>> finally. >> and doug is about to take a victory lap here. >> what we've been through over the last week and a hal with florence making its way onland friday morning. we've been tracking this storm for well over two weeks. he's the are the remnants associated with florence. it is finally about to move out our area but not yet. we've got some storms. all of which are well south and east of d.c. toward calvert and anne arundel county. still seeing some thunderstorms but nothing severe. we no longer have a flash flood warning. and now very nice. finally seeing many sunshine tracking the weekend. we'll talk about that. and then fall temperatures move in. a lot cooler and we've got a lot

of birds going out there. they must know the sun is about to come out. >> today the national weather service has confirmed that an ef-2 tornado and another ef-1 touche down in chesterfield county in virginia yesterday. one person was killed when a building collapsed at a flooring company. the destruction was widespread. more than 10,000 people lost electricity. the clean-up continues at this r clean-up crews on the scene in aesterfield county, south carolina, where tractor-trailer got stuck in a road that collapsed under >>. the driver did manage to get out of their safely. they got more than 16 inches of rain. the problems fromit, they're not over. jay gray joins uslive. >> reporter: hey there. i want you to take a

the water is moving very quickly and well outside the banks of the cape fear river. we're seeing this play outro the entire strike zone righ now. the rain has stopped b water continues to climb. >> currently there are 16 rivers at major flood stage. a wi additional three cresting tomorrow and thursday. >> reporter:e towns swallowed in many areas. the only way out is by at. >> we continue to be engaged in large scale search and rescue operations. >> reporter: thisregnant woman and her family held tight to a tree for hours until help came. crews are working around thecl k. still hundreds of thousands are with power. >> we made it through the stormp >> rter:le lining up for just the basic necessities. ice. water and

the lines are also long at the few gas stations in the stre zone. >> mad house. everyone is trying on get gas. >> reporter: more than 10,000 families remain in shelters like so many, unable to go home until the water goes away.t >> reporter: t will take some time. you can see the water almost to the roof of this pumptation behind me. they can't pump the water out like they normally do. right now forecasters saying that water inany areas will continue to rise. pat, leon, through the ekend. it will be a tough go. >> that's just amazing and disheartening. >> they have a ways to go. thanks. new information in the murder of a deadly young golfer. what we just learned from her school. >> iowa state university just finished updating reporters a

few minutes ago. yesterday found dead was a former star on their women's team. fellow golfers called police monday morning when they found the golf bag abandoned on a course in ames, iowa. nearby, the body was founde of standout golfer, celia arosa mena. she was studying civil engineeringbl but was not eli to be on the team any longer. the athletic department is h focusing oping students and understanding their loss.>> at the same time our team was just finishingp playing in ann arbor, michigan. as the day went on a as we were getting limited facts and trying to figure out what the next steps and course was, we were trying on deal with, do we bring the team home?

how do you bring them home? when do you tell them? what do you tell them? >> a manound living in a ten near golf course was charged with murder.s witnesay collin richards had scratches on his face and looked like hhad been in a fight. he has at least three convictions on his record for things like domes abuse and harassment. at the live desk, i'm jim handly. back to you. >> thank you. for the past several weeks, parents kept their children a bit closer in one hernandezho neighb. >> they feared a suspiciou man exposed himself to them. now a suspect in custody. our reporter is there live.d, dahat have you learned? >> reporter: i can tell that you this isne determined community refusing to allow one foreigner tarnish what i a safe

family-friendly environment here. that's their reputation and they want to keep that it leway. me take it back to where is started. neighbors say they began to see a man acting suspiciously, talking to children in small talk. that escalated quick will. investigators began to get several calls over the several days that followed and they said th man approached as many as three children and exposed himself. >> parents weren't sleeping at night over and i nonef the children were going outside and playing. >> we've had variousts rep for the same individual matching that same description. being on the same fralsdus and kids use. >> reporter: police have identifiedus thatct as 28-year-old allen williams. he is charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor.

