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Midland moving in the right direction

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 5:49pm

MIDLAND - It's one of the newest towns in our area, and right now, it's one of the few places showing significant economic growth and real potential. The town of Midland is in Cabarrus County, and today WBTV learned about surprising new projects coming to town that should benefit this whole area.

Midland is in the middle, near four other cities, but far from mediocre.

"Midland is open for business," said Mayor Kathy Kitts. "We are growing and we have the lowest combined tax rate in Cabarrus County."

That's the word from Kitts, talking on Tuesday to other mayors, business, and civic leaders from across Cabarrus County at the annual state of the region summit.

Kitts has a positive story to tell, and so do her constituents.

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Autumn Jubilee kicking off at Dan Nicholas Park

Submitted by David Whisenant

Friday, October 5th, 2012, 9:07am

Autumn Jubilee kicking off at Dan Nicholas Park

SALISBURY - A crowd of up to 60,000 is expected for this weekend's annual Autumn Jubilee at Dan Nicholas Park off Bringle Ferry Road in Rowan County.

On Friday dozens of craft and food vendors were setting up tents in the parking lot near the putt putt course and playground. Hundreds of tables and chairs are in place, and park workers were scurrying to have everything in place for the big crowds that are expected.

The festival will be on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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Special lecture: media manipulation

Submitted by David Whisenant

Sunday, September 16th, 2012, 5:07pm

SALISBURY - From Rowan Public Library:

Language of Film: How we are Manipulated by Media

John Santa

September 18th, 6:00-7:30 pm

Rowan Public Library Headquarters (Salisbury)

Join us in the Stanback Auditorium of the Rowan Public Library for a special lecture, “Language of Film: How we are Manipulated by Media” by John Santa. This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Food Lion Speed Street set to rock Uptown Charlotte

Submitted by Susan H.

Monday, May 21st, 2012, 4:27pm

Food Lion Speed Street set to rock Uptown Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Rev your engines! It's almost time for Food Lion Speed Street! Get your "fix" for speed at this year's motorsports festival in Uptown Charlotte. Enjoy live entertainment on a variety of stages, access to some of racing's brightest stars, sponsor displays, interactive displays, children's activities and some of the best street food available. Look for the WBTV booth along Tryon Street, in front of the Courtyard Mariott Center City (near Third Street). WBTV personalities will be signing autographs from noon to 2pm and 7 to 8pm Thursday and Friday, and from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday.

Event Details
Dates: May 24th - 26th
Hours: Noon to 11pm
FREE Admission
Location: Uptown Charlotte

Need more information? Please click here or call 704.455.8888.

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Bonus day of steam engine caboose rides at NCTM

Submitted by David Whisenant

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 4:24pm

Bonus day of steam engine caboose rides at NCTM

SPENCER (Rowan County) - The N.C. Transportation Museum has a bonus weekend of Steam Engine Caboose Train rides Saturday, April 14, as filming for a new television show takes place.

Up in the Air Productions is filming “John and Barney: Have Engine, Will Travel.” The show follows father and son team John and Barney Gramling, owners of the Flagg 75 Coal Engine and the Lehigh Valley #126 Steam Locomotive. They move those engines across the country, giving rides at tourist railroads and museums in 15 states at 18 different railroad museums.

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Amtrak anniversary at North Carolina Transportation Museum

Submitted by David Whisenant

Friday, March 16th, 2012, 3:20pm

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This Weekend in Stanly County

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, 11:56am

STANLY COUNTY (Bridget Huckabee, Stanly County Convention and Visitors Bureau) - One word can describe February weather here in our region: variety.

That word also describes February events here in Stanly County. We have jewelry and bridal shows, a running event, basketball games, and dance competitions.

If you haven’t already checked out the jewelry show From the Heart, at Falling Rivers Gallery, now is the time. The show lasts through Saturday so you can still catch it. It is an event not to be missed with booths and tables filled with one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry designed and made by local artists.

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