the evacuation in jackson county. we'll get to that in a moment. >> frank: but first we'll get right to jason boyer. jason, more rain? >> jason: it's really part of the same system. it's just more moisture. leicester carpet sales news13 sky cam network. skies blue most of the day over the region. this is good news over rosemund. but the clouds are already on increase. the flood watches are still in place for much of western north carolina. all of the upstate, all of north georgia, stretching towards charlotte. two to three inches of rainfall. that's not everywhere. believe you me. skies mostly clear now. but the moisture is going to come from this direction and it's going to overrun a couple of frontal boundaries vpt that just gives us the better threat for more rain. it will become more wide spread high temperatures, though, made it to record territory in greer. 72 today. lots of 70s across the mountains. still got that southerly flow. i'll show you when to expect the rain and where. coming up. >> frank: flood waters

stay with your 24 hour economic developers in jackson county say there's a big need for more places for people to live in that coununy. county officials recently how to get developers to consider building projects there. kcrg-tv9s katie wiedemann reports, they say they discovered unusual twist. the study reveled although the populations of the jackson county has dropped, the number of homes needed here has increased. the study examined the housing needs in the cities of maquoketa, bellevue, miles and preston in jackson county. according to that study, more single people are living in homes by themselves, as opposed to entire families living in homes. economic development director dave heiar says that can be attributed to the aging population. many elderly single people are living alone in their homes. he says that means the county could likely use more senior housing facilities. he also say the county needs to do more to help attract younger families to the communities. and first and foremost, those families will need a place to live. "i think we need to be looking at more than one opti

"if they're going to move to a community, you need to have some quality housing options. " jackson county will consider grants to help renovate and restore old houses and apartments throughout the county. with rivers rising in eastern iowa, cedar rapids has closed a couple of roads. that i iludes otis road along the river, between the cargill plant to prairie creek fishery. creek flooding also closed j street southwest at prairie creek. the cedar river will several dubuque businesses are helping out after police say someone intentionally drove through the city's veterans memorial plaza.t caused 15-thousand dollars in damage. police say it happened sometime late last friday night or early saturday morning. they say someone drove a dark colored s-u-v through the plaza, knocking over a column and destroying a memorial bench. kerry bowman, the owner of pinot's pallet, said she plans to host a wine and painting event as a fundraiser on february second. all of the proceeds will help pay for security cameras for the veterans plaza. "you know we need to honor and protect this memorial for the peo

macon county, jackson county, cherokee, and swain county. already adding up to nearly 4/10 of an inch. shy of 1/10 of an inch in asheville. you've had plenty of rain so far today. almost to half an inch. upstate. look at this, 60s and 70s of here. boone and greensboro. that's the warm front, folks. certainly warmer for us the next but of course wet tonight. a lot of rain is going to fall. temperatures holding around 60 degrees. could be a little more of course in the upstate. your temps will be in the mid 60s. i'll show you the bigger changes by new year's, stick around for that. >> frank: there are real concerns it could lead to problems with flowers and farms. ashlea surles joins us live. >> anchor: ashlea, this is crazy. there are apple trees there growing buds right now? >> ashlea: that's right, hope. you can see some of the buds here. they're tightly packed cocoons. they are surprising to see this time of year. but folks at the orchard said they're really not that worried. the time to worry would be when these things started to turn in

we are still waiting to finds out when they will be extradited from jackson county georgia back to north carolina, so with unanswered questions, the motive still isn't clear. >>> now to south florida, clemson is getting ready for the orange bowl. we are three days away from the battle with oklahoma sooners and 7 sports todd summers is in south florida with how the tigers are getting ready return during the early part of the season, defense looked as good as that defense from a year ago. it's just not been the same. north carolina scored 37

the buildings were damaged according to the jackson county emergency management director todd dillard. with a high river caused the flooding. >> had some areas over four and a half inches of rain probably now close to five inches of rain. the end flow to lake grenville, duke energy, to protect their damn had to open the floodgates. unfortunately, due to the high water we have had for the last couple of weeks anyway, it has caused flooding in the area. >> mo one was hurt. emergency workers expected high water but they did not expect to have emergency evacuations. coming up tonight, we hear from families who were forced to leave their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs. >> the flooding threat is not over. some folks are under a warning. >> that's because the rivers are still running high. that does include the french broad river, very high. also transylvania county, we have that live flood warning out until 1:30. of course, we'll have that full coverage and a wrap-up this evening. for now, much better outside. sunshine across much of the region, 65 degrees in our greenvil

