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Local

Rowan weather: Heavy rain possible tonight

The expected freezing rain has yet to fall, but we still have a 60 percent chance of rain between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., followed ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:52 am

Local

Rowan weather: Cold today, possible freezing rain tomorrow

Today will be sunny, but still cold, with a high of 41. The 7:30 a.m. temperature is 16. Tonight we have a 30 percent chance ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:50 am

Food

A feast to warm up a cold winter’s night

It is, indeed, a feast fit for a queen or a king, full of flavor and beautifully presented. It’s Queen’s Feast week in the Charlotte ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 12:00 am

Books

Bestsellers (1-20-19)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Becoming, by Michelle Obama. 2. Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, by David W. Blight. 3. The Library Book, by ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, January 20, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Rain over the weekend, and wind

Watch out for patchy fog this morning until around 10 a.m. Then it will be cloudy, slowly clearing to a bit of sun. The high ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 18, 2019 7:50 am

Farm & Garden

Don’t forget about the trees in winter months

By Mark Martin City of Salisbury Arborist Did you know that trees fall into a couple of basic categories? Trees are either evergreen or deciduous, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 18, 2019 12:00 am

Entertainment

Review: A laugh a minute at ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’

Oh, the unspeakable horror! The terrifying monsters! The evil that will have you laughing for two hours as you watch the comedy “The Mystery of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 17, 2019 12:10 pm

Local

Rowan weather: Rain moves in later today

It’s another cold morning, and we will likely have rain this afternoon and overnight. Today will be mostly cloudy and 47, with a 60 percent ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 17, 2019 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: Nice through Friday

After a very cold (23 degrees) start and plenty of frost, we should have a sunny day with a high near 53. Wind will be ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: Warmer days coming

We’l have a few warmer days before rain returns. Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 47. Winds will be from the north ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 7:50 am

Food

Eat more fruit and vegetables, less meat and balance your meals

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com U.S. News tried 41 popular diets and determined that the best diet plan is the Mediterranean diet. It has recently ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Another cloudy day

Some areas may have black ice on the roadways this morning, and then fog could develop, but we are already at 33 degrees. Today will ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, January 14, 2019 7:50 am

Books

Bestsellers (01-13-19)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. All We Ever Wanted, by Emily Giffin. 2. New Iberia Rules, by James Lee Burke. 3. The First Conspiracy, by ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, January 13, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Cold today; wet, cold weekend

We’re starting out in the low 20s, and the high today will be just 45, with sunny skies. At least the wind has calmed down. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 11, 2019 7:50 am

Farm & Garden

Home and landscape show in Concord; events in Belmont

CONCORD — Jan. 25-27 will be the 15th Annual Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. You can learn about trends and ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 11, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Colder, still windy

Today will be sunny, but cold, with a high of just 40 degrees. Winds will be from the northwest at 5-10 mph, gusting as high ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 10, 2019 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: Hold on to your hats

We’ll see more sun today, but it’s going to be much cooler and quite windy. The high should be 48, with west wind at 11-17 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: Nice today, then turning colder

We might see a little fog this morning, but then it will be partly sunny and warm, with a high of 64. South southwest wind ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 7:50 am

Food

New year and time to reboot the meal plan

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com More vegetarian options, a friend asked. Healthy eating, another said. Good idea. With the Mediterranean diet being named one of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: More sun, but cooler

Except for Tuesday, it’s going to be a chilly week, but mostly sunny. Today will be partly sunny and 52, with east wind at 6-9 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, January 7, 2019 7:50 am

Books

Can the heart survive a war?

“News of Our Loved Ones,” by Abigail DeWitt. HarperCollins. 2018. 222 pp. By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com I get too involved in books. I seep ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, January 6, 2019 12:00 am

Books

Chef Santos signing books today

Chef Santos will sign his book, “Chef Santos: The Chef, His Story and His Recipes,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the lobby of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, January 6, 2019 12:00 am

Books

Bestsellers (1-6-19)

Rowan 2018 bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Secret to Southern Charm, by Kristy Woodson Harvey. 2. The Hush, by John Hart. 3. Slightly South of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, January 6, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Wet, wet, wet

Today’s going to be a washout, with a 100 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog is likely, too. The high will be 55, with east ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 4, 2019 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: Here comes the rain again

And the rain is back. Today we’ll see more rain in the morning, then it tapers off a bit. Friday, though, looks like a washout, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 3, 2019 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: More damp days ahead

The new year doesn’t look much different than the old one, but we do have a chance of sunshine by the weekend. Today will be ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 7:50 am

Food

Start your year out with the versatile pork chop

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Yes, 2019 is the year of the pig, according to the Chinese Zodiac. In Chinese culture, pigs are a symbol ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 1, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Statesville woman violates pre-trial order

A Statesville woman faces new charges in a case of statutory rape of a child. Christina Davis Jolly, 43, of Trophy Drive, is charged with ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, December 31, 2018 3:25 pm

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