Sheriff: "99% sure on identity of body found hanging from tree
SALISBURY - Investigators with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office told WBTV Thursday afternoon that they are "99%" certain that the body found hanging from a tree limb off Stokes Ferry Road is that of...
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Think like a pest inside the "bug house"
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Depending which study you read online, you're never more than ten feet away from a spider. You might be even closer than that. What you may not realize is that seeing a spider...
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South Rowan principal cleared, back to work on Monday
LANDIS - Already cleared by the Rowan Sheriff's Office of any wrongdoing, now Dr. Don Knox has been cleared by an investigation from Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Knox had been suspended with pay from his...
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Count the cash; good news for Knox Middle
SALISBURY - RSS Superintendent Dr. Judy Grissom presented Knox Middle School with a $5000 check for having the highest percentage of attendance from their school families at the district’s STEM...
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Four hurt on Hwy 52/Sides Road in crash
SALISBURY - A driver who was being followedby a Rowan County Sheriff's deputy ended in a head on collision Friday afternoon in eastern Rowan County. Officials did confirm for WBTV that a suspected...
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Goodguys 19th Southeastern Nationals this weekend
If you're looking for hot rods, customs and mucle cars - head out to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.The Goodguys rumble back to the speedway this weekend for a fall fling - the 19th...
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State of emergency declared for sections of NC ahead of Sandy
Gov. Bev Perdue declared a State of Emergency effective Saturday for 33 eastern North Carolina counties in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's presence off the coast of the state. Friday morning, the...
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Duck for Turkeys waddles back to Catawba
SALISBURY - Catawba College’s Residence Life staff will be using plastic ducks for the ninth consecutive year to raise money to buy Thanksgiving turkey dinners for needy local families. Over the past...
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What's it worth? The appraiser can tell you today
SPENCER - If you have those special items that have been around forever and you've always wondered if they could be valuable, today is the day you could find out! The Spencer Doll and Toy Museum is...
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Halloween FunFest in downtown Salisbury today
SALISBURY - The Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Downtown Salisbury, Inc. will present the Halloween FunFest on Saturday, October 27 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. in downtown...
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RCCC offers PC and Networking Academy
SALISBURY - Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is launching a new PC and Networking Academy that offers affordable training for advanced technology certification programs with knowledgeable,...
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Weekend reflection: a story that could save your life
SALISBURY - Traumatic brain injury survivor and motivational speaker Scott Maloney told Catawba College students gathered Oct. 23 on campus that he is “the king of poor decision-making” who is sharing...
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"Spooky Sprint" brings out the runners and the costumes
SALISBURY - A cavalcade of costumed characters took to the streets in Salisbury on Sunday for the Spooky Sprint 5K. The race began and ended at Catawba College, with runners spending a good part of...
View ArticleSpace heater sparks house fire in Kannapolis
KANNAPOLIS - Sunday evening around 5:30, a 911 call from a passing motorist alerted the Kannapolis Fire Department to a possible structure fire in the 1000 block of East First Street. Firefighters...
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Brien Lewis installed as new Catawba President
SALISBURY - Catawba College’s 23rd President Brien Lewis conjured images of an exciting voyage into the future for the college at his inauguration ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 28. The ceremony marked an...
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Sheriff: man breaks into church, eats popcorn, then passes out in ladies room
SALISBURY - The pastor of Prospect Presbyterian Church was startled to find a man passed out on the couch of the ladies restroom, and the strong smell of popcorn permeating the air early Sunday...
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Latest Elon Univ. poll: Obama-Romney in dead heat in Tar Heel State
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- North Carolina could still swing either way in the presidential race, according to the latest Elon University poll, which shows President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney in a...
View ArticleManufacturing jobs off sharply in Rowan, Cabarrus; RCCC looks to changing times
KANNAPOLIS - Rowan-Cabarrus Community College used a portion of their October Board of Trustees meeting to review the Rowan and Cabarrus County Needs Assessments and discuss their implications for...
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Tips from public lead to drug charges for three
SALISBURY - The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says tips from the public helped lead to the arrest of three individuals on assorted drug violations related to ongoing narcotics investigations. On...
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