we will look at how long charlotte can hang on to cornerback josh norman. >> and next, talk about too soon why a high school basketball they thought was a big seresto makes it easy to help protect your dog or cat from fleas and ticks. with the performance you expect from a monthly topical... seresto kills and repels fleas and ticks for 8 continuous months. its innovative delivery system offers effective flea and tick protection... in an easy-to-use, non-greasy collar. seresto . designed to perform for 8 months. >> first at 4:00 a high school basketball team starts celebrating a big win. the problem? they had not won yet. >> yop. seconds left in a rhode island state title game. the team threw up the air and the opposing team called a time-out and made the lay up. to win. 60-59. that is tough. >> about to say that has to hurt. >> when you think you have it won and messing around with the ball and not so much. >> good play calling by the coach. on the opposing team. great. called a time-out. >> wow. all right. panthers quarterback josh norman looks like he is staying in carolina for now.

. >>> the future of josh norman could be diet decided today. ahead the cost of keeping him on the market and the alternative coach rivera is hoping for. >>> a new sales tax like basic services like haircuts and car repairs will cost you more. >> i hope they make good use of >>> ahead at 4: 45 lemme get a mcpick 2 check out the brand new mix onmcdonald's mcpick 2 menu! lemme get a mcpick 2. now, choose any 2 deliciousmickey d's classics for just $5 bucks. mix n match share n savor 2 for $5name your flavor pick any 2 iconic tastes- a big mac made with 100% beef, flaky filet-o-fish, seared on the grill quarterpounder with cheese or crispy 10-piece chickenmcnuggets for just $5 bucks. grab your crew today. hurry inand say - lemme get a mcpick 2 bada ba ba ba >>> almost 4: 41 now. there will be several proposals you can vote on during north carolina primary on march 15. >> today a new report could bring thousands of jobs to the state over the next few years. the connect nc bond would create 5,000 jobs most in construction and also boost other areas l

. >> making a move to secure josh norman. >> not the long term deal norman wants. panthers using the franchise tag, i'll explain that coming up next. senior night. in the finalespecially with me and senior night so.. my last time playing in front of the ho >> especially after such a long break, in front of the hometown. i feel like we'll be ready to play. >> the senior playing in what could be his final game in front of home fans if clemson does not host the game in the nit. he said tonight will be emotional. he's one of three tiger seniors being honored in downtown greenville. as expected the panthers have slapped the franchise tag on cornerback and greenwood native josh norman. he said he would like to sign him to a long term deal but the franchise tag buys the panthers some time. in place july 15, he'll make just under $14 million next season. it's a nonexclusive tag which just means norman could listen to offers from other teams. playing a midweek game for the first time this season. the tigers have won fave in a row playing host to a red-hot wofford team. 1-0

and panthers josh norman had in week 15? because of that there was a proposal for personal foul rule in 2016. any player with two such fouls in a game will be ejected. >>> also a touchback is moved from the 20-yard line to the 25-yard line giving players incentive to not bring the ball back out of the end zone. there were more concussions last year. >>> hockey a big game at the garden tonight as the rangers host the bruins. blue shirts have three regular season games left. -- nine regular season games left, rather. but these games will have a play-off type atmosphere. washington has gotten top spot but seven point separate 2nd and 8th seeds. rangers are in 2 spot. every game is critical. >> there are so many points to continues to win and we know that. so we are trying to focus on our job each day. >> everybody enjoys that type of pressure type hockey and i think we are looking forward to last night and getting into the tournament. >>> college basketball, iona extends the contract of men's head basketball coach tim cluess th

and the panthers make a move regarding greenwood native josh norman... is the star cornerback staying in the carolinas? that answer and (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. publix. 3 the panthers place the franchise tag on greenwood native josh norman... however vit's of the non-exclusive variety... that means the all- pro cornerback's free to negotiate with other teams.. if he were to agree to a deal with another team, the panthers could either match it... or let him go... in which carolina would get two first round picks in return... assuming he stays put... he'll make just under 14-million next year.. 3 hey there, i'm ac... we'll keep tabs on that going on the hardwood though... where the tigers get yet another shot at a top-25 win with number four virginia in town... however the cavs ride a four-game winning streak over clemson... clemson..

