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Rowan weather: More rain and fog

We’re going to start 2019 the same way we’re finishing 2018 — wet. Today, watch out for widespread heavy fog, which could reduce visibility to ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, December 31, 2018 7:51 am

Books

Year-end Indiebound bestsellers

Bestsellers Indiebound Fiction 1. A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles. 2. Little Fires Everywhere, by Celeste Ng. 3. The President is Missing, by Bill ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 30, 2018 12:00 am

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Bestsellers (12-30-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Becoming, by Michelle Obama. 2. Them, by Ben Sasse. 3. The Point of It All, Charles Krauthammer. 4. Where the ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 30, 2018 12:00 am

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Book World: 50 notable works of fiction in 2018

The Washington Post “An American Marriage,” by Tayari Jones (Algonquin). Roy and Celestial are college-educated and upwardly mobile — but they are also black, a ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 30, 2018 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Flood watch tonight through Saturday morning

Get out your hip waders, we’re going to have some rain. Rowan County is under a flood watch from 7 p.m. tonight through 7 a.m. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, December 27, 2018 7:50 am

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Rowan weather: Nice today; rain comes Thursday

We got some sun for Christmas and we’ll see more today, but Thursday and Friday will bring heavy rain, again. Today will be sunny and ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:50 am

Food

Brunch casseroles to start the New Year

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Next week will be New Year’s Day. How will you start the day after the big party that said so ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Clear skies for Santa

For all that last-minute running around, you’ll have sunny skies today and a high near 50. Northwest wind will be at 5-8 mph. Santa should ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, December 24, 2018 7:50 am

Books

Bestsellers (12-23-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Point of It All, Charles Krauthammer. 2. Becoming, by Michelle Obama. 3. The Reckoning, by John Grisham. 4, ‘Twas ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 23, 2018 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Less wet; still windy

Parts of Rowan County are under a small stream flood advisory today. Rain has tapered off, but will continue this afternoon,  especially in the western ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, December 21, 2018 7:50 am

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Rowan weather: Wear your duck shoes

Be prepared for a wet day and night, with more rain likely on Friday. There is a chance that creeks and streams may flood. Some ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, December 20, 2018 7:50 am

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Rowan weather: Enjoy the sun today

Another cold morning starts us off on a day that will be mostly sunny and 53, with light and variable wind. Tonight brings a 30 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 8:42 am

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Rowan weather: Pleasant weather, for a change

Today and tomorrow will be nice days for all the running around required this time of year. We’ll see sunshine and have a high of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 7:50 am

Food

Bake a little more love up for Christmas

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Cookies for Christmas, to share with neighbors or to nibble on while staring deeply into the Christmas tree, to pack ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 12:00 am

Books

Bestsellers (12-16-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Becoming, by Michelle Obama. 2. The Point of It All, Charles Krauthammer. 3. Nine Perfect Strangers, by Liane Moriarty. 4, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 16, 2018 12:00 am

Books

Want a great book? Try one of these

National Public Radio has some of the best stories about books and authors. Often, hearing an interview will prompt interest in a book, so their ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 16, 2018 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Flood watch through Saturday night

It’s going to be a messy day, with heavy rain possible throughout today and tonight. We are under a flood watch through 6 p.m. Saturday. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, December 14, 2018 7:50 am

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Rowan weather: Rain moves in tonight

You still need to be careful on the roads today, with lingering icy spots that refroze again last night. And if that were not enough, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, December 13, 2018 7:50 am

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Rowan weather: Clouds today, rain tomorrow night

The winter weather advisory expires today at 10 a.m., but roads will still have icy patches where no sun has reached the pavement. And it ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 7:50 am

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Rowan weather: A chance of melting

It’s the storm that keeps on giving. Today, we are under a winter weather advisory until 11 a.m., mostly due to icy conditions on some ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:14 am

Food

Quick and delicious breads make great gifts

There was a time when I made mini loaves of quick bread for all the neighbors. Quick breads are fun and generally easy to make. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Winter storm warning until 2

We’re under a winter storm warning today until 2 p.m., as more snow falls and temperatures stay in the 30s. Sleet is likely before the ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, December 10, 2018 8:12 am

Food

How’d you like a nice holiday punch?

Punch up the holidays with a bowl of cheer. Take a trip back in time with a bowl of punch for you guests and family. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 12:00 am

Books

Bestsellers (12-02-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Becoming, by Michelle Obama. 2. The Reckoning, by John Grisham. 3. Long Road to Mercy, by David Baldacci. 4. Adrian Simcox ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 2, 2018 12:00 am

Books

Icy journey on a Great Lake will be hard to forget

“Across the Great Lake,” by Lee Zacharias. University of Wisconsin Press. 2018. 237 pp. By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com This very atmospheric book is just ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 2, 2018 12:00 am

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Prize will honor African-American writers

WINSTON-SALEM—The Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize, which honors the best in short prose by African-American writers in North Carolina, is now open. The deadline is Jan. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 2, 2018 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Rain Saturday, 70 on Sunday

We’ve started our warming trend today, expecting a high of 61. We also expect a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11 a.m. Southwest ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, November 30, 2018 7:50 am

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Rowan weather: A bit warmer later

Well, this morning it’s actually colder than it was yesterday at this time — 22. At least the wind is calm. Today will be sunny ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, November 29, 2018 7:50 am

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