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Police still working leads in murder of W. Bank Street man

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Police still working leads in murder of W. Bank Street man

SALISBURY - Salisbury Police are working leads to try and find who is responsible for the murder of Billy Henderson, 68, of W. Bank Street.Henderson was found stabbed to death in a back room of his home by a caretaker who had come to check on Tuesday night just after 7:00 pm.A 42-inch flat screen TV was also taken from the home the night of the murder.On Thursday, Salisbury Police Captain Shelia...


Streets in downtown closing earlier today than planned

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SALISBURY - The headless horseman and company need a little more time on the set, so the filming of the 20th Century Fox television pilot Sleepy Hollow will mean some downtown streets will be closing earlier than previously announced. City crews will be closing Council Street from Main Street to Jackson Street beginning at 3:00 p.m. today. This area was originally scheduled to be closed at 6...

Freightliner lay-offs being scaled back

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Freightliner lay-offs being scaled back

SALISBURY - Cutbacks planned at Freightliner plants in North Carolina, including major cuts in Cleveland, will be reduced, according to Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) spokesperson David Giroux. Giroux told WBTV that layoffs at its production facilities will be “significantly lower” than the 1,300 jobs it had projected earlier this year. "Although the industry is still performing below...

Tiny Trotters bring their own version of March Madness

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Tiny Trotters bring their own version of March Madness

SALISBURY - It's the world's smallest basketball team, and they're coming to Rowan County Friday night hoping for big success. The Tiny Trotters will be taking to the court Friday night at 6:30pm at West Rowan Middle School.  The Trotters will take on the school staff to raise money for the Booster Club. Tickets are $6 adults and $4 for students. The Tiny Trotters travel the country...

What does March Madness cost businesses?

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What does March Madness cost businesses?

It's a national obsession and it's as hot in the Carolinas as in other parts of the country. March Madness has bounced into our lives and our workplaces, and with TV, the internet, smartphones, and tablets, it's easier to watch than ever. So what does that mean in the workplace, and does our madness actually cost us? Challenger, Gray, and Christmas did a recent study that found...

ACLU-NC: New license design "Huge step in right direction"

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ACLU-NC: New license design

RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation says a new design for driver's licenses the N.C. Department of Transportation unveiled Thursday for young immigrants receiving work permits through the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) is a step in the right direction, but that concerns about the licenses remain. "This...

One of "Rowan's Most Wanted" now behind bars

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SALISBURY - Detectives with the Rowan Sheriff's Office now have one of the department's "most wanted" in custody. Trenton Ray Weast, Jr., is now being held under $110,000 bond, charged with multiple counts of felony larceny, injury to personal property, resisting police, felony breaking and entering, misdemeanor larceny, and failure to appear. The charges are for his...

Choosing the right summer camp for your child

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Choosing the right summer camp for your child

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Summer will be here before you know it, so it's time to think about what your kids will do to pass the time. "First thing to remember is they (your children) are safer at camp than if they stay at home," says John Dockendorf the Executive Director of Camp Pinnacle and Adventure Treks. Chris Goodrum the Hemby Program Director for YMCA says "programs that are...


New look for Duke Energy

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New look for Duke Energy

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The nation's largest electric utility is getting a new look. The new logo - seen attached to this story - was developed internally on the heels of Duke Energy's merger with Progress Energy in July 2012. Duke Energy customers will see a new logo starting Monday, March 25. Company officials expect a complete logo change out in the next few months. "Customers will...

Have you filed your taxes yet?

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Have you filed your taxes yet?

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Spring is officially here, and that means April 15 ("Tax Day") is just around the corner. IRS Spokesman Dan Boone has some advice for the estimated 886,000 North Carolinians who will wait until April to file. 1. E-file Your Taxes. It's a fast, easy and accurate way to file, and for most people it's free. The IRS's Free File partnership with several tax software...

Ellis Street Shober Bridge to close

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Ellis Street Shober Bridge to close

SALISBURY - The City of Salisbury Street Division will close the Ellis Street (Shober) Bridge in the 400 block of Ellis Street, beginning the week of March 25. The bridge closure addresses needed repairs to the bridge based on findings of deterioration during the most recent inspection. An estimated time of six (6) weeks is scheduled for repair work. Work will be performed concurrently...