most importantly, it keeps josh norman with the panthers for at least another season and gives the team until july 15th to negotiate a long-term contract with norman, it also means he'll get paid like a top tier cornered as part of the non-cluesive tag, he's offered corners in the league last season, so weel he'll make just under 14 million in 2016, it also means that norman has to produce another pro bowl level season. if they don't work out a deal or i long-term deal, you may not get an offer next season. he could be facing free agency once again in 2017, that is if they don't look him up long-term. norman is coming off of his best season as a pro, a career high four intercept beings, two interceptions, two he took to the house, first time pro bowler. more coming up in sports. >> i'd rather have my dollars back, about you if i don't get it, i'll survive. >> consumers in north carolina are getting hit with a new tax starting today. where you'll see it and how it will affect you, that's after the break. >> and super tuesday is starting to rap up tonight. we have the highlights from the

most importantly, it keeps josh norman with the panthers for at least another season and gives the team until july 15th to negotiate a long-term contract with norman, it also means he'll get paid like a top tier cornered as part of the the salaries of the top five corners in the league last season, so weel he'll make just under 14 million in 2016, it also means that norman has to produce another pro bowl level season. if they don't work out a deal or i long-term deal, you may not get an offer next season. he could be facing free agency once again in 2017, that is if they don't look him up long-term. norman is coming off of his best season as a pro, a career high four intercept beings, two interceptions, two he took to the house, first time pro bowler. more coming up in sports. >> i'd rather have my dollars back, about you if i don't get it, i'll survive. >> consumers in north carolina are getting hit with a new tax starting today. where you'll see it and how it will affect you, that's after the break. >> and super tuesday is starting to rap up tonight. we have the highlights from the ca

the crime panthers have applied the nonexclusive franchise tag on josh norman. he will earn $13.95 million this soap unless he signs a long-term deal. the panthers have until mid- july to work on that with norman. since it is a nonexclusive offer, other teams can also say josh, we've got x amount of come play for us. it would cost them some draft picks but he got a nice raise. >> he sure did. >> thank you. we thank you for joining us. an expanded edition of nbc nightly news is next. and if the next hour, lester holt and nbc news will bring you extended coverage of super tuesday. >> it is a busy day. join us tonight for the news at 10:00 on fox 50 or about midnight here on wral. lester holt will join us live during that newscast for a national perspective as well. have a great night, everyone. >>> breaking news tonight. we're minutes from the first poll closures as voters in a dozen states have their say. a dramatic night in the race for president as donald trump and hillary clinton try to pull away from the pack.

. >>> next, carolina panthers star josh norman and teammate benjamin are teaming um. back to their community. ck to their co hans. >>> north carolina guard marcus paige's how personal he took their loss at home to duke. now page and his team have a shot at redemption as they close out the regular season. >>> carolina seeking their first win in four years. they were firing on all cylinders early and often. three minutes to play before halftime. wide open johnson throwing it down. he had himself a game later in the first, justin jackson's floater no good, but johnson 18 points. 21 rebounds in this game. carolina out rebounded duke 64- 29 leading duke at the half by 8. a happy camper. second half, allen getting duke back in. fray son will 29 points in this game, but with just over four minutes to play, it is joel berry extending the carolina lead. north carolina beats duke 76-72 and clinch the acc regular season title. >>> it may be the offseason but josh norman finds him in the spotlight once again for a good cause. him and benjamin hosted a basketball event greenwood h

it is thought they would use it on josh norman. they started negotiationss and talks are ongoing and. if they phrase norman he will make 14 million give the team more time to work out a long term contract and do that up until july 13th. the 28-year-old had a break out season. >> rolling the dice. >> and dale junior's old number. and the in 7th place on the cups win. and heading to vegas. all things sports. the sports app where the previews and recaps, scores we'll be back steve: today is your lucky day. woman: (surprised) oh, my goodness mark: you've just won - a thousand dollars! woman: that'amazing! that' amazing! (shrieks) woman: ok, nice job. mark, way better than yesterday. maria, that delivery felt a little forced. and steve, steve: yeah? woman: i am still missing that raw emotion. woman: pretty awesome for a tuesday, but tomorrow is hump day, so let's really bring it! lucky for life. win a thousand dollars a day, every day, for life. (donkey sound) (elephant sound) there's a big difference between making noise, (tapping soun

