Day will be spent in the chilly 30s. Well talk about when we might break out a little bit from the deep freeze and what is down the road. There may be an ice or snow across the piedmont, well talk about it. Seven day forecast around the corner, john. John charlottemecklenburg leaders voted to extend ann clarks contract and search immediately for a new superintendent. They voted 63 to extend the contract through june, 2017. Supposed to expire in july of this year. It was clear during the discussion between Board Members they were divided on the decision. Turn the page and boldly step in the future with new leadership. That new leadership needs to be ready to embark on this trip with us leading the way. I almost feel guilty asking ann clark to stay another year with us because she has put her sacrifices for the sake of cms. John clark spoke once, she has been consistent in saying she would not be a candidate for the position in the long term. Parents packed the Board Meeting to voice opi
That. The wind will howl as we go through the day. Talk about dangerous windchills tonight and what you can expect going in the big valentines weekend, that part of the forecast in a couple minutes. Youre never more than seven minutes away from weather and traffic on wbtv news this morning. Here is chris, first alert traffic. Chris traffic this morning sponsored by toyota of north charlotte. Early on wednesday morning commute looks good, most of the major highways are continuing to run here in the green, so no problems early on, well keep an eye on that. Taking a live look, i77 west boulevard, light volume of travel there, if youre coming in from rock hill, 22 minutes, 63 miles an hour, leaving concord to center city, 18 minute commute and lake norman an hour. That is the first check of wednesday morning traffic, guys, back to you. Charlottemecklenb charlottemecklenb urg leaders have voted to extend ann clarks contract and start a the school board voted 63 to extend ann clarks contract
Smoothly. Youre never more than seven minutes away from weather and traffic on wbtv news this morning. John bus drivers were out early in the cold temperatures, starting up their buses to make sure they are warm when the child climbs on board. Take a look at these temperatures, it is brutal cold out there this morning. Today bus drivers are getting special recognition for the work they do. Mark davenport is following that story live right now. Good morning, mark. Reporter good morning, john, it is not just today, all week long, this is bus driver appreciation week. Today they are getting something special, the bus drivers that go over to Shamrock Gardens elementary, they will meet with superintendent ann clark just before 8 00 this morning, she will be thanking each one of the drivers that shows up for getting your children there safe every single day both in the morning and back home in the afternoon. All about taking care of the bus drivers and this week all about the theme love the
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And the sun is down and a notable difference. The breeze picked up and its extremely cold. Bundle up and do not forget to bring the pets in before you go to bed. Brody oconnell wbtv on your side. Thank you. And a live picture of the college in banner elk. Look at the snow. Bitter cold temperatures are expected in the carolinas tonight and the dangerous conditions in the mountains. Windchills today well below 0. Steve ohnesorge in avery county where officials are warning people to be careful. When the clouds a a moving this fast and twisters of snow zip across the fields locals say its a bit much. Cold. In the banner elk area several inches of snow have fallen since monday and more in the next few days. But its perfect weather to sell coats to tourists. Its cold and they need it. Like this group from florida. For as cold as it is. We had to redo our store. Stores did not sell much in november and december still trying to play catch up. This is the week to do it. The temperatures this we