that smile on lois johnson's face over the simple act of cleaning up after your pooch is six years in the making. six years of pleading with city leaders to push for an ordinance to force people to clean up. she says it's not just a matter of watching where you step but also public health. >> it's infecting our children. it is just making it on healthy. angelica: armed with the support of friends -- >> the journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step. angelica: johnson sat in silence as the durham county board of commissioners voted on an ordinance she has been waiting for. your dollars if you don't make the effort to grab a bag. no word yet on it now much exactly have to pay if you are caught leaving a mess, but i'm told it's a range between $250 to $500. they are giving the public a six-month grace period, so you can get in the habit of cleaning up. tisha: you have to pick up after your pet. new tonight, a major adoption event being held later this week to help give the homeless -- to help homeless animals.nearly 700 animals were rescued in january. the adoption event starts fri

that smile on lois johnson's face over the simple act of cleaning up after your pooch is six years in the making. six years of pleading with city leaders to push for an ordinance to force people to clean up. she says it's not just a matter of watching where you step but also public health. >> it's infecting our children. it is just making it on healthy. angelica: armed with the support of friends -- >> the journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step. angelica: johnson sat in silence as the durham county board of commissioners voted on an ordinance she has been waiting for. it will now take hundreds of your dollars if you don't make the effort to grab a bag. no word yet on it now much exactly have to pay if you are told it's a range between $250 to $500. they are giving the public a six-month grace period, so you up. your pet. new tonight, a major adoption event being held later this week to help give the homeless -- to help homeless animals.nearly january. the adoption event starts friday morning at 10:00 and runs through sunday at 6:00 p.m. steve: the news is just getting starte