john: even though the panthers and josh norman were unable to agree on a long-term contract you don't have to worry for a year. they used the option to keep him at just under $14 million. norman spent thursday get past just within year. -- just one year. i think the amount of work we put in and amount of time and blood, sweat and tears and to being who you are and it should show.hing is personal between us. it is just a difference, which sucks. john: we will continue to watch big changes coming to m and m. >> topping america's money wall street paying attention to the february jobs report. >> stocks have been climbing following bullish comments. they say the odds of a resome things this year are remote. >> six weeks to get your taxes done and already the i.r.s. is reporting more than 58 million returns having been filed so far. most of them, filed e-filed. >> the refunds is average $3,053. good news for m&m's fans available in three favors. they are hitting stores and the makers asking customers to vote which of these should become a permanent selection. >> chili nut. barbara: can't m

out a long term deal by july 13th, norman would make $14 million next year. >> john: let's hope josh norman stays. >> al: he's not going anywhere. >> john: they won't let him get away. >> al: let's get you out there, very nice out there. a little bit cooler than yesterday morning, but we have another nice day on the way. we will see a gradual increase in cloud cover, dur the daylight hours, no rain. we have no rain right now, there are the five sweeps of power doppler radar, we go over in tennessee and start to pick up rain west of there. little rock, rain toward st. louis, north of there, sleet, freezing rain, snow in the great lakes region. this is not a real strong system but there may be just enough warmth and instability we get in a thundershower later this evening and tonight during the overnight hours, during the day today we will have mostly sunny skies, late this afternoon, this is 4:00, the models bring in a little bit of rain but look the lion's share of it is west of us, i think we see mostly a gradual increase in cloud cover going through 4:00. most of us dry for the evening co

. >> maureen: josh norman will be back with the team next season. they put a franchise tag on the back today. norman will make $13.95 million next year. the panthers have time to work out a long-term deal before mid-july. the nonexclusive tag allows other teams to give norman an offer sheet. if he signs it the panthers can match and if they don't the other team can get him, but they will lose two first round draft picks. norman is the 6th panthers player to get franchised. >>> the charlotte hornets are giving 90s kids something to cheer about. the hornets are having 90s nickelodeon night at the time warner cable arena. it comes with games and give aways based on nickelodeon dare," "legends of the hidden temple" and" rug rats." remember those? >>> coming up, kylah davenport's mom speaks out after she suffered horrifying abuse. and a toddler falls from a van. we have details on what caused this to happen and how the child is doing tonight. and political announcement causes a shake up in nascar. some are against it and others are for it and some are ju

. >>> it's still early but the news from the panthers that they tagged quarterback josh norman as a frontrunner is the easiest decision of the year. the team made it official hosting the non-exclusive franchise tag for one of the most coveted free agents in the off season. non-exclusive means that norman can negotiate with other teams and sign an offer sheet. the panthers can either match the deal or let him walk and look for two first round draft it could turn into way 1-year deal. in 2015, norman made $1.5 million he'll make that in seven quarters next year after turning down an extend last off season and he bet on himself in a contract year and the bet paid off. i spoke with him about that gamble. >> faith in everything that i do, that is my strong suit and my stronghold which i hang my hat o. >>> after a marathon road trip, the charlotte hornets return home for a key date. the hornets's strong push on the road has moved them into 6th place in the east, 2.5 games back of the 4th seed, tip- off at 7:00 p.m. and highlights at 11:00. >> we'll be there. thank you. >>> gorgeous day. >> but rain r

. >>> cornerback josh norman will return to carolina for one more season carolina placed the franchise tag on him. if they can't get it done, they have to wait until the 2015 season to cut a deal. norman will earn the average top salary for the position. >>> duke tried to improve their lot in the acc tournament. but stellar play for three blue devils. marshal plumlee racked in 13 points and 17 rebounds for a double-double. brandon inge ram also earned a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. next up, duke hosts unc this saturday. >>> a packed house last night as the trojans held off rival 92-88. garner opened up a double-digit lead before closing the gap in the second half. the defending state champs survived. cary and garner will meet in the state finals. >>> the carolina hurricanes were back in action after an eventful trade deadline day. canes and they got a lot of help from unexpected places. the first ever nhl game and eddie lack had a great game as well in the net after sitting out six games. right winger andre nestral broke his vertebrae and will be >> ouch. >>> coming up

