Parker's Points: Gordon and Bowyer Phoenix Pheud, Homestead Set up and Kez...
CONCORD - Wow! What a week in NASCAR! Now is the time we need the calm assurance that can only come from Adrian Parker. He's the former football flash from South Rowan, the one time Communications...
View ArticleHarris Teeter fights against hunger during Harvest Feast Campaign
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Harris Teeter, in its 10th year hosting Harvest Feast, which provides assistance its local food bank partners, is once again offering its shoppers the opportunity to get involved....
View ArticleOctober was fifth warmest on record for Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The average Earth temperature during the month of October tied with 2008 as the fifth warmest October on record. The average global temperature over land was just over 1.1...
View ArticleTwo titles, two sports, one athlete
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- Madeline Hoskins is keeping busy her junior year, but it's nothing new to her. The Salisbury Hornet has played golf and tennis her entire high school career, and it's the second...
View ArticleLocal Christmas season kicks off at South Rowan with Miss Merry Christmas
LANDIS - One of the events that signals the start of the Christmas and Holiday season in Salisbury and Rowan County is the annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant at South Rowan High School in Landis. On...
View ArticleWet socks in bed lead to dry jail cell for Rowan man
SALISBURY - Deputies knew when they pulled back the covers and noticed that Derrick Sewell was wearing wet, black socks in bed, they had their man. It was further confirmed when they noticed the gray...
View ArticleBBB Advice: ‘Tis the Season to get a part-time job, start looking now
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Many job hunters will get an early present this year as retailers hire seasonal employees for the holiday season. Competition for these jobs will be high. "The holiday season...
View ArticleWhere to find the best weather for the Thanksgiving holiday
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Some years we luck out; others we don't. A rainy July 4th puts a damper on the celebrations. A white Christmas just puts you in the holiday spirit. Thanksgiving is probably a...
View ArticleGroundbreaking for Rowan Animal Clinic
SALISBURY - In February, it all went up in smoke and flames. The Rowan Animal Clinic in Salisbury burned, and nine dogs who were staying at the clinic died. On Saturday afternoon at 1, the owners plan...
View ArticleWarrants now issued in Enochville armed robbery
SALISBURY - Detectives have now identified the man they say robbed an Enochville store on November 7, and warrants have been issued for the man's arrest. The Xpress Mart on West “C” Street in...
View ArticleLeonids meteor shower peaks tonight
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- If you're up early (or out late), look up at the sky and you just may catch a glimpse of a meteor. At its peak, the Leonids can produce up to 40 meteors per hour and a crescent...
View ArticleHester steps down from Catawba football; will stay on staff
SALISBURY - Catawba College announced today that Chip Hester has resigned his position as head football coach. Hester has accepted the position of Director of Athletic Development at Catawba, a...
View ArticleBody found burning near Millbridge Elementary now identified
SALISBURY - Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a body was found near Millbridge Elementary School on Friday night. Firefighters from the Atwell Fire Department were...
View ArticlePolice: He lied about being a victim, now he's behind bars
SALISBURY - Derrick "Buddha" Brown told WBTV that he was a victim, but now he's in jail, charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and lying to police about a gang style attack that left his friend...
View ArticleFund raiser today for cancer victim
SALISBURY - A fund raiser is being held today to benefit a woman suffering breast cancer. A viewer sent this note to WBTV with details: Hello, I want to let you know about a FUNDRAISER for a lady...
View ArticleGround broken for new Rowan Animal Clinic
SALISBURY - The turning of the earth with golden shovels signified a new beginning on Saturday for the Lowe family and for Rowan Animal Clinic. The clinic location on Statesville Boulevard was...
View ArticleBeach Music legend Billy Scott has died
KANNAPOLIS - Billy Scott, 70, a longtime beach music singer and frequent guest at the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in Kannapolis, died Saturday morning at home. Scott's friend, Harry Turner, said...
View ArticleCatawba professor lectures to students in Nicaragua
SALISBURY - Catawba College Professor Richard Browne recently shared insights in his presentation “Strategy vs. Execution – which matters more in achieving global business success?” while lecturing to...
View ArticleCharlotte Motor Speedway looking at busy Thanksgiving
CONCORD - Later this afternoon Charlotte Motor Speedway will kick off its busiest Thanksgiving week ever with the grand opening of Speedway Christmas, including special appearances by NASCAR Hall of...
View ArticlePicking the perfect artificial Christmas tree
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- It is about time for the Christmas tree to go up. Some families head to the farm for theirs while others go to the attic or storage space and take it out of the box. Just like no...
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