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Photography workshop and photowalk

The Rowan Public Library invites grandparents and their grandchildren, ages 1-100, to participate in its first photography workshop and photowalk event on Monday, August 20th at 7:00 in the Stanback...

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Soggy week in store for Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A sweeping cold front is bringing much cooler temperatures across the country and several days of rain for the Charlotte region. WBTV Meteorologist Al Conklin says heavy...

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Windstream to hold August job fair

Windstream announced Monday it will hold a job fair later this month The network communications provider is looking to fill sales and customer service positions, including customer experience...

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Community Blood Center of the Carolinas launches Pints for Pencils Program

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is supporting regional public schools through its Second Annual 'Pints for Pencils' campaign. For each blood donation in August and September, CBCC will...

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Rowan home destroyed by fire; four dogs killed

SALISBURY - A Rowan County home was destroyed by fire Monday morning just before 5 am, and four dogs inside the home died, according to officials. The fire swept through the home on Pine Lake Drive,...

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Woman plans to buy new car, pay off student loans with lottery winnings

A Rowan County woman told North Carolina Education Lottery officials she plans to buy a new car and pay off her student loans with the money she won playing the lottery. Tamara Vivian is an office...

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CMS honors local police, firefighters, and EMS with First Responders Night

Tuesday night, Charlotte Motor Speedway is honoring local police, firefighter and EMS employees with First Responders Night at the Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series. All first responders will...

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Husband and wife, homeowner, face heroin charges

SALISBURY - Three people, including a husband and wife, have been jailed on drug charges following a raid by deputies and police at a home on Old Concord Road on Monday. The Rowan Sheriff's Office,...

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GE plant in Salisbury to close in May; 112 jobs lost

SALISBURY - The rumors had swirled about for years that the General Electric plant in Salisbury would be closing, but now those rumors have become fact. A spokesman for General Electric has confirmed...

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Swimming towards success in the pool and the classroom

SALISBURY - Five swimmers from Catawba’s Men’s and Women’s teams achieved Academic Honorable Mention All-American status at the conclusion of the 2011-2012 academic year.  They were recognized for...

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Men steal scooter from teen after threatening to kill her

SALISBURY - A 14 year old Salisbury girl had her scooter and helmet stolen from her, possibly at gunpoint. It happened Wednesday night in the 700 block of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue....

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Cops: Drunk man spits on officers through surgical mask, urinates in front of...

SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- Two similar incidents showing blatant disregard for law enforcement landed two Rowan County men in jail in the last two days. Thursday morning just before 3:00 am, Salisbury...

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Parker's Points: Gordon comes to life, a Petty pick at Watkins Glen, and Dale...

CONCORD - He's been busy lately organizing the heavily horse-powered Parade of Power down Bruton Smith Boulevard, but it doesn't stop him from holding forth on all things NASCAR! Adrian Parker, fleet...

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Wheelin' along the Wil-Cox bridge

SALISBURY -  A very old bridge is getting new life, and that's good news for many drivers and business owners. The Wil-Cox bridge connects Rowan and Davidson County and is parallel to the I-85 Yadkin...

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Salisbury man killed in traffic accident

SALISBURY - A Salisbury man was killed in a traffic crash Wednesday night on Mount Hope Church Road. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol told WBTV that Tony Wayne King died after his car ran off...

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NC named 8th worst state for power plant pollution, SC named 13th worst

The Natural Resources Defense Council released a report Thursday, named North Carolina the 8th worst state in the nation for power plant pollution. The analysis looked at exposure to toxic air...

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Carolinas HealthCare & Cam Newton launch campaign for healthier lifestyles

Carolinas HealthCare System is collaborating with Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on a new health and wellness campaign. "Take The Ball" is designed to encourage local communities to make...

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Seat belt use up, but how does the state know?

SALISBURY - Do you buckle up behind the wheel? The latest survey from the state shows that more and more drivers and passengers are wearing seat belts. But how does the state actually know whether or...

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Students struggle finding work

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- When eighteen-year-old Stephanie Rodriguez hears news of an improving economy, she finds it hard to believe. "It's getting harder," she says.  "I mean, gas is going up, school...

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Town Hall meeting on education Friday night

SALISBURY - Representative Harry Warren will hold a town hall meeting in the J. Newton Cohen Commissioners Room at the Rowan County Administration Building, located at 130 West Innis Street, Salisbury...

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