Monday, January 6, 2020 7:49 am
10 to Watch
10 to Watch in 2020: Rev. Robert Black
By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rev. Robert Black, rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for more than five years, is one of ...
by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:00 am
10 to Watch
10 to Watch 2020: Jonathan Williams
By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Jonathan Williams, the new mayor or Spencer is among several new mayors in Rowan County and one of ...
by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:00 am
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Rowan weather: Rather damp
It will be another rainy, foggy day, but the high should reach the 60s. The chance of rain is 90 percent, with showers most of ...
by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 3, 2020 7:49 am
Local
Rowan weather: Rain on the way
The new year started with a beautiful day. Now we can look forward to rain tonight, Friday and a little on Saturday. Today will be ...
by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 2, 2020 7:48 am
Books
Indiebound bestsellers (1-2-20)
Indiebound bestsellers Fiction 1. Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. 2. The Dutch House, by Ann Patchett. 3. The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nahesi Coates. 4. The ...
by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 2, 2020 12:00 am
Books
My favorite books of 2019
I don’t do resolutions, so I didn’t set a reading goal for 2019. I read mostly what I wanted to, and found great pleasure in ...
by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 2, 2020 12:00 am
Local
Rowan weather: Sunny, cooler
It’s going to be another beautiful day, but a bit cooler, with a high around 55. Winds will be west at 5-11 mph, gusting up ...
by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 7:49 am
Food
Get ready for 2020 with traditions and twists
By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Say goodbye to the teens, we’re headed into 2020, the start of a new decade. But we keep with tradition ...
by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Rowan weather: Windy and clearing
One of the last two days of 2019 is blowing in warm and windy. Today’s high will be 69, with west southwest wind at 7-11 ...
by Deirdre Smith, Monday, December 30, 2019 7:48 am
Local
Rowan weather: More like spring
Temperatures dipped below freezing this morning, but it’s going to be a warm day, with a high of 61 and partly sunny skies. Patchy fog ...
by Deirdre Smith, Friday, December 27, 2019 7:48 am
Books
New library director looking forward to challenge
By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Melissa Oleen, the new director of Rowan Public Library since Jeff Hall’s retirement, was groomed to be a ...
by Deirdre Smith, Friday, December 27, 2019 12:05 am
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Rowan weather: Another pretty day
We’re having some nice weather this week, and it will continue into next week, with just one day of rain. Today will be mostly sunny ...
by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, December 26, 2019 8:33 am
Books
Salisbury’s 2019 bestsellers
South Main Book Co. Adult 1. The Southern Side of Paradise, by Kristy Woodson Harvey. 2. Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. 3. The ...
by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, December 26, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Rowan weather: Sunny Christmas Eve
Happy Christmas Eve. Today will be sunny, with a high near 60 and north northeast wind at 3-6 mph. Tonight will be clear and cold, ...
by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 7:45 am
Food
Try egg nog or hot buttered rum
Time for a cup of eggnog. You can dress up what comes pre-made at the grocery store, or you can make your own for a ...
by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 12:00 am
Food
How’d you like a nice Cheerwine Holiday Punch cocktail?
SALISBURY — Cheerwine, the iconic family-owned soft drink from Salisbury, is ringing in the holiday season with its seasonal beverage, Cheerwine Holiday Punch, for a limited ...
by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 12:00 am
Local
Rowan weather: Rain
Nothing like a chilly rain to start the week. After today the sun returns and the temperatures will be above average. We have a 100 ...
by Deirdre Smith, Monday, December 23, 2019 7:48 am
Books
South Main Book Co. has a new owner
By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — South Main Book Co. has a new owner for the new year. Alissa Redmond has bought the business ...