. >>> it may be the offseason but josh norman found himself in the spotlight for a good cause. this weekend norman and wide receiver calvin benjamin had a basketball event at norman's elma matter in south carolina. it was so packed, some people were turned away at the door. >> they are here. we're bringing guys, they see them on tv. >> this is great. i want to do something to give back to them so they know we care. >> we interact with people and we are regular people. we come back to show everyone. >> the event will benefit the charity. it is a nonprofit that provides enrichment through community events and youth programs. >>> attorneys for bowe bergdahl want to speak with donald trump. comm >>> attorneys for army sergeant bowe bergdahl want to speak with donald trump in yale. investigators say the taliban captured bowe bergdahl after he left his post in afghanistan. he was held prisoner for five years. for his release. he is now awaiting trial on addressed his case and called him a trait tor and said he should have been executed. they are worried about the possible concern on

they used the nonexclusive franchise tag on josh norman the cornerback will make $13.95 million and they have time to workout a deal before july 15th. and after that the tag allows other teams to give norman an offer sheet and if he signs it panthers can match and if they don't the other team can get him. he is the 6th panthers player to get franchised he had a break-out season. and now coach ron rivera said quote i am excited that josh will be back with the panthers. and was a big part of the success we enjoyed as a team. and now the hornets are seeking success back at time warner cable arena for the first time in a month, they will play eight of the next 9 at home starting tonight. it should be fun for fans and nickelodeon theme night taking place. but this late in the season it's about business for the team on the playoff level. >> guys are kind of getting more locked in and we've been around long enough where there are no like excuses in terms of i'm new here whatever. at this point in the season it really is just get it done. we have to carry that over in what we have been doing on

the panthers in josh norman were unable to agree on a long-term contract quickly and of 17 used its option to keep around for one more year something has got to be done. i think the amount of work i have put in, the amount of time, blood, sweat, tears, to be who we are. panthers organization has brought. nothing is personal. it is just business side, which sucks. >> shaw football as a new head coach. assistant and prior to that the man who led senator a nice call to his first state title was introduced as the new policy is ready to take in. >> i have a great advantage, you get in there in a card. plan. >> you saw him support. us tonight. [c "jimmy kimmel live"! tonight, jason bateman -- from "how to get away with murder", aja naomi king. this week in unnecessary censorship -- and music from ceelo green with cleto and the cletones. and now, if there is no further

. >>> carolina panthers star josh norman says he still has to prove his wort for a new contract. the team put the franchise tag on him on tuesday. assuring him $14 million over the next year. the team has until july 15th to reach a long-term deal. at the same time, knowing that something's got to be done to one year. >> he spoke about the teammate charles johnson who the team let go. norman says the panthers lost a leader. a source told espn he could be resigned in free agency. it frees up 11 million in the 2016 salary cap. >>> crews are digging up old led pipes that connect water they targeted the neighborhoods with the highest number of children under six years old, senior citizens, and pregnant women. part of the city's efforts to end the contaminated water crisis. the united nations is getting involved in apple's fight against the fbi. the u.n. human rights chief says the u.s. risk unlocking a pandora's box if it forces apple to create software to hack its phone. encrypted phone used by the san bernardino shooter in december. the u.n. says this case could have dangerous impli

have being a sigh of relief, josh international an is -- norman is staying with the team for another season. josh sims is live with more. >> the franchise tag most personallyic keeps norman with the panthers for another season, gives team until july 15 to negotiate a long-term contract. it means, will get paid by a top top tier corner in the league. he will make just under $14 million in 2016, norman has to produce another pro bowl level season if they don't work out a long-term deal, if he does not he could face free agent again in 2017. recording a career high 4 he was named pro bowler and garnered all pro honors for the first time in his career. bill: he is a fun play or watch, thank you. >> we'll turn to weather now, really hard to imagine a better start to the workweek in 60s, low 70s, been gorgeous, but unfortunately later on this week we'll have to bust out the umbrella, checking in with chief meteorologist brian basham to let us know. brian: some areas of region we have showers. it is still light so far. we have rumbles into later portions tonight, look at that big area in lig

