Very heavy rain. A couple minutes ago we werent able to see that far ahead of us because of the rain. Were just to the north of the strongest part of the storm. I mentioned just north of high sholes, very heavy rain and strong winds. Its moving very fast. The storm is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 12 45, its moving at 60 to 70 Miles Per Hour. So it will be here and gone but we had to really slow down our speed, both hands on the wheel because of the winds that were so strong. Weve been hearing reports of downed power lines and trees. Were likely going to see some of those throughout areas of lincoln and Gaston County with these strong thunderstorms. Were getting near the lincolnton area, light rain still continuing here in storm cam. Still some very dark ominous clouds ahead of us. Theyre moving very fast here this afternoon. We dealt with the heavy rain. And weve seen some lightning. So these storms are very strong and powerful. Theyll be moving very fast. Up to 60 to 70 M
They say the cases are connected. Since the Health Department reached out to channel 9 with the information, we looked up some more about this virus. Its extremely rare in North Carolinament getting an average of only six cases per year. Since 2008 North Carolina requires all School Age Children to get a vaccine for the mumps. Well continue to dig up more information about this and keep you updated. A man accused of shooting his girlfriend in hickory appeared before a judge the afternoon. James thacker asked for his pond to be reduced. Police say he shot his girlfriend tammy in the stomach at her home yesterday. Night. A motive. But they say it started over a domestic dispute. Bond. New this hour, police inappropriately touched a threeyearold in a gastonia store. Officers say charles hill hit the childs rear end and hobby lobby last month. Police used surveillance pictures to track him down. He faces indecent liberties charges. Happening in just one hour, families will be able to speak
Through the area. Beatties ford at miranda road weve got an accident. The good news is im not seeing a big delay here, but its something well continue to monitor for you. And then angela hong, shes just a few minutes away from an accident a road closure, i should say because of standing water this. Is on hawthorne just north of Central Avenue. Well have live reports, more information coming up on this . Just a few minutes. John. Take a look at your screen here. We just got video in from reporter dave ferraday, this is from airport road in morganton. Take a look. Wow a huge tree fell across the road, took down power lines with it there. Big problems. The firefighters are working to get it cut up and moved off the road. Its just one of many problems up there. Weve been telling you that highway 7 is closed in both directions because of power lines down there too. County officials told us about a half an hour ago that half the town of morganton is without power. We just got updated power o
New tonight, we reached out to carlee and all members of city council and none of them would comment. So i took our questions straight to the mayor. I am very sad to see ron carlee not renew his contract and to say that he, you know, intends to leave the city. Reporter tonight, mayor Jennifer Roberts opened up to me about this letter from Charlotte City manager ron carlee announcing hes decided not to seek a contract extension. Thanksgiving afternoon. He has moved the city in so many, you know, different ways on gotten us through tough issues and have just been a great manager. Reporter in his letter, carlee touched on his accomplishment and challenges referring to the trial of officer randall kerick and moving the city through a it is my hope that we can continue to have his service through budget season and, you know, well be in discussion ill be in discussion with council and with him to see, you know, what that all means. Reporter throughout his tenure, some on council werent pleas
This afternoon is moving out and a front is moving in. Another beautiful day. Hope you were able to get out and enjoy it. Our Firstalert Weather Team tracking rain and the possibility of storms. Meteorologist leigh brock is joining us in the First Alert Weather Center and temperatures are going to drop . Its 72 and gorgeous. And clouds are trying to move in on us. Most of the rain showers are back to the west but a couple are creeping into the area. The clouds can takeover. And you can see peeks of the sun but we have more clouds than sun from here on out. Here is the rain. This is the progress its making. You see in the eastern part of tennessee is where the heaviest rain is and showers are moving in. We will look at the showers in burke county and Alexander County we have the heaviest rain on 64. From lenoir through millersville and heading up into the mountains theres more rain. Buffalo cove and boone getting wet. Temperatures are mild. But we have the wind picking up. We have that