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Burger King fire under investigation, officials say
KANNAPOLIS, NC (WBTV)- Investigators in Kannapolis are working to figure out what caused a fire at a local fast food restaurant. Around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Kannapolis Firefighters responded to a working...
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Gov. McCrory meets with NC mayors to discuss jumpstarting economy
RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- NC Gov. Pat McCrory opened up the governor's mansion on Tuesday to mayors of North Carolina's largest cities. The governor says our cities will be the economic engines that drive...
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Thunderstorms don't have to be severe to be deadly
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The criteria used to determine whether or not a thunderstorm is severe is wind speed and hail, but every thunderstorm can be a killer. That's because, by definition, every...
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State lawmakers bracing for argument over Voter ID Bill
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Verification is conducted when the voters fill out the required paper work, but does the current process go far enough? Mecklenburg County Elections Supervisor Michael Dickerson...
View ArticleGeorgia couple sets scholarship at Catawba
SALISBURY - Joseph “Joe” R. Gorman and wife Sharon of Greensboro, Ga., have established a scholarship at Catawba College and students from Georgia will be given preference for it. Joe stated, "Sharon...
View ArticleMen are a growing share of nurses
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A pivotal moment changed Mark Mullets life five years ago. "A gentleman came in and collapsed on the floor," said Mark Mullet. "He was a truck driver. He had a heart...
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Investigators: Cause of historic mill fire undetermined
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- Investigators say the cause of the fire that destroyed the historic Grimes Mill in Salisbury will remain undetermined. Late Wednesday afternoon, officials sent a release with the...
View ArticlePinyan leaving Salisbury for Carson
CHINA GROVE, NC (WBTV)- Joe Pinyan is leaving Salisbury to take over as head football coach at Rowan County rival Carson. Pinyan got to Salisbury back in 2003 and leaves with a record of 100-36 which...
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Police Department announces promotions, honors
SALISBURY - The Salisbury Police Department has recently recognized and given awards to a number of its officers for their "over and above" actions during the year 2012. Of those recognized, three...
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Remembering heroes, five years later
SALISBURY - Today doesn't look at all like March 7, 2008. Instead of a bright, sunny day, that day started with a cold rain that only seemed to get colder as the day wore on, and before the day was...
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The difference between phone networks
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- If you're buying a new Smart phone, you'll first need to choose a type of data network. There are several options available…and it can get confusing. You will constantly hear the...
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USO of NC names Jeff Byers as Ambassador
The USO of NC, the leading organization responsible for lifting the spirits of troops and their families in North Carolina announced Thursday that Jeff Byers, a center for the Carolina Panthers of the...
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American Red Cross releases Tornado App
ROCK HILL, SC (WBTV)- The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone...
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85 South Yadkin River bridge to open for traffic this weekend
SALISBURY - The long awaited day is just about here for drivers who use Interstate 85. The southbound bridge over the Yadkin River will be open this weekend. Southbound traffic had been sharing the...
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Parker's Points: A Dale Jr win at Vegas, "Hot Rod" Otis, and Elvis!
CONCORD - Well, I have to say, this may be the most entertaining Parker's Points in a while! Adrian Parker is the former football flash from South Rowan, the BMOC at Catawba College, PR guru to the...
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Review underway at Salisbury VA regarding insulin pens
SALISBURY - The Salisbury VA Medical Center has recently discovered that in some cases, insulin pens prescribed for use on one patient were used on more than one patient. Although the insulin pen...
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Woman pleads guilty to stealing from neighbor's dead one year old boy
SALISBURY - A woman accused of stealing items belonging to a little boy who had drowned just days before pleaded guilty in court on Friday. "I just wish I could get through my head why somebody who has...
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Your car a mess? WBTV speaks with an expert who can help you de-clutter for good
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- If you're like many people you're car sometimes looks like a moving trash can. So much clutter you're embarrassed to give people a ride. But there's an easy way to clean up your...
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Traffic stop turns up bundles of cash and marijuana
SALISBURY - A traffic stop by deputies led to the discovery of drugs and bundles of cash. On Wednesday, Korea Airel Davis, age 20, a resident of 4127 Tranquil View Drive, Houston, Texas, was stopped by...
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Four arrested on string of break-ins
SALISBURY - Four people have been arrested on a string of break-ins, according to Rowan County Sheriff Kevin Auten. Jeremy Motley, 22, of Statesville Boulevard is charged with eight counts of felony...
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