Clik here to view.
Police looking for man who hit police car
SALISBURY - Police in Salisbury are looking for man they say backed his truck into a police car. On January 19th a black GMC Envoy backed into a patrol car in the Walmart parking lot. The driver then...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NC looks at eliminating income taxes
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The idea of eliminating income tax entirely can sound enticing. But if it goes away, the state will have to make up that money by raising the sales tax significantly. It's an idea...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Busted! Sheriff says car break in thieves caught, items recovered
SALISBURY - Detectives with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office began investigating numerous larcenies from vehicles in the area of St. Peters Church Rd., Gin Rd., and Zion Church Road, Rockwell, in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
City of Salisbury services impacted by weather
SALISBURY - The changing weather conditions have prompted changes in schedules and services for the City of Salisbury. All non-essential City operations have closed. This includes City Hall, City...
View ArticleUtility companies prepare for winter weather
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is on high alert and employees are monitoring severe winter weather of sleet, freezing rain and snow predicted for the cooperative's service area in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Take care of your pets in cold weather
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Animal Care & Control sent a reminder to pet owners today. With cold temperatures and winter weather, it's imperative pet owners...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DOT crews prepare for winter weather
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Charlotte Department of Transportation upgraded its winter weather road treatment plan. CDOT is now treating Charlotte's major thoroughfares, connector streets, bus routes and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Storm made an impact on Salisbury and Rowan County
SALISBURY - Sleet and freezing rain left its mark across Rowan County on Friday. The "wintry mix" started just after 9:00 am, took a short break during the midday hours, then came back much heavier in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
RCCC celebrates the big 5-0 in a big way
SALISBURY - Rowan Cabarrus Community College’s 50th anniversary celebration will officially kick off on Monday, January 28, at the North Campus. The North Campus is located at I-85 (exit 75) and Jake...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Marine Recruiter charged with sexually assaulting recruits in office, home
SALISBURY - A recruiter with the United States Marine Corps has been charged with sexually assaulting two young women, according to investigators.On Thursday, investigators from the Rowan County...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Knox Bridges time on the run ends after standoff at Maupin Avenue church
SALISBURY - A Salisbury man who created an illegal Ponzi scheme and scammed people and institutions out of an estimated $2.3 million is now in jail.Knox Bridges was considered on the run by police...
View ArticleAdvocate group's challenge to NC Gov. McCrory: Live on $350/week
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)- Community leaders and advocates for the unemployed are calling on Gov. Pat McCrory to live for one week on the maximum employment benefit of $350 weekly that lawmakers are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The cold snap is coming back
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A strong cold front will roll through the Carolinas Wednesday, bringing much colder air and strong to severe storms with it. Very warm air and plentiful moisture ahead of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Free workshop for job-hunting midlifers
The Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is offering a workshop for job-hunting midlifers.Participants can learn about a variety of topics including self-promotion and confidence building.The class also...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Police: Vehicle going twice the speed limit before wreck that killed 6
Spencer, NC (WBTV)- The Spencer Police Department has determined that speed may have been a factor in a wreck that killed six people. The crash, which involved a GMC Envoy, happened near the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Residents jump for their lives in Kannapolis apartment fire
KANNAPOLIS - The photos in this gallery were provided by the City of Kannapolis and by WBTV's Brigida Mack. Mack spoke to residents Monday night while covering this story for WBTV.At 4:17 p.m. on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Want to drive the train? Here's your chance
SPENCER - The N.C. Transportation Museum’s “At the Throttle” program begins its third season this Spring, offering a chance for visitors to live out their fantasy of operating an antique steam...
View ArticleImportant tax deadline coming this week
CONCORD - The April 15 tax deadline is still a few months away, but there are several tax-related deadlines on Thursday, Jan. 31. The end of the month marks cutoffs for property listings or extensions,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Quest for "Infiniti" quickly runs out of time after police chase from...
SALISBURY - Two men who had in mind to steal two Infinitis from the Cloninger Ford dealership lot ran out of time when police showed up to foil the crime.According to a report, police were sent to...
View ArticleSavings options for your tax refund
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Even though you will have to wait until January 3oth this year your file your income taxes, Uncle Sam is hoping to make up for delayed fiscal cliff negotiations earlier this year....
View Article