neighbors areappy that he's been arrested but they hope he stays away from this area. i was watching. school let out ahort time ago and the parents are so vigilant. they're not even letting their kids play outside. >> all right. there must be a lot of relief among those parents. thank you. a manassas man died in a must vehicle crash on i-66. the sedan and three pickups in the 53 and area. one person died and two others were taken to the hospital but they're expected to survive. there was another accident in the same area a short time later. the crash back up traffic for 15 miles. now the latest on theco roversy over the supreme court nomination, or confirmation process on judge brett kavanaugh. it is not clear w the searing set for monday will take

place. te republicans have said they have not yet heard from the lawyer of the womg accus kavanaugh of sexual assault. an allegation he is strongly denying. where do we stand? >> on top of everything you just said. let's consider the time the supreme court is back in session in less than two weeks. the mid-terms less than 60 days away so it adds tremendous pressureo republicans to keep this nomination on track. president trumpefusing to back away from his supreme court nominee judge brett kavanaugh. f >> il so badly for him. this is not a man who deserves this. >> but the president not rushing the process. >> i feel the republicans, and i can speak for myself, we should go through a process.ld there shot even be a little doubt. not a doubt. >> sxaung christine fd, the woma accusing him.

>> have you heard back from dr. ford? >> no. >> but republins sayord did not immediately respond despite her attorney saying she isll g to testify. >> my hope is that we'll have an opportunity to learn and from judge kavanaugh. >> the split ove who wil testify and how they will b questioned. susan collins -- >> they may be able to more information and then hear from each of the committee members. >> democrats wt the fbi to investigate what that. an idea president trump dismissed today. >> of course, watching all of th unfold drawing a lot of comparisons to the clarence thomas hearings nhrrly decades ago. and it was written, something

this important should not be rushed. >> everyone talking about the lessons we should have leaed since that incident years ago.we l see how it plays out. we have new information after a major silver line set back. >> the bad concrete will need to be repaired. transportation reporter adam tuss has anupdate next. and thousands of strawberries destroyed. what some people are finding buried in their buries and other fruits. and a concern about potential copy cats all over the world. >> he s stole thew and millions of hearts. involves ait

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kaiser permanente. thrive. so scattered showers this afternoon around the region but conditions are inimpr some good news there. we've got your next chance for sun and an early look at the weekend forecast. faulty concrete on that multimillion-dollar silver line rail project. >> it is the concrete that will keep you safe when the project is finished. news4 was the first to break this story. >> today project leaders tell adam tuss, the issues can be fixed but the company providing

the concrete is still on the job. >>th well, a point in the story we're starting to hear all the right things from the in charge that this whole mess can be fixed. but still, t with a concrete that is actually in this project, you have to wonder, will it hold ? today revelations about the subcontractor in question. based in pennsylvania, even after all the controversy surrounding their concrete, they're still wking on the product. >> universal is completing their contractwork. they still have a few panels to >> reporter: remember the they supplied the faulty concrete. their concrete most notab had a water to cement ratio that was off and it didn't meet durability regulations.

the company is now under extra scrutiny and isatched very closely as it finishes its work. >> they have constant supervisn in the universal asncrete products plan. >> reporter: there question about the strength of the stone that was used in thel line. project leaders have said that enough has shown well but well over 1,000 sections of concrete will still need significant water proofing. that will have to happen every ten years.g al the silver line. news4. project leaders say the next phase of the silver line is set to open in 2020. >> there is a serious food scare napping australia. they're finding needl in fruit. police there are investigating dozens of cases of needles being embedded in strawberries and other fruit. one strawberry sfarm scanning their strawberries before they ship them off. another company was forced to

mp the fruit at the peak of the season. they have no suspects or motive. >> very diurbing. >> w would think of doing something like that? we usually hear those stories at halloween. e goodll, we've got s stories about the weather. >> i'm almost there. i can put my feet up a little bit today. >> it was kind of hard putting together my show. this is the fir time i don't have to sit on radar for the entire three minutes of my broadcast. that is good news for you. that means we're done with the rain for a whil some of you are saying, what aboutight now? it's raining. i know. but here in december, we are done finished. it is out of here. temperaturgrise, 81 s. winds out of the north. that's the key. that normally brings in the

drr air. we're seeing the sun making its way across the area as the clouds andhe storms move to the south. where are we now? you can see the line. a good line along the new jersey shore. right down toward southern maryland in the northern neck. you will not need the umbrella three or four ledays. s take a look down to the south. we are dealing with some shower activity. you will seers some shooving through over the next two hours before it gets out. you can see the cloud cover getting out of here. that means sunshine during the day tomorrow. a lot of sunshine coming.

