News in Albemarle, North Carolina

Was shaking in Stanly, Rowan counties an earthquake?
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:05:02 -0800

Shaking in Stanly County – felt into nearby Rowan County – was thought by some to be an earthquake on Friday the 13 th .

Husband arrested after deputies find murdered wife's "missing" jewelry
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:32:34 -0800

Investigators in North and South Carolina have now searched several locations looking for leads in the death of a Great Falls woman.

See, Click, Fix: Drivers say exiting new Walmart "dangerous"
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:27:23 -0800

It's the newest neighbor on Independence Boulevard, the new Walmart Supercenter. But already some drivers say they aren't fans. They say one of the exits is dangerous. WBTV's Christine Nelson went to the Walmart to investigate and got some answers, on your behalf, from NCDOT.

Coaches wrapping up 2012 recruiting year, while revving up for the next
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Clemson's football coaching staff playing host to large 'Junior Day' group, after final in-home on Thursday with D.J. Reader

Signing Day Countdown: 4 recruits join in spring effort to fill OL experience gap
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Dabo Swinney: 'It's a huge, huge blessing to have them here...and go through spring ball. That's like all of them being redshirted'

Daniel's D.J. Greenlee follows R.J. Prince as early commitment for 2013
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:58:00 -0800

Outside linebacker made 91 tackles last season for one of state's top defenses

Clemson awaits news from 3 prospects
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:50:27 -0800

SIGNING DAY is Wednesday, and there is some drama for Clemson fans.

Working ahead of the curve, Tigers looking at smaller recruiting class in 2013
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0800

Clemson recruiting coordinator Jeff Scott: 'The guys we’re offering right now we think are franchise-type players'

Man treated for hypothermia after sailboat takes on water off NC
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:26:12 -0800

ELIZABETH CITY, NC — The Coast Guard rescued a 57-year-old man from his 28-foot sailboat that was sinking off Cape Hatteras, N.C. The boater's personal locator beacon signal was picked up around 3:00 p.m. Sunday and a 47-foot Motor Life Boat from Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Station Elizabeth City responded. The Jayhawk crew found the man and hoisted him ...

4 dead, including suspect, after shooting in Montgomery Co.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:04:53 -0800

A man has shot five people -- including himself -- died early Saturday morning. Three of his victims are dead and a fourth is in critical condition, police told WRAL-TV.