App State student dies from COVID-19 By BOONE, N.C. (WBTV) - A 19-year-old student at Appalachian State University who was described by his mother as “super healthy,” has died from complications related to COVID-19, according to the university. Appalachian State University’s Chancellor sent a message saying 19-year-old student Chad Dorrill had passed away. On Tuesday afternoon, Appalachian State Chancellor Sheri Everts shared a message about Dorrill’s death. “Dear Faculty, Staff, Students, Parents, and Families, It is with the deepest sadness that I share with you that one of our students,...…App State student dies from COVID-19 By BOONE, N.C. (WBTV) - A 19-year-old student at Appalachian State University who was described by his mother as “super healthy,” has died from complications related to COVID-19, according to the university. Appalachian State University’s Chancellor sent a message saying 19-year-old student Chad Dorrill had passed away. On Tuesday afternoon, Appalachian State Chancellor Sheri Everts shared a message about Dorrill’s death. “Dear Faculty, Staff, Students, Parents, and Families, It is with the deepest sadness that I share with you that one of our students,...WW…

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A husband and wife, married for 48 years, died within four minutes of each other, holding hands, in the hospital in Salisbury one week ago from COVID-19. Their funeral was held Wednesday.“They were married 48 years, been together 50, they walked hand in hand for those 50 years," said son Shane Peoples.One week ago today, Shane Peoples says he was cheated. His mom and dad, 67-year-old Johnny Lee Peoples and 65-year-old Cathy Darlene Peoples died from COVID-19. It marked the end of a thirty day ordeal of both parents contracting the virus, rapidly declining, and...…ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A husband and wife, married for 48 years, died within four minutes of each other, holding hands, in the hospital in Salisbury one week ago from COVID-19. Their funeral was held Wednesday.“They were married 48 years, been together 50, they walked hand in hand for those 50 years," said son Shane Peoples.One week ago today, Shane Peoples says he was cheated. His mom and dad, 67-year-old Johnny Lee Peoples and 65-year-old Cathy Darlene Peoples died from COVID-19. It marked the end of a thirty day ordeal of both parents contracting the virus, rapidly declining, and...WW…

SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - Following its declaration as a public safety risk by the Salisbury police chief and two unanimous votes by the Salisbury City Council, the Confederate monument on West Innes Street in downtown Salisbury has been removed from where it stood for 111 years. Crews closed W. Innes Street around 9:30 p.m. Monday to begin the process of moving the Confederate monument, “Fame.” The process took several hours. Shortly after 11 p.m., the statue was removed from its pedestal where it stood for more than a century.Fame now on a flatbed truck. Crews finishing up removing the...…SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - Following its declaration as a public safety risk by the Salisbury police chief and two unanimous votes by the Salisbury City Council, the Confederate monument on West Innes Street in downtown Salisbury has been removed from where it stood for 111 years. Crews closed W. Innes Street around 9:30 p.m. Monday to begin the process of moving the Confederate monument, “Fame.” The process took several hours. Shortly after 11 p.m., the statue was removed from its pedestal where it stood for more than a century.Fame now on a flatbed truck. Crews finishing up removing the...WW…

SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - This week Salisbury-Rowan NAACP President published a letter offering measured support to the efforts of the Salisbury Police Department when it comes to working against racial inequality.The letter was provided to WBTV and is published here, unedited: On May 25, 2020 we watched the murder of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer through viral video footage. This is an unspeakable tragedy that has caused outrage across the country. In Salisbury we took to the streets of downtown to express racial injustice and the need for reform by protesting. As relationships...…SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - This week Salisbury-Rowan NAACP President published a letter offering measured support to the efforts of the Salisbury Police Department when it comes to working against racial inequality.The letter was provided to WBTV and is published here, unedited: On May 25, 2020 we watched the murder of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer through viral video footage. This is an unspeakable tragedy that has caused outrage across the country. In Salisbury we took to the streets of downtown to express racial injustice and the need for reform by protesting. As relationships...WW…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting an “outbreak” of coronavirus at The Citadel, a long-term care facility in Rowan County, and at a facility in Cabarrus County.The Cabarrus Health Alliance learned of a COVID-19 case at Five Oaks Rehabilitation in Concord.According to the state, a COVID-19 outbreak is defined as two or more laboratory-confirmed cases. An outbreak is considered over after 28 days have passed since the date of symptom onset of the last case.“We are working closely with Five Oaks throughout this process,” said...…CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting an “outbreak” of coronavirus at The Citadel, a long-term care facility in Rowan County, and at a facility in Cabarrus County.The Cabarrus Health Alliance learned of a COVID-19 case at Five Oaks Rehabilitation in Concord.According to the state, a COVID-19 outbreak is defined as two or more laboratory-confirmed cases. An outbreak is considered over after 28 days have passed since the date of symptom onset of the last case.“We are working closely with Five Oaks throughout this process,” said...WW…

SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - Provided to WBTV by the Salisbury VA Medical Center: From the very beginning of this COVID-19 journey, staff and leadership at the Salisbury VA Health Care System have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of not only the Veterans they serve, but also to ensure the safety of each other as well.It all began with a drawing on a sheet of paper. Dr. Charles de Comarmond, Associate Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Associate Chief of Staff for Medicine, and VISN 6 Infection Prevention Consultant designed a portable, over-the-bed negative pressure...…SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - Provided to WBTV by the Salisbury VA Medical Center: From the very beginning of this COVID-19 journey, staff and leadership at the Salisbury VA Health Care System have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of not only the Veterans they serve, but also to ensure the safety of each other as well.It all began with a drawing on a sheet of paper. Dr. Charles de Comarmond, Associate Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Associate Chief of Staff for Medicine, and VISN 6 Infection Prevention Consultant designed a portable, over-the-bed negative pressure...WW…

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A man has been given a $2 million bond and is accused of assaulting two deputies in an incident where one of the deputies was dragged 60 feet and knocked unconscious in Rowan County.There was a heavy law enforcement presence in Rowan County Tuesday morning, shutting down at least one road. Bringle Ferry Road was closed near Panther Creek Road. This was in eastern Rowan County, near High Rock between Richfield and Gold Hill.Around 9 a.m., officials assisted the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office in a chase which ended in the area of Stokes Ferry Road and Ribelin...…ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A man has been given a $2 million bond and is accused of assaulting two deputies in an incident where one of the deputies was dragged 60 feet and knocked unconscious in Rowan County.There was a heavy law enforcement presence in Rowan County Tuesday morning, shutting down at least one road. Bringle Ferry Road was closed near Panther Creek Road. This was in eastern Rowan County, near High Rock between Richfield and Gold Hill.Around 9 a.m., officials assisted the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office in a chase which ended in the area of Stokes Ferry Road and Ribelin...WW…