News in Concord, North Carolina
Man charged with child abuse while babysitting
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:01:37 -0800
CONCORD, NC (WBTV) - Police are investigating after a toddler was sent to the hospital this weekend with serious injuries. They said the child was severely beaten. Deronn Orlando Jones was arrested and
Ganassi celebrates run of championships
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:21:03 -0800
COMMERCIAL IMAGE - In this photograph taken by AP Images for Banana Boat, NASCAR star Jamie McMurray, driver of the Earnhardt Chip Ganassi Racing Team with Felix Sabates, stands next to the Banana Boat paint scheme on his No. 1 Chevrolet race car during a media tour Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in Concord, NC. Banana Boat announced a partnership with the race car driver's team to help racing fans stay ...
Patrick skipping Indy 500 and competing at Charlotte
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:07:58 -0800
Concord NC (Sports Network) - Danica Patrick revealed on Monday that she will forgo this year's Indianapolis 500 and will instead compete in the 600-mile Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Edwards Takes a Bite of the Big Apple During NYC Media Tour
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:16:57 -0800
CONCORD, NC -- Carl Edwards made the most of his day in New York City on Tuesday spending time with several major media outlets, including co-hosting "LIVE! with Kelly" alongside Kelly Ripa.
Man fatally shot during argument over cell phone, police say
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:42:33 -0800
Police in Concord say a Charlotte man was shot and killed during an argument with a friend over a cell phone on Thursday.
Police search for missing Cabarrus Co. teen last seen in west Charlotte
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:42:24 -0800
Concord Police are looking for a 15-year-old girl missing since January 27.
Concord man arrested in fatal shooting
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:56:37 -0800
Police say a Charlotte man was shot and killed following an argument over a cellphone. Concord police responded to 700-3 NC Highway 49 at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday and found John Wallace, of Charlotte, suffering from a gunshot wound. Wallace was taken to a hospital where he later died. Police arrested Matthew Sherrill, of Concord, on a charge of murder. During the investigation, police learned ...
Smith's Tracy Gathings Picked For NC/SC All-Star Classic
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:06:36 -0800
Reagan's Braeshaun Dozier will join Gathings on the NC Squad.
Pentagrams, pitch forks sprayed on the side of homes in Concord
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:46:37 -0800
No one wants to see graffiti on their home when they wake up in the morning, but that's exactly what happened to several neighbors in Concord.
NASCAR: Burton Smith receives North Carolina Motorsports Industry award
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:43:52 -0800
Bruton Smith Honored at 2012 North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards CONCORD, NC - Bruton Smith, founder and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc., was honored Monday evening with the 2012 Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award from the North Carolina Motorsports Association. The honor was given to Smith before a large crowd of motorsports industry professionals at the 6th Annual North Carolina ...