expected, the carolina panthers have slapped the franchise tag on cornerback and greenwood native josh norman. if norman does not have a new long-term deal in place by july 15th, he will make just under $14 million next season. senior night for the clemson basketball team, and an opportunity to knock off a top 5 team in the final home game of the regular season. landry nnoko, josh smith, and jordan roper, playing in their final home game. cavaliers open the game on a 12-0 run. malcolm brogdon with the stepback 3. uva's choice on super tuesday, there it is. he had a team high 18 points. virginia led 33-27 at the break. 2nd half, tigers take the lead. clemson up 42-41. 3 minutes to go, tigers down by jaron blossomgame from behind four. the arc to cut the lead down to 1. but virginia making enough plays down the stretch to knock off clemson, 64-57. >> probably a 25-minute stretch of the game where we outplayed them. now, they are a championship team, because in the last 8 minutes of the game, they know how to win games. we just didn't get enough scoring from other guys. their defense was good do

field and i think i can do that >> jacoby myers for the job, has expected the panthers quarterback josh norman has been given the franchise tag meaning he will stay in charlotte for at least one more season. the panthers now have until july 15 to sign into a long-term deal or they will have to wait carolina was not about to let him go in the prime of his career. he is guaranteed to make under $14 million per season. >>> as is the custom in north carolina all senior players addressed the crowd after their final home game. last night here was marcus page on his relationship with williams. >> i tried to be every bit the player you have wanted me to be, but you have made me a better man. that's the most important thing. i'm a 10 times better man that i was when i got here. [applause] thank you. >> is a just me, or is it a bit dusty in here. way, most of the rain over not (phone ringing) you can't deal with something, by ignoring it. but that's how some presidential candidates seem to be dealing with social security. americans work hard, and pay into it. so our next president needs a real plan to k

. >>> patience is a virtue, and josh norman is the first to admit he doesn't mind waiting on north carolina to draw up a long-term deal hopefully in the near future. >>> thomas davis mentioned late last month that normande serves every dollar amount he will get. he was franchise tagged last weekend and has yet to sign the 1 year deal worth 13 million. before the beginning of last year he turned down a contract worth 17 million a year. he says he has proved just how much his worth was all yearlong, and carolina has until july 15th to sign norman long-term. >> the guy won me at a respectable rate. i want to respect the number to where it dictates the outcome of where i put on the field. we are playing, and it's fun, and it's my job and profession, and i want to be the best at it, and so far i have been >> it's one of his buddies, richard sherman from seattle, a year. maybe he's in that range, and he's driven ge, and lemme get a mcpick 2.check out the fresh new look onmcdonald's mcpick 2 menu! lemme get a mcpick 2 for just $5 bucks. mix n match share n savor 2 for $5name your flavor pick any 2

among the other teams making the same moves today, the broncos josh norman said he never wants to leave carolina. the redskins lock up quarterback kirk cousins in the same manner, costing them just shy of $20 million to keep their starter. >>> on ice tonight, devils, hurricanes, islanders, canucks. the rangers with the night off. last night a thrilling home win to stay red hot. rangers have won 13 of their last 18 games. derek stepan's goal. 2-1 over columbus. we won't say the rangers have been lucky, but they sure hope they are tonight at the garden of dreams. laura behnke is there right now. >> it's become an annual tradition. yankees casino night. they traded in the blue shirts for the black tuxes. it's a fun night. it's for a good cause. what does this night mean to you guys? >> definitely something we look forward to every year. it's become a staple here with the rangers, the players get to hang out with fans, talk about raise money for the garden of dreams. if you've been around the rangers for a handful of years, you know the importance and impact the garden of dreams does. it's

the panthers in josh norman were contract quickly and of 17 used its option to keep around for one more year for $14 million. norman spent the day at espn discussing a desire for a long-term deal. >> something has got to be done. i think the amount of work i have put in, the amount of time, blood, sweat, tears, to be who we are. i respect everything that the panthers organization has brought. nothing is personal. it is just business side, which sucks. >> shaw football as a new head coach. adrian jones most recently an assistant and prior to that the man who led senator a nice call to his first state title was introduced as the new policy is ready to take in. know? coach mack tell me how to get in there in a card. you need to work hard and have a plan. >> you saw him support. tisha: that will deliver it for us tonight. thank you for watching. >>> dash cam catches an out of control truck up ahead. then -- >> it immediately is engulfed in flames. >> how the lucky driver escaped from the fiery wreckage. >>> small bird sends rescuers on a. >> smokey and the bandit chase. >> see what it takes

