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Food

So much more to sweet potatoes than sticky casserole

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Now here’s a food that can fit just about any diet. Plus, it’s beautiful, tasty and available locally. It’s sweet ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 12:00 am

Food

Bread Riot awards two grants

The Bread Riot, a local food advocacy group, together with the Robertson Foundation, was able to award $500 checks to two local farmers recently.  Applications ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Salisbury VA celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month

SALISBURY — President Donald Trump has designated November the second annual National Veterans and Military Families Month to “salute the brave and dedicated patriots who have worn the ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, November 5, 2018 4:21 pm

Local

Rowan weather: On the damp side

The time changed, and the weather is about to. Today is starting with patchy fog, which could linger as long as 1 p.m. It will ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, November 5, 2018 7:50 am

Books

Bestsellers (11-4-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Reckoning, by John Grisham. 2. Dark Sacred Night, by John Connelly. 3. These Truths, by Jill Lepore. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Don’t forget about the 4-H wreath sale

By Morgan Watts Rowan Cooperative Extension With cooler weather in the forecast and Christmas being less than 60 days away, now is the time to ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, November 2, 2018 12:00 am

Entertainment

Musical ‘Little Women’ full of heart

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” is a sweet show, reminding lovers of the book why it meant so much to ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, November 1, 2018 10:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Fine for tricks or treats

Happy Halloween! It should be a good night for the little ghouls and ghosts to trick or treat. Today will be sunny and 71, with ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 8:46 am

Local

Rowan weather: Chilly start to a nice day

The frost is on the pumpkins this morning, and your windshield. Starting out at 35, the day should become sunny, with a high of 65. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 7:50 am

Food

Apple season brings delicious delights

We’re in the midst of apple season, and despite what happened to other crops, apples have held their own. The too hot, then too wet ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Sunny and pleasant

Today will be sunny and 62, a nice fall day. Northwest wind at 7-11 mph will be the main challenge. Tonight will be clear and ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, October 29, 2018 7:50 am

Books

Some fun and some scares for the season

Now that the nights are dark and cold, you might want to read something equally chilling. Halloween is one reason to dip into the dark ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, October 28, 2018 12:00 am

Books

One-on-one technology assistance available at RPL

By Amber Covington Rowan Public Library Staff at Rowan Public Library are available to help with any technology questions you may have about your mobile ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, October 28, 2018 12:00 am

Books

Bestsellers (10-28-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Unsheltered, by Barbara Kingsolver. 2. The Reckoning, by Stephen King. 3. Transcription, by Kate Atkinson. 4. The Witch Elm, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, October 28, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Rain

Might as well get used to the rain today. We have a 100 percent chance of rain, showers and thunderstorms. Rain will be steady through ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, October 26, 2018 7:50 am

Entertainment

Thriller ‘Wait Until Dark’ is scary fun

“Wait Until Dark” and lock your doors, close your curtains and don’t trust anyone. Piedmont Players’ production of the thriller featuring a blind woman and ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, October 26, 2018 12:00 am

Farm & Garden

Kids and adults can start an indoor garden with kitchen scraps

By Melinda Myers For the Salisbury Post The pantry is full of fall favorites like squash, onions and potatoes, but busy schedules may have you ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, October 26, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Clouds move in; rain overnight

Clouds move in today ahead of the remnants of a Pacific hurricane which will bring us rain tonight and Friday. The high will be 56, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, October 25, 2018 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: Sunshine today and Thursday

Looks like today and tomorrow will be pleasant, with rain coming in the early hours of Friday. Today will be sunny and 62, with north ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 8:49 am

Local

Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations set

Drop-off points in the Salisbury area will be among 5,000 across the country collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 12:09 pm

Local

Rowan weather: Enjoy today, rain and cold coming

Today will be the warmest day of the week, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 69. By Friday, we’ll have cold and wet, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 7:50 am

Food

Not-so-tricky treats for Halloween

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, so if you’d rather have the kids stay home and party instead of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Frosty morning; nice this afternoon

Hope you planned for extra time to scrape your windshield this morning. With a low of 32, the frost was thick and it will hang ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, October 22, 2018 7:50 am

Books

Bestsellers (10-21-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Fifth Risk, by Michael Lewis. 2. A Spark of Light, by Jodi Picoult. 3. The Witch Elm, by Tana French. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, October 21, 2018 12:00 am

Food

Lee Brothers help raise money for Food for Thought

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com A celebration of Southern food was a delicious way to raise funds for Rowan Helping Ministries’ Food for Thought program ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, October 21, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Enjoy a great day

Looks like we’ll have a beautiful day ahead after a chilly start in the upper 30s, with sunny skies and a high of 66. Winds ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, October 19, 2018 7:50 am

Farm & Garden

Money does grow on trees

By Amy-Lynn Albertson Rowan County Extension Director Managing your forestland can be an excellent long-term investment. Over the years, income from managed timber stands has ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, October 19, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Sunny and pleasant

Some people think we’ve gone from summer to winter, with lows in the 40s. Sunday night will bring a chance of frost. Today will be ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, October 18, 2018 7:50 am

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