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Early deficit too much for Indians against Mars Hill

SALISBURY - Catawba tried to dig out of a 21-0 halftime deficit, but came up short in a 35-28 loss to host Mars Hill in South Atlantic Conference football action on Saturday afternoon at Mears...

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Wallenda makes the successful tightrope at Charlotte Motor Speedway

CONCORD - Nik Wallenda navigated the 750 feet across the asphalt, from 100 feet above the track surface, with pure ease, carrying on near-constant banter and stopping several times to pump his fist at...

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It's a gas! Mileage helps Bowyer take Bank of America 500 in Concord

CONCORD - Clint Bowyer played the fuel strategy game to perfection, sneaking in to win Saturday’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “If you’re not the fastest car here, you’ve gotta...

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Hambley-Wallace House makes October Tour a brilliant success

SALISBURY - The 2012 edition of the annual October Tour was a stunning success, due largely to the opening of the Hambley-Wallace House. One of Salisbury's best known and most distinctive homes, it...

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"Hunger Games" reading emphasis ends with prizes, fun for local students

CONCORD - Students and adults from Cabarrus, Rowan, Stanly, and Union counties enjoyed a day of "Hunger Games" inspired fun on Saturday at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center. The event was the...

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Applications now accepted for Christmas bicycle giveaway

SALISBURY - From the Salisbury Police Department: The Salisbury Police Department has, once again, partnered with Gerry Wood Auto Group to conduct its 11th annual Christmas Bicycle Giveaway program....

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Rainy, cloudy skies to stay in place through Monday evening

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Cloudy skies and rain will remain in place across the viewing area through Monday afternoon. WBTV Meteorologist Al Conklin says partial clearing will happen late in the day....

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AAA Carolinas hosts annual Great Fall Battery Roundup

AAA Carolinas will host its annual Great Fall Battery Roundup, a used battery collection and recycling program, as part of Car Care Month in October. It is available to the general public, as well as...

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South Rowan Principal suspended; Sheriff calls criminal complaint "unfounded"

LANDIS - WBTV has learned that the principal of South Rowan High School has been suspended from his job with pay, pending the outcome of an investigation.Dr. Don Knox was escorted from the school...

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Christmas Made in the South kicks off this weekend

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The 32nd Annual Christmas Made in the South opens this Friday.  Get a jump start on holiday shopping and browse aisle after aisle of treasures at this year's event.  We're...

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Zombies warned: no blood on the streets

SALISBURY - Attention zombies and associated members of the undead; please keep your blood to your self. That's the warning on this sign posted in downtown Salisbury.  Interesting?  Yes.  Practical?...

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Local college professor reflects on life of Cambodian king

Dr. Paul Baker is a professor of mathematics at Catawba College.SALISBURY, NC (WBTV) -- The e-mails and Facebook postings began arriving about 9:00 Sunday night – 10:00 Monday morning in Cambodia....

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RCCC: Need a problem solved for yourself or your organization?

SALISBURY - Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is offering a new “lean” class focused on helping organizations solve problems. The idea of “lean” might seem to only apply to manufacturing, but lean...

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Pets ready for Halloween, and way to help Faithful Friends

SALISBURY - Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary will host two major annual events: a Halloween Dog Dress-Up Contest & Adoption Reunion and the Holiday Bazaar.On Saturday, October 20, 2012, the...

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Woman's Bible damaged in car break in

SALISBURY - If it wasn't bad enough that the crook stole her debit cards, Shelenna Thomas has to deal with having her Bible torn to pieces. Thomas reported to police in Salisbury that sometime on...

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Man arrested in NYC terror plot inspired by slain Charlotte terrorist, FBI says

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV/AP)- A man arrested by the FBI for plotting a terrorist attack on the Federal Reserve in New York City was inspired, in part, by "Inspire", an online terror magazine that was run...

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Pre-K expansion to cover additional 6,300 children

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue issued Executive Order No. 128 authorizing the expansion of the NC Pre-K program to serve up to 6,300 additional children by Jan. 1, 2013. An estimated 1,000 of...

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Bikers with Boxes joins global effort to send shoe box gifts to children

Bikers from up and down the east coast will come together Saturday for the 5th annual Bikers with Boxes charity ride to Billy Graham Library.Riders bring boxes with them on the ride to donate to...

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It's the Oct. 18th edition of Parker's Points!

SALISBURY, NC (WBTV) -- Oh my.  Our hero, Adrian Parker, decided to take a week off from Parker's Points! It seems his real job kept him very busy.  But as it turns out, it's all to your advantage!...

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Rowan deputy sought on stalking charges; suspended from job

SALISBURY - The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office and the China Grove Police Department are jointly investigating a domestic related crime involving Brian Michael Long, 33, who lives at 3660 Linn Ave.,...

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