>> first, carolina panthers star josh norman and teammate are teaming up. back to the community. to the commun your buddy ron once said he could install your ceiling fan. he couldn't. ron said another chili dog was a good idea. yeah, it wasn't. so when ron said you'd never afford a john deeretractor, you knew better. now ron does too. the e series. legendary john deere quality. unexpected low price. e series compact tractors come with an industry-best, six-year,no-cost powertrain warranty. ost s walking home. with one swipe, it devoured oneof the croissants. then jack showed up and took care of the beast, so icould escape. and that's what happened to yourbreakfast croissant. and yours? it survived. share it with yourself. freshlycracked egg with ham and bacon,or sausage, get two breakfast croissants forfour bucks. >>> north carolina guard marcus paige the first to admit how personal he took their loss to duke earlier this season. now page and the team have a chance for redemption as they close out the regular season. >>> carolina seeking their first win. they were firing on all c

. >>> the carolina panthers are thrilled the franchise tag was used on josh norman. he can negotiate with other teams but the panthers could match an offer from another team or let him walk and get two first round picks. in less than 2 games he would make more than he made all of last season. >>> weather and traffic every 10 minute, and here's meteorologist keith monday. i can not get enough of the sunrise we are seeing this morning. >> it's been a beautiful morning. we are chilling things down. as you step outdoors to enjoy the beautiful sight, you will notice the big chill. the big chill is up to the north. feel the colors change? into charlotte, our maintains are tapping into that. from the rain refreezing, it's 21 in banner oak, and rolling there will be a few icy patches this morning, and the foothills still in the 40s. we will talk about the warmup headed our direction, maybe not just through the weekend, but could be a good part of next week as well. 20 minutes until 7:00. >> two new wrecks i want to get folks caught up on, including one to east mecklenburg th

. >>> josh norman says he doesn't mind on waiting on the team to draw up a long-term deal in the future. the team used the franchise tag to sign a 1-year deal worth more than $13 million. over the weekend norman said he proved how much he is worth. i want a respectable number to where it dictates the outcome of what i put out on the field. it's the league, man, and it's fun, and it's my job. it's my profession, and i want to be the best at it, and so far i have been doing that. >> the panthers have until july 15th to sign norman long-term. one of norman's role models, peyton manning will announce his retirement today, one month after beating the panthers in the super bowl. many speculated it would be manning's last game. norman, cam newton, and others showed their appreciation for manning after the game. many grew up watching manning who played for 18 seasons, and today also marks 4 years since the indianapolis colts dropped manning. >>> a north carolina mother learned through text messages intruders tied up her daughter and left her naked. the way the teen was able to the reason her mo

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and panthers quarterback josh norman solidified himself with a breakout game. chiefs pro bowl safety eric bery. and the kicker, yes, a kicker was franchise tagged, ravens franchise tagged justin tucker. >>> let's move on to hockey. the only thing that could stop or slow down the capitals just might be the schedule. four games in five nights. and a brutal stretch for barry trot, the first of back-to-backs, host the penguins, no one in the eastern conference is closing to catching the caps for most points. bau huge match-up tonight for this group. if the season ended today they would host the penguins in the first round of the playoffs. so this team knows just how important tonight is. >> we want to send a message, it's been us. fun games, hard games. but we need to a get our game back to exactly where we want it to be. b, try to lay some groundwork for potential playoff match-up. >> we want to build our game weemplt not looking specifically at who we're playing, we want to come in with the evident best effort and take down whoever we're playing on that given nig

including a clarity on the future of panthers star josh norman... is the greenwood native staying in the carolinas? plus basketball and baseball in just minutes in sports at 11... 3 kendra's here with a look at your forecast. forecast. 3 3 just want to mention some of the fun meteorlogist ted phaeton had tonight -he was the emcee for the miss travelers rest pageant at travelers rest high tonight! 3 rain is on the way for tonight, with a few t-storms possible this evening. cooler air will follow for the rest of the week.expect showers to increase across our area after 5 p.m., then a few t-storms developing this evening. strong wind gusts will be the main threat with any storms that develop. rain will stick around through about 1 a.m. then slowly clear out.light snow will develop near the tennessee border in western north carolina toward wednesday morning. lows will drop into the 30s in the upstate.wednesday will be sunny with highs in the mid 50s for the upstate, while the mountains will hold onto clouds through the day with highs in the upper 40s. t