and boy, do we need it. even the asnort the flash flood warnings. it is all bause of florence. 85 degrees. finally sunshine tomorrow night. it will be a beautiful day. the humidity is lowering with the wen out of the north so wednesday is lookinggood. the forecast for wednesday, a lot of kids out of school but degrees at the bus stop. now montgomery county out of school. for pick-up. that should say wednesday. i wanted to say all this sunshine that i have across the region and it sticks around thursday and friday. i think we m see many clouds early. maybe even some areas of weg. l see sunshine in the afternoon. 85 on friday. watching the front for this weekend. 82 degrees on saturday. watching where the front is. we're expected to movear

enough south. it is something we'll continue to track for you. it could mean rain on sunday. and ocourse, the redskins taking on the packers. 'll have more coming up at 4:45. >> all right. looking better. thanks. the hurricane is gone but the car troubles could just be starting. >> we're working with you on how to spotlo a damaged car before you buy one. and controversial condiments? condiments? for those of youje i put criminals in prison during the day nnifer wexton, and as a prosecutor, and changed diapers at night. later, when i had a law pracce, i volunteered to help moms collect child support. then, as state senator,pa i worked acrosy lines to target sexual offenders and take guns away from domestic abusers. in congress, i'll stand up to president trump. i approve this message because, like every working mom, what's head is as important a.

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>> teigen. i have been pronouncing it wrong forevehi the crazy is, she just goes along with it. sheet us. it is chrissy teig. who knew? it is okay though. she's not offended by it. some people get offended. it's a secret. all right. now, so she is now going officially withthis? or does she want to leave it alone? i don't think she cares. keep it moving. she posted on it instagram. like this is correct pronunciation of my me. it is all good. >> kanye west is coming out with another album?

how many is that this year? >> two? so listen. kanye has been in the studio working. he hand been doing much. lot.asn't around a but now this is his sixth album? wait. six albums? wait a minute. he has been working with a lot of artists as well. he is releasing the album september 29th and he will be on tturday night live. have you seen cover art? like mini disk with purple tape on it. it is very creative. there it is right there. yeah. >> who knew? i am looking forward to it. >> heom usually up with good stuff.re

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that wein thinge sky? it's called the sun. it is makingts way d.c. westward. you still see the line of storms and shower activity. we are tracking the showers along the patuxent river. it is alloving sound east away from the area and that means sunshine tomorrow.

>> thanks. take a look now at fores glen road near slagle creek parkway. you can see the road closed off from heavy overnight rain. some of the issues the weather is causing in northern virginia. >> despite breaks here and there from therain, few spots are actually close to dr slick black top can be seen today. storm clean-up near teed mont place. they are working to replace power poles and wires. the dominion crews also working. school remaine open and staff reported to work.

for many, the wet weather and stm damage made for a slow start to the day. some didtoo. like the serious crash one person was killed. another was injured. news4. er our wea coverage continues in the nbc washington app. get the latest storm team 4st forend breaking alert about the weather. something old is turning into something new. a brand new concert and sports arena is opening upn congress heights. we get a sneak peek. >> the new entertainment and sports are is located on the campus of the st. elizabeth heights hospital. it will soon be converted to affordable new housing. inside there will be seating for

more than4,000 fans for concerts. the washington mystics will call this their home court. while there are no sky seats, there are dream sweets. high back chairs, cup holders, waiters and you can receive your food and beverages here. it's not a bad view. the first to happen will be the mary j. blige concert and then cage the elephant. news4. pretty nice. ge students not col returning the absentee ballots they requested? stampe they don't have or nowhere to get one? that's the finding of a fairfax county focus group. applying for an atebse betallo filled out and has to be returned by mail.

>> because the people who now have to mail these in don't know how to use regular mail? is that what we've come to? >> it sounds like that's what we're saying. unbelievable. >> we're sod accusto to e-mail that we now no longer remember how to use a stampnd regular mail. >> what happened to a trip to the post office i s in the history books now. >> this kid might be making some history. they call them king of violin. tonight the washington area's own bri king joseph competes in the america's got talent finals. and he's come a long way sin playing in the metro spot. he h a chance at the $1 million prize. >> i am believi i myself each

and every round. my first time playing on the streetefore i even knew i could perform on stage was right there at the chinatown metro, playing for people coming out of capils games. >> i'm telling you,to he's goin o it. the winner will be crowned tomorrow. catch it right here and vote for our home town talent. >> he has my vote. he is on fire. >> that's bad. gh> all coming up next, a moment none of us saw coming on last night's emmys show. >> will you marry me >> the winner for best director s for riety special w best marriage proposal. >> what if she said no? how to tell that a used car you'll buy has been damaged in a storm. well, overnight lows will be