St. Patrick's Day "Booze It & Lose It" campaign nets 690 DWI arrests

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St. Patrick's Day

RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- Law enforcement officers increased patrols during the Governor's Highway Safety Program's St. Patrick's Day "Booze It & Lose It" campaign and cited 690 motorists for driving while impaired. "We hope to bring a clear message to motorists by increasing enforcement efforts – don't drink and drive," GHSP Director Becky Wallace said. "Always be...

Pink Floyd, the Avetts, and NASCAR brackets? Parker's Points!

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Pink Floyd, the Avetts, and NASCAR brackets?  Parker's Points!

CONCORD - It would appear that our hero, Adrian Parker, was in a lyrical mood today.  We are blessed with Pink Floyd, the Avetts, and Adrian's own crescendo of competition when it comes to the NASCAR world. Why do we take him seriously?  Street cred. He walks the walk.  Adrian Parker rushed through S. Rowan High School and Catawba College, then took on public relations duties for...

Representative Harry Warren: work on several bills, including changing requirements for sex offender

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Representative Harry Warren: work on several bills, including changing requirements for sex offender

SALISBURY - What follows is the newsletter update by North Carolina State House Representative Harry Warren.  The newsletter highlights several bills that involve Salisbury and Rowan County: This week in Raleigh the work pace continued to pick up as the various standing committees began to hear more and more bills.  As the bills were passed in their respective committees, some of them...

Battle of the Books heats up in Rowan-Salisbury Schools

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Battle of the Books heats up in Rowan-Salisbury Schools

SALISBURY - Each year students at all elementary and middle schools in the Rowan-Salisbury School System spend nearly a year reading and practicing for the Battle of the Books competition.The purpose of the Battle of the Books program is to encourage reading by all students at the upper elementary and middle school level. Students are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of...


WSTP Radio to debut new show Monday: "something completely different"

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WSTP Radio to debut new show Monday:

SALISBURY - Are we ready for this?  Tim Coates at WSTP Radio, AM 1490 in Salisbury, says a new talk show coming to the airwaves on Monday is completely different from anything the station has ever offered. The hometown station best known for the popular Kent and Howard morning show, live local sports, and nationally syndicated radio hosts such as Laura Ingraham and Glenn Beck, will now be...

"All I could see was them killing me"; scam victim describes terrifying experience

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SALISBURY - A 68 year old woman was the victim of flim flam artists, but police say she's fortunate that the situation didn't turn out any worse than it did. "It's a frightening thing. I never saw a gun, but they were insinuating that they had one," the woman said. The victim, who we'll call Rosetta, told WBTV that she was walking out of the Dollar Tree on Faith Road Friday when...

"No Need 2 Speed" campaign kicks off Monday

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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, speeding is one of the main causes of crashes and fatalities on North Carolina roads. In 2012, speeding was a factor in 399 deaths. In an effort to get drivers to slow down, the Governor's Highway Safety Program has teamed up with law enforcement agencies statewide to step up enforcement as part of the "No...

Tree down in Fulton Heights, power out temporarily

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Tree down in Fulton Heights, power out temporarily

SALISBURY - High winds are thought to be responsible for toppling an oak tree thought to be at least one hundred years old in Salisbury's historic Fulton Heights neighborhood, and when that massive tree went down, it took power, phone, and cable lines with it.  It happened early this afternoon in the 600 block of Maupin Avenue.  The tree fell across several yards and blocked the street...

Commissioners choose law firm for ACLU prayer fight

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Commissioners choose law firm for ACLU prayer fight

SALISBURY - After talking to several law firms, Rowan County Commissioners on Monday selected the National Center for Life and Liberty to take on the American Civil Liberties Union in the case involving the sectarian prayer commissioners have been saying prior to county board meetings. The firm was chosen in a closed session on Monday. The ACLU has filed suit on behalf of three Rowan County...

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