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Books

Hampden has 2 poetry books and a journal

Yvonne Hampden now has three books available, two poetry collections and a journal with quotes to prompt the writer. Hampden, originally from New York, now ... Read more

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

Books

Local woman urges others to find their purpose

“The Importance of Me: Advice From a Friend,” by Dr. Nicole Sherrill-Corry. The emphasis on me in the title put me off a bit, but ... Read more

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

Books

Bestsellers (9-23-18)

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

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

Local

South Rowan Regional library to host Henry River Mill presentation

SALISBURY – Rowan Public Library’s South Rowan Regional branch kicks off its North Carolina History series on Monday, Sept. 24, with a program about the ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Saturday, September 22, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Weekend looks OK

We’ll have more summer weather today and Saturday, then cool off for a few days. Today will be mostly sunny and 84, with south southwest ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Still feels like summer

Areas of fog are possible this morning before 10 a.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86. Winds ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Sunny for a change

Today will be sunny and 86, but cooler temperatures are coming next week. Winds will be north around 5 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 8:52 am

Local

Rowan weather: Back to normal

For the rest of the week, the forecast is pretty simple. It’s going to be very warm, and we’ll have just a small chance of ... Read more

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

Food

‘Southern Snacks’ gives you plenty to chew on

What did you do while you were stuck inside over the weekend? I tortured myself by reading a cookbook full of snack recipes. I didn’t ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Flash flood

Rowan remains under a flash flood watch until 12 a.m. Tuesday. Although the remnants of Florence are moving north northeast, with the possibility of more ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, September 17, 2018 7:37 am

Books

Bestsellers (9-16-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Fear, by Bob Woodward. 2. Educated, by Tara Westover. 3. These Truths: History of the United States, by Jill Lepore. 4. ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Up to 11 inches of rain over weekend

Rowan County Weather forecaster Steve Monday now predicts 9-11 inches of rain from what is now Tropical Storm Florence, which was downgraded at 5 p.m. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, September 14, 2018 5:00 pm

News

Three people killed as Florence lashes coast

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Florence rolled ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge early Friday, trapping hundreds of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, September 14, 2018 4:06 pm

Entertainment

Additional cancellations and schedule changes

  Due to Hurricane Florence the following events have been cancelled or postponed: Events • NOT CANCELED: FirstARTS at First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, September 14, 2018 9:44 am

Local

Rowan weather: Heavy rain expected this weekend

Hurricane Florence has made landfall. Winds have picked up and the rain will likely arrive tonight. We remain under a flash flood watch from 8 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, September 14, 2018 7:38 am

Local

Florence going to hit late tomatoes, corn and even strawberries

SALISBURY — Hurricane Florence is blowing in some trouble for farmers, grape growers and tomatoes in Rowan County. The expected winds of 35 mph and ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, September 14, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Rain will start Friday; winds to increase

Here’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service: Rowan and many of the counties in the central part of the state, as well as ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, September 13, 2018 5:28 pm

News

The latest on Hurricane Florence

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Florence (all times local): 2 p.m. Power outages already are creeping up along the North Carolina ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, September 13, 2018 2:27 pm

Books

More cancellations and postponements

PLEASE SEE UPDATED ARTICLE HERE Due to Hurricane Florence the following events have been cancelled or postponed: Events • Salisbury-Rowan Farmers’ Market closed Saturday. • Waterworks ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, September 13, 2018 9:19 am

Local

Rowan weather: Update — flash flood watch Saturday through Tuesday

3:20 p.m. : Rowan and all the surrounding counties are under a flash flood watch from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, September 13, 2018 7:33 am

Kannapolis

Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas tips for customers

Duke Energy, which also owns Piedmont Natural Gas, has advice for what to do before, during and after Hurricane Florence.Widespread power outages are expected, with ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 11:15 am

Local

Rowan weather: Relatively calm before the storm

As of 5 a.m., Hurricane Florence has shifted its path more to the south, meaning we will be in for very heavy rain and possible ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 7:30 am

Local

Rowan weather: Storms before the storm

The clouds and rain we’ve had recently, and will have through Thursday are not associated with Hurricane Florence. With Florence making landfall sometime on Thursday, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: Rain in the forecast every day

It’s a damp morning, with areas of dense fog. The fog will linger until around 11 a.m. We have a 50 percent chance of showers ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, September 10, 2018 7:52 am

Books

Lynna Clark to sign books on Thursday

Lynna Clark will do a book signing on Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., at Attractions on Main, 2130 S. Main St. Books will be available ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 am

Books

Bestsellers (Sept. 9, 2018)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Vox, by Christina Dalcher. 2. Educated, by Tara Westover. 3. Fly Girls, by Keith O’Brien. 4. The Outsider, by Stephen ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Hot today, storms ahead

We’ll have a good chance of rain this weekend and into next week, with a little break in the heat for Sunday. You may see ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, September 7, 2018 7:52 am

Local

Rowan weather: Rain this weekend?

Today, you may see some fog up until 10 a.m., but it will become mostly sunny and 88, with calm wind. It is a Code ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, September 6, 2018 7:57 am

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