Outside a local hotel. She and her boyfriend are staying here after a brutal attack at this bus stop in west charlotte saturday night left her shaken. He could have had a knife. Could have had a gun. The 25yearold mother to be said she was standing at this bus stop when a man, possibly in his 30s, walked up and started somewhat of a conversation. One that didnt last long. He came up and was like, im waiting for the bus just like you. Im like okay, he smacked me on grabbed my purse. Fought back. The two ended up on the ground. When she managed to wrestle the purse back, he began kicking her. He started kicking me in the face telling me to shut up. He walked away. But olivia was her baby boy okay . Anything could happen, its a baby. A sonogram calmed her fears. Thankfully, she and her future mighty, will be okay. Im very thankful that me and my baby are okay. And olivia said the suspect got away with nothing. We checked with cmpd. No arrests have been made. Reporting live up town, alexa, channel 9 Eyewitness News. Tonight, this School Psychologist is charged with assaulting a 14yearold student at monroe middle school. We first reported dales arrest as breaking news at 5 00. All new at 11 00, the students family spoke exclusively with Eyewitness News reporter and explained their shock when they heard what happened. Err qa, they showed me the paperwork saying the assault left the boy with bruises on his back and hips. He will not be going back to school until they know how the district plans to handle the staff member accused of hurting him. Union county Public Schools is staying as quiet as it is tonight at monroe middle school. Psychologist, dale rust, accused of losing his temper and assaulting tysons 14year old son. If your child come home and tell you that she or he had been hit with an apple, look into it, research it, because they might be telling you the truth. Tyson got a call Tuesday Morning from the School Resource officer telling him to come to the school about his 7th grader. Im thinking that my son misbehaving, i need to talk to him or something. She said hes not in trouble, she said, but i need you. He says the officer told him she saw rust put his hands on tysons son coming out of a classroom before the School Called the police on russ. She said she doesnt know what came over him. He just snapped. The boys parents asked details of the assault be kept private for now. Rust is charged with simple assault. The boys father says its hard happened to his son at school. Maybe its nothing personal with your child, but they get so stressed out, sometimes they lose it. And i just hate that he lost it on my child. Now the School District wont comment about the arrest or whether rust will be back at work at any age. He is expected to be in court sometime next month. Reporting live in monroe, jenna deary, channel 9 Eyewitness News. Roads are back open in North Charlotte after a twoalarm fire shut down parts of north trion. Breaking news today at 5 00. More than 60 firefighters fought this large warehouse fire next to channel 9 studios. It shut down between dalton and 13th street for two hours. Investigators are looking for the cause. Nobody was hurt. Breaking news tonight, the huntersville mayor and Council Members voted unanimously in favor of a resolution that they every student a guaranteed spot in a school within their own neighborhoods. Charlotte Mecklenburg School leaders say they are very early in the Student Assignment process. They hope to break up concentrations of poser si. Town lead everies told us their main concerns are a lack of stability and predictability. I think primarily should dictate where your kids go to school is where you live. Thats how it was when i drew up. Not four options, really. We should have one option and have it be the best option. Parents also express concerns about students being bussed to schools that are farther away. The cornelius board of commissioners voted on a similar resolution. That vote also unanimous passing 50. And the davidson board of commissioners is set to vote on this same issue tomorrow afternoon and then all three of the towns plan to present their resolutions to last week, we told you the towns of matthews and mint hill went as far as talking about breaking away from the Charlotte MecklenburgSchool District and that would require legislative approval. The plan extensively to see all of our coof ran. Go to wsoctv. Com. Tomorrow, republican president ial candidate will be in kanapolis. Our primary is just a week away now. Donald trump is in mississippi after a fiery rally earlier today in concord. Trump greated a crowd of thousands. Every several minutes, he stopped while protesters interrupted him. Previously, he chatstized them. His supporters roared as he talked about main platforms, including on immigration. Its goings going to be a real wall. Trump was joined by mark martin. Also, hundreds gathered today where former president bill clinton was telling voters his wife, hillary, would make the best president. Yes, it would be a good thing to have a president who would be immediately respected and trusted around the world. Thats true. But you aught to be for a sing the best change maker i ever saw. Clinton said that his wife has a track record of helping all people succeed. Again, north carolinas primary is coming up a week from tuesday. You can get a list of all the voting sites in your area. Head to our election page under the news tab. New tonight, charlotte based duke energy is closing its Public Offering of common stock in connection to its acquisition. The Company Offered up more than 10 million shares. Tonight, we learned it has closed out that offer. All of the shares available. The closing will give duke 766 million in proceeds. In january, federal regulators signed off on dukes buyout of piedmont natural gas. It was a 4. 