towards brevard, hendersonville, that flash flood warning now until 12:15 or brevard, jackson county, oconee county, and ray bun county. michael: the same system that brought severe weather here is leaving its mark across the country. officials blame weather for at least 43 deaths nationwide. on the left, you see the damage left by tornadoes in the south. carol: and on the right, drivers battle dangerous conditions on the road, as snow pounds the midwest. the snow is moving north. areas in alabama and s sth georgia could see severe weather again tomorrow. michael: you might have figured all that weather is causing , problems for people heading home from a christmas vacation. carol: right now, if you're flying out of gsp, at last check, 2 flights have been cancelled, to chicago and detroit. if you're flying into gsp, at last check, 3 flights have been cancelled, from chicago, detroit, and dallas-fort worth. wyff news 4's liz lohuis joins us live from gsp, with the latest. liz? liz: michael and carol, as you pointed out, most of the flights out of the midwest have been canceled. dozens

she was arrested in asheville...the other three were arrested in jackson county georgia, where they remain behind bars at this hour. lots of questions in this case...including children's parents are...and from where the kids were abducted. declined further comment on the investigation today. 3 detectives say none of the suspects are blood relatives of the children...we tried to go to weaver's home to see if any shed some more light on her...but the address on her arrest homeless shelter. no word yet on when the other suspects will be extradited back to western live in asheville andrew reeser the four o clock news. 3 continuing to cover our counties at four---- 3 deputies from anderson county and greenville county are investigating after a car was found in the saluda river.but a search of the river...turned up no trace of a person... person...investigators say a call reporting a car in the water came in just before 7-30 last night.both sheriff's departments and the anderson fire technical rescue team rusponded to the scene near holcombe drive and lebby street.officials say the car s cleared

secondary roads that are closed across the county this morning including the usual problem area, island fort road and wilson road. there are also closures jackson, swain county and macon county. we have it listed on wlos.com under the traffic page. here is how patton avenue is shaping up for the morning commute. minor congestion approaching approaching i-240. >>i'm jaclyn deaugustino. this on-time traffic r rort is brought to you by the wired mouse computer solutions. >> >>holly: ten years ago a woman accused killer has never been caught. >>jay: lauren brigman is live from the hendersonville police department. lauren, where did it happen? >>lauren: it happen add the victim's home out first avenue west, pamela kay gordon was fatally stabbed in the nec. she was just 34 years old. hendersonville police said they had a suspect right away, her boyfriend at the time, highmy arrow chez, a migrant worker from guatemala who came to the mountains awe few months before the crime. police believe after the murder police believe he used an alias to go to naple, florida. police believe he could still be florida. this case gained national attention after the v

there's a housing shortage in jackson county, despite a recent drop in population. a recent study examined the housing needs in the cities of maquoketa, bellevue, miles, and preston. the study showed that re single people are living in homes as opposed to entire families. jackson county economic development director dave heiar says the trend stems fromn aging population. he says the county needs to do more to attract young families. "if they're going to move to a community, you need to have some quality housing options. " jackson unty will consider grants to help renovate and restore old houses and apartments throughout the several dubuqueusinesses are lping out after police say someone intentionally drove through theheity's veterans memorial plaza. it caused 15-thousand dollars in damage. police say it happened sometime late last friday night or early saturday morning. they say someone drove a dark colored s-u-v through the plaza, knocking over a column and destroying a memorial bench. kerry bowman, the owner of pinot's pallet, said she plans to host a wine and pai

thankful that we were able to coordinate with the amber alert system and georgia highway patrol and jackson county sheriff's department and locate everyone very quickly and come to a safe ending.the boys are now in d-s-s custody.the three suspects in georgia could be extradited to north carolina as early as today. 3 authorities suspect the boys may have been in town visiting relatives, and say their mother initiated the call about their kidnapping. we hope to learn more from investigators today. live in asheville, lauren brigman, news 13 3 3 an autopsy will be performed today on a six month old boy... who died on christmas eve in lincoln county. stephanie tillman, the child's mother, faces multiple charges including three misdemeanor counts of child abuse. those stem from incidents involving other children in the home. when she was arrested, tillman was also treated for injuries from an assault. investigators say the baby boy had no noticiable injuries. 3 3 3 a 25-year-old woman was shot and killed in a murder-suicide in hickory on christmas eve. la-keliah whitworth's mother witnessed the shooting

turning over to jackson county, south river road and old settlement road are still closed due to flood waters. we have those roads listed on wlos.com under the traffic page. west bound traffic is very heavy especially near i-40. that's a look at your on time traffic report. >> tammy: because of an overnight house fire in asheville is still under investigation. firefighters believe it started crews rescued one woman who was transported with non-life threatening injuries. two other residents got out safely. a dog was rescued at well. >> larry: coming up, following the capture of the so-called >> tammy: what residents are >> tammy: we have new details about the so-called afluenza teen from texas. ethan couch was arrested. >> larry: and he his mother have been on the run for weeks. >> tammy: couch was 16 when he killed four people while driving drunk. he used the afluenza defense. it's due to his wealthy upbringing that prevented him from knowing right from wrong. >> his maximum sentence is four months confinement. that is not sufficient punishment for the taking of four lives. >> tammy: m

