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Food

Big flavors for the big game

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com If you’re having a party to watch the big game, even if it’s just for the commercials or half-time show, ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Clouds will eventually clear

The temperature won’t change much today, but we will see a little sunshine. We have a 20 percent chance of rain before 1 p.m., with ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, January 29, 2018 7:52 am

Books

Bestsellers (1-28-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee. 2. Little Fires Everywhere, by Celeste Ng. 3. When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, by Daniel H. Pink. 4. We ... Read more

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

Letters

Letter: Name that tune

A friend phoned me after reading Greg Edds’ special and Rodney Phillips’ letter to say she thought Greg had written the perfect Rowan County plan, ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Nice today; rain likely Sunday

Another cold morning will turn into a nice day. Starting out at 24 degrees, we’ll end up with a high around 56. It will be ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 26, 2018 7:52 am

Local

Rowan weather: More sunshine

No weather drama today, with sunny skies and a high near 50. North northwest wind will be at 6 mph. Tonight will be clear and ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 25, 2018 8:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Sunny and comfortable

The next few days should be nice, with moderate temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Today will be sunny and 52, with west wind at 5-8 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 7:52 am

Local

Rowan weather: Gradually clearing, but windy

The rain has ended for our part of the state, but skies will be cloudy through mid-morning before clearing. The high will be 62, but ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 7:42 am

Food

A fine birthday meal

Yesterday, Monday, would have been my father’s 85th birthday. He died last September, so missing him is still very fresh on my mind. Tonight, I’m ... Read more

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

Food

Take a bite of health

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Are you still holding on to your New Year’s resolution? You are eating better, exercising more, etc. etc.? Good for ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Rain, thunderstorms overnight

After a beautiful weekend, expect rain tonight and into Tuesday. Today will be partly sunny and 63, with winds from the south at 5-9 mph ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, January 22, 2018 7:52 am

Books

Five authors to join NC Literary Hall of Fame

SOUTHERN PINES—The North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame will welcome five new inductees in an October ceremony at the Weymouth Center in Southern Pines. James ... Read more

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

Books

Bestsellers (1-21-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo. 2. Fire and Fury, by Michael Wolff. 3. The Last Ballad, by ... Read more

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

News

New mystery and new poetry published

Janet McCanless has just published a new novel in the Beryl’s Cove mystery series. “Gold, Frankincense and Murrrder” is a Christmas mystery. McCanless call this ... Read more

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

Entertainment

When there is doubt, can there be justice?

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Where there is doubt, is there innocence or guilt? That’s the question in the St. Thomas Players’ production of “Doubt: ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Saturday, January 20, 2018 12:00 am

Local

Big thaw melts snow away

The snow was beautiful, although it created a lot of problems for people trying to get to work, do their shopping or find a place ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 19, 2018 10:59 am

Local

Rowan weather: Ice still a problem, but warmth will help

We’re still under the Winter Weather Advisory today until noon due to icy road conditions. While the main roads saw a lot of melting Thursday, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 19, 2018 7:38 am

Local

New winter weather advisory issued for overnight

The National Weather Service has issued a new Winter Weather Advisory from 6 p.m. today until noon Friday. The main problem will be black ice ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:56 pm

Local

Rowan weather: Beware of icy roads

The 7 a.m. temperature in Rowan is 8 degrees. Our area is under a Winter Weather Advisory today until 1 p.m., with the main problem ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:06 am

Local

Rowan weather: Winter Storm Warning — 4-8 inches possible

The snow was a little late getting here, but now, it could stick around until 6 tonight, with estimates of as much as 8 inches of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 6:57 am

China Grove

China Grove Police seek missing woman

The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for an endangered China Grove woman. Gita Saengsomphou Intavong is believed to be suffering from ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 10:06 am

Local

3:15 Update Rowan weather: Snow could be headed our way

Snow? We are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 10 tonight until noon Wednesday, with the chance of 1 to 2 inches of snow. Forecasters have ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 8:06 am

Food

Super good super foods have a lot to offer

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Watching cooking shows, reading magazines and food blogs, I keep seeing butternut squash and sweet potatoes in everything. I have ... Read more

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

Local

Bullet journaling: Get to the point

By DeirdreParker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Bullet journaling may be too much of an effort for you, but it’s a hot trend that has already produced how-to ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, January 15, 2018 12:00 am

Education

‘Garbage Humanities’ Presentation at Center for the Environment at Catawba

A West Virginia University professor will speak on “Garbage Humanities: Environmental Thinking and the Future of the Humanities” Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Center for ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, January 15, 2018 12:00 am

Books

Bestsellers (1-14-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo. 2. Fire and Fury, by Michael Wolff. 3. The Last ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Warm, rainy, then cooling off again

You can expect some rain and wind today, with the chance of a thunderstorm this afternoon and evening. It’s unusually warm this morning, 65 degrees, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 12, 2018 7:53 am

Local

Rowan weather: Rain, then thunderstorms Friday

You said you wanted a change in the weather? Well, here it comes. Rain will move in today, with severe thunderstorms possible Friday night, then ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 11, 2018 7:53 am

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