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did you watch the emmys? >> yep. >> one of the most surprising and exciting parts involved awi er and we're not talking about the statuette. >> this is about what happened llr the winner won and it is still a the buzz on social media this afternoon. >> you wonder why i don't like to call you my girlfriend? because i want to call you my wife. >> that's director glen weiss. it turns out he is a university grad.ryland he had just won the emmy and then thef heart his girlfriend. he did it with the first time, prime timemmy award proposal.

why? >> there's history tot make t he made. scott, that s the sweetest moment of the night. >> love was in the air. i have to say, we saw it andur jaws drop. it was moment of the night. the winning director proposing to hisnd girlfr we were the first stop when the couple came back to top ant everybody to meet him. >> i want to put this ring that my m war on her finger in, my mom wore on her finger in front of all these people. will you marry me? [ cheers and applause ] >> what would you have done if she had said >>.

i believe in peer pressure. with everybody cha aroundher, i didn't think that would happen. >> no chance. he knows me well enough. >> we knew. >> it was som hing you wanted for a while? >> we just knew we on alws be together. >> you see him asking the question. i have to get on myknees. sterling looked over, is he talking about me? they met in 2001 at the tony awar working together and then started dating. and glen's mom was a big fan. i have to say, it was one of the best emmys ever. >> most women just want to get flowers a t work show off. you can't top that one. >> you really can't. we were joking with some of the e.couples backst so did it put any pressure on

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exposing himself to two children. fairfax county police tell us more charges are pending. a homeless man ish charges w killing a standout college golfer. her body was found on the golf course. she plad in tournaments around the world. president trump said he feels badly for his supreme court nominee brett kavanaugh. this afternoon t president. kavanaugh does not deserve the scrutiny he's going through. they're accusing him of -- a woman is accusing him of assaulting her in high school. r> and more days of flooding even though theain is ending. officials say it may take up to two weeks for the run-off to go away. there is a new strategy to keep chiren from picking up ecigarettes. the ad campaign hits teenagers

where it hurts the most. their appearance. erica explains. >> the ads sound sinister. >>cientists say kit change your brain. >> this is the food and drug administration's new campaign ailed at scaring teenagers away from ecigarettes. >> the growth has reached ave that is shocking to me. >> the fda calls teen vaping an epidemic. more than 2 million students say they use them and millions more say are open to trying it. >> we have to break through and shake them by their figurative lapels and sayot this is cost-free. this is not risk-free. >> it has high levels of nicotine as well as others chemicals iat doctors say o the e harmful developing teen brain. the fda's strategy is to put

this information right in front of teen faces. on social media and in school baroom stalls nationwide. >> i have been deeply impress that had the fda used the bes available science about how to talk to young people. and then cringe whe i passed the normal comfort zone. >> last tweak fda threatened to ban youth friendly flavo like strawberry and bubble gum is gave manufacturers two months to come up with a plan for keeping their products away from teens.b news. a push tonight to legalize sports bedding in the district. >> what would it look like? itsashington, d.c. opened doors to that type of venture. a look at what's newt 5:00. >> right now, orts betting is legal in five states within a couple hours driving distance from d.c. now, a proposal to put the

district in that game the councilmember jack evans explains what it could look like and what could it mean to who live in the city even if they don't want to gamble. plus als at 5:00, a small church in northern virginiaets welcome surprise in the form of a much needed orga when we join you at 5:00, the herculea effort thatrought together everybody from architects to engineers to create the sweet gift of music. we'll see you soon with those stories plus a good deal more in 12 minutes. >> >>thanks. how about the sweet gift of dry weather and sunshine? how about that? >> my gifto u will be some shown. we'ven b monitoring florence for over two and a half weeks. coming across and making its way to the carolinas and move our way. that was yesterday and today. it is finally getting out of

here. still some clouds around d.c. temperaturewise, we're at why not degrees. into the 70s. wee at 81 in rocksville. the shower activity is all moving to the southt and e of washington. let's zoom in. you're talking about calvert county, anne arundel county. yep, yep, down nearerhe north neck. seeing some rain in that area, too. that will be the case in the next one to two urs. u can see the general motion of this is all offshore. getting out of here. the remnants of florence into the nortast, giving them more flash flooding. we were talking minute ago up you were so excited because it is sun's out,uns out.

