. >> darcel: the roger maguire green area is having its sod replaced. crews are now waiting until next week to do the job. after wear and tear on the grass, the department replaces the sod on the off season. >> tammy: officials will keep it closed for rough 60 days to make sure the sod develops a strong root system. >>> we stop by the 11th annual creative arts show and competition at the medical center. they competed in several >> darcel: the goal is to provide the veterans with an opportunity to be acknowledged for their artistic skills. >> it's been a big ride to get to this point. i found doing art keeps your mind busy and it keeps your hands busy. and it's a good experience. >> darcel: gold medal winners will participate in the national fine arts competition. that event includes thousands of veterans from va medical facilities across the nation. >> tammy: we call that a silent scream but it's going to be just next in never stop learning, >> darcel: a super scientist is helping second graders better understand animal life cycles. >> tammy: as you'll

the roger maguire park was supposed to close. it's now tentatively rescheduled workers need six days of dry weather. once that work begins, the section will be closed for about 60 days. >> larry: time now to head on over to the on time traffic center for the latest on your commute. >> darcel: jaclyn, there's a crash in leicester to look out for. >> jaclyn: thankfully no injuries are reported here. if you live in the leicester area, it is a good idea to avoid that area. there is new construction happening in weaverville. but i want to tell you a portion of ox creek road is closed. avoid that spot in the weaverville area. tunnel road is another area you're going to want to avoid on your commute. traffic is slowing down on your parkway, especially on the east bound side there. checking in on i-26, this portion of 26 in asheville is in good shape for you. traffic is smoothly along long shoals road. that's a look at your on time debruhl's used car superstore. >> larry: the birth of a leap year baby is giving a couple another reason to