reporting live in jackson county, john ostendorf, news 13. >> tammy: our team coverage continues in transylvania county where more people were forced from their homes in to emergency shelter. rosemund was pounded with water. the red cross set up an emergency shelter at transylvania parks and recreation. a volunteer says they can provide food and medical help if needed. >> most of them just are shocked. they didn't realize that it was going to be as bad as it was last night. so they're trying to recover to make their plans for recovery. and that's what red cross also does. we help them on their recovery plans. >> tammy: the shelter is now closed down but could be reopened if this next round of rain causes any problems. the french broad river near the metropolitan water district treatment site. heavy rains this year have resulted in 12 sewage spills where pipes have not been able to handle all the waste pipe overflow. >> our sewer line is about 100 years old. it's got leaking joints in it. >> larry: new pipes go in every year to upgrade the system. stay with news 13 as we continue to follow the ve

suspects..natasha cantrell, christopher carter, &; chadwick agan are currently locked up in jackson county georgia.they are charged with kidnapping and child abduction 3 again, the two children are currently in custody of the north carolina department of social services--all we were told was that they were in town visiting relatives at the time of the kidnapping. derek? 3 shale, do we know if the couple who dropped off the kids is related to them at all? 3 when i spoke to a detective today, he says they are not related. and as of now, are not considered suspects.also, the suspects who were arrested today are also not blood related to the children.derek and sarah--back to you-- 3 fox carolina is covering our counties 3 in spartanburg county-- authorities have a suspicious death investigation on their hands tonight--after they found a man unresponsive near a fast food restaurant. restaurant.brent tesner was found unconscious behind the hardee's in cowpens.he was taken to the hospital -- where he died. so far--the coroner's office isn't saying *why the death is suspicious--but they do say the

floodwaters forced people from their homes in jackson county yesterday. six trailers along n-c 107 south of cullowhee had to be evacuated. several families had to leave with nothing but the clothes on their backs. no one was hurt, but residents got little warning. anything or anything right when it happened we just got up. so i just like you know because it's already starting to come up like halfway" 00:18:02 emergency officials say the flood happened because the river was already high. duke energy also released water from the dam- - and lake glenville -- up stream. 3 3 some in residents in transylvania county are still out of their homes this morning following those storms. rosman was pounded by nearly four inches of rain. some say the flood waters were knee high at times. the red cross set up an emergency shelter at transylvania county parks and rec. 3 most of them are shocked they didn't realize it was gonna be as bad it was. they're trying to make their plans for recovery and that's what red cross does we help them with their recovery plans.3 the shel

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thankful that we were able to coordinate with the amber alert system and georgia highway patrol and jackson county sheriff's department and locate everyone very quickly and come to a safe ending. the kids are in d-s-s custody. the three suspects in georgia could be extradited to western north carolina as early as today. 3 3 police in the upstate are investigating the death of a man who was found near a fast food restaurant. 36-year-old brent tresneer was found yesterday morning behind the hardees in cowpens. he was taken to spartanburg regional medical center where he later died. the death is being treated as suspicious. no other details have been released. 3 3 there is still no word this morning what caused a fire at a home in waynesville on christmas day. the house caught fire while the brinson family was out to dinner in asheville. first responders put it out... but also took their help a step further. they pitched in money to help the family. then, an officer escorted them to a walmart that opened its doors just for the family so they could get items for the night. 3 chief joey webb, sr. wayne

we are seeing light rain in henderson county, transylvania county, and jackson county further west. down into northeast georgia. so, not seeing the heavy rain just yet. that's why the flood watch is not in effect just yet. but, 1 o'clock until thursday, it is pretty lengthy here. it does encompass the counties shaded in the green. we have seen already a good amount of rain so far the last week or so and even for the month, 6 hotch," so that's why we have a threat for flooding when more rain is going to fall. the ground is already saturated. temperatures this morning again unseasonably warm, 56 degrees as cool as we have gotten. 28 is normal. and look at this record back in 1925, a very chilly 0 degrees. this is an old record. high temperature record, 1889, it was 73 degrees on that day. not looking like we will be breaking any records today, staying in the 60s instead of the 7 to 0s. 58 degrees in asheville right now. it's actually warmed up a couple degrees. low 50s in the couple zones but we are talking 60s further south. middle 60s from anderson down into greenwood. the wind will

