Submitted by WBTV Web Staff Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:40pm For yet another weekend, rain is in the weekend forecast this week. The same storm system that brought tornadoes to much of the Southeast is heading toward the Carolinas, and could bring strong and even isolated severe storms both Saturday and Sunday. The most likely [...]

  Submitted by WBTV Web Staff Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:39pm The Highway Patrol completed its Operation “Road Watch” campaign after a two-day intensive enforcement effort on I-85 in Cleveland and surrounding counties. During the two-day event, which began on Tuesday, May 14, and ended on Wednesday, May 15, Troopers concentrated on commercial motor vehicle violations [...]

  Submitted by David Whisenant Friday, May 17th, 2013, 4:37pm CONCORD, NC (WBTV)- It’s not the biggest circuit in racing, but it’s one these drivers and teams love, even if it takes just about all they have. “Yes, it’s extremely busy, 12 hours a day, 6-7 days a week. The business of racing is one [...]

  Submitted by David Whisenant Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:23pm SALISBURY - One unit of the Holly Leaf Apartments off Woodleaf Road was heavily damaged Friday night after a lightning strike sparked a fire, according to investigators. A thunderstorm with heavy lightning passed through the area around 7:00 pm.  Witnesses told WBTV that they heard a [...]

Submitted by David Whisenant Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7:11pm SALISBURY - Another one of Sheriff Kevin Auten’s “Most Wanted” is now facing charges. In April, Jeremy Simmons, 32,  was added to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Most Wanted list. In early May, the Sheriff’s Office received information that Simmons had fled to Bennettsville, South Carolina. Simmons is [...]

  Submitted by David Whisenant Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7:30pm SALISBURY - Rowan County Representative Harry Warren provides a weekly newsletter to WBTV to tell constituents about what’s happening in the North Carolina General Assembly. Here, unedited, is the weekly newsletter: You may have heard talk on the local news channels that this past week was [...]

  Submitted by David Whisenant Friday, May 17th, 2013, 9:49am SALISBURY - A 71 year old Salisbury woman has lost thousands of dollars in a familiar scam that usually targets the elderly. According to Salisbury Police, the woman was in the parking lot at Walmart when she was approached by two women.  The women told the [...]

  Submitted by David Whisenant Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7:22pm CONCORD – Every year, Charlotte Motor Speedway packs as much entertainment as possible into the 10 Greatest Days in Racing to give fans an experience that they’ll never forget. From the excitement on the track to pre-race concerts, the expansive Play Zone and a moving [...]

  Submitted by David Whisenant Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7:26pm SALISBURY – Dr. W. Richard “Rick” Stephens, Jr. will step down as provost of Catawba College at the end of this academic year.  He has accepted a position as provost and academic vice president at Alfred University in Alfred, New York, and starts there July [...]

Beards keep men young, healthy & handsome Submitted by Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:19am Gentlemen, beards aren’t just for hipsters and hippies anymore. If you want proof the beard is king in Charlotte, stand by any college, or look around any corner uptown: You’ll see full beards on the faces of students and men in [...]