. >> larry: news 13's jerrika insco joins us live. >> jerrika: nine teams of three faculty members and a parent representing nine schools. now tonight, they put their other options outside the ones the board gave them. option four is only one of four problems. now, it might be a problem of the past. >> we just want to be a part of what impacts their future. >> jerrika: their signs say what they want: time, transparency and inclusion. >> the time line to have a decision by march 7th when there are more than six options on the table i think is very unrealistic. and it feels that there's not enough separation and real practical in looking at all of the options. >> jerrika: time is what they wanted and after this today's meeting, more time is what they're getting. these teams will talk with stakeholders about other options and regroup on march 3rdrd. that's four extra days to get board possibly votes on march 7th about the components that affect the budget and personnel. saying they need time to plan and make changes. >> that's not been a secret. but in order to do that, we need to make sp

jerrika insco joins us live. jerrika, what's going on there right now? >> jerrika: right now that meeting is going on until 7 o'clock right inside this and there are nine teams representing nine schools discussing pros and cons. outside that's where parents and their kids are protesting not only option four that calls for hall fletcher elementary to become a four through eighth grade middle school. these parents say they're also upset because they feel their opinions have not been included in this process. they also say the timeline is not too short. that the vote would need to vote on march 7th. parents first want that date moved back. >> we all know something needs to be done but we want to be a part of that process. we're stakeholders. we are sending our most valuable possessions to the schools system every day, and that's our children. >> jerrika: the superintendent did address everyone in the meeting saying a decision has not been made yet. of four faculty and one parent created for the nine schools. coming up, you'll hear what schools are uniting t

jerrika insco joins us with this very sad story. >> jerrika: she's a stray and was found deaf and behind. >> she is a cute girl. >> jerrika: it was almost instant for heidi wagner. >> i think the minute i laid eyes on her. >> jerrika: a connection she's made with other dogs as the founder of a non-profit rescue group. but this one is special. >> as soon as you open the door, i mean, it's hard not to get emotional when you see a dog like this. >> jerrika: this two-year-old boxer got a new name. amara. >> it means strong, beloved warrior. >> jerrika: that name suits her. how she was treated by her previous owner does not. her recovery started at western carolina animal hospital where she stayed until tuesday night. >> she had blood work done. that's when we found out what was going on. >> jerrika: and what her doctor found possibly happened to amara two weeks ago. amara had survived a gun shot to the head. after hearing that, it may seem strange to say amara is one of the lucky ones. but she is because she gets a second chance. >> no. it's not the worst medical case. i think as far as this

jerrika, you're driving in the area that we're talking about. >> jerrika: yes, and we're so you guys can see some zigzag pattern that construction has created. we're coming up on that construction now. i'll give you a live look at that. and this is what drivers want to see straightened out. now when we get up to this intersection you're going to see how much the road goes back and forth. that's the zigzag pattern that people are now calling malfunction conjunction. this portion of i-26 that crosses over pond road isn't supposed to look like this. when construction is done, it will look much different. >> yes, it will be straight. >> jerrika: but getting it done, that's the problem. department of transportation officials say the contractor deveer construction left its contract last week without finishing the job. >> most of our contracts are bonded for payment and so we're working with them. >> jerrika: but what everyone wants to know is when it will be done. >> we'll work out a plan. but right now, i cannot tell you when the project will be completed. hopefully as soon as we can. but

news 13's jerrika insco joins us live. jerrika, what are some of the requirements to be a trooper? >> jerrika: to name a few, having a high school diploma or ged and being 21 to 39 years old with no felonies or serious misdemeanors. if you meet those requirements you might be able to become a trooper, making more than $36,000 a year. every day they hit the road not knowing who is behind the wheel of the vehicle they're pulling over. >> i just caught you speeding a little bit. >> jerrika: but day in and day out at every traffic stop, highway patrol troopers have the same thing in mind. >> taking the impaired drivers off the road. >> jerrika: when you ask a trooper why they love their job, most answer the same saying the reward makes it all worth it. >> the pay is decent. but as far as what you can get out of the job itself, it goes you're actually helping your community and saving lives and it's something you can feel good about. >> jerrika: tonight and saturday afternoon, they're sharing information about what they do. highway patrol has 162 vacancies state wide right now. 139 of w

jerrika insco talked with the man after she shared video on facebook of what happened. >> jerrika: it was this morning on i-40 that a driver and sheriff's deputy crossed paths. but instead of waving, that towards that driver. >> i could see him coming up in the mirror and i was like, this car is flying. >> jerrika: that's when scott light picked up his phone and started recording. it was only because he says the deputy was speeding. >> we got to obey the speed limit laws. not his jurisdiction. no blue lights. no sirens. >> jerrika: but light keeps rolling not knowing what's about to happen. >> i notice he's really slowing down. so i look over because he's looking at me. as i look over, he waves. he gives me the finger. i couldn't believe it. >> jerrika: it's hard to see in the cell phone video. but light says the deputy slows down and gives him the middle finger a second time. >> he's a deputy. he's in a patrol car in a uniform with a badge. he's just waving around like he doesn't care. released that deputy's name. but says his deputy services are no longer being utilized at the jacks

