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A car with a history, and now, quite a future
CONCORD - From Charlotte Motor Speedway: Mopar enthusiasts will rejoice during the April 4-7 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway as the last documented car to leave any Chrysler plant with a...
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Accused killer of Treasure Feamster pleads guilty, but not to murder; DA...
SALISBURY - It was one of Salisbury's most tragic and high profile criminal cases, and it led to a push to curb the activity of gangs in Salisbury, and across North Carolina. Treasure Feamster, 13, was...
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SALISBURY - Teresa Knight may have her dog to thank for saving her life early on Sunday morning. According to the report at the Rowan Sheriff's Office, Knight was awakened by her dog at 4:00 am. As...
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Last of three sex offender brothers now in jail
SALISBURY - Sheriff's deputies have now located the last of three convicted sex offender brothers who failed to notify the sheriff that they had moved from their home. John Harris and brother Joseph...
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It's the Hall of Fame for Catawba's Casmus
SALISBURY - Robert Casmus, head athletic trainer at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina, was one of two individuals inducted on March 23 into the North Carolina Athletic Trainers Association...
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Local strawberries running a little late this year
SALISBURY - Strawberry growers across the area may be in for another long night. Below freezing temperatures can play havoc with the crop, and if growers don't take action a whole season can be wiped...
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There are jobs available, but who's qualified?
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The unemployment rate in North Carolina is still high. "Nationwide there are over 600,000 job openings in manufacturing," said Walter Siegenthaler with the North Carolina...
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SCOTUS hearing on Prop 8 heats up local gay marriage debate
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- When Ken Wittenauer started dating his husband 25 years ago, the idea of marrying him seemed impossible. But five years ago, the couple tied the knot in Massachusetts. He says it...
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Dad finds sex messages on teen daughter's phone; now two charged
SALISBURY - A father who was looking at his daughter's phone discovered sexually explicit messages, and that discovery led to charges against two men. Investigators say that Rodney Albert Shearer, Jr.,...
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Jersey Mike's celebrates "Day of Giving"
If you’re looking for lunch or dinner ideas today, consider heading over to Jersey Mike’s Subs for the “Day of Giving”.The Day of Giving is the culmination of the 3rd annual “Month of Giving”. The...
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Honors for Rowan-Salisbury Schools Rita Foil and Alesia Burnette
SALISBURY - The Rowan-Salisbury School System received five (5) state awards in public relations through the North Carolina School Public Relations Association’s (NCSPRA) Blue Ribbon Awards...
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Prices for existing homes up, inventory down
SALISBURY - Prices for existing homes are up nearly 8% across the country from this time last year, and some local realtors say it signals a shift from what had been a buyer's market, to a market more...
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Chief: Officer terminated for actions during training session
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- An officer with the Salisbury Police Department has been terminated after acting inappropriately during training, according to a personnel action released by Salisbury Police...
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Ground breaking today for Habitat House
KANNAPOLIS - The Kannapolis City School District is launching a landmark project to build a home, change a life, and transform a neighborhood. KCS students, staff, and parents will build a Habitat...
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Two wanted for crimes in several counties
SALISBURY - Two new names are now on the list of those considered the "Most Wanted" by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. Tommy Mack Small, Jr., 33, is wanted for breaking and entering and larceny....
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Funeral today for murdered man, police still seeking killer
SALISBURY - The funeral for Billy Henderson, 68, will be held today in Salisbury. Henderson was found stabbed to death in his W. Bank Street home last week. Police have been conducting interviews and...
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"The Crucible" coming to Catawba College
SALISBURY - Catawba College’s Theatre Department will close its 2012-2013 season with Arthur Miller’s chilling classic, “The Crucible.” The production runs April 9-10 at 6:55 p.m., and April 11-13 at...
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A law to protect Good Samaritans, charter schools, and gun permits; Rep....
SALISBURY - State Representative Harry Warren provides his weekly to WBTV. and this week's edition includes updates on bills that are making their way through the state house and senate. This week,...
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IRS expands Identity Theft Program to all 50 states
The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday a nationwide expansion of the program designed to help law enforcement obtain tax return data vital to their local efforts in investigating and...
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Measure proposed to help patients find best medical pricing
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV/AP)- Two North Carolina lawmakers are proposing a measure aimed at helping patients find the best prices on medical procedures. Senators Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg) and Harry Brown...
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