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WLOS News 13 Early Edition 5am December 30, 2015

3 we have an update. On rocks that fell near patton avenue. This is video just into our newsroom. The rocks fell on the access road to the Westgate Shopping Center from patton avenue. Near i240 around 3 this morning. The nc dot says the right lane of the road is now open. 3 3 3 3 we have continuing coverage this morning. Floodwaters forced people from their homes in Jackson County yesterday. Six trailers along nc 107 south of cullowhee had to be evacuated. Several families had to leave with nothing but the clothes on their backs. No one was hurt, but residents got little warning. Anything or anything right when it happened we just got up. So i just like you know because its already starting to come up like halfway 00 18 02 emergency Officials Say the flood happened because the river was already high. Duke energy also released water from the dam and Lake Glenville up stream. 3 3 some in residents in Transylvania County are still out of their homes this morning following those storms. Rosman was pounded by nearly four inches of rain. Some say the flood waters were knee high at times. The red cross set up an Emergency Shelter at Transylvania County parks and rec. 3 most of them are shocked they didnt realize it was gonna be as bad it was. Theyre trying to make their plans for recovery and thats what red cross does we help them with their recovery plans. 3 the shelter is now closed, but could reopen if the next round of rain causes more problems. 3 3 a road is closed this morning county. It happened outside of columbus on White Oak Mountain road. We know it is a state road that leads to a residential development. 3 polk county emergency workers say there is a back way out of the development. Dot has been notified. There is no word on when the road will reopen. 3 3 3 a developing story this morning. Involving one of the most popular names in town. Biltmore estate has filed a federal complaint against an asheville retailer over the use of its name. The estate claims the way biltmore bride prom and tux uses the name on its website and advertisements. Is an infringement on the trademarked biltmore name. The estate also claims the retailer is attempting to use biltmores reputation in the wedding industry. Store owners say are surprised by the complaint. 3 they dont sell bridal dresses you know, so i dont understand what the confusion is about, i really dont. Denise knapp tells us they have used the name for years and its was never an issue until last month. 3 3 a manhunt is underway this morning, after someone shot and killed a 19yearold man near Florida Atlantic university. A lockdown was in effect for several hours. Officers armed with rifles patrolled the area. Police are looking for five people for questioning in the murder. They say a witness gave them a good description of at least one of the possible shooters. 3 3 a 6yearold girl was shot last night in texas. Police say the girl was riding in a car with her parents. When the father shined his car lights on a man, he got upset and fired five shots at the car. One of the bullets hit the girl in the shoulder. Police say she was taken to the hospital in serious condition. The shooter took off, but was helicopter. 3 3 Officials Say a man accused of kidnapping a woman in georgia monday had a sadistic plan in store. Police say he not only wanted to rape her, but also ordered her to call her boyfriend so he could hear the assault. The victim instead called 911, and the dispatcher pretended to be her boyfriend, buying time while 3 deonte smith, Clayton County senior 911 dispatcher im glad i was there to help her. Im glad i was there to help her. I mean i cant say it enough. Smith says if she had called a few minutes later he would have been on break and no men would have been there. The 27yearold suspect is facing charges of rape, false imprisonment and obstruction. 3 3 today marks 3 ten years since a brutal murder in hendersonville. And the killer remains on the loose. News 13s Lauren Brigman is live from the Hendersonville Police department. Lauren, this case received National Attention . In 2009, the victims family asked americas most wanted, for help. But the accused murderer has never been caught. 3 34yearold tamela kay gordon was murdered at her home on first avenue west, in hendersonville. On this day in 2005. Hendersonville police say she was stabbed, but they her boyfriend. hymee uhrohchay jaime aroche, from guatemala. He was a Migrant Worker who had only been in the mountains a few months. Police believe he used an alias to buy a bus ticket to naples, florida a month later. Back in 2009, police told us they believed he may still he in florida. 3 lauren live if the accused killer is still in the us but using a false name. Authorities say it makes him hard to find. Live in hendersonville, Lauren Brigman news 13 3 3 3 suspects are on the run and deputies need your help tracking them down. In this mornings fugitive files, we are teaming up with the Transylvania County sheriffs office. Joining us is captain kevin creasman. Thanks for being here. Who are we looking for . First we are looking for mitchell owen. A white male. He is 5 foot 10. 230 pounds. He is wanted for possession of a schedule two arrest. Next we are looking for Michael Jones hes a 46 year old male. 5 foot 10. 175 pounds. He is wanted for conspiring to manufactire meth. Possession distribution of meth prescursor. Finally we are trying to locate Matthew Hinton a 41 year old male. He is 6 foot 3. 170 pounds. He is wanted for maintaining a vehicle or dwelling to sell narcotics. 3 if you see any 3 of these fugitives, you can call anonymously. The number is 828 8843168. Again 828 8843168 thanks for being here. Remember, you can also go to the fugitive files section of wlos dot com to see all of the suspects weve featured. 