we are still waiting to finds out when they will be extradited from jackson county georgia back to north carolina, so with unanswered questions, the motive still isn't clear. >>> now to south florida, clemson is getting ready for the orange bowl. we are three days away from the battle with oklahoma sooners and 7 sports todd summers is in south florida with how the tigers are getting ready return during the early part of the season, defense looked as good as that defense from a year ago. it's just not been the same. north carolina scored 37 points, south carolina, had 32. tape. >> good defense, ea areas are there. we got to make sure we expose it. >> reporter: productive as of late. with over 145 yards a game, last six contests, and 12 total touchdowns during the span. that is where the confidence comes from. >> our confidence comes from within our locker room. we know that we are going to make plays, we know there is no defense in the country that can shut us down. he is confident in the result of thursday's orange bowl. >> they are just another team that has to get beat in order for us

. >>> and that now the roar of raging flood waters from the river this morning in jackson county north caroa itsoalo families in the temporary shelter after they were forced to evacuate from th hes yolive in the biltmore forest area you can't dial the police department directly. to flooding. you can still call 9 911 and other agencies wil in touch with the po department. here inhepsteweeks of rising waters resulted in the flooding banks this morning in landrum farm. thmts s had to move 200 of his edue to heavy rain over the past couple of days. tonighthere's a high water emergenin effect at lake greenwood's buzzard dam on highway 34. that's goinggto require a release of water from the lake greenwood area into the river. if you lvetriver you need to be aware of the heavy flow of water that's going to move down stream over the next few days. so tonight sc dot officials keeping a close eye on the saturated ground that could effect upstate road pavements and repairs that have been made. the roads are driving on right now dave has more on that but first meteorologist jason looking forwardto

. >> reporter: three others remain in jail in jackson county georgia. they were also arrested sundays after an amber alert was released for r the boys in north carolina. all three are facing kinapping and child abduction charges in ashville. arrest warrant shows -- she drove them under the influence of impaired substance. the police haven't said how the chin ended up in their car in there dropped off at a fire department in swannanoa but won't say by who. the kids mother called police around 4:00 a.m., believing her children were kidnapped. and all four suspects knew the kids and their mom. >> it's not a random act of violence or random act of just, you know, there is no threat to the public right now of someone running out and abducting your kids. >> reporter: ashville officials have not been able to interview the suspects and the motive isn't clear. krystyne o 7 news. >> ashville police are not sure when or if the suspects will be extradited to north carolina, they may face more charges depending on the outcome. >>> details to a man found dead inside

jackson county economic development director dave heiar says the trend stems from an aging population. heiar says the county needs to do more to attract young families to the communities. "if they're going to move to a community, you need to have some quality housing options. " grants to help renovate and restore old houses and apartments throughout the county. several cities in eastern iowa are getting loans to help them improveveheir water quality. the money comes from a state program that provides low-interest financing to cities. newhall will get about two point six million dollars to put toward its sewer treatmtmt project. and tama is getting more than a million dollars for improvements to its sewer system. aplington and ryan are also receiving funds. more than several dozen kids in the cedar falls area now have w bikes, helmets and locksks today, variety, the children's charity gave new bikes and accessories to 45 children who have never had their own bikes. it's through the group's bike for kids program, which asks each child to promise that they will ride responsibly. " 11:44:

and were later found safe in swannanoa.the other three suspects were arrested in jackson county, georgia.it's not clear when they'll be 3 3 covering our counties:a mcdowell county father and son are facing charges after getting into a fight last week. week.deputies say 64 year old "thomas stafford" and 30 year old "daniel stafford" were in their marion home on the 21st when they started arguing. reports show the two men started attacking each other and that's when the son grabbed a hatchet.deputies say the father grabbed a gun and opened fire in self defense.he missed daniel but hit his other son in the arm who was then taken to the hospital. 3 a greenville county man is out of jail after deputies said he pointed a gun at neighbors walking their dog on christmas. christmas.this is a look at cody cole.investigators say cole sped by the neighbors in the parkins mill area.the neighbors motioned for cole to slow down and that's they say when he got into a fight with them.deputies say show cole left then came back with a gun and pointed it at the neighbors.deputies say cole nfessed to the crime. 3

and were later found safe in swannanoa.the other three suspects were arrested in jackson county, georgia.it's not clear when they'll be brought back to north carolina. 3 a pastor in anderson county is counting his blessings after he and his wife survived a house fire. fire.the house on green street in iva caught fire saturday night.the home belongs to pastor terry allen from the "going through with jesus church" in iva.he says an alarm woke him up.. and by the time he and his wife got out.. it's a total loss.. but the pastor says he's just grateful they escaped with their lives. 3 3 3 we lost everything. there's nothing that can be saved. saved."we're very thankful..there is no way without the grace of god that we would ever.. we would ever come through." through."pastor allen says members of the community have already reached out to help.if you would like to send clothing or money.. you can find the address in our story on fox carolina dot com. 3 as we get closer to the orange bowl.. fox carolina is down in florida following the tigers as they get ready. ready.this morning, sports director a

