so when i see an ad written notice placed by thorton copeland, i am not positive thorton copeland wrote that himself. i don't know if he's literate. that's all i got is what he tells me in that. so he may have been moderate or the editor of the news paper, the tennessean could've written it, so he may have dictated it. i was surprised to see so many people are to search for family members during slavery. >> from your book, obadiah filled lived in rockingham, north carolina, purchasing people in virginia, north carolina and south carolina first they'll to south carolina. he corresponded with his wife, jane commit during his trips come informing her of the progress of business and expressing his love for her and her four children. it is evident that intellectually and emotionally he kept the slave sees old in the family he loved in various efforts bases. quote, loving wife he wrote, this will inform you of where a hymn at this time. i am well. i have sold all but four. i shall leave this place also to hunt a market for the balance of the i have on hand. this is my sail from what i have so

. >> but heather thorton's might nightmare is reality. her home the only one to burn to the ground. on saturday night, they stopped by the property where their property once stood. >> it is hard to believe that's all we've got. >> a pile of rubble, but in the pile, they found something special. >> my engagement ring, how crazy is that? >> she had taken off the ring because she bent it a few days ago but couldn't be happier to have it back on her hand. >> so thankful. >> after our story aired friday night, a couple of churches called us wants to help heather. she is thankful for the community's compassion. >> look at all the people who stepped up and said we have this to help with it. it doesn't make you feel as lost you know. it is very humbling. >> but even with the items that couldn't be saved, the one thing she did rememberer h wedding dress, that is safe. >> there was one point where i was like no, it is okay. no way, that thing is expensive. and special. >> thorton's wedding is set october 11. >> as you saw, the community is steping in to help. >>> a grass fire came dangerously

much to sergeant thorton's relief. >> how do we plan on getting this thing home? to wrangle a bull. all the officers, for all the fun that they had, they all kind of kept their job, what they had to do, try to wrangle the bull, get the bull home safely. nobody fired a shot. nobody got hurt. >> and he's also happy to find the entire incident is recorded on dashcam. >> actually wasn't until later that i thought, you know, this is a good thing this was on video because officers are always out there trying to do their job and be very professional about it, and it's just kind of nice for people to see that we are actually people doing the job. that we have a little fun once in a while and a lot of times it gets caught on tape. > 911 emergency. >> has the jury reached a verdict? >> we the jury find the defendant -- >>> she was full of life and laughter. >> it was a joy to watch her because she had so much enthusiasm. >> her passions -- songs, softball, and soon, a first love. >> i wondered what kind of a secret that she was trying to get around to telling. >> a secret o

much to sergeant thorton's relief. >> how do we plan on getting this thing home?aining on how to wrangle a bull. all the officers, for all the fun that they had, they all kind of kept their job, what they had to do, try to wrangle the bull, get the bull home safely. nobody fired a shot. nobody got hurt. >> and he's also happy to find the entire incident is recorded on dashcam. >> actually wasn't until later that i thought, you know, this is a good thing this was on video because officers are always out there trying to do their job and be very professional about it, and it's just kind of nice for people to see that we are actually people doing the job. that we have a little fun once in a while and a lot of times it gets caught on tape. >>> even for inmates serving hard time, love can be a strong motivator. >> who's going to marry you? >> i don't know. maybe one person out there. >> but in prison, reaching out to others can be a dicey proposition. >> i ended up moving on this other dude, which turns out he had other intentions as far as force himself on me. >> they

sky 7hd was along the scene on union pacific railroad tracks on thorton avenue and ash street. the flames were temporarily stopped. wooden railroad ties caught fire. >>> we are moving into the heart of the fire season. what can we do? experts remind all of us to create defensible space around our homes by clearing loose brush. in marin county you candice pose from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 in the afternoon. bring it to the nacasio corporation yard and it is also septembering it july 12th and 13th. >>> new information on the moraga school district that agreed to pay $14 million to two women. our media partner the contra costa times reports it is the largest per student molestation in the nation. the former students sued claiming their reports of abuse be a teacher in the 1990s were ignored. the district says it has since improved student safeguards and changed how it handles molestation claims. palo alto police are tonight looking for a pair of robbers who targeted a man who cannot speak and who is in a wheelchair. they started talking to a victim in the parking lot at town and count

sky 7hd was along the scene on union pacific railroad tracks on thorton avenue and ash street. the flames were temporarily stopped. wooden railroad ties caught fire. >>> we are moving into the heart of the fire season. what can we do? experts remind all of us to create defensible space around our homes by clearing loose brush. in marin county you candice pose from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 in the afternoon. bring it to the nacasio corporation yard and it is also septembering it july 12th and 13th. >>> new information on the moraga school district that agreed to pay $14 million to two women. our media partner the contra costa times reports it is the largest per student molestation in the nation. the former students sued claiming their reports of abuse be a teacher in the 1990s were ignored. the district says it has since improved student safeguards and changed how it handles molestation claims. palo alto police are tonight looking for a pair of robbers who targeted a man who cannot speak and who is in a wheelchair. they started talking to a victim in the parking lot at town and count

sky 7hd was along the scene on union pacific railroad tracks on thorton avenue and ash street. the flames were temporarily stopped. wooden railroad fi ties caught fire. >>> we are moving into the heart of the fire season. what can we do? experts remind all of us to create defensible space around our homes by clearing loose brush. in marin county you candice pose from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 in the afternoon. bring it to the nacasio corporation yard and it is also septembering it july 12th and 13th. >>> new information on the moraga school district that agreed to pay $14 million to two women. our media partner the contra costa times reports it is the largest per student molestation in the nation. the former students sued claiming their reports teacherae 1990s were ignored. the district says it has since improved student safeguards and changed how it handles molestation claims. palo alto police are tonight looking for a pair of robbers who targeted a man who cannot speak and who is in a wheelchair. they started talking to a victim in the parking lot at town and country village shopp

colorado this morning, cadaver dogs locate the body after person missing in this house explosion in thorton. eyewitnesses report hearing a blast, and then seeing a ball of flames and debris fly into the sky thursday. garden host toss try to put the fire out before firefighters arrived. unclear what led to the explosion, police have not identified the victim. >>> well, he's got model good looks, but it is not a head shot that's got ladies swooning on line, it is his mugshot. thirty year old journey peaks arrested wednesday on weapons and game charges. police in stockton, california say that he's one of the most violent criminals in the area. but that hasn't stopped more than 36,000 people from liking his picture on facebook. most of the comments women talking about how attractive they find peaks, who spoke out from jail. >> well, i appreciate that, but i just want them to know that this is really not me, like i'm not some kingpin. >> all right, peaks is described as a repeat offender; married, ladies, and he's in jail, just saying. he is behind bars on $900,000 bail, and due in court today.

also, construction during the day today up along woodhaven road between ahmaddiya inned road and thortond. new project coming to gulph road today, beginning at around 9:00 a.m. otherwise, the bridges look fine, mass transit, no delays, and don't forget 24/7. stay to up date with all of the traffic backups. we have an app for that titled your drive. you can download the app for the iphone and android devices by going to cbsphilly.com/your drive. nicole, back over to you. >> thanks, bob. 5:47 right now. we are updating today's top stories, and another check of traffic and weather together on the 3's. we'll be right back. (vo)cars for crash survival,ning subaru has developed our most revolutionary feature yet. a car that can see trouble... ...and stop itself to avoid it. when the insurance institute for highway safety tested front crash prevention nobody beat subaru models with eyesight. not honda. not ford or any other brand. subaru eyesight. an extra set of eyes, every time you drive. there's no place like it in the world. my favorite place is the hudson valley. it inspired famous painter

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