3 3 3 3 3 3 an organization in the mountains is working to create trust between religions. Last initiative of Henderson County held its 16th annual Interfaith Service for peace. Dozens of people from several different beliefs met to promote peace and friendship. Organizers say it is important to remember, just because someone believes differently, that does not make him or her an enemy. 3 and we bring people together because we respect every single persons tradition and faith, and we know that each have something to offer to the solutions to the problems of the world3 the service also included performances by local musicians and readings from several different religions on 3 3 3 coming up. How our lack of wow, you changed my old bedroom. With a little help from a havertys designer. He helped us, uh. Reinvent the whole space. And it is perfect. Im sure it was perfect then too, because youre perfect. Yeah, i was perfect. No mom, youre grounded its uh. Its better now. Well, my design sense is everevolving, so. Shop our winter event at havertys and enjoy thirtysix month, no interest financing 3 3 the lack of snow and fluctuating temperatures have meant fewer potholes in the city of asheville. But, heavy rains have still caused some road erosion. That has led to a number of potholes. 3 22 56 we do see some additional potholes and creation of potholes when we have flooding situations not as much as what we would see if it was freezing and thawing and freezing and thawing with the rain 23 08 city officials encourage people to contact them if they see a pothole that needs repair. You can submit a pothole report on an app, which can be found on the city of ashevilles website. 3 3 it is a different scene in new england, they got their first snow of the season yesterday morning. Wachusett mountain, near princeton, massachusetts, got about three inches of fresh powder. Tourism officials at the mountain are happy the temperature has finally dropped. It is now cold enough that their manmade snow will not melt. Employees have been busy adding manmade snow to local skiers were ecstatic they could finally take to the slopes. 3 jane tobey, instructor weve been waiting since way before thanksgiving and this is awesome out here today no font provided yes, this morning i was like, its snowing thea island skier oh god, i love skiing, so i wait, like, all year for this. The snowmaker at wachusett may not have to work too hard more snow is forecasted for today. 3 3 3 3 2015 is nearly over. And in todays facebook feedback we want to know what do you hope the new year holds for you . Head to the wlos Facebook Page and weigh in. Well share some of your comments later this morning. 3 3 3 3 the time is now 5 xx. Some bad news for the Clemson Tigers. Just a couple days away from their big game. Why theyll be missing a few key players. Setting the bar for equal pay for women. What a law now 3 in this mornings five at five. We are taking a look at the top ice and snow festivals around the world. Coming in at number five. The ice music festival, in norway each year a tiny town in norway hosts a unique artistic event where all the instruments are made from ice just hours before each concert number four on the list. Snow king in canada it is a monthlong community celebration. Each march, a Winter Wonderland is created at number three on the list. The bp world ice art championships, held in alaska, it is a monthlong event featuring 70 teams of expert carvers. Number two on the list. The International Ice sculpture festival, in latvia. 30 sculptors from eight countries create frozen sculptures in the theme of an ice fairy tale. Coming in at number one. The magic of ice and snow in france. This french ski resort comes alive with music, lights and plenty of frozen sculptures. 3 3 3 3 here is a look at what you can expect for the next three days. 3 3 North Carolina versus baylor was expected to be a high scoring bowl game up next. How it lived up to the 3 good morning everyone in sports bad news for the Clemson Tigers just a couple of days before their big natioanal championship semifinal showdown with oklahoma. Espn reporting that three key members of the tiger squad have been suspended for the game for violating team rules. Top deep threat deion cain, punter and holder, ammon lakip and tight end Jay Mccullough sent home. All three have had previous suspensions. They are all backups but have played key roles this season. North carolina looking for history tonighta first 12 win seasontaking onhigh powered baylor in the Russell Athletic bowlit was senior quarterback as a tar heel and he was great. First drive finds his tight end brandon fritts, 70. Baylors wildcat qb, Johnny Jefferson was outstanding. , running for td here as bear build the lead, unc down 2810 right before half, williams keeps himslef, going in for 6. , 242 yards passing e tds and ran for tdbut the story baylors offense. Runs for 299 to reach a thousand for the year. ,baylor had 645 yards rushing. No punts for them. Bears too tough tonightand they whip the heels, 4938. Im too blessed to be stresseda lose is a lose, im still happy i got the 3 opportunity to go to a bowl game with these guys. We had a great Coaching Staff with a great team and im going to keep smilingthe Associated Press announced its all state shrine bowlers players make it. Asheville highs offensive lineman pete leota who will play collegiately at south carolinaand freedoms alabama bound running back, b. J. Emmons was also a First Team Running back. Jarvis hutchins of East Rutherford was allstate defensive back. Congratsthats our sports this morning. Im stan pamfilis. Have a great wednesday everyone. 3 3 here is a look at current conditions. In our next half hour well talk more about what to expect in the next 7 days. 3 3 it is 5 xx. A 50foot around monday is big news in the nations smallest state. A rhode island harbormaster said he heard a colossal