and were later found safe in swannanoa.the other three jackson county, georgia.it's not clear when they'll be brought back to north carolina. 3 3 covering our counties:a mcdowell county father and son are facing charges after getting into a fight last week. week.deputies say 64 year old "thomas stafford" and 30 year old "daniel stafford" were in their marion home on the 21st when they started arguing. reports show the two men started attacking each other and that's when the son grabbed a hatchet.deputies say the father grabbed a gun and opened fire in self defense.he missed daniel but hit his other son in the arm who was then taken to the hospital. 3 a greenville county man is out of jail after deputies said he pointed a gun at neighbors walking their dog on christmas. christmas.this is a look at cody cole.investigators say cole sped by the neighbors in the parkins mill area.the neighbors motioned for cole to slow down and that's they say when he got into a fight with them.deputies say show cole left then came back with a gun and pointed it at the neighbors.deputies say cole 3 3 south caro

and were later found safe in swannanoa.the other three suspects were arrested in jackson county, georgia.it's not clear when they'll be brought back to north carolina. counting his blessings after he and his wife survived a house fire. fire.the house on green street in iva caught fire saturday night.the home belongs to pastor terry allen from the "going through with jesus church" in iva.he says an alarm woke him up.. and by the time he and his wife got out.. the whole house was in flames. it's a total loss.. but the pastor says he's just grateful they escaped with their lives. 3 3 3 we lost everything. there's nothing that can be saved. saved."we're very thankful..there is no way without the grace of god that we would ever.. we would ever come through." through."pastor allen says members of the community have already reached out to help.if you would like to send clothing or money.. you can find the address in our story on fox carolina dot com. 3 3 as we get closer to the orange bowl.. fox carolina is down in florida following the tigers as they get ready. ready.this morning, sports director a

related to the kidnapping...they are still behind bars where they were arrested yesterday in jackson county georgia. police say three year old harlee joyner and his brother one asheville visiting relatives at the time they were abducted. around 1 on sunday officers said the two were dropped off at this fire department in swannanoa...this after an amber alert was issued late sunday morning when the boys went missing. detectives wont say why the boys were kidnapped... detectives will not release the reason they say the suspects abducted the children...they tell us none of them are blood relatives of the children. in asheville andrew reeser the ten o clock news. 3 kendra has a look at more rain coming our way way 3 you're looking live off highway 9 in rutherford county where flooding continues to be a concern tonight -after a tornado warning earlier this evening. 3 flash flooding is a concern in the upstate as well - through tomorrow...the roads are wet here in the roads are tomorrow...the roads are wet here in greer... and it's going to be like this into the 3 the last few days of 2015 are se

lets start in jackson county iowa. farmerstell our partners at agweb that in east central iowa the 5 to 10percent of corn harvest is dragging on. first it was 10inches of snow now several decent rains are keeping fields wet--even in the mild temperatures. this farmer saysfolks are pushing hard to try and get done. scott simmons sentus a photo of some cotton left on the south plains. he saysthere isn't a lot left in the fields, but more than heexpected. simmons says the area received some rain over the lastcouple weeks. now growers are running hard to finish theharvest. more than 80 percent of texas cotton is now harvested.brenda cox sent this photo to our facebook page. she lives inmountain home arkansas...where life is obviously harmonious.she snapped a picture of her dog enjoying a little chow withresident chickens. jan hoadley also caught a perfect petpicture... her kitty cat on a lazy day a top a round bale nearher home in nah-voo alabama. thank you for sharing and ofcourse if you'd like to see friends, family or f

a bed of thunder working east ward now in to macon, jackson, swain county and approaching asheville. moving east by morning. a lot of us already done with the rain. sunshine in the afternoon. not a ton but enough. and there it goes again, rain back in to the forecast on wednesday, lasting much of the daylight hours. up to a half an inch of rainfall. it will add up again on wednesday as well. half an inch to an inch again. 60s for lows tonight. it is going to be mild, muggy. it is going to be the same tomorrow. we cool down, though. 30s for lows wednesday night in to thursday. so that likely breaks the streak of record warm lows. it is going to be cold come new year's day. but no snow. and you're chilling down, too, from 70s tomorrow to 40s by saturday in the upstate. >> larry: before some students went on their holiday break, they had a very special visitor at this school. >> tammy: as you'll see in my never stop learning, weeser showed up in a mobile classroom. that's weeser. she's a jersey cow and she's there to teach kids about milk and the process that it goes through before it r

