SALISBURY - Investigators say Michael Fulcher's father let his son have his credit card so that the son "could get on his feet." Turns out, that involved spending hundreds on pizza from local restaurants and TV's and other items from Walmart.Fulcher was charged with one count of financial card fraud. Detectives say that charge covers ten incidents in which Fulcher used his father's...
SALISBURY - Catawba College freshman, Nathan Hatley, is one of the recipients of a 2013 Sacks for Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship, awarded by the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Nathan was one of the $10,000 scholarship recipients announced on Super Bowl Sunday. “This scholarship is going straight toward my tuition,” Hatley said, noting that he had submitted his application materials for the scholarship...
CONCORD - From Charlotte Motor Speedway: With ticket deals, giveaways and the chance to win a Salem travel trailer, Charlotte Motor Speedway is giving fans plenty of reasons to get revved up about NASCAR Acceleration Weekend at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.The fan-friendly festival will take over the NASCAR Hall Friday through Sunday, highlighted by the induction of the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame class...
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A lawmaker from Mecklenburg County introduced a bill Tuesday that proposes legalizing marijuana. And when it comes to the topic of medical marijuana, everyone has an opinion. "If it's not broke, don't fix it," said Karen Thomas. "For people who need it I think it's okay," said Dennis Knaack State representative Kelly Alexander introduced the bill in...
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- It's a battle that right now, our nation's veterans seem to be losing. A new report by the Veteran's Administration says that the suicide rate among veterans and active duty military is alarmingly high, and it continues to go up. "The mental health and well-being of our courageous men and women who have served the Nation is the highest priority for VA, and...
SALISBURY - It had to be that smell. When Jose Lopez, 18, walked in late for class at West Rowan High School on Tuesday, a staff member noticed a very distinct smell that seemed to envelope the teen.The staff member told the resource officer about his suspicion. According to the report at the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, the deputy searched Lopez' car in the student parking...
SALISBURY - Catawba College Environmental Science and Sustainable Business students greeted the cold and clear first day of February by assisting the N.C. Zoological Park in management of a significant tract of longleaf pine in the Uwharrie region of northern Montgomery County. The Nichols Tract, a 116-acre property containing one of the finest examples of a piedmont longleaf pine community in...
GRANITE QUARRY - The Granite Quarry-Faith Police Department is attempting to locate the following individuals who have outstanding warrants for arrest. Each individual is pictured, along with the name and the outstanding charges. Anyone with information on the location of these individuals, please contact the Granite Quarry-Faith Police Department 704-279-2952 or Salisbury-Rowan Crime...
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- There are nearly 100 million unmarried people in the U.S., hundreds of thousands of singles in Charlotte alone. And yet, if you are one of them, you know...it can be really hard to find love. "There are so many good people out there, and love is just the one thing that they're seeking," says Carolina Matchmaker's Laurie Berzack. Berzack is quickly gaining the...
SALISBURY - From Rita Foil, Rowan-Salisbury Schools: Teaching excellence in the Rowan-Salisbury School System has continued moving forward following the announcement by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) that eight Rowan-Salisbury School System teachers have achieved National Board Certification in 2012.To achieve National Board Certification, teachers complete a...
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- It's a big weekend at the NASCAR hall of Fame in Center City Charlotte, and this year, it involves more than the annual induction of the Hall's newest members. NASCAR and the Hall of Fame have put together the Acceleration Weekend 2013, complete with driver appearances, interactive displays, and exhibits. The Induction Ceremony takes place Friday night and...
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Unlike our neighbors to the Northeast, weather in the WBTV viewing area will be relatively tranquil this weekend. WBTV Meteorologist Ashley Batey says high pressure will dominate the forecast, so you can expect bright, blue skies on Saturday. Clouds will move in Sunday as that high pressure is pushed to the East, but rain chances will hold off until the overnight hours....
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- A Salisbury man was arrested on drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop led to a search of his home, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. On Thursday, February 7, officers stopped a vehicle on Webb Road. The driver, Ricky Ray Shackleford, 51, had just left his home on Fox Run Road, the report states. Shackleford had a large quantity of prescription...
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Many tax preparation services offer refund anticipation checks or "assisted refunds," but are they worth the extra fees? Justin McCoy is a Charlotte resident who says he considered getting an assisted refund in order to get his money faster. "I've got bills to pay," said McCoy. "I'm unemployed, so I definitely need the money." This year, the IRS is running behind....
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Gas prices in North Carolina jumped 16 cents in the past month, up from $3.38 to $3.54 per gallon, according to AAA Carolinas, but still remain 7 cents below last year's average of $3.61. After falling throughout the autumn months, gas prices in North Carolina hit a low of $3.22 on Dec. 20, 2012, and slowly rose until mid-January when they began to increase rapidly....
SALISBURY - Rowan-Cabarrus Community College announces those students who earned President’s and Dean’s List recognition during the fall 2012 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, a student must attend full-time, carry a minimum of 12 credit hours, and achieve a grade-point-average of 4.0 for the semester. To see the complete RCCC Honor Roll for Fall 2012, click the "READ MORE" link...
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Traditionally, Valentine's Day is a day to express your feelings for your loved ones. But it's no secret the day is also about gifts and materialism. The U.S. Census Bureau has decades of information compiled about love and marriage – and the goods that go along with Valentine's Day – so WBTV is breaking it down for a by-the-numbers look at romance...
CONCORD - People who go to church on Sunday are used to hearing a challenging message from the pastor in the pulpit, but Tuesday in Concord it was the pastors who heard the challenge.A local organization that helps the needy is in need itself. Cooperative Christian Ministries says it's being stretched thin by the growing needs of food and shelter in Cabarrus and southern Rowan Counties.Out...
A Salisbury man who has a former felony conviction for cocaine was arrested in Rowan County on drug charges again, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. James Arthur Smith, 41, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm by a felon. The arrest was made...
RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- Technology is giving new life to an old scam where con artists use the promise of love to win victims' trust and steal their money, Attorney General Roy Cooper warned consumers Wednesday. "These days many people look for companionship online, and con artists know it," Cooper said. "Sweetheart scammers are using websites to meet, woo and romance their victims out of...
