Rain is playing a factor. So far, so good for the major interstates. 77 for the huntersville. 65 for 85 south heading towards the university area. 85 coming in from belmont. Youre at 61 and 45 on the outer loop. 70 Miles Per Hour south of wilkins boulevard. This is happening on 4th near mcdowell. Reports of an accident near trade street. And see if it is causing any delays next. John. Right now, we are following breaking news out of northwest mecklenburg county. A s. W. A. T. Situation that shut down a neighborhood for two hours overnight ended peacefully. Eyewitness News Reporter, angela, is live at the scene on Pointer Ridge drive, pushing for more information from police. Angela. Stephanie, within the last 30 minutes, we got closer to the scene after police cleared those roadblocks. We are standing in front of the on in their investigation. This is where they have tried to serve that warrant and police cars are lining the street right now. This is Pointer Ridge drive. Now, again, ar
Large tree that is across the road right now. It has been done since about 10 30 last night and as you can see, police are making sure drivers dont go into that area. You can see they have it blocked off until crews can get out there to remove the tree. Traffic team 9s mark taylor monitoring the situation. They have alternate routes for us just ahead. Part of a busy road in meyers park is still shut down. This is more than 14 hours after strong winds brought down this massive tree right into the road. Eyewitness News Reporter joe bruno is live at the scene for us on queens road near henley place. What is taking so long, . The crews will be out here this morning but in the meantime, check out how major, how huge and big this tree is. The tree is lying across the southbound lanes of queens road heading towards southpark. Across the carolinas, many towns and citys are dealing with damage from yesterdays storm. Channel 9 received these photos a fire broke out on the power lines near mack w
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
Ago, crews pack it up and possibly head home for today, assuming that theyre going to be out here tomorrow, to make those repairs as we just learned within the past 10 minutes. This road not expected expect or lane, i should say, not expected to be reopened those Charlotte Waters have been very busy today, repairing other road leaks. What you should be aware of, while youre out, despite low rain no rain but low temperatures. Thats tonight at 6 00. We have been following the repairs for you, ever since Eyewitness News daybreak. Count on traffic team 9. Well have the latest on the closures, starting tomorrow morning at 4 30 a. M. Now, we turn to breaking news out of caberrance county, where the Sheriffs Office says it needs your help to find a man who is on the run. Hes accused of rape and indecent liberties with a child warrants are out for 37year his picture there. They say he left the area tuesday. Deputies believe he is driving a 2011 white chevrolet, hrls. It has North Carolina lice
Accident at the utility pole. You cannot access little rock this morning. Youll have to use wilkerson boulevard as the alternate route. Use Mulberry Church to the billy graham parkway heading west because you cant get through. Well continue to watch. Well have live pictures. The interstate is looking good. 20 minutes from gastonia and the overnight construction we had a couple of lane closures at alamada creek church. That wrapped up at 5 00 this morning. Right now im in the breaking news Center Following a county. Look at this video we 15 minutes ago. Smoldering. Look at that thick smoke right here. Since we told you about the fire at 4 30, we have learned it started after someone left food on the stove. Everyone inside the duplex was firefighters were able to the red cross is on the scene to help those people who live there. A major story well be following for your day ahead that will impact thousands of voters across North Carolina. State lawmakers will hold two crucial votes today.