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Man has pizza and Walmart binge on dad's credit card
SALISBURY - Investigators say Michael Fulcher's father let his son have his credit card so that the son "could get on his feet." Turns out, that involved spending hundreds on pizza from local...
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Catawba student snags Boomer Esiason scholarship
SALISBURY - Catawba College freshman, Nathan Hatley, is one of the recipients of a 2013 Sacks for Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship, awarded by the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Nathan was one of the $10,000...
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Charlotte Motor Speedway revving up for big weekend
CONCORD - From Charlotte Motor Speedway: With ticket deals, giveaways and the chance to win a Salem travel trailer, Charlotte Motor Speedway is giving fans plenty of reasons to get revved up about...
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Medical marijuana bill introduced in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A lawmaker from Mecklenburg County introduced a bill Tuesday that proposes legalizing marijuana. And when it comes to the topic of medical marijuana, everyone has an opinion. "If...
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Salisbury VA on the front line in war against veterans' suicides
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- It's a battle that right now, our nation's veterans seem to be losing. A new report by the Veteran's Administration says that the suicide rate among veterans and active duty...
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Teen's day at school goes up in smoke
SALISBURY - It had to be that smell. When Jose Lopez, 18, walked in late for class at West Rowan High School on Tuesday, a staff member noticed a very distinct smell that seemed to envelope the...
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Catawba students helping to save iconic NC trees
SALISBURY - Catawba College Environmental Science and Sustainable Business students greeted the cold and clear first day of February by assisting the N.C. Zoological Park in management of a significant...
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Granite Quarry Police has its own "Most Wanted"
GRANITE QUARRY - The Granite Quarry-Faith Police Department is attempting to locate the following individuals who have outstanding warrants for arrest. Each individual is pictured, along with the name...
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Singles searching for love seek matchmaker
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- There are nearly 100 million unmarried people in the U.S., hundreds of thousands of singles in Charlotte alone. And yet, if you are one of them, you know...it can be really hard...
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Local teachers achieve National Board honors
SALISBURY - From Rita Foil, Rowan-Salisbury Schools: Teaching excellence in the Rowan-Salisbury School System has continued moving forward following the announcement by the National Board for...
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Big weekend at NASCAR Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- It's a big weekend at the NASCAR hall of Fame in Center City Charlotte, and this year, it involves more than the annual induction of the Hall's newest members. NASCAR and the Hall...
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Sunny, dry weekend in store for WBTV viewing area
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Unlike our neighbors to the Northeast, weather in the WBTV viewing area will be relatively tranquil this weekend. WBTV Meteorologist Ashley Batey says high pressure will dominate...
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Deputies: Man arrested after traffic stop, search turns up 1,000 pills
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- A Salisbury man was arrested on drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop led to a search of his home, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. On Thursday, February 7,...
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Fees for a refund anticipation check: are they worth it?
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Many tax preparation services offer refund anticipation checks or "assisted refunds," but are they worth the extra fees? Justin McCoy is a Charlotte resident who says he...
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NC gas prices climb 16 cents in past month, AAA says
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Gas prices in North Carolina jumped 16 cents in the past month, up from $3.38 to $3.54 per gallon, according to AAA Carolinas, but still remain 7 cents below last year's average...
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Who made the Honor Roll at RCCC?
SALISBURY - Rowan-Cabarrus Community College announces those students who earned President’s and Dean’s List recognition during the fall 2012 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, a student...
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Love and marriage by-the-numbers
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Traditionally, Valentine's Day is a day to express your feelings for your loved ones. But it's no secret the day is also about gifts and materialism. The U.S. Census Bureau has...
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When helping the needy requires help
CONCORD - People who go to church on Sunday are used to hearing a challenging message from the pastor in the pulpit, but Tuesday in Concord it was the pastors who heard the challenge.A local...
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Man previously convicted on felony drug charges arrested again
A Salisbury man who has a former felony conviction for cocaine was arrested in Rowan County on drug charges again, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. James Arthur Smith, 41, was arrested...
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AG Warns: Sweetheart scams on the rise
RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- Technology is giving new life to an old scam where con artists use the promise of love to win victims' trust and steal their money, Attorney General Roy Cooper warned consumers...
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