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Don't like my driving? Get off the sidewalk!
SALISBURY - Sgt. Amerson of the Rowan County Sheriff's Office thought something looked a little strange. He saw a scooter moving along with traffic on W. Innes at about 35 miles an hour. The problem...
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Prom Project: Helping every girl find her dream prom dress
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Prom season is just around the corner. WBTV's Astrid Martinez went by a local shop, and she says there are some breathtaking options there that will guarantee the wearer is the...
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State Constitution: Deny God? Lose elected seat
ROWAN COUNTY, NC (WBTV)- Prayer in the name of Jesus has been a hot topic in Rowan County for more than a year and this week state lawmakers attempted to pick up the fight. But the belief in God is...
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Former poet Laureate brings poetry to life at Rowan-Cabarrus
Former North Carolina Poet Laureate (2010) Cathy Smith Bowers will bring poetry to life at the Rowan-Cabarrus Literary & Fine Arts Festival on Monday, April 8. When Cathy Smith Bowers began her...
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Humane Society of Charlotte lobbies for better commercial breeding legislation
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Animal advocates met Friday to ask lawmakers to support stronger commercial dog breeding laws in the state. In the past 18 months, The Humane Society of the United States has...
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Livingstone coach James Stinson is Gaines Award Winner
Livingstone head men's basketball coach James Stinson has been named the Clarence "Big House" Gaines College Basketball Coach of the Year. The award goes to the top minority coach in Division II...
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Better weather draws lots of fans, and lots of Elvis to Food Lion AutoFair
CONCORD - Day one of the Food Lion AutoFair on Thursday was nearly a total wash out as heavy rains and cold temperatures ruled the day in and near Charlotte Motor Speedway. The good news for...
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Part of Rowan County to be without power Saturday
SALISBURY - While performing some routine maintenance at a local Duke Energy electrical substation, technicians have discovered an issue with a connection that needs immediate attention to ensure a...
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Rep. Warren: "One of the most interesting weeks of my life"
SALISBURY - State House Representative Harry Warren found himself to be the focus of a lot of attention this week, most of it was not wanted by Warren. Warren and Representative Carl Ford, along with...
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'67 Nova takes Best of Show at Food Lion AutoFair
CONCORD - Charlotte, N.C. resident, Henry Brock, drove home with the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award for his fusion orange 1967 Chevy Nova SS, concluding the four-day automotive...
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CMS lawsuit against Cabarrus County back on?
CONCORD - The Associated Press is reporting that Bruton Smith is trying to resurrect his lawsuit against local officials, claiming they reneged on an offer of $80 million in incentives for upgrades and...
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Literary and Fine Arts Festival at RCCC this week
SALISBURY - Music, drama, literature and fine arts will come to life next week at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Literary & Fine Arts Festival. The second annual festival was developed by...
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Accused killer charged now with throwing urine at deputy
SALISBURY - A man who is in the Rowan County Detention Center, charged with the murder of his former roommate, is now facing new charges of assaulting a law enforcement officer.According to a report...
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Spring maintenance tips to keep mower running all summer
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- As the days get warmer and longer, lawn care is quickly again becoming part of the weekly routine. But you don't want to waste your weekend trying to get the mower to start....
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Allergy season starting right on schedule, are you ready?
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Allergies. It can be a dirty word when pollen levels spike, and it's something the Southeast is notorious for. Trees are blooming and many of us are sneezing. It happens every...
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McCrory to overhaul Commerce Dept.
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory announced a plan Monday that will essentially privatize major elements of the state's job creation efforts. New legislation will create a...
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Police: 10-year-old dead, woman assaulted inside Kannapolis home
KANNAPOLIS, NC (WBTV)- Investigators say a 10-year-old boy was killed and a 32-year-old woman was injured in an incident inside a Kannapolis home Sunday night. Police say they went to check on the...
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Commissioners to meet in closed session
SALISBURY - Sectarian prayer and the lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union will be the topic of a closed meeting of the Rowan County Board of Commissioners tonight.Commissioners will meet...
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Reporter Notebook: Inspiration at the Special Olympics
SALISBURY - They marched around the track Tuesday morning at Jesse Carson High School and there was pride in every step.Hundreds of athletes, buddies, and volunteers turned out for the Rowan County...
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Mecklenburg County had second-highest domestic violence deaths in NC last year
A total of 122 North Carolinians lost their lives in domestic violence murders in 2012, an increase of 16 from the previous year, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced Tuesday. "I have great concern...
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