jerrika, federal authorities are involved but so was that sheriff's office as well. >> jerrika: yes, this office is investigating the murder of his neighbor john clark after doing a welfare check and finding him shot to death. that was 13 months ago. and now this case is no longer unsolved. hearing of someone local was a shock to morganton. >> it's crazy. everybody is talking about it. >> jerrika: but monday's news shocked them again. seeing the same 19-year-old was indicted by a grand jury for murdering 74-year-old john clark. >> that's very sad. the youth of today, they don't have no respect for elders. they take advantage of them and then they kill them. that's not right. not right at all. >> jerrika: federal authorities saying justin sullivan watched planned to purchase a high powered rifle. sullivan even offered an undercover fbi agent money to kill his own parents because he thought they were interfering with his plan to attack. when they questioned him about a silencer that came in the mail. investigators linked sullivan's fafaer's .22 caliber rifle. >> isis and murdering some

jerrika. >> jerrika: laree othery, larry, it was not a traditional debate. both at one point or another spoke highly of president obama. winning over most of the black voters, which is notable leading in to the south carolina primary. historically black colleges, what they each can do for african americans and police brutality. their views and what south carolinians wanted from them instead of bashing each other. >> top 1/10 percent of america now own i think that is wrong. here it is, folks. you can like it or not, this is my view. we are going to ask profitable multi-national corporations and the rich to pay their fair share of taxes. >> i think the right response is let's respect police. hold up those who are doing the right things and protecting us. and let's hold police behavior accountable. >> jerrika: one thing they both discussed tonight and do not agree on is college tuition. clinton supports debt-free tuition. while sanders is pushing for free-public education. darcel and larry. tonight that have done a lot of damage out to our west. >> darcel: met

>> jerrika: larry, we've got some pretty good flurries right now. so far only a dusting has stuck to the ground. now people here in yancey county say they're already prepared with shovels, ice melt, and of though we have not seen much snow today. accumulate. after getting a foot of snow in the last winter blast, people here feel prepared for anything thrown their way. >> the big one i think is over. i think a lot of people still don'tant to venture out in to too much mess. >> jerrika: now right now the main concern is black ice because the roads are wet from that snow that fell earlier today. jerrika insco, news 13. >> larry: keep it right here for continuing coverage of this winter weather. our morning crew will be working overnight to keep you updated. coverage begins at 4:30. make sure you have our news 13 app for push alerts and updates. also check in with our facebook, twitter, and wlos.com. >> darcel: the buncombe county district attorney has taken another step to determine whether to seek the death penalty in a triple murder case. the da has

news 13's jerrika insco joins us. jerrika, who all was there? >> jerrika: larry, lots of different people. experts from the states like kentucky who had been farming for years. they say that crop could improve farming in north carolina. before cultivation of it can begin, the nc industrial hemp association has to raise $200,000. that's to fund a commission to create applications for farmers so they can grow it legally. even before that happens, they're still tackling the stigma associated with hemp. >> it's just a crop like any other crop. that's the biggest thing. a big stigma about its cousin, you know, this is industrial hemp. this is nothing other than industrial hemp. >> jerrika: the industrial hemp association's goal is to get that commission funded before the general assembly here in north carolina goes back in to short session in april. darcel. >> darcel: award winning author he gave a lecture focusing on public events. he's written novels that have been translated in to more than 40 language. there was a call for his death after his nov

news 13's jerrika insco joins us live. jerrika, how is that momma husky doing? >> jerrika: darcel, she's recovering here after an emergency surgery this afternoon to repair her lung. now this is bad timing for her to be in the hospital because she has five eight-day old puppies to take care of. they're now in foster care with two employees with swannanoa valley animal hospital. deaf for a week. which is normal. >> nothing can compare to that. so we use goats milk, canned goats milk and then there's puppy formulas that are out there that are good to useas well. but nothing compares to the mom. so if we can get her healthy enough to nurse them, we would definitely like to have her back for them. >> jerrika: right now the focus is on claire's recovery and covering her surgery costs. the asheville humane society still needs $3,900 for claire's surgery. you can donate. >> larry: the weekend is here. >> darcel: but there is some rain headed our way. karen is here to give us an update. >> karen: don't worry about that rain. we have warm temperatures. you're not going t

>> jerrika: slick side roads, tammy. crews in mitchell county mentioned they are seeing problems on some of those main roads. take it slow if you live in any of these areas. especially u.s. 19 through spruce pine. that might be a little tricky to drive on right now. there is a disabled vehicle blocking traffic here on patton avenue and florida avenue. that's a look at your on time traffic report brought to you by debruhl's used car superstore. >> tammy: slippery surfaces can present a real danger in this winter weather. how some new products can help you gain traction. leads to a touching reunion. lost pig find its way home. >> frank: stocks on wall street down again today. the dow down 12 ending trading at 16,014. the nasdaq was off 14 closing at 4268. >>> red lobster credits a sales boost to beyonce. >> tammy: but first in our business report, a new option for mexican food, salsarita is behind mcdonald's on long shoals road. it will be open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 9 at night. >> frank: leeman brothers bank 34-year