NC movie industry in jeopardy?
GASTONIA, NC (WBTV)- People from the movie industry are hoping new NC Governor Pat McCrory is nice to the movie industry. Right now we are told incentives in place to lure those businesses to the state...
View ArticleAdvocacy centers serve abuse children under one roof
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- April is National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and local advocates want to highlight the importance of providing services for victims under one roof. "Children prior...
View ArticleSheriff: man tried to use car to run over three people
SALISBURY - A Rowan County man faces three counts of trying to run over people with his car, according to a sheriff's report. Joshua Meece is being held under $3000 bond. Deputies say there was some...
View ArticleIRS releases tax tips for last minute filers
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- With just days to go before the tax filing deadline, the IRS is reminding North Carolina taxpayers to file either a tax return or an extension request by April 15. "Missing the...
View ArticleTwo days, two US House Representatives in Salisbury
SALISBURY - On Tuesday it was 8th District Republican Congressman Richard Hudson, touring Rowan Cabarrus Community College and hosting a round table with school and community leaders on job training....
View Article“Hunger Has a Cure” Campaign to benefit Feeding America and its local food banks
Food Lion launches its “Hunger Has a Cure” campaign Wednesday to support Feeding America and its network of local food banks. The two-week campaign, which allows customers to donate in $1 or $3...
View ArticleHave a seat! It's okay, it's art
SALISBURY - The newest piece of public art has taken its place, or its seat in downtown Salisbury. Every year the city brings in a dozen or so pieces from artists across the state. This bench is by a...
View ArticleFather-daughter kennel owners back in court on felony counts
SALISBURY - A father and daughter who operate a kennel in Rowan County and who are accused of faking health certificates in order to sell sick dogs, were back in court on Wednesday. Kevin Settineri,...
View ArticleChurch: Keep Praying Commissioners "...in Jesus name, Amen"
ROWAN COUNTY, NC (WBTV)- Just days after state lawmakers joined the fight for prayer in "the name of Jesus" before Rowan County Commission meetings, a local church has joined the fight and put its...
View Article82 year old man's scream sends burglar running
SALISBURY - An 82 year old Salisbury man was able to scream away a burglar who had broken into his home. According to a police report, a man broke into a home on Link Avenue Thursday morning just after...
View ArticleLooking for love online? Here's how you get ready
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- It turns out that online dating is more popular than ever. ConsumerRankings.com released a new study, rating the best dating web sites for 2013. At number one is Match.com, which...
View ArticleMan sentenced for three armed robberies at Eckerds; says he is innocent
SALISBURY - Jovan David Wash will now spend an additional 25 and half years in prison for pulling a gun and robbing a Salisbury Eckerd's three different times. That sentence is on top of a prison...
View ArticleNew N.C. bill could help thousands of families dealing with autism
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A new bill making it's way through the North Carolina house could change the lives of thousands of children across the state diagnosed with autism. House Bill 498 was read in the...
View ArticleBocephus, Fontana Fallout, and the King! (There's really only one) Parker's...
CONCORD - Now he's quoting Hank Jr., and talking about some other guy called the King? What is the deal with Adrian Parker? He was the fearsome football flash for the South Rowan Raiders, the BMOC at...
View ArticleMan pleads guilty to stealing, burning items from deceased child's room while...
SALISBURY - Jessica Kepley, whose thirteen month old son Parker James Lee Munn accidentally drowned on September 11, finally had her chance to face the man who stole and burned items from Parker's room...
View ArticleSalisbury's Jake Alexander Jr., sworn to NC DOT Board
RALEIGH - Ten new board members took their seats on the N.C. Board of Transportation following a swearing-in ceremony Thursday. The new members are: Malcolm Fearing of Manteo – Division 1 (Bertie,...
View ArticleAlleged crossdressing Walmart bandit identified, but not caught
SALISBURY - A Lexington man has now been identified as the man, dressed as a woman, who tried to rob Walmart in Salisbury, and a Food Lion in Lexington just thirty minutes later earlier this week....
View ArticleBank of America unveils new "Human Touch" ATM
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Bank of America is adding a human touch to its newest ATM rollout; ATM with Teller Assist. The bank announced on Thursday that the "next-generation banking offering combines the...
View ArticleHouse Speaker: State religion resolution is dead, will not be voted on
ROWAN COUNTY, NC (WBTV)- A resolution by two state lawmakers representing Rowan County that supported North Carolina declaring an official religion is dead and will not be voted on, according to House...
View ArticleNorthGate Church hosts "First Responder Day"
SALISBURY - A Salisbury church is hosting a special day to honor those who serve the community. NorthGate Church, 1255 W. Ridge Road wants to honor our local 1st Responders. The church is inviting the...
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