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Rowan weather: Dense fog this morning

Rowan County is under a dense fog advisory until 10 a.m., and it is pretty thick out there. Be cautious when driving as visibility is ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 7:39 am

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Rowan weather: Dreary again

It’s going to be another gray day, with a 60 percent chance of showers. Most of the showers will be before noon. Patchy fog is ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 7:49 am

Food

Start the day right with protein

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com These dreary, dark mornings call for something more than cold cereal or a banana. Do yourself a favor and kick ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Calm before the storm

Today will be cloudy, but Saturday and Saturday night will be cloudy, windy, rainy and have a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms. We have ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 10, 2020 7:49 am

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Rowan weather: Enjoy today, rain is coming

After a cold start below freezing, we’ll see the sun again today, with a high of 52 and east southeast wind at 5-7 mph. Clouds ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:48 am

Books

Bestsellers (1-9-20)

Rowan bestsellers 1.Tell Me a Story, by Cassandra King Conroy. 2.The Guardians, by John Grisham. 3. Everybody was Happy, by Hap Roberts. 4. Where the Crawdads ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Sunny and windy

Better enjoy today, because clouds return Thursday and the weekend looks wet. Today will be windy and sunny and 56, with west wind at 9-16 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 8:38 am

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Rowan weather: Rain, then some clearing

Looks like a gloomy day, with a chance of rain throughout. No snow this time. Too warm. The chance of rain is 70 percent, with ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 7:48 am

Food

Shift your focus to veggie dinners for something different

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com After those big heavy meals of the holidays, usually centering on meat, it’s time to take a break and replenish ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Sunny and cool

The first full week of January is starting out cold, with a low of 27 degrees. Today will be sunny and 55, with west northwest ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, January 6, 2020 7:49 am

10 to Watch

10 to Watch in 2020: Rev. Robert Black

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rev. Robert Black, rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for more than five years, is one of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:00 am

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10 to Watch 2020: Jonathan Williams

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Jonathan Williams, the new mayor or Spencer is among several new mayors in Rowan County and one of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, January 5, 2020 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Rather damp

It will be another rainy, foggy day, but the high should reach the 60s. The chance of rain is 90 percent, with showers most of ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, January 3, 2020 7:49 am

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Rowan weather: Rain on the way

The new year started with a beautiful day. Now we can look forward to rain tonight, Friday and a little on Saturday. Today will be ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 2, 2020 7:48 am

Books

Indiebound bestsellers (1-2-20)

Indiebound bestsellers Fiction 1. Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. 2. The Dutch House, by Ann Patchett. 3. The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nahesi Coates. 4. The ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 2, 2020 12:00 am

Books

My favorite books of 2019

I don’t do resolutions, so I didn’t set a reading goal for 2019. I read mostly what I wanted to, and found great pleasure in ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, January 2, 2020 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Sunny, cooler

It’s going to be another beautiful day, but a bit cooler, with a high around 55. Winds will be west at 5-11 mph, gusting up ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 7:49 am

Food

Get ready for 2020 with traditions and twists

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Say goodbye to the teens, we’re headed into 2020, the start of a new decade. But we keep with tradition ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Windy and clearing

One of the last two days of 2019 is blowing in warm and windy. Today’s high will be 69, with west southwest wind at 7-11 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, December 30, 2019 7:48 am

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Rowan weather: More like spring

Temperatures dipped below freezing this morning, but it’s going to be a warm day, with a high of 61 and partly sunny skies. Patchy fog ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, December 27, 2019 7:48 am

Books

New library director looking forward to challenge

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Melissa Oleen, the new director of Rowan Public Library since Jeff Hall’s retirement, was groomed to be a ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Friday, December 27, 2019 12:05 am

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Rowan weather: Another pretty day

We’re having some nice weather this week, and it will continue into next week, with just one day of rain. Today will be mostly sunny ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, December 26, 2019 8:33 am

Books

Salisbury’s 2019 bestsellers

South Main Book Co. Adult 1. The Southern Side of Paradise, by Kristy Woodson Harvey. 2.  Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. 3. The ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Thursday, December 26, 2019 12:00 am

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Rowan weather: Sunny Christmas Eve

Happy Christmas Eve. Today will be sunny, with a high near 60 and north northeast wind at 3-6 mph. Tonight will be clear and cold, ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 7:45 am

Food

Try egg nog or hot buttered rum

Time for a cup of eggnog. You can dress up what comes pre-made at the grocery store, or you can make your own for a ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 12:00 am

Food

How’d you like a nice Cheerwine Holiday Punch cocktail?

SALISBURY —  Cheerwine, the iconic family-owned soft drink from Salisbury, is ringing in the holiday season with its seasonal beverage, Cheerwine Holiday Punch, for a limited ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Rowan weather: Rain

Nothing like a chilly rain to start the week. After today the sun returns and the temperatures will be above average. We have a 100 ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Monday, December 23, 2019 7:48 am

Books

South Main Book Co. has a new owner

By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — South Main Book Co. has a new owner for the new year. Alissa Redmond has bought the business ... Read more

by Deirdre Smith, Sunday, December 22, 2019 12:00 am

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