officer nicholas powell was shot multiple times by gary lynn. lynn was also shot once. police say all of the gunfire came from lynn's weapon... and that officer powell never fired his gun. both he and lynn suffered non life- threatening injuries. lynn faces multiple charges including attempted first- degree murder. 3 3 in charlotte... police say a man shot and killed by officers sunday night was wanted for murder. police say germ-onta wallace was one of three men they were trying to arrest for murder... when wallace opened fire. one officer was hit in the foot... and is expected to be o-k. police shot back... killing wallace. the two other suspects are now in custody. 3 3 happening today.... buncombe county commissioners will meet to discuss how to zone so-called "donut holes" across the area. these are pieces of property that have not been zoned. that means there are no rules governing how property owners can develop the land. for example, an industrial plant could be built on a donut hole that was in a residential neighborhood. 3 it was kind of a no man's land that ha

north carolina, winston-salem police say an officer was shot this morning. 27-year-old officer nicholas powell stopped a driver for speeding around 2:00 a.m. the officer had the three people get out of the car after he smelled marijuana. that is when one of the passengers tried to get back in the car and drive away. the officer was shot and dragged nearly a quarter of a mile. the passengers were later all taken into custody and the and the officer is expected to , be ok. this afternoon, the investigation continues in buncombe county after a fire broke out at an apartment complex. the fire started early sunday morning at the rock bridge apartments. firefighters say everyone had gotten out by the time they arrived. three people were taken to the hospital to be treated for burns. first responders say it took about two hours to get the fire under control. four apartments were damaged one . one was destroyed. investigators are trying to figure out the cause of a deadly house fire in greenville this weekend. on aberdare court. officials say 51-year-old barbara ann kern became unresponsive at the sce

officer nicholas powell was also at the scene. he got in the car and struggled$% with this man, gary lynn, as he drove off. the officer was dragged. lynn pulled out a handgun and shot powell several times. lynn was also shot, but police say powell never fired his weapon. both men are expected to be ok. a former north charleston police officer charged with murder for killing a blblk man is now out of jail. he will remain under house arrest until his trial in the fall. michael slager is accused of shooting and killing walter scott during a traffic stop last year. he was originally denied bail because prosecutors said he was a flight risk, but slager posted bond last night. he is now back at home. vandals defaced the graves of several confederate soldiers at it happened at the oakwood cemetery in raleigh. officials say at least nine monuments were vandalized. they say they covered them up to hide the spray-painted messages. officials say the vandals caused about $20,000 worth of damages to the site. here in the upstate, the first wal

happened. 3 a north carolina man is accused of shooting a police officer.investigators say officer nicholas powell was shot at least twice early monday morning.according to the chief, powell and another officer pulled a speeding car from the car.the chief says three men got out but "gary lynn" jumped back in and dragged officer powell about a quarter mile while the two fought.police say the bullets were stopped by a protective vest and the officer ould be ok. 3 3 the mother of the 18 year old teen known for using "affluenza" as a defense against drunk driving is expected in court today. today."tonya couch" was extradited to l-a from mexico last week after she and her son ethan were arrested. prosecutors are expected to ask she be extradited to texas where she and ethan are from. the pair are suspected to leaving the country after being placed on probation following a deadly d-u-i crash. ethan remains in immigration offices south of the border. 3 3 the ride-hailing service "lyft" is getting a major endorsement. endorsement.general motors is investing 500 million dollars into lyft.g-m is working wit

happened. 3 a north carolina man is accused of shooting a police officer.investigators say officer nicholas powell was shot at least twice early monday morning.according to the chief, powell and another officer pulled a speeding car over then smelled drugs coming from the car.the chief says three men got out but "gary lynn" jumped back in and dragged officer powell about a quarter mile while the two fought.police say the bullets were stopped by a protective vest and the officer should be ok. 3 this morning -- country music fans are mourning the loss of the lead singer for "backroad anthem". strickland's" body was found yesterday,he and his friend chase morland had gone duck hunting during a fierce winter storm in oklahoma.morland's body was discovered at the lake last monday - and their boat was found capsized. capsized.strickland's wife posted on social media monday that his body had been recovered and that he was in heaven. heaven.according to oklahoma troopers -- strickland was one of five people killed in last weeks storms. 3 3 the mother of an 18 year old teen known for using "affluenza" as a

morning.officials say officer nicholas powell stopped a driver for speeding around 2 a.m.they say he also smelled marijuana and called for backup.officers say one of three people in the car tried to drive away.powell was shot multiple times and dragged about a quarter-mile by the vehicle. investigators say the suspect, identified as 26-year old gary lynn...was shotot once...apparently by himself. both powell and lynn are expected to recover. 3 an armed man walks into a north carolina church...but instead of ending in tragedy... the story marks a beginning for a troubled man, with new friends and a new church home. home.just before midnight on new years eve, a man walked in to "heal the land outreach ministries" in fayetteville...armed with a gun.but a frightening encounter turned to one of faith for church members and the man.the pastor says he approached the man...who said though he had thoughts of doing something terrible--but instead the lord led him to church. that's where both the pastor and church members say the scary situation turned to one of support. 3 3 3 "i didn't see any

nicholas powell and a man in the conservative christians to uphold biblical principals. candidate. hi first event is set more des moines, iowa. >>jay: the mild winter is season. so far, no deaths are reported in north carolina. this time last year fatalities were in double digits. doctors say with the warm weather more people are not staying inside where the virus can more easily spread. but they say the most effective way to avoid the flu is to get vaccinated. >> if you have not had the flu shot now is the time to do it. the worst time to do it is january and february. >>jay: health experts say the reason there were so many deaths last year is the flu morphed, making the vaccine ineffective. >>holly: so we have new year's eve resolution, can you stick with it? >>jay: that's the question. lauren, what can we do? >>lauren: you know, it can be tough. we have tawfd about exercise option, tools for eating healthier. elizabeth holmes dietician with mission health will share physical tools also if you have try all of those options and you need a little bit more. good morning, tell us a l

authorities say during a traffic stop officer nicholas powell was shot multiple times by gary lynn. lynn was also shot once. police say all the gun fire came from lynn's weapon and officer powell never fired his gun. both he and lynn suffered nonlife-threatening injuries, and lynn faces charges of attempted murder. >> there jermont wallace is one of three men they were trying to arrest for murder when he opened fire. one officer was hit in the foot and is expected to be okay. police shot back, killing wallace. two other sus expects are in custody. >>jay: president obama will outline his executive actions on gun control. mr. obama hopes to make progress on before he leaves office. >>holly: but he is facing stiff opposition. >> president obama is once gain going to abuse his power to try to seize our guns. >>reporter: senator ted cruz issuing a prevolley to president obama's gun control measures. republicans on the campaign trail are already slamming the plan. ben carson comparing this push to obama-care. >> this is coming from a president who said, if you like your doctor, you can ke