Sheriff: 9 year old assaulted school principal, school nurse, deputies
SALISBURY - A 9 year old student at Elizabeth Hanford Dole Elementary School on Choate Road has been suspended from school after an incident in which the student is alleged to have assaulted the...
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Oh dear diary: Man accused of tossing object off I-85 now charged with sex...
SALISBURY - Matthew Parham, 21, was already in a lot of trouble, and these new charges aren't going to help. Parham was charged on August 27 with five counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies...
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Sun reappears, temperatures warm to the 70s
The sun popped back out from behind the clouds Wednesday morning, after two days without it.The morning temperature was still below 60, but the warm sun helped it feel less chilly. Meteorologist Al...
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Histories and mysteries at the China Grove Roller Mill
CHINA GROVE - For one hundred years, the China Grove Roller Mill was in continuous operation and was a meeting place for the agricultural community surrounding the town of China Grove. In its glory,...
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The Color Purple coming to Salisbury
Salisbury, NC - The Color Purple is coming to the Meroney Theater in Salisbury this October. The box office opens to seat namers Wednesday, and season ticket holders Thursday and Friday, October 11...
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Charlotte Motor Speedway to impact traffic, economy this week
CONCORD - Race Week at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord will create issues for fans driving to the events, but also for locals just trying to get home, and the economy too will be driving just much...
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"Living Pink" event coming to Literary Bookpost
SALISBURY - From Literary Bookpost: Tamela Rich, accidental cancer advocate, will speak and sign copies of her book, Live Full Throttle: Life Lessons from Friends Who Faced Cancer, on Monday, October...
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October Tour Night Out in downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY - Get ready for a big night downtown! Everybody is invited to join Downtown Salisbury merchants on Friday, October 12th from 5-9 p.m. for OctoberTour Night Out, a free family-friendly event...
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"Habitual" drunk driver now off the streets
SALISBURY - A man with a lengthy criminal record that goes back to his first drunk driving charge in 1982, is behind bars again, this time under a $10,000 bond, charged as a habitual impaired driver....
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FFN Overtime-- Week 9
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV) - After starting 1-3, the East Rowan Mustangs have won 4 straight under new head coach Danny Misenheimer. At 4-0 in conference play, they are now in position to make history. East...
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CATS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE NASCAR BANK OF AMERICA 500
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will provide extra bus service during NASCAR’s Bank of America 500 race on Saturday, October 13. Race fans can take advantage of CATS’...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. on concussion: I knew something was just not quite right
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be missing two races after an injury. In a press release issued on Thursday, Hendrick Motorsports says Earnhardt will miss NASCAR Sprint Cup...
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Friday is the last day to register to vote in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Friday marks the last day to register to vote for the general election in North Carolina. Your registration form must be postmarked or delivered in person to your local county's...
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Financial help on the go
After many years in the work force, Shirley Winchester lost her job in June. "I was out of work and I needed someone to help in finding jobs," said Shirley. She wasn't prepared for what a modern world...
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Woman charged with child abuse in meth lab bust
SALISBURY - A Salisbury mother now faces child abuse as well as drug charges in connection with a meth lab bust made by Salisbury Police earlier this week. Police served a search warrant at a house on...
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Fire trucks take to the streets Saturday
SALISBURY - The Salisbury Fire Department will host a Salisbury Rowan Fire Prevention Week Parade on Saturday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. The Salisbury Fire Department was established on December 8, 1817...
View ArticleWhisky River expands to Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway will never be the same again, as Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s famous Whisky River sets up shop inside the Mecca of Motorsports.Race fans are invited to Whisky River at Charlotte Motor...
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Argument leads to gunfire, frightened neighbors, conflicting stories
SALISBURY - Two men face charges after an argument led to gunfire on Litaker Road, according to the Rowan Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called by a neighbor Tuesday around 7:30 pm to Litaker Road....
View ArticleFood distributor to create 90 jobs in Rowan County
Gov. Bev Perdue announced Friday that Freshouse II, a distributor of fresh produce, will expand its operations in Rowan County. The company plans to create 90 jobs and invest $6.3 million over the...
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