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All workers will pay higher taxes in 2013
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- While the middle class may have avoided income tax hikes during the fiscal cliff dealings in Washington, most American workers' paychecks will be smaller this year than last....
View ArticleArmed man robs Family Dollar while customers wait in line
SALISBURY - While customers waited in line at the cash register, a man pointed a gun at the cashier and took off with the money, according to police. The robbery happened before 8:00 pm Thursday night...
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Loose lug nuts lead to chase through field, two behind bars
SALISBURY - Two loose lug nuts,and a third about to be removed from the wheel of a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche led police to arrest two Salisbury men at a local car dealership Thursday night.Police got...
View ArticleMert's Visits WBTV News at Noon!
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - James Bazzelle, owner of popular Charlotte eatery Mert's Heart and Soul, visited with WBTV anchor Kristen Miranda today at noon. He did a little demo for us and our television...
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McCrory prepares to be sworn in as NC governor
Republican Pat McCrory is taking the oath for North Carolina governor early rather than waiting another week for the pomp of inauguration weekend. McCrory and his Cabinet will be sworn in during midday...
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Humpy Wheeler: Carolina Auto Racing Show moving to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- It's being called one of the biggest racing related trade shows in the world, and it's coming to Charlotte this year. Former Charlotte Motor Speedway President Humpy Wheeler made...
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Bomb Squad detonates explosive found in container
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad detonated a suspicious device found in a car in Salisbury that was determined to be a live explosive device. It happened just after...
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NC appeals ruling on anti-abortion license plate
The state of North Carolina is appealing a federal judge's ruling that it can't offer anti-abortion license plates unless it also makes plates available for people who support abortion rights. The...
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Slight chance of showers for the Carolinas this weekend
It looks like it’s going to be another chilly weekend with a chance for showers for the WBTV viewing area. WBTV Meteorologist Ashley Batey said the slight chance of showers will come overnight Saturday...
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Concord man sentenced to 120 years for child pornography
CONCORD - United States Attorney Ripley Rand announced that a Concord man was sentenced Friday to 120 years in prison and supervised release for life for production of child pornography.David Matthew...
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Kluttz sworn as part of McCrory cabinet
SALISBURY - Salisbury's longest serving Mayor has now been sworn in as part of Governor Pat McCrory's administration in Raleigh.Susan Kluttz was formally sworn in as the state's Secretary of Cultural...
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Becoming a foster parent
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Ten years ago the lives of Belinda and Michael Branson changed forever. "It was in 2003 when we got our license and we got our first call about three weeks after we got our...
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2013 resolutions for college students
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Many college students will soon be heading back to school, and the New Year is a perfect time to make some resolutions for the college year. To start 2013 off with a bang here are...
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AG: Meth lab busts up as one-pot method spreads
RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- The following is a release from the North Carolina Attorney General: Meth lab busts in North Carolina reached a new high in 2012 as a simpler method for making small amounts of the...
View ArticleUnited Way receives $300,000 gift from Cato Corp.
Research has shown that quality after school and summer programs can have a significant impact on student achievement.Thanks to a generous gift from the Cato Corporation, teachers and professionals...
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Rowan Salisbury Schools addresses school bullying
SALISBURY - From Rita Foil, Rowan -Salisbury Schools: The Rowan-Salisbury School System is actively addressing safety in the district’s schools and offices by creating a School Safety Committee and by...
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Gas Prices to be lower in 2013, but no significant drop on the horizon
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Good news for drivers in 2013. Gas prices will be lower than they were in 2012. But before you get too excited, know this: experts say we're not likely to see a significant drop...
View ArticleNational AMBER Alert Awareness Day
On January 13, 2013, communities across the country will gather to observe National AMBER Alert Awareness Day — a day memorialized in honor of Amber Hagerman, whose tragic kidnapping and murder led to...
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Library offers workshop for those facing laws related to aging
The Rowan Public Library is offering an workshop for those facing laws related to aging."How to Avoid an Elder Law Train Wreck" is led by North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law Bob...
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Anti-bullying seminar kicks off school system's child safety series
The Rowan-Salisbury School System is sponsoring a two-part safety series this month.Part I focuses on Anti-Bullying and Cyber-Bullying with a keynote address from Judge Beth Dixon.Also speaking are a...
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