s/ florence jackson / san bernardino county employee :04 - :07 "and i just wanna mourn with the rest of the families that lost loved ones, for both the victims, this family, all of them." comes in being together.. last 24-hours - gives way to the painful reality here.. a reality few lt. mike madden does.. "the smell of fresh gunpowder was in first officers on scene the morning of the attack.. s/ officer mike madden - first responder:26 - :39 "it was unspeakable the carnage injured or already dead and the pure panic on the faces of individuals." those images frame the investigation that continues right now.. police and federal agents redlands home of syed farook.. and tashfeen malik.. including computers and cell phones that according to officials indicate farook "was talking with people in the us and overseas during the past year who showed an interest in radical jihad." s/ mary ellen o'toole / former "this took days, weeks, if not months to plan out. there's nothing impulsive about this shooting at all." a military style assault... carried out by a couple that had as many as ten pip

we are starting to see a little heavier rainfall in southern macon and jackson counties. light rain mainly weet of asheville and it's very comomortable outside. low 60s right now in asheville. 64 in greenville, 65 in anderson. fog still an issue in the upstate, visibility at a half and mile and below in greenville. now, this afternoon the rain will increase, heavier rain expected late this evening and overnight. upper 60s in gree let your body feel the heat don't you worry. >>> you're looking at special performance of gloria estefan dance classic "on your feet." from her new smash hit broadway musical. we'll have much more. isn't iteautiful out here? >> it is beautiful. >> it's nice and refreshing. >> you're wearing a coat, however. david and i are trying to be tough. >>> sara is going to show us how to celebrate the new year in style. >> we got the secret to throwing a bash to remember without breaking the bank. here to help us plan an amazing new year's party for under $75 our friends from buzzfeed. we're starting right off with some yummy -- delicious food. >> with the

still a flash flood warning out for those folks out in oconnee county, jackson, rabun, that's where we've seen rivers and creeks go over the banks already. the rain should be done pretty soon. we have a cold front stretching out here and warmer air over running this cold front. the cold front has actually helped spawn some of the severe weather. that causes rotation. rotating pretty good causing a tornado warning to be issued. we haven't seen any reports of anything in terms of fatalities. . many elevations above 3500 feet. gusts to 50 miles per hour. then you get in to the high wind warnings. high elevations of the smokys, areas over the north carolina border. once this rain moves out tonight, dryer tomorrow. we're right back in to the thick of it, folks. another half inch of rain. and finally we can breathe a sigh of relief in the new year. 63 degrees. downtown asheville, though, is only in the mid 50s. that cool air already infiltrating there. we have a humidity of 90%. it's just a very saturated atmosphere. there's the cold front on to the east. once it moves east, we'll dry out. then

. >> flood waters force people from their homes in jackson county yesterday. six trailers' trailers south of cullowhee had to be evacuated. several families had to leave wiwi nothing but the clothes on their backs. no one was hurt. >> some residents in transylvania county are still out of their homes following those storms. rosman was pounded by nearly four inches of rain. some people say the flood waters were knee high at times. the red cross set up an emergency shelter at transylvania county parks and rec. the shelter is now clouds but could be reopened if the next round of rain causes more problems. speaking of that next round of rain, ingrid, in some places it's already started. in our western zones. seeing showerss and thunderstorms around bryson city, franklin. the heaviest rain pulling up from the upstate. forest city seeing that rainfall. same thing around lake lore. right here pulling out of spartanburg county that heavy rain and thunderstorms and some still impacting the areas around greenville with winds gusting up to 40 miles an hour in this zone so

s/ florence jackson / san bernardino county employee :04 - :07 "and i just wanna mourn with the rest of the families that lost loved ones, for both the victims, this family, all of them." searching for the strength that comes in being together.. and answers, as the shock of the last 24-hours - gives way to the painful reality here.. a reality few understand the way lt. mike madden does.. "the smell of fresh gunpowder was in the air." madden was one of the first officers on scene the morning of the attack.. s/ officer mike madden - first responder:26 - :39 "it was unspeakable the carnage that we already dead and the pure panic on the faces of individuals." those images frame the investigation that continues right now.. police and federal agents pouring over evidence pulled from the redlands home of syed farook.. and tashfeen malik.. including computers and cell phones that according to officials indicate farook "was talking with people in the us and overseas during the past year who showed an interest in radical jihad." s/ mary ellen o'toole / former fbi profiler :58 - 1:06 "this took

