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Cavaliers 5K run/walk steps off Saturday to benefit Kim Smith
SALISBURY - She grew up just a few blocks from the school she serves, and now the community is taking steps to show its love and appreciation.This Saturday hundreds are expected to take part in the...
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Black Friday at the speedway? Get ready to lap it up
CONCORD - From Charlotte Motor Speedway - As Black Friday shoppers battle their way through local stores and shopping malls, motorsports fans should race their way over to Charlotte Motor Speedway the...
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Rowan Co. man arrested after investigators say he sold cocaine from home
EAST SPENCER, NC (WBTV)- An East Spencer man is behind bars after investigators say he selling crack cocaine from his home. Jeffrey Lewis Sullivan, 50, of East Spencer, is charged with possession of...
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Rowan Co. Deputies looking for would-be armed robber
ROWAN COUNTY, NC (WBTV)- The Rowan County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man they say tried to rob a local store. The attempted robbery took place Tuesday,...
View ArticleSame sex couple to seek marriage license in Salisbury Friday
SALISBURY - A same sex couple will attempt to get a marriage license from Rowan Register of Deeds, according to a press release sent to WBTV. On November 22 at 10:30 a.m., Tamara Sheffield and Maryja...
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Charlotte Auto Show features pricey rides
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The 21st Annual Charlotte International Auto Show at the Charlotte Convention Center features more than 400 different makes and models of the latest cars on the highway. From...
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Sheriff: Grandson charged in grandfather's murder, mother's assault
ROWAN COUNTY, NC (WBTV)- Detectives in Rowan County have arrested a man in the murder of his grandfather and attempted murder of his mother in early November. Jeff David Steen, 40, was arrested...
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Reporter notebook: In Salisbury-Rowan County, this was our world on November...
SALISBURY - If you were to visit my father's business, City Furniture & Appliance, 909 S. Main Street in Salisbury on this day in 1963, and if you bought a new Philco Stereo, you would get $50...
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Grandson charged in grandpa's death appears before Rowan Co. judge
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV)- Jeff Steen, the man arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of his grandfather and the attempted murder of his mother on Thursday, made a first appearance on those...
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Multiple meth labs found in house, man charged
SALISBURY - On Wednesday investigators with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office received information from an man who said that he found a methamphetamine lab in an abandoned mobile home at 1535 Ribelin...
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Charlotte Motor Speedway jumps into the Holidays
CONCORD - The world’s fastest mascot, Lug Nut, soared through a hoop of Christmas lights and crashed into a giant pile of presents to kick off the inaugural Eggnog Jog 5K and open the month-long...
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Warren's Weekly: A big year for the General Assembly, Rowan interests
SALISBURY - Rowan County Representative Harry Warren provided this comprehensive newsletter to WBTV. A summary of the year in the General Assembly with a special interest in issues impacting Rowan...
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Students’ Research to Tell Why People Visit Downtown Salisbury for Special...
SALISBURY - Catawba College students are getting hands-on experience in marketing research by helping ascertain why people visit downtown Salisbury on special themed event nights. The upper class...
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Home destroyed by fire; firefighter saves pet rabbit
SALISBURY - A home at 825 Wetmore Road was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning, but a beloved family pet was saved.The Cleveland Chronicle picks up the story from there: "West Rowan Vet/Volunteer...
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SNAP cuts affects local families and food banks
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- SNAP reduction benefits went into effect November 1st. That means more than 1.7 million food stamp recipients in North Carolina are receiving $36 less each month. Local food...
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Rowan Co. man wins $3 million in lottery Mega Millions game
ROWAN COUNTY, NC (WBTV)- A Rowan County man has won $3 million playing the new Mega Millions game, officials announced Monday. Everette Sloop, Jr., of Rockwell, is the first player in the country to...
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RSS announces changes in technology administration
SALISBURY - Pending Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education approval, Superintendent Dr. Lynn Moody announced today changes that will be taking place within the district's Technology Department. Phil...
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RHM gets big surprise donation from Food Lion; new FL president riding...
SALISBURY - The timing could not have been better. On Monday Rowan Helping Ministries was delighted to welcome a surprise visitor; the new president of Food Lion who made a grand entrance riding...
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Hunters collecting deer for the needy
SALISBURY - An effort to fight hunger in Rowan County gets a special emphasis this weekend with a deer collection.Hunters can bring and donate deer to Heart of a Sportsman's "Take A Stand To Fight...
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Man charged for assaulting girlfriend, threatened to "hog tie" her if she...
SALISBURY - A Salisbury man with a record involving fights with his girlfriend is in jail, now charged with assault and kidnapping after a fight on Monday night.According to the police report, Rusty...
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