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"Hand of God" at work in outpouring of goodness following marathon bombing
SALISBURY - Amid all the tragedy and bloodshed in Boston, there are also stories of heroism and kindness. The first acts of self sacrifice happened seconds after the bombs went off at the finish...
View ArticleHome destroyed by fire; firefighter treated for chest pains
SALISBURY - A home in western Rowan County was destroyed by fire late Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials. The home was located at 289 Withrow Creek in the Cleveland community. Investigators...
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Four wide thunder rolling into Concord
CONCORD - This weekend the fastest-accelerating machines on the planet will launch into the season’s only four-wide slugfest during the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals fueled by Full Throttle....
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Reporter notebook: WBTV visits with the "Amazing Grace Seniors"
SALISBURY - Thanks to the Amazing Grace Seniors for allowing me to speak at the monthly meeting on Tuesday!The group meets at Grace Lutheran Church on Grace Church Road. Typically, they handle prayer...
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Hospital name change is official as of today
SALISBURY - It's official. As of today the hospital in Salisbury is Novant Health, Rowan Medical Center.The new name and strategy was announced by Novant Health in February, saying the system will...
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Vandals destroy Kiwanis Camp
SALISBURY - A camp that once was a happy place for children taking part in summer camp programs, has been practically destroyed by vandals, according to the Rowan Sheriff's Office.A report from 4/15...
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"All Clear" given at Salisbury VA after bomb threat, evacuation
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- Officials in Salisbury gave the "All Clear" at the Salisbury VA at shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday. They were investigating a bomb threat that was called in at the William G....
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Police warn: Beware of transient contractors
Spring is in the air as we watch the trees start to bud, flowers begin to bloom and the robins return to start nesting.Spring is also the time for Transient Contractors to return in their attempts to...
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Plane crashes near Rowan County Airport
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- A plane has crashed just short of the Rowan County Airport. WBTV's David Whisenant is at the scene. He says the plane was flipped upside down. The call came in around 11:30 a.m....
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One man, one woman, three crimes involving assault, a silver meat dome, and...
SALISBURY - What appeared to be three unrelated crimes all turned out to involve a common thread that led to the arrest of two people in Salisbury on Tuesday.It started when police went to call at 1070...
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Update: Pilot flips plane at end of runway at Rowan County Airport
SALISBURY - Pilot Robert Poole of Granite Quarry was able to walk today after flipping his plane at the end of the runway at the Rowan County Airport.Poole was flying a homemade experimental plane...
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Two on the run from the law in Rowan are caught
SALISBURY - Two men considered fugitives have been caught, one in another county and one in another state, and brought back to Rowan to face criminal charges. Patrick Kim Valentine was arrested in...
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Catawba College Artist Series presents Steven Heyman
SALISBURY - A piano concert by Steven Heyman at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21 in Omwake-Dearborn Chapel will conclude the Catawba College Artist Series for spring semester. This concert is free and open to...
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Veteran Salisbury Police Sgt. Mark Hunter has died
SALISBURY - A well known Salisbury Police Officer has died of natural causes.Sgt. Mark Hunter passed away Thursday morning after suffering an apparent heart attack, according to Salisbury Police Chief...
View ArticleWarren supporting non-partisan redistricting bill
SALISBURY - From State Representative Harry Warren: Representative Warren (R-Rowan County) joined the majority of his colleagues in the NC House of Representatives in sponsoring a bill that would...
View ArticleMan punched in face with pistol after robbery
SALISBURY - A man is recovering after being punched in the mouth with a pistol. It happened just after 3:00 am Thursday morning, according to police.Charles Richardson says he was walking with a...
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Measles outbreak reported in 2 NC counties
RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- Public health officials from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are working with local health departments to investigate an outbreak of measles. To date, seven cases...
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A Kenseth with cheese, Kansas preview, and what a drag! It's Parker's Points!
CONCORD - Yo Adrian! We missed you!He took a week off from Parker's Points, causing mass consternation among NASCAR fans, but fear not, he's back! Adrian Parker, the former football flash for the...
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A helping hand from East Rowan; free clothes giveaway Saturday
SALISBURY - Saturday marks a special day at East Rowan High School, and one that will bring great benefit to the community.Students at ERHS have been collecting clothes and shoes of all sizes, from...
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Landis Police Department introduces first K-9
The Landis Police Department has proudly to announced their first ever K-9. “Baks”, a two-year-old German Shepard, has completed training and is now patrolling the streets of Landis with his partner /...
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