a couple of showers over ocean county near jackson, neptune and belmar, but to the north and west, clouds are trying to thin out. a weak cold front coming tomorrow. offshore. now, eventually that front is going to put on the brakes just offshore and some of that on us. that's not going to happen and into saturday. the futurecast here, the idea south and east. don't have to worry about a shower over ocean county. mainly dry overnight. sun north and west tomorrow morning. lots of clouds on the coast. at times tomorrow. i think the clouds will thicken up late in the day and rain coming in at the night. but the daylight hours look fine. 66 degrees for christmas. here come the showers. we're on the cool side of the front so only 52 on saturday. warm it right back up on sunday. a stray evening shower south and east. it's warm with clouds and patchy fog late. no problems for santa. fog doesn't come until late. record warmth tomorrow. record is 64 back in 1982. no problem there. midday sun and clouds come back. late rain over central and southern new jersey. a little bit of drizzle but by no mean

one of the state senators who helped write the heritage act darryl jackson will prefile a bill to exempt cities, counties and colleges from the act. it doesn't allow an monument street or school name to be changed without two thirds approval. lawmakerss w y moved the flag off de ice a problem in greenwood because they can't changa soldiers monument with seea. > the problem with the heritagec is that if a county such as greenwood, a city such as greenwood wants to change a n amonument they would have toethe state government, general assembly to get two thirds approval. that makes n sense. >> there is opposition. john coarsen has a state rich history that neeb preserved and allonht make changes will lead to constant battles over political correctness. >ulbe interfaith carolina. memberoh interfaprs in south carolina read a proclamation askifor respect and promoti pe agood will. people at the news conference say they welcome refugees including those from syria trying to escape religious persecutio investigators hope someon nl solve a deadly hit-and- run. 36-year-oldwas unresponsive on nor n street saturday m

jackson to get out of the car. they say he's the guy who pulled a gun and fired at officer anderson. then got back in the car and took off. york countyre you not seriously hurt and he's now back on active duty but they need your help tracking down jackson who they say is armed and dangerous. >>> delaware county family thought their prayers had been answered for almost three months they have been searching for budge their lost chocolate lab. we covered their intensive search that began in september. it went viral on social media with team louie animal rescue pitching in and helping and today we were there as the vet check out dog that looked like budge but is now much skinnier with broken teeth an big absce abscess. butch ran away after his human dad sean died and sean's parents have been searching for their last living link to their son since then and what began with high hopes today ended with sadness. >> i'm heart broken but i had not given up hope. we will fine budge. not knowing thinking that he's in the rain, in the elements not eating, i worry what happened to butch. so if i could find closure that would be great. >> the famili

county. the bicyclist was near jackson road and central avenue in waterford township.n the bicyclist's condition. >>> new and local u.s. citizens address the recent backlash against muslims. the story is at 6abc.com. ♪ go big or go home >>> good morning, america. it's 8:00 a.m. and it's one golden morning. the golden globe nominations live. award season kicking off with a bank. will viola davis be getting away and is "inside out" headed for a record? we're there for it all and wait till you see who is on phone with us live. >>> you've never seen melissa mccarthy quite like this. brand-new pictures of the comedy superstar flaunting her fashion line for christmas. what she says about why women deserve better choices and how we should all deal with finding the right dress. >>> what's the real truth behind those dates on your food and why do men and women read them so differently? the research that should settle who's right and who is wrong about throwing it out. >>> exclusive this morning, the doctor who has millions thinking does he hold the key to stopping your baby fro

was above an accidents involving a bicyclist in waterford, camden county, it happen bradenton 7:00 at the interests section of jacksonoad and central avenue, you can see the damage to the windshield of the car, the bicyclist was taken to the hospital, no word on a condition. >>> pennsylvania lawmakers are back at work trying to agree on a budget, the state senate is asking house republicans to support a plan to end the 5 month budget stale meat, it includes a large boost in budget funding, the house republican majority revolted and passed their own spending plan that is much smaller, some school systems threatened to stay closed after the holiday break because they have run out of money. >>> still to come on "action news," santa came early for shoppers in massachusetts, how an angel made the holiday formery. and the golden globe nomination were announced this morning we have the latest including the abc nominees. that and much more when we come right back. the wolf was huffing and puffing. like you do sometimes, grandpa? well, when you have copd, it can be hard to breathe. it can be hard to get air out, which can mak

jackson, congressman danny davis and u.s. senate candidate andrea zopp, as well as members of the congressional black caucus, chicago city council members, cook county commissioners and members of they discussed the culture in the chicago police department that must change...saying the police and city must work to build trust and accountability. jackson said there are more tapes that are out there. now they're urging the release and uncovering of further tapes to restore transparency between the police and the community. 3 "jesse jackson: there are some police officers who've had seventy infractions of misconduct and yet they're still on the police force. the teachers we're laying off could be paid for with the misconduct money being paid for police violating police and their duty."the group also 3 encouraged protesters to continue their demonstrations and push for change as they work to remove officers who abuse police power. 3 3 wreaths across america, along with more than 50-thousand wreaths on the 230-thousand headstones at arlington national cemetery on national wreaths across america day. 3 attendees include morrill and karen worcester, founde

