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Books

McCullough’s latest is ‘Tired of Music’

Dicy McCullough continues her series of children’s books, “Tired of …” with “Tired of Music,” a rhyming short book about learning to love music. Little ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, May 23, 2019 12:00 am

Books

‘Prairie Fever’ may be Parker’s best

“Prairie Fever,” by Michael Parker. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. 2019. 309 pp. $26.95. By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Michael Parker will infect readers with ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, May 23, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Cloudy, not as warm

Thanks to some cloud cover, today will not be as hot, but the weekend will be sizzling. The air quality remains at code yellow, for ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:49 am

Local

Rowan weather: Calm and sunny

We will have pleasant days today and Wednesday before the heat builds to near-record levels. Both days are still code yellow air days, meaning people ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 7:49 am

Food

Zucchini season is here — make the most of it

It’s already zucchini season, at least at the Salisbury-Rowan Farmers Market, and they are just the right size. Not too big, not too small. Zucchini ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Slight chance of storms

It’s going to be another hot week, and we’re still having code yellow air quality days. Today through Wednesday will have higher levels of both ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, May 20, 2019 7:49 am

Crime

Pair from Mocksville lead chase, face number of charges

In an incident that began in Iredell County and ended on Interstate 77, two people from Mocksville led officers on a chase and were charged ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, May 17, 2019 11:35 am

Local

Rowan weather: Hot, more humid

The heat is on. Today will be mostly sunny and 87 with west southwest wind at 5-9 mph this morning. We have a 20 percent ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, May 17, 2019 7:49 am

Columnists

Reminder comes from unlikely place

Someone sent me an email about a gas station in South Africa, where the owner posts daily “inspirational” quotes on a chalkboard in plain view ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, May 17, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Nice today, hot tomorrow

Today is the last day of spring-like weather. A heat wave is on its way. Code yellow air quality is predicted through the weekend, with ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, May 16, 2019 7:49 am

Books

Bestsellers (5-16-19)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Southern Side of Paradise, by Kristy Woodson Harvey. 2. Slightly South of Simple, by Kristy Woodson Harvey. 3. Shortest Way ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, May 16, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Another spring day

The forecast is still pretty simple, but we will have code yellow air quality for today, Thursday and Friday for both ozone and particle pollution. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 9:08 am

Local

Rowan weather: Sunny, cooler

Today’s cool start in the 40s was refreshing. We should have a quiet remainder of the week with temperatures rising by Friday. Today will be ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: A nice week ahead

This week’s forecast is pretty boring, a nice change from the last couple of weeks. One thing to be aware of this week is air ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, May 13, 2019 7:49 am

Entertainment

‘Night on the Stage’ performer having the time of his life

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Above all, Alton Fitzgerald White is positive. He exudes positive energy, even during a phone interview, and his ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Saturday, May 11, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Stormy weekend ahead

Heavy rain and potentially severe thunderstorms are headed our way this weekend. While we won’t see continuous rain, there will be enough showers and thunderstorms ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, May 10, 2019 7:46 am

Local

Rowan weather: Small chance of showers

Today will be partly sunny and 81, with south winds at 5-9 mph. We’ll have a 20 percent chance of showers between 3 and 4 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, May 9, 2019 7:49 am

Books

Bestsellers (5-9-19)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Southern Side of Paradise, by Kristy Woodson Harvey. 2. A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles. 3. The Death ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, May 9, 2019 12:00 am

Education

Hood Seminary gets Science for Seminaries grant

SALISBURY — The American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Dialogue on Science, Ethics and Religion program has awarded Hood Theological Seminary a grant to ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, May 9, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Scattered showers this afternoon

Don’t be surprised to see a few thunderstorms the next two afternoons, as a strong front approaches from the west. Unfortunately, it looks like the ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 8:47 am

Local

Rowan weather: Another nice day

Today will be partly sunny and 80, with south wind around 6 mph this afternoon. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with calm wind and a ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 7:49 am

Local

Rowan weather: Pleasant

This week looks a lot like last week — mostly sunny days and warm temperatures, until the weekend, when rain is expected. Today will be ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, May 6, 2019 7:49 am

Farm & Garden

It’s not a yard; it’s a garden that Don made

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com On a very warm spring day, Don Doering’s garden is a cool oasis. It’s the fruit of a lot of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, May 5, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Lee Cooper back on his bike to raise money for ALS

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Lee Cooper is ready to get back on the road next week, starting a bike ride to benefit ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Saturday, May 4, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Warm today; storms over the weekend

Just in time for the weekend, showers and storms ramp up. Today will be partly sunny and 83, with south southwest wind at 3-7 mph. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, May 3, 2019 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: Another warm one

After a cloudy morning, we should see some sun, and the high will be 83. Winds will be south southwest at 6-9 mph. Tonight will ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, May 2, 2019 7:49 am

Books

Bestsellers (5-2-19)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Ginger Bread, by Helen Oyeyemi. 2. The Second Mountain, by David Brooks. 3. A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, May 2, 2019 12:00 am

Books

Kristy Woodson Harvey completes her popular trilogy

“The Southern Side of Paradise,” by Kristy Woodson Harvey. Gallery Books. 2019. 387 pp. $16. By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Salisbury’s own Kristy Woodson Harvey has ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, May 2, 2019 12:00 am

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