. >>> the carolina panthers have ten more hours to secure josh norman's future with the team. they can work out a long term tag to prevent him from going to another team. a franchise tag would cost the team 13-point the million dollars for the year. he had a banner year after seeing limited playing time early in the year. >> i'm not concerned he's going to be a worn down body or anything like that. i'm excited about the fact they talked about what they are going to do and the direction they hit with the situation. i'm pretty optimistic. >> keeping an eye on this and following the developments today. we'll let you know what the panthers decide at 5:00 p.m. >>> here's keith monday in severe center 9 tracking our next chance for rain. keith? >> coming late in the day today. clouds passing now and the weather maker is here moving through memphis so it's a long way to go before they arrive. across the deep south but once the system gets here it's going to lose a lot of steam. rain chances on the increase arriving late into this evening shot coming in for thursday. we'll look at the

getting out of control with josh norman last season in carolina also voted in kick offs not brought outill come out to the 25-yard line this year rather than the 20. >>> all right. i don't think anyone will disagree that the sixers are a horrible basketball team. and on top of all of that, more injuries. nerlins noel out with a knee injury out but does it really matter? to denver -- no to the denver. injury knee grant misses a dunk. but this is sixers really good at getting back on defense much is there anybody back there from the sixers. right now denver is up by three in the fourth quarter. crashes are a part of auto racing. it was amazing when this driver walked away from an incredible crash. let's go to melbourne, austral australia. it is the australian grand prix. the driver's name is fernando alonso. flips over, hits the fence, in the air, now hopefully we can stay with this. now, at end of the crash, what do are we having for lunch? >> oh, my goodness. walks out of there. >> oh, my goodness. >> shocking. >> all right. we've got big powerball stuff happening tonight. we're back at

last-minute bill they might be hitting josh -- with the franchise tag to the panthers have until tuesday afternoon to decide if they want to use that tag on norman. that will keep your contract for one more year. the 28 rob norman had a breakout season in 2015 with four and >> he didn't play an awful lot earlier in his career and now he starting to play a lot. i'm not concerned that he will be a worn down body. i'm excited about the fact that davis talked about what they will try to do and the direction with the whole situation. we will see how it unfolds but i'm optimistic. nothing is changed. we will try to get a deal done and there are options. >> they will have until tuesday at 4:00 p.m. to get the bill done and if not they like to use the franchise tag by then. "fox 46 news" in a nascar show. each weekend we will preview the upcoming race with the interviews and have features like this one but call under the snacktime jordan allen and i'm the mic caddick --. anything inside is my responsibility. i have a checklist so i try not to forget anything. if i forget something things have gone really bad. on chases car there are 12 people, five meg

last-minute bill they might be hitting josh -- with the franchise tag to the panthers have until tuesday afternoon to decide if they want to use that tag on norman. that will keep your contract for one more year. the 28 rob norman had a breakout receptions. >> he didn't play an awful lot earlier in his career and now he starting to play a lot. i'm not concerned that he will be a worn down body. i'm excited about the fact that davis talked about what they will try to do and the direction with the whole situation. we will see how it unfolds but i'm optimistic. nothing is changed. we will try to get a deal done and there are options. >> they will have until tuesday at 4:00 p.m. to get the bill done and if not they like to use the franchise tag by then. "fox 46 news" in a nascar show. each weekend we will preview the upcoming race with the interviews and have features hood. snacktime jordan allen and i'm the mic caddick --. anything inside is my responsibility. i have a checklist so i try not to forget anything. if i forget something things have gone really bad. on chases car there are 12 people, five meg can ask for engineers. most of the time it's