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Rowan weather: Clouds, then rain moves in

Today through Friday will be cloudy with varying chances of rain, and it will get steadily warmer. But we’re back below normal for Sunday. You’ll ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 7:53 am

Local

Rowan weather: Warming up for the next few days

Temperatures have been above freezing overnight, but have dropped to 29 this morning. Some patchy areas of ice are possible, but many streets were almost ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 7:52 am

Food

Warming recipes with healthy ingredients

The cold weather is giving us a break today, but you know there’s more to come. Below are a couple of recipes from Eating Well ... Read more

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

News Main

Alabama beats Georgia in OT for national title

ATLANTA (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa threw a 41-yard touchdown to DeVonta Smith to give No. 4 Alabama a 26-23 overtime victory against No. 3 Georgia ... Read more

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

Local

Updated Rowan Weather: Winter weather advisory cancelled

The winter weather advisory for today and tonight has been cancelled. The air is so dry that precipitation is evaporating before it reaches the ground. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, January 8, 2018 7:42 am

Books

Bestsellers (1-7-18)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Grant, by Ron Chernow. 2. Obama: In Intimate Portrait, by Pete Souza. 3. The Rooster Bar, by John Grisham. 4. Pachinko, by Min Jin ... Read more

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

Business

Pinocchio’s: New owners, same popular Italian food

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Pinocchio’s Ristorante in Spencer has new owners and new hours, but the same menu that chef Giuseppe Lopriore created. Michael ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Cold, dangerously dry, windy

It was 8 degrees at 5:30 this morning. By 6:30, it had dropped to 5 degrees. The viciously cold weather is not through with us ... Read more

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

Local

Rowan weather: Wind chill advisory tonight

Yesterday was a cold one, and we never reached the forecast high, but today is going to be even colder, with gusty winds. The National ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 4, 2018 7:50 am

Local

Rowan weather: Still cold; did someone say snow?

We remain under a cold wave advisory, which means now is the time to protect your pipes by letting water drip. It’s also time to ... Read more

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

Crime

Iredell sex offender faces new charges

A homeless man from Iredell County who is a registered sex offender was charged with having pornographic images on electronic devices. Investigators learned from the ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 1:55 pm

Local

Rowan weather: Cold wave producing serious conditions

The temperature has been dropping steadily since 5:30 a.m., when we were at 9 degrees. Now, at the Rowan County airport, the current temperature is ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 7:42 am

Food

What will you eat in 2018?

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com What’s hot in 2018 food trends? Heat is one thing, and spices, ethnic flavors and more local foods. I predict ... Read more

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

Books

Bestsellers (12-31-17)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Grant, by Ron Chernow. 2. Leonardo Da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson. 3. The Rooster Bar, by John Grisham. 4. Artemis, by Andy Weir. 5. Origin, by Dan ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 31, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Warmer today and Saturday, then frigid

Enjoy today and tomorrow, because we’re not going to see highs in the 40s for a while. Today will be sunny, with a high of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, December 29, 2017 7:53 am

Local

Rowan weather: Shiver me timbers!

Just keep the long johns close, because we are headed into a very cold week, with highs about 15 degrees below normal. Today is just ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, December 28, 2017 7:53 am

Local

Rowan weather: You think it’s cold now? Just wait

Might as well get used to the cold, because we’re not going to get a break for a while. In fact, the National Weather Service ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 7:53 am

Local

Rowan weather: Winter is definitely here

Mother Nature brought us winter for Christmas and the last week of the year. Today will be cloudy in the morning, gradually clearing, and cold, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 7:53 am

Sports

NFL protests named top sports story of 2017

DENVER (AP) — President Donald Trump couldn’t stand NFL players kneeling in protest during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” His angry call to fire players who didn’t ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 12:00 am

Food

Start the New Year right with breakfast

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Which came first, the chicken or the egg? For the New Year, it’s the egg. Christmas breakfast may be a ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 12:00 am

Books

Bestsellers (12-24-17)

Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Anxious for Nothing, by Max Lucado. 2. Happiness in This Life, by Pope Francis. 3. The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus, by Hannah Fry. ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 24, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: A little rain Saturday

Are you ready, or do you have a marathon planned for tomorrow? Christmas is Monday and we’ll have a bit of rain to deal with ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, December 22, 2017 7:53 am

Local

Rowan weather: Winter starts today

Welcome to the first day of winter, which won’t be too cold. You may see some patchy fog before 10, and then clouds will begin ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, December 21, 2017 7:53 am

Local

Rowan weather: In a word — wet

Expect showers this morning, then rain this afternoon. Patchy fog is also possible between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. We’ll reach a high of 53, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 7:53 am

Opinion

Special delivery to a crazy genius

By Gordon Furr Special to the Salisbury Post In the early ’80s, there was no rural delivery on Swicegood Road. I had a pal that ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Fog this morning, rain overnight

We are under a dense fog advisory this morning until 10, then it will become sunny and quite warm, with a high of 67. Winds ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 7:53 am

Food

Last-minute gifts for the cook

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com So you still need to buy something for the cook or newlywed or recent graduate who enjoys time in the ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Quiet start to the week

Christmas is one week from today, so get your stockings hung by the chimney with care. We’ll have a mostly sunny day with a high ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, December 18, 2017 7:53 am

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