as for amara they told me today that she's doing well and recovering as well as expected. there's supposed to be a lot of people here tonight. we will watch it as it unfolds. krystyne brown for 7 news. >> thank you for the live report tonight. happening tonight in pickens county. the school board there will hold the second of three planned meetings on the proposal to close and consolidate three elementary schools. you can have your say tonight at 7:00 at the district office board room. the official recommendation on the plan will be made march 14th. >>> north carolina is kicking off a series of public meetings to find out how you feel about duke energy's coal ash pits. they want to know if you think they are too risky and how quickly you feel they should be closed. asheville is one of the top priority sites where the potentially toxic sludge is stored. there will be a meeting tonight at 6:00 inside ab technical community college auditorium. >>> march madness almost here. warren buffet is offering his employees a sweet deal if they can predict the winners. those details str

upstate.you'll remember amara the dog...early last month her owner tried to euthanize her-- but didn't realieze the procedure went wrong until watching the news.the boxer was found wandering around in anderson county and now the two year old is recovering at a shelter in western north carolina. 3 and at tonight's anderson county council meeting - the amara the dog back to health-- pleaded with local leaders to adjust current policy to keep animals like amara safe. 3 3 3 i feel like there is still some resistance and were not going away were going to follow thru with everything that they just told us i mean were not stopping the citizens in this town are outraged you know its times for a change 3 the current laws in place surrounding euthanasia are state policy -but those taking care of amara say they'll do whatever it takes to get it changed.meantime we're told the pup is recovering and doing well. 3 chief meteorologist kendra kent joins us now with a look at your forecast- 3 rain is on the way for tonight, with a few t-storms air will follow for the rest of the week.strong wind gusts

the owner says amara had become aggressive, and bit the owner's wife. the dog was found wandering weeks later, and is being nursed to health by an animal rescue group near asheville. >> she is doing well. she is starting to learn how to play. she's wiggling that butt. she trusts me and my husband very much, so, so she's coming around. john: and the anderson county council is coming around, too. members are appalled by what happened to amara, and looking to strengthen their ordinances. >> we've got some work to do, and we are working on it, but i did you bring a copy or your -- of your ordinance perhaps, , that we could utilize? >> yes, it should be illegal. you should not be able to shoot your own dog or your cat. that should not be allowed. that has to change. john: wagner is encouraged by the reception that she got here tonight, and is eager to work with the councilmembers to improve the lives of animals in anderson county. john lyon, wyff news 4, anderson. >> now, your live super doppler 4 hd weather forecast. john: showers and if you heavy thunderst

change.at tonight's county council meeting - the organization helping to nurse amara the dog back to health pleaded with local leaders to adjust current policy to keep animals like amara safe. 3 you may remember amara-she's a two-year-old boxer mix - who was found wandering around townville.animal care officials say she was already starving - when she was shot in the head.no charges were filed in the case - the owner told the judge amara was shot in an attempted euthanization - and didn't know the dog had survived until seeing amara on the news.tonight those rehabilitating her are speaking out - saying shooting your dog or cat should be illegal. 3 i feel like there is still some resistance and were not going away were going to that they just told us i mean were not stopping the citizens in this town are outraged you know its times for a change 3 the current laws in place surrounding euthanasia are state policy -so there's no saying when and how they might change -but those taking care of amara say they'll do whatever it takes. takes.and we should note - her caretakers say amara has g

amara's supporters were seen and heard. they're all here from asheville because amara was starved and shot and left for dead in anderson county. >> this person needs to know that what this edid was very wrong. >> jerrika: the main voice is heidi wagner. wagner and amara's other supporters stood at tonight's anderson county council meeting urging for new ordinances that protect animals from being euthanized by their owners. >> you have six pages of animals. i have read those ordinances over and over and over. there's nothing. there's nothing that protects these animals in this county. and she says she beliefs her message resonated with council. but she says she will be following up to see if changes are made. >> darcel: protestors are taking to the streets in raleigh after a drug suspect was shot and killed by police. coming up later, what the naacp is calling for. >>> i didn't really come out until earlier this year, actually. >> i was about maybe three or four that i felt like i was different. >> larry: and transgender tee

but amara's supporters disagree...tonight... they're pushing for law changes.. in the county and state. we'll bring you updates on how this all unfolds tonight at 10 and 11. next on 7 news .... dramatic video of a toddler falling out of his grandfather's van.. in the middle of busing street. coming up.. we'll show you what happens next. and if you're planning a spring break trip to new york ... there is a new attraction.. near the world trade center..you may want to visit. but it's interesting architectual (music playing) i feel pretty (west side story) not every cake can be handcrafted in store by skilled decorators layered with fresh berries and frosted to perfection like our publix bakery chantilly cake it'll be remembered for all the right reasons. new video tonight .. of a toddler..falling out of a moving van. you can see the 2-year old boy fall..then get up and run after the van a driver behind a van pulled over the side.. on sunday and picked up the boy. the child's grandfather.. who was driving the van...says he didn't realize the child was gone..until h

many of them will wear shirts that have say justice for amara. her caretaker in north carolina said that's the message they're bringing to the county council tonight. she was found blind, shot and underfed. her previous owner didn't break my laws trying to put her down humanely. the sheriff's office said they didn't find any wrong doing and council members told us this is out of their hands. the state laws don't outline oout nation. -- youth nation. we will be here tonight. krystyne brown. >> thank you. e office is asking anyone with an aggressive or unwanted dog to call animal control. >>> these men in uniform deal with problems every day. next on 7 news at 6:00 there's a problem in the fire house that you know nothing about that could effect your safety. >> after decades glass is no longer accepted at recycling centers in most of our area. how one county is still able to coming up. >> and we're holding onto dry weather across most parts of the upstate right now. you can see that live picture of i-85 at pelham road. the roads are dry for drivers

. >> justice for amara. anderson county leaders are taking the topic up tonight. hear what changes they'll be discussing tonight at 5:30. nrz numbers from wall street.. live at 5 ..continues right after -- >> >> and -- >> and here's a look at your l welcome back to 7 news live at 5 .. starting today in greenville and spartanburg counties ... you >>> welcome back to 7 news live at 5:00. starting today you can no longer recycle glass in spartanburg county. recycle centers are starting to refuse glass because companies are not making as much money on it anymore. you can still recycle plastic, aluminum and card how one county is still recycling glass and making a perfect. >>> michilin is having the in tire art contest. the top prize is $5,000 for a local charity, school or non-profit of choice. some of these are very good. i can vote for your favorite online. go to wspa.com and look under links we mentioned. >>> super tuesday is here and it's super. >> it is the single biggest day in the race for the white house. how the candidates are trying to make sure they come ou

you may remember "amara"..the dog found last month in townville. the sheriff's office says the owner was trying to euthanize the dog..because she was aggressive... council pass that to charge the man...a state law would need to be altered. starting today in greenville county...you won't be able to recycle glass. recylcing centers are starting to refuse glass...because companies are not making as much money on it anymore. you can still recycle plastic, aluminum, paper and cardboard. spartanburg county also recently announced the same thanks for joinin wayne: you've got the big deal of the day! jonathan: yeah, girl! it's a trip to bermuda! bigger isn't always better. wayne: you won a car! - zonks are no fun. - big deal, baby! jonathan: it's time for "let's make a deal". now here's tv's big dealer, wayne brady! wayne: hey, everybody. welcome to "let's make a deal." i'm wayne brady. i need three people. let's make this deal real quick. lisa, come on over here for me, lisa. my man the robot. i think you're reginald, reginald. and last but not least, chr

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