county. they were identified as douglas jackson junior and douglas jackson the third. eyewitness viewer tim singles shared these photos. fire fighters were called to the 7100 block of myrtle drive just after 6:00. we know mother escaped and her daughter jump from the second story window and down a tree to safety. what cause that had fire is now being investigated. >>> weather-wise now quite a soak's cross our region. heavy rain, fog in spots just a dreary day overall. "eyewitness news" in wilmington where it was tough going for those out the and about on foot, umbrella helped a little but staying try was rather difficult. similar story on kelly drive in philadelphia. cars made their way through deep puddles and wipers were getting a work out. some did venture out for a work out of their own or a walk of the dog. meteorologist kate bilo joins us to let you know when things will start to clear up, kate. >> reporter: good news is we are seeing light at the end of the tunnel as this system continues to push away us from. storm scan three shows the green it is coming in wav

we're live in jackson heights, michael george, news 4 new york. >>> a former top cop in suffolk county could soon be the one in trouble with the law. sources tell news 4 federal charges are expected to be filed against james bourke as early as today. katherine creag joins us from fbi offices in melville about the charges he could face. he did just retire, if i understand it correctly. >> reporter: just months ago, darlene. we expect to see the former suffolk county police chief here at the fbi office. not as a law enforcement official but as a suspect in a criminal case. as we said, his name is james bourke. he retired back in october. we do expect to see him here. according to his attorney, not sure what the terms of the surrender are, but it is expected to happen today that bourke could be charged in federal court. sources familiar with the case tell news 4 that bourke is expected to face civil rights charges in connection with the 2012 arrest of christopher loeb, who was charged with breaking loeb alleges he was beaten by several police officers after his arrest, including the forme

of deadly fire this rng in ler macungie township lehigh county plays erupted 6:10 and engulfed a house in flames. killed 55-year-old dglass jacksonr and son 21-year-old uassackson iii. two other my members managed to escape the case. they're disturbed and disrestaurant by details emerging from a murder on their block. 55-year-old man s shot himself dalking himself and surveillance showed another man arguing with the victim outside the store. detengt activities have not publicly of a the victim, suspect or motive. >> from wersey newsroom tonight fade assembly tonight fade asmbly a veedo of g control measure. the legislation would have injured domestic violence offender to srender they're gun when's convicted orhile retraining order isn efct and christie argues the bill was unnecessary because it restate durnt law and in philadelphia e form commission imphotograph a 5 year car exception for upper intend enter wliam hite. >> his status came during packed src meeting tonight as parents and community members were there to discut a mr of issues. >> august 31, 2022 the current sallyith increases okay to come to the teeners. >> the flood

in tippah county, mississippi, the heavy storm destroyed the county fire department and ems center. joey jackson, a member of the volunteer fire department, spoke about the damage. >> devastating. we run ems and fire boat. we don't have anything. we have this tanker and one pumper. we have to get out with tobacco in case we have a fire. amy: an unprecedented winter heat wave, shattering high temperature records across the region. tonight, it is expected to be 73 degrees fahrenheit in york city, 10 degrees hotter than the all-time record dashing hopes of , a snowy christmas. in california, state officials are warning of a ecological disaster as a runaway natural gas leak from a storage facility in the hills above los angeles continues to pour methane gas . some 150 million pounds of methane has escaped so far. methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. tim o'connor, california climate director for the environmental defense fund, said -- "it is one of the biggest leaks we've ever seen reported. it is coming out with force, in incredible volumes. and it is absolutely u

county this morning. the crash forced police to close jackson road during the morning rush. the victim went to the hospital. nbc 10 is working to learn his condition. police haven't said if the driver of the car is going to be charged. >>> lawmakers in harrisburg voted on several smaller pieces of a potential budget, but there's still no indication they are close to a deal on the entire spending plan. the senate wants a $1.2 billion tax increase as part of the budget, but house republicans want a smaller tax increase and a smaller budget. democratic governor tom wolf says he's backing the senate's plan. >>> philadelphia city council addressed two significant issues today in their final session of the year. the city and comcast agreed to a new 15-year franchise agreement after eight months of negotiations. the council passed the bill unanimously. under the deal, comcast greaagr to give $20 million to government and education access channels. comcast's low-income program also will expand to seniors. comcast is the parent company of nbc 10. >>> and a new casino in south philade