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Traffic Shift? McCrory wants to redirect road and rail project dollars
RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- Gov. Pat McCrory wants a new transportation funding model that directs more money to projects that he says will grow North Carolina's economy. McCrory's plan introduced Thursday...
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Ford to host Town Hall Friday night; Warren's week in Raleigh
SALISBURY - Representative Carl Ford (Rowan and Cabarrus) will be holding a town hall meeting in the town of Rockwell, Friday, April 19th, at 6pm. It will be held at the Rockwell Town Hall at 202 East...
View ArticleBoard of Ed and City Council ask county to reinstate $6 million
SALISBURY - In a letter to Rowan County Commission Chairman Jim Sides, Rowan Salisbury School Board Chairman Richard Miller and Salisbury Mayor Paul Woodson are requesting that the county reinstate the...
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Free shredding event Saturday
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Better Business Bureau is offering a free, on-site, document shredding for individuals and small businesses this weekend. It's part of the BBB's nationwide "Secure Your ID"...
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Tornado Watch in effect for much of WBTV viewing area
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The National Weather Service in Greenville-Saprtanburg has issued a Tornado Watch for much of the WBTV viewing area until 9 p.m. Friday night. The counties included in the watch...
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Rookie at the "Head" of the class at zMAX; two fans hit by debris
CONCORD - Rookie Funny Car driver Chad Head raced to his first career No. 1 qualifying position Saturday at the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals fueled by Full Throttle, and two fans received...
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Charleston by train? NCTM offers new excursion
SPENCER - The N.C. Transportation Museum offers a chance for passengers to take a train trip to one of the south’s loveliest and most historic cities. This three day, two night excursion to...
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Funeral plans set for Mark Hunter
SALISBURY - Funeral plans have now been set for Salisbury Police Sergeant Mark Hunter. Hunter, a 20 year veteran of the force, died from an apparent heart attack on Thursday morning. A wake will be...
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School bus flips in Rowan Co, no injuries reported
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- A Rowan County school bus says she took her eyes off the road for a second before the bus ran off the side of the road and flipped on Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported....
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NCHP ends "Operation Drive to Live" on a high note
RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- The State Highway Patrol concluded "Operation Drive to Live" after a week-long education and enforcement campaign. The campaign, which began on Monday, April 15 and ended on Friday,...
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Charlotte Motor Speedway unveils pre-race spectacular for Coke 600
CONCORD - Charlotte Motor Speedway is continuing the rich tradition of paying tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces with a Welcome Home Our Troops pre-race spectacular at the May 26 Coca-Cola 600. The...
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State set to evict veterans from American Legion post
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- The building that is home to one of the oldest and most active American Legion posts in North Carolina is being claimed by the state to make way for a new bridge, but the veterans...
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Congress weighs Internet shopping tax bill
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- You're next online purchase could cost you more than you're used to. A bill making its way through the Senate will make tax free shopping on the Internet a thing of the past, if...
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"Vintage Prom" rocking Rowan Cabarrus Community College Friday
SALISBURY - Who doesn’t love live music, dancing and fun? Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is in celebration mode this year in honor of the college’s 50th anniversary. “As the college celebrates our...
View ArticleUpdate: Veterans waiting to hear from NC DOT on eviction from Salisbury...
SALISBURY - WBTV is hoping to hear today from the North Carolina Department of Transportation on the case involving the Samuel C. Hart American Legion Post on Highway 29.On Tuesday WBTV broke the story...
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Urine trouble now: Woman in high-speed chase on I-85 causes three wrecks,...
SALISBURY - A woman from Apex took law enforcement officers from three counties on a wild ride on Interstate 85 Tuesday night, according to the report at the Salisbury Police Department.Jessica...
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National Walk@Lunch Day: Take a walk during your lunch break
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Did you know it's National Walk@Lunch Day®? National Walk@Lunch Day is designed to fit into your busy day. It was created to help improve personal health and decrease health care...
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Candlelight vigil planned for Sgt. Hunter
SALISBURY - A candlelight vigil has been planned for tonight for a community to remember Salisbury Police Sgt. Mark Hunter.Hunter, 51, died of a heart attack last week and was a twenty year veteran of...
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Special exhibits at USS North Carolina
SALISBURY - The USS North Carolina in Wilmington is a popular spot for folks from Salisbury and Rowan County, and there are several special displays coming up that be appealing for folks looking for a...
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"Book Bites" set to go at Rowan Public Library
SALISBURY - The Rowan Public Library Book Bites Book Club meets each month at the South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove to talk up a good book and have a few tasty bites. The club meets the last...
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