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Rowan weather: Fall temperatures sneaking in

Skies will clear today and the high will be 72. We are starting off with a 20 percent chance of showers before 9, as well ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 7:50 am

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Rowan weather: Showers tonight

As if we haven’t had enough rain lately, more is on its way. Today will be mostly cloudy and 71, with northeast wind around 6 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 7:50 am

Food

Creamy chicken soup is the right taste for fall

Need a quick soup to throw together for one of the chilly nights coming up this week? This one is pretty good for you, and ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Meals on Wheels selling lobsters again

Meals on Wheels Rowan is sponsoring its second lobster sale. According to the agency’s lobsterman, “Peter,” there are two times a year that lobsters are ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, October 15, 2018 12:22 pm

Local

Rowan weather: Summer-like

We get another taste of summer today, with a high near 78. Patchy fog may hang around until 9 a.m. It will be partly sunny, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, October 15, 2018 7:50 am

Books

Fred Rogers, ‘The Good Neighbor’

“The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers,” by Maxwell King. Abrams. 2018. 416 pp. Indexed. It’s almost everything you wanted to know ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, October 14, 2018 12:00 am

Food

October is poppin’ out with popcorn delights

Popcorn Board Popcorn lovers rejoice: October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a seasonal celebration of one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods. Whether stovetop, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 12:00 am

Books

Wiley Cash to speak at Concord Library

The Concord Friends of the Library is once again hosting the Deanna Irvin Symposium on Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Cabarrus Country Club. The speaker will ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, October 7, 2018 12:00 am

Books

Bestsellers (10-7-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Fear, by Bob Woodward. 2. The Fifth Risk, by Michael Lewis. 3. These Truths, by Jill Lepore. 4. Where the Crawdads ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, October 7, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Weekend brings change

Today will be sunny and hot again, but things change over the weekend. You might see some patchy fog until 9 a.m., then it will ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, October 5, 2018 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: More sun and heat

We’re in for another hot day today, with sunny skies and a high of 87. Winds will be calm, and it’s another Code Yellow air ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, October 4, 2018 8:03 am

Books

Several authors signing books Friday at South Main Book Co.

South Main Book Co., at 110 S Main St., will present five authors on Friday night during the Busker’s Bash in downtown Salisbury. Some of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 12:00 pm

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Rowan weather: Code Yellow air quality today through Friday

The weekend looks a little complicated at this point, but things can change. We will have Code Yellow air quality days through Friday, with both ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: Sunny and warm again

It’s still too warm for October, and temperatures will rise for the next few days. Today will start with patchy fog before 11 a.m., then ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 7:50 am

Food

Belly up for sweet, simple cake bars

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com After a quick pantry meal, you’ll want a quick dessert. Ice cream is always the easiest answer. Add sorbet to ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 12:00 am

Food

Raid the pantry for quick, easy dinners

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com This time of year is tough. It’s still too warm for chili, stews or big, heavy meals. The summer repertoire ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Sunny, warm

It should be a quiet weather week, with unseasonably warm temperatures for October. Today will start with a little patchy fog, then become sunny, with ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, October 1, 2018 7:50 am

Farm & Garden

Home Improvement: What to do in the garden this fall

October • Early fall is the time to start fertilizing cool-season lawns. Slow release fertilizers work best; those that have a 4-1-2 ratio work best. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, September 30, 2018 1:00 pm

Books

Bestsellers (9-30-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Fear, by Bob Woodward. 2. Educated, by Tara Westover. 3. Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. 4. Accessories to ... Read more

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

Books

Bob Woodward coming to N.C. in February

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author of “Fear:  Trump in the White House” is coming to Durham Performing Arts Center Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Tickets went on ... Read more

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

Books

Banned books: Who should decide what we read?

Banned Books Week was Sept. 23-29. What does that mean to you? Well, there’s some argument that in this day and age, banned books are ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Great weekend ahead

Today will be mostly cloudy and 80, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Winds will be west southwest ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, September 28, 2018 7:50 am

Entertainment

‘Peter Pan’ play asks what it means to be a grown-up

Gathered around their dying father’s hospital bed, five siblings share memories, hopes and fears in “For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday,” the St. Thomas ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, September 27, 2018 10:41 am

Local

Rowan weather: Storms tonight could be severe

The chance of showers and thunderstorms today is just 30 percent, with showers this morning and thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. Patchy fog is possible ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Get ready for rain

Like Tuesday, today will start with patchy fog. Then it will be mostly cloudy and 84. Wind will be from the southwest at 5-10 mph. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 7:51 am

Local

Rowan weather: Cloudy today, rain likely tomorrow

We’ve got more fog and mist this morning, but no rain until Wednesday. The fog will hang around until 10 a.m., then it will be ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:50 am

Food

Get the chicken and be creative

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com When you have to have something that everyone will eat, and you don’t want to spend all day fixing it, ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Fall brings clouds, cooler temps

For the first week of fall, we’ll have slightly cooler temperatures and a chance of rain tonight through Friday. It’s a misty start to the ... Read more

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

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