A handle on it, but smoke got intense. I could see flames racing across a second floor ceiling. Then fire broke through the roof. As day came, it was clear the Old High School could not be saved. Now now, just trying to contain it because of the building it is in, protect exposure. As parts of the roof started falling, firefighters pulled back for safety. It took hours to put most of the flames out. For generations who went to school, it was tough to watch. It breaks my heart. Because of the controversy, they told me. There needs to be an investigation. The mayor says some residents threatened her this morning blaming city hall for the fire. She says she is stunned by it all and wants to know the cause too. The f. B. I. Has been called in to look at this. If theres good news, despite a was injured. Anchor thank you. Stay with us for continuing coverage of the story on air and online at wbtv. Com. We will have another update coming up tonight first at 4 00. Fire investigators are workin
Are coming back to. In addition to the charlotte stations kannapolis, china grove and others have fallen victim to the breakins. We have members providing a service for citizens, and its sad that they have to worry about their personal property while protecting the citizens. Until the suspects are caught fire station also remain on high alert and ask the people to do the same. We will keep an eye on on suspicious vehicles. We are not going to stand for to be we want the community to be vigilant if you see something call 911 because this has to stop. Now, captain says all fire stations have some form of security. Now any footage that officials have is not being released to the public. Wbtv on your side. Thank you. New, fewer people are in jail which means a few changes in mecklenberg county. Today that he plans to relocate the majority of inmates at the jail north facility. This is a consolidation move since the population continues to drop. The average daily population is about 1400 in
Wbtv on your side. Wbtv news starts right now. Kristen condition7 01 the polls have just opened. Were live at the fort milton hall rightmill townhall. As voters get ready to cast their votes in the president ial primary. 7 01, good morning, happy to have you with us on this saturday morning im christine nelson. Lyndsay im Lyndsay Tapases. A pretty start to the day, the slightest hint of pink in the sky, not the brightest sunrise but pretty. You notice the clouds in place over uptown right now, those are not going to be clearing out today, we want to take that tower cam shot full and look at what were waking up to over uptown, temperatures are in the 40s right now. As we head through the while yes, warm, that overall picture not going to change too much, because we are not going to shake the clouds completely today and yes, there is at least a small shower chance for some of you today so well talk about the areas that have the greatest shot at seeing that and what the rest of the weeken
Lyndsay good morning im Lyndsay Tapases. Kristen i missed you last weekend. Lyndsay it was valentines weekend we didnt get to share our love for each other. Kristen you and brody shared the quality time. I threw up a little bit in my mouth. Lyndsay it was precious. Sharing the love. Kristen youre very cute, actually. Lyndsay anyhoo it is not val envalentines anymore. But it was freezing last weekend. This weekend not so much. It will be a lot warmer. 48 in charlotte right now, we have most spots in the mid to upper 40s. 44 boone, 46 in hickory, 49 in gastonia, 48 in salisbury, 47 in monroe and rock hill. The past couple mornings have been around freezing, this is not too bad and this afternoon back in the 60s, it will feel great out there, tomorrow upper but it is going to be kind of crowd difficult andie and some of could you seecloudy, it will be warm but still kind of gray, ill have more details coming up. Kristen we look forward to them, lyndsay, thank you. The polls open in less t
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