>> yep, i'm sleeveless. tomorrow, thursday,friday, even into the first half of the weekend. we'll keep the forecast dry. maybe a thunderstorm on saturday but for the most part, you can put the umbrellas away. on sunday we have a chance for some showers in the forecast. it is not a washout and we have a few days to work on the so tonight as we seele c areas. some of us can even open up our windows and turn off their conditioner. here in the beltway, we probably wouldn't recommend it. but everybody is in the 60s tomorrow night so you can definitely openp the windows then. it is a good time to get the car washed if you look at a stretch of dry weather. keep keep it dry on saturdaynd

sunday. the other good news, the humidity levels are cing down. it is muggy for most of us. tomorrow, comfortable for wednesday. we're not worried about any humidity and then it feels a little bit humid. and as far as temperatures go, first of all, a tricky forecast. more comfortable on sunday. we will get hints of fall out ngere. we're loo at nice weathe saturday yoos degrees and then it drifts across our region. a chance of showers. not a l of rain. 75 on monday and a little throughd all the way the early portions of next week before it reallytarts to cool. latest next week, some rlly nice weather. w in thee of hurricane

florence we're working for you. >> if you are about to buy a used car, the consumer reporter explains the telltale signs of a car that's been previously flooded. soon all the boys will be answering to this. cher sure shared quite a bit with the daily mail. talking about how she and tom cruise connected at a white house event for be. last night there was an e engagement, siral moments. if you want a full recap plus some things you didn'tsee, it is ready for you. and today, we get a first look

at captain marvel. the oscar winner is portraying the most powerful super here doctor in the universe and we'll probably see her with the avengers line in the future. i put criminals in prison during the day i'm jennifer wexton, and as a prosecutor, and changed diapers at night. later, when i had a law practice, i volunteered to help moms collect child support. then, as state senator, i worked across party lines to target sexual offenders and take guns away om domestic abusers. in congress, i'll stand up to president trump. i approve this message because, like ery working mom, what's ahead is as important as what's in the rearview mirror.

. > the next flood could be a wave of waterlogged cars headed to a used lot near you. but don't be fooled.ou they have a boat load of problems. the telltale signs of a flood damaged car. >> reporter: it is illegal in most states to sell flood damaged cars without disclosing the damage but that doesn't mean it won't happen. >> too often when it is declared a total loss, it is communicated toye. >> reporter: flood damage may not be disclosed in the title. consumer reports says a mechanic

should conduct a thorough inspection but there are things you can do to. >> first, come to the front and inhale. if there is any moldy or musty smell, walk away from the car. next, pop off the panel. if it is dirty or any sediment in here or rust. also look at the door pockets. if there is any sriment dirt or stone, that's what happened when the water came up and in the car. pop off some of the caps and covers for the seatbelts. if they are scratched up or look rusted, that meanshe seat was taken out so could it air dry. look at the spare tire. is tre a musty or moldy smell. look at the screws, the panels, the jack or the jack stand. look at the engine bay. when water rose and stayed when the caroo ded, it will recede and leave a flood line. if there is anything like that, walk away from the vehicle. >> reporter: although helpful,

they said reports are no guarantee that a car is problem-free. >> any time you are buying a used car, it is a good idea to spend a little extra money to have yourecnic inspect to it make sure it is in good condition. >> thanks so much. news4 at 5:00 starts right now. right now, cfirmation controversy. >> these are very serious allegations and she deserves be o heard. president trump's pick for court. at flood stage. >> the sun may be shining. rivers continue to rise. >> florence' torrential rains over but rivers are not receding. why thein flo could last for

weeks. >> theew effort to legalize sports betting in d.c. ood evening. we start this hour with a top story of parents steoing up stop what they call a neighborhood danger. area suspected flash w children in the herndon area. >> david is live there. residents think the kids are a little safer tonigh >> that's right. i can tell you that police credit this community with eeting swiftly. >> i've talking with a lot of the neighborhood and there's an uneasiness tha you canfeel. they're just hoping this guy has learned his lesson and will stay away. many in this herndonig

orhood are hesitant to easthe >> parents were not sleeping at night. >> a suspicious gunman loitering in the neighborhood. >> police say man approached two young girls seemingly looking for a.conversation three days la or, theyers aay a man exposed himself to them. ew days later, a man approached a young i uld. >> just small talk. as the individual was speaking with the child, he exposed himself to thechild. >> this is very concerning. this neighborhood has been a very, very safe neighborhood. >> police say neighbors turned concern into action. folks like andrea doing a private group messaging system to communicate with others on thetr