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Debate: Should motorcycle riders wear helmets?
GASTON COUNTY, NC (WBTV)- A North Carolina legislator has proposed a bill that would give some motorcyclists and moped riders the choice to wear a safety helmet. Bobby Fender says he never rides his...
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Road closure coming on Monday near Walmart
SALISBURY - The City of Salisbury Street Division will close the northbound lanes of Arlington Street from Freeland Drive to the Arlington Street Bridge on Monday, April 1, for roadway repairs....
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A herd of Mustangs coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway
CONCORD - From Charlotte Motor Speedway: The April 4-7 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway has something to entice every automotive enthusiast in the country, including a giant collector car...
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A Civil War Anniversary and a tie to veteran's benefits
SALISBURY - The W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury is hosting a traveling history exhibit, “The Civil War & A New Era in Veterans Benefits.” The exhibit is located in the Main...
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SALISBURY - A fire destroyed a house on Old Oak Lane in western Rowan Friday afternoon, leaving 6 people, including four children, in need of help from the Red Cross. When fire crews arrived around...
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Law enforcement focuses on "No Need 2 Speed" campaign
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- If you're driving this weekend, pay extra close attention to your speed. Law enforcement officers statewide are wrapping up their "No Need 2 Speed" campaign. The campaign started...
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Protect yourself from the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The IRS's annual ‘Dirty Dozen' list includes common tax scams that often peak during the tax filing season. The IRS recommends that taxpayers be aware so they can protect...
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Government oversight, regulation: How free are you really?
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- In the land of the free, you might expect freedoms to be pretty similar state-to-state. But a new study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University is raising some...
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Proposed $34 million bill to secure NC schools
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- State legislators are working hard to prevent another tragedy such as the one in Newtown, Connecticut in December. A gunman killed 26 people, including 20 children at Sandy Hook...
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Missing teen found in Salisbury motel room with drugs
SALISBURY - The father of Samantha Childers, 17, was upset when he called police to report his daughter missing. The man told police that she left home several times before, and he was afraid that she...
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A special message from the family of a murdered man
SALISBURY - Two weeks ago a man who kept to himself and was described as gentle and kind, was found murdered in his home in Salisbury, and so far, no one has been charged with the crime. The family of...
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Report says common jobs pay poorly
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- For most people, just finding a job is a challenge in this economy. Now a new report from The Department of Labor shows an even bigger problem. The most common jobs just aren't...
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Pleasant start to the week won't last, cold rain headed our way
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A sunny and pleasant Monday will be the highlight of the week when it comes to weather. An afternoon high of around 73 degrees and nice breeze will soon give way to chilly air and...
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Traffic heads up: Food Lion AutoFair to impact I-85, Hwy 29
CONCORD - The cars inside the track during the Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway are beautiful to behold, but outside the track some drivers may be seeing more taillights than they would...
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Girl with jewelry stuffed in bra and pants earns lifetime ban from Kohl's
SALISBURY - Crystal Dawn Chappelle is only 21, but she has already earned a lifetime ban from the popular department store Kohl's. According to a report at the Salisbury Police Department, Chappelle...
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Express Lane? Couple wheels away $100's in groceries at Food Lion
SALISBURY - Two people wheeled off hundreds of dollars worth of groceries from the Food Lion on Faith Road on Monday, and they didn't pay for a single item. Police say the couple filled two carts with...
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It's a jungle out there: Job hunting in the digital age
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The economy is rebounding and hiring is picking up again, according to the BBB. If you are looking for a new job, for your first job, or for a summer internship, the BBB has...
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Red flags that will trigger an IRS audit
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Internal Revenue Service has released a list of audit targets this year. "They look for the trends that might trigger them to review your return closely than other returns,"...
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NC Operation Medicine Drop a success
Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin asked North Carolina to clean out its medicine cabinets, and people throughout the state answered the call. From March 17 to 23, more than 250 Operation Medicine...
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Congressman Hudson tours RCCC; talks up job retraining
SALISBURY - While economists agree that unemployment is down across the nation, there are still thousands in our area who can't find work. Rowan and Cabarrus counties took a huge hit when Pillowtex...
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