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Rowan weather: Maybe more storms

We have a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly after 11 a.m. Some of the storms today and tonight could become strong, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 7:49 am

Food

A few last flings with summer food

The growing season is winding down in Rowan County, partially due to the extended heat and lack of rain, but you can still find some ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 12:00 am

Food

Land Trust parties with Carolina-focused food

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com It was a hot and steamy night as supporters of Three Rivers Land Trust gathered at F&M’s Trolley Barn for ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Steamy

So, we’re in for another hot and steamy week of August. Today will be mostly sunny and 93, with light west southwest wind. We have ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, August 19, 2019 7:49 am

Local

Rowan weather: Code Orange air quality today

It’s going to be another Code Orange air quality alert day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ground level ozone is the culprit. People with ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, August 16, 2019 7:49 am

Entertainment

Strong performances make ‘Crimes of the Heart’

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com The three women who are at the heart of “Crimes of the Heart” carry burdens most of us cannot even ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, August 15, 2019 10:40 am

Local

Rowan weather: Partly sunny, little chance of rain

We’ll have a partly sunny day today with a high of 88 and light wind. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, August 15, 2019 7:49 am

Books

Bestsellers (8-15-19)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Bitterroots, by C.J. Box. 2. Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls, by Dav Pilkey. 3. Where the ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, August 15, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Emma Labovitz: Starting with a Fulbright, she’ll go far

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Emma Labovitz is a smart, ambitious young woman who has much of her future planned already. She’ll be getting a ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, August 15, 2019 12:00 am

Books

The best books of 2019 — so far

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com About this time of year, publishers will make lists of the best books so far. They want to keep their ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, August 15, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: More of the same

Were you one of the lucky ones who got rain last night? We have a slight chance today, but it’s going to be hot and ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 7:49 am

Local

Severe thunderstorms watch in effect until 7 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 7 p.m. tonight for Rowan County. Cabarrus, Davidson, Iredell and Davie counties are included ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 2:04 pm

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Rowan weather: Heat index around 102

Are you ready for another hot and humid day? The high will be 93, with mostly sunny skies. That will push the heat index to ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 7:49 am

Food

Breakfast: Shake it up a little

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Maybe you or your kids want exactly the same thing for breakfast every day. You do instant oatmeal, a bowl ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: More hot days

We’re in for a really hot week, with heat index values around 100 degrees for a couple days. Today will be partly sunny and 89, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, August 12, 2019 7:49 am

Entertainment

Lee Street theatre announces Season 12

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com   Lee Street theatre’s 12th season is just days away, starting with “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley. The ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, August 11, 2019 12:00 am

Entertainment

Spotlight series and concerts at Lee Street

While Lee Street theatre focuses on doing topical and timely plays, it also has a schedule of events in its Spotlight Series, as well as ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, August 11, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Hot

Summer’s heat is sticking around for a while longer, with plenty of humidity. Today will be sunny and 92, with west southwest wind around 6 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, August 9, 2019 7:49 am

Local

Rowan weather: Code Orange air quality day

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange air quality action day for ground-level ozone from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. People ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, August 8, 2019 7:49 am

Books

Bestsellers (8-8-19)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead. 2. Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. 3. One Good Deed, by ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, August 8, 2019 12:00 am

Books

Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors Sept. 5-8

WINSTON-SALEM – Bookmarks will present its 15th annual Festival of Books & Authors, which will take place at various locations in Winston-Salem, on the weekend ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, August 8, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Slight chance of severe storms later

Today will be mostly sunny and 90, with southwest wind at 5-8 mph. We have a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 7:49 am

Local

Rowan weather: Your usual August day

We’ll  have areas of patchy fog through 9 a.m. today, then it will be mostly sunny with a high of 88. Winds will be southwest ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 7:49 am

Food

Fast and easy food for busy nights

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Yikes!!! School starts tomorrow? What happened to summer? What happened to lazy cookouts and simple meals like a tomato sandwich ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Humid, slight chance of rain

Most of us stayed dry through the weekend, and the chance of rain for this week has diminished. Today we’ll have patchy fog before 10 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, August 5, 2019 7:49 am

Local

Rowan weather: Weekend could be stormy

Today will be mostly cloudy and a bit cooler, with a high of 83. Patchy fog is possible before 10 a.m. We have a 60 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, August 2, 2019 7:49 am

Local

Rowan weather: Rain moving in tonight

The next few days will feature a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with some thunderstorms reaching severe levels. The main threats are small hail and ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, August 1, 2019 7:49 am

Books

Bestsellers (8-1-19)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Queen Bee, by Dorothea Benton Frank. 2. The Tattooist of Auschwitz, by Heather Morris. 3. New Girl, by Daniel ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, August 1, 2019 12:00 am

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