9 million deal. Customers will receive bills with the piedmont name on it. The companies are hopes to complete the deally the end of this year. The scene of a deadly crash will be closed down again from 9 00 until 3 00 tomorrow for hazmat clean up. A work van crossed the van on highway 9 at turn buckle road and hit a log truck head on. That driver was killed and so was jackie blalock. The van caught fire and the log truck spilled over. Tonight, we are asking the d. O. T. For answers after the with texas dot officials in dallas. In a four hour meeting, questioned about the toll road outside austin that went bankrupt. The governor sent him to texas to gather information. Now hes trying to figure out what legal and Financial Options we have available regarding the 77 toll lane project. We are down here at the request of governor mccrory to learn the context of project sh130 and how that might affect the impact on the budget. Its not the first highway to go bankrupt. Another toll project in indiana declared bankruptcy in september of 2014. Years. I traveled to dallas where centra opened up a toll road. They called it unfair, but they cant afford to build all the roads. Stretching from charlotte to mooresville. Lake norman residents have spoken out against the Spanish Company to the leaders for years. The companys failure comes as no surprise. Widen i77. Hold a meeting thursday at the town hall to talk about the lane project here. In, cdot plans to talk about the trip today. Theyll release more information as soon as that process is done. We have been following every development for years. You can under the news tab. The director of the cdc traveled to puerto rico with over 100 cases of the zika virus was reported there. Thousands could be infected in puerto rico. Emphasize the need for preparedness and reduce the reducing the zika virus to pregnant women. We reported the fifth case of zika confirmed in north carolina. A woman traveled out of the country and got it. Researchers say the risk for locally transmitted cases is minimal. North carolinas second in command wants to tackle charlottes nondediscrimination ordinance right now. The republicans in the general asemipli are appealing. Why leaders are using charlotte as a spring board. Temperatures in the upper 60s. It will get and not north carolinas Lieutenant Governor asked lawmakers to come back early to fight what he calls the bathroom ordinance in charlotte. Part of the nondediscrimination law. The governor said that it can wait until lawmakers come back at their regular time, new at 11 00, we asked a political expert what message that request could be sending. Weeks after house speaker, tim moore, made the same suggestion, Lieutenant Governor also president of the senate, repeal the ordinance before it takes effect april 1. Showing each side that im for you, im standing up for what you believe in. So remember that credit me for doing that on your behalf next time im on the ballot. Eric says its a political move for forest who would need 3 5 of lawmakers to agree to return to a special session before they are set to come back april 25. The governor said he doesnt think its necessary, so what does it mean that the Lieutenant Governor is defying those wishes . Hes running for reelection this time around. But probably what hes doing is poting a marker down for when he runs for the nomination for governor. The votes could be there to overturn the ordinance. The question is, do 3 5 want to come back three weeks early just to do it . Just today, new york citys mayor signed an executive order mandating restroom and locker room access for transgender people. He said he hopes this order will be a national model. A funeral will be held on friday for former first lady, nancy reagan. She passed away yesterday from congestive heart failure. She was 94 years old. Her body will lie in repose for public visitation on wednesday and thursday at the Ronald Reagan president ial library in california. At the Billy Graham Library here in charlotte today. Many stop by and focused on the images of reverend graham and the reagans. And with her loss coming during a divide in the republican party, some try to channel her advice for the candidates. I think she would say, clean it up. Clean it up and do what it is youre supposed to do. Say no to the things youre supposed to say no to. And stand for whats right. In a statement today, president obama called the former first lady gracious and charming and a woman of comfort and strength. Facing charges accused of Armed Robbery in south charlotte. Barry and risher are charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon. Last month, they robbed someone. Minutes later, they robbed another person less than two miles away on lodge south circle. Both suspects are in jail tonight. New tonight, Police Issued arrest warrants for three suspects who they say shot a person trying to buy an xbox. That victim set up called offer up. They agreed to meet at the wells fargo on statesville road and police say these three men showed up and shot him. Tonight, police have warrants out for their arrest. Happening tomorrow, the Union County Board of education is holding a special meeting to talk about its search for a superintendent. Dr. Mary ellis announced her retirement after the sbi and District Attorney announced that no charges will be filed against her in a case that involved her company and a laptop contract. County School District since 2012. Our chief meteorologist is standing by with some really good news about the warmup. Right, steve . Erica, a lot of folks ready for a taste of spring and this is it. I dont normally show temperatures at 11 00 at night. Not a lot of folks are heading out at this hour. When its this warm, lower 50s at this hour. We were 5 to 10 degrees warmer than this time last night. Typically this time of year, you warm up, you get more moisture. We are starting to see low clouds form along the highway 52 corridor and out across the southwest mountains. I dont anticipate a widespread fog issue tomorrow, but i do clouds. Future cast suggests miles. Shouldnt be a big deal first thing for the morning drive. But again, that warmth, wow. We start in the mid 40s in the charlotte area. Only 30s on the map will be out light coat is all youll need. We just keep going from there. Unlike today, we wont see that vail of cloud cover. Plenty of sunshine as we head through midday in the afternoon and that is really going to allow us to warm quickly. By lunchtime, mid to upper 60s everywhere east of the mountains. Rocking ham may push 70 as we head through the afternoon, everyone east of the high country into the low to mid 70s. Neighborhood forecast tomorrow, how about a lunch outside . I mean, we have lots of greenways in charlotte. Mid 60s in at the lunch hour. Very warm, temperatures around 70 by lunchtime. Mid to upper 70s tomorrow afternoon and even our friends in the high country take in some sun and warmth. Low 60s by lunchtime. Mid 60s tomorrow afternoon. First game at bbnt park this season, its not for the knights, unc charlotte taking on georgia. 6 05 first pitch. Baseball and it seems to be a great night for baseball. Temperatures slowly falling back down to the 60s. As far as the rest of the week goes, little if any chance for rain. Little if any chance for cold air. This will slow people down. Pollen counts will continue to rise until we get some rain. And thats not going to happen any time soon. This week, our future cast suggests, i can show you the same thing for thursday and friday. Lower mississippi valley, its not going to come near us. Records are safe. They are in the 80s this time of year. Mid to upper 70s looks good. Fiveday forecast, next shot of showers and its only a few. Latest guidance, lowering the chance more. 30 chance on saturday and sunday. Well see temperatures in the mid 70s. I cant complain about any of it. I dont think a lot of folks can. And you know, everybody has youll hear more of that. The raspy voice. Thank you. Theres a plan in South Carolina that could put new restrictions on your children in cars. Why they could have to wait until their teens to be able to sit in the front seat. 9 investigates a rare eye cancer cluster in a local town. Town leaders are taking now and vo know you have a dedicatedadvisor and team who understand where you come from. We didnt really have anything, you know. But, we made do. Vo know you can craft an Investment Plan as strong as your values. Al, how you doing. Hey, mr. Hamilton. Vo know that together you can establish a meaningful legacy. Pnc Wealth Management team. C Wealth Management team. Environmental testing for possible links to a rare cancer could begin this spring in a local high school. This is the story channel 9 investigated for two years. Officials in huntersville had been pressing the School System to allow testing at hope well high school after nearly a dozen cases of a rare cancer had been diagnosed in the area over the past few years. Commissioner jim says after the meeting with the health said Environmental Testing is coming. We all came to an understanding that it is in the communitys best interest for us to do testing. Cms will pay for the testing. The Health Department is paying the School System to pick a lab and deciding what to test for. The testing is expected to be done this spring. This tow truck driver who is accused of shooting a man in south charlotte is out of jail tonight. Jarvis simpson faced a judge today. Cell phone video shows the victim running off just seconds after police say simpson opened fire at the park south station. That victim declined to discuss what led up to the shooting. But said that his truck was booted on saturday morning and he called rescue tow in charlotte to have it removed. Like us on facebook to follow the latest breaking news, top stories, and weather. Log the Charlotte Hornets keep rolling right along. Tonight, their latest victim, the minnesota timber wolves. Charlotte improves to just the second time this season after notching their 12th win out of their last 15 games. The Time Warner Cable arena we go. Kendall walker coming into this one, scoring 20 or more points, picked this one up early. Downtown walker is feeling it. Six threes in this game. Later in the first, off the rebound, hornets run and its kendall with the pass to cody zellar. 4947. Third quarter, walker feeling it a little more from beyond the ark. He hit three straight in the third. 34 points, his Third Straight game with 30 or more. Later in the third, the big fella out jefferson taking carl Anthony Towns to school. Big al second in scoring with 20 points. Charlotte wins their fourth straight game. He was playing, he did it in philadelphia. Similar way into the third. Hes playing really well. The acc tournament fires up in washington, d. C. Tomorrow as 12 seed nc state battles 13 seed wake forest in the tournament opener. The winner will play duke on wednesday. Nc state head coach says its a make a run at an automatic bid in the big dance. Starts with the tournament and its up to us. And so its been a tough year. We get it. But we can rewrite the story. Wolf pack guard is named first team all acc by the coaches. Barber averaged over 23 points per game. Eight times this season. Hard to believe its been a month since super bowl 50. Panthers quarterback took to social media voicing his appreciation for broncos quarterback, peyton manning. On instagram, newton posted a picture with manning at super bowl 50 saying quote, i am grateful to have shared the field in your last game, but most importantly, grateful to have mimicked your style you created to bring out the best of me and that style is mastering preparation. We saw that all season long. Now the Carolina Panthers have announced that they have tendered restricted free agent offensive tackle. Remmers started every game he arriving back in 2014. The tender is worth over 2. 5 million. The panthers also announced they resign wide receiver, stephen hill, to a oneyear deal. 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What if one piece of kalecould protect you from diabetes . What if one situp could prevent Heart Disease . One. Wishful thinking, right . But there is one step you can take to help prevent another serious disease. Pneumococcal pneumonia. If you are 50 or older, one dose of the prevnar 13 vaccine can help protect you from pneumococcal pneumonia, an illness that can cause and may even put you in the hospital. Even if you have already been vaccinated with another pneumonia vaccine, prevnar 13 may help provide additional protection. Prevnar 13 is used in adults 50 and older to help prevent infections from 13 strains of the bacteria that cause pneumococcal pneumonia. You should not receive prevnar 13 if you have had a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or its ingredients. If you have a weakened immune system, you may have a lower response to the vaccine. Common side effects were pain, redness or swelling at the injection site, limited arm movement, fatigue, headache, muscle or joint pain, less appetite, chills, or rash. Get this one done. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about prevnar 13 today. A new proposed law could keep your children in the backseat for longer. Lawmakers are considering raising the minimum age to ride in the backseat to 13. The law would also require seats until they turn 7. Lawmakers are studying other states laws right now. Tonight, police are looking for a man who has not been seen in more than a month. Officials say roger bowman could be in charlotte or new york city. Statesville police have been in touch with police in both of those places. They havent released anymore information about his disappearance. Enjoy todays warmth, ill ow beautiful stretch coming up. You didnt miss anything. It gets better tomorrow. Mid 70s. Mid to upper 70s wednesday, thursday, finally well see a few showers over the weekend and if you forget nothing else, remember this. Ive already forgotten. Saturday night, set your clocks ahead one hour. Thanks for making us your choice for news at 11 00. Get announcer from hollywood its Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight naomi watts john legend and music from eliot sumner with cleto and the cletones. Heres jimmy kimmel [ cheers and applause ] jimmy very nice. Welcome at a time show, im jimmy. Im host. Thank you for watching. Thanks for coming. Welcome to hollywood. And wig news around here, it rained today. There was rain and even hail this morning. Either that or Justin Bieber was pelting our houses with tiny little eggs. But something was happening and im glad you made it inside safely. I made a crazy video i want to show you. Theres an app called masquerade. It turns your face into other peoples faces. One of the people you can turn into is me. You can swap faces with the person next to you. So it was my wifes birthday