SALISBURY - Salisbury Police have just released a series of surveillance pictures taken from a video camera at the Kmart in Salisbury. Earlier this week two men came into the store and grabbed more than $6000 worth of earrings from a display counter. After taking the earrings, the men left the store quickly. Anyone with information on the identity of the men is asked to call Salisbury-Rowan...
SALISBURY - Two brothers are behind bars in Rowan County, accused of twice robbing and beating an elderly man inside of his business on Highway 29. On Wednesday that man was talking about the robberies and how his life has been forever changed. Gerald Burkhart is playful with his customers. He loves people, and there's a reason for that. "Last year I lost my wife and I'm trying to...
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- What happens when you think you are offline and the technology you use at home and at the office are equipped to spy on you? It may sound a little like James Bond type stuff, but it is real and affordable and we want you to be aware of it so you can protect yourself. Our cyber expert, Theresa Payton, explains how easy it is to be a spy: How does...
SPENCER - The N.C. Transportation Museum welcomes back the Southern Railway 630 steam engine. This visiting locomotive will offer visitors a 90 minute journey back in time to the days before interstate highways, passenger air travel and the hustle and bustle of modern transportation. Trips are scheduled at 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. April 13. The trips are offered through a...
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- A woman was taken off an Amtrak train in Salisbury Wednesday night after police say she was drunk and being disruptive toward the other passengers. Amtrak's southbound Carolinian, train no. 79, pulled into Salisbury on time Wednesday night at 7:24 p.m., according to Amtrak. Amtrak Police had contacted the Salisbury Police Department to say that an "unruly and...
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- In an effort to fight obesity the Children of America childcare center is changing its approach to teaching healthy habits. Exercise, better food and education are the three ingredients of Children of America Childcare Academy's recipe for healthier kids. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole wheat pasta are all on the menu here at Children of America educational Childcare...
CONCORD - Oh my. The 2013 NASCAR season is underway, but even more exciting than that is the return of Parker's Points! Last year readers thrilled to the exploits and opinions of Adrian Parker as he provided insight on the season, events, and personalities, and WBTV is proud that even thought Parker's "position" has changed, he's still willing to hold forth in this forum! And he...
ROWAN COUNTY, NC (WBTV)- Five people were arrested on drug charges in an investigation that began in early February with a traffic stop, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. On Wednesday, February 27, deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office executed state search warrants at homes on Fox Run Road, in Salisbury, and Percy Lane, in Rockwell. The search was a follow up to a...
SALISBURY - The fourth Thursday in February means one tasty treat for thousands of our neighbors. It's not bar-b-cue or chicken, but a special stew that people will wait in line for, and it's a good thing that they do. It's almost mysterious...heavy smoke, heat, men using what like oars to stir up something in special pots. "We have 75 gallon cast iron pots that take four men to move and put into...
SALISBURY - Eleven guests at the Rowan Helping Ministries Overnight Shelter saw a physician on Wednesday evening. Dr. David Smith, Medical Director of the Community Care Clinic of Rowan County reviewed blood tests, and provided a “wellness check” of each of the guests. The “Wellness Checks” are made possible through the United Way of Rowan County’s Community Initiative Grant Program. A grant...
SALISBURY - Game one in the CIAA tournament is in the books and it was not problem for the locals as Livingstone rolled over St Augustine's 95-70. With a record of 21-5, it's been a banner year for the Blue Bears, exciting students and alumni from all over the country who have come to Salisbury and Charlotte to cheer on Livingstone in the tournament. "We've had good basketball teams in the past,...
CABARRUS COUNTY - From the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office: Joe Marlowe Haas, 77, was last seen on Thursday, February 28, at 10109 Kluttz Road Rockwell, NC at around 5:30 am. He left his residence in a maroon 2005 Kia Optima, with NC license plate VRN-6588. He was presumably on his way to Rowan County to pay his power bill. He has not been seen in over 24 hours. If you have seen Mr. Haas or...
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- If you get lost on your way to meet Walter Siegenthaler chances are he will help you find your way. "We do set up a course or several courses and the object of orienteering is that from the start you go out and find different control locations, checkpoints," said Walter. He has been finding his way in and out of unfamiliar terrain for more than 40 years. "I grew up in...
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- March is American Red Cross Month. It's a time for community members and businesses to join the Red Cross movement and help carry out its lifesaving mission with a gift of time, money or blood. March was first proclaimed as Red Cross Month 70 years ago by resident Franklin D. Roosevelt. Since 1943, every president, including President Obama, has designated March as Red...
SALISBURY - Salisbury City Manager Doug Paris has upheld the suspension and termination of former Salisbury Police Officer Kenny Lane, citing instances where Lane was "insubordinate" on several occasions, insulting to a supervisor, and disrespectful when referring to the Chief of Police. In a letter provided to Lane on Friday afternoon, Paris told Lane that after an investigation, allegations...
CONCORD - As it has annually for more than two decades, Charlotte Motor Speedway welcomed more than 150 track safety professionals over the weekend for a two-day training session to hone their skills and prepare for the upcoming race season. Personnel from 10 NASCAR facilities – including Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Homestead-Miami...
SALISBURY - The Catawba College Board of Trustees approved tenure for Theatre Arts Assistant Professor Erin B. Dougherty at its February meeting. Dougherty joined the Catawba faculty in 2007 as assistant professor of costume design and technology. She has served since 2008 as the faculty advisor to Catawba’s Blue Masque, a student theatre organization, and served during the 2012-2013...
SALISBURY - A third man has now been charged in the robbery and beating of a 72 year old Rowan County man at his Indoor Flea Market business on Highway 29. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office charged Rodney James Trembley, 41, with common law robbery and given a $200,000 secured bond. Trembley's address on Grant's Creek Road is the same of the other two suspects already charged; brothers...
SALISBURY - Deputies have now arrested the man they say shot another man over the weekend at a house on Hawkinstown Road. James Michael Cathcart, Jr., is being held under $1 million bond, charged with robbery with a firearm and assault with a deadly weapon. Cathcart's address was listed as 811 W. Fisher Street in Salisbury. Investigators say Cathcart shot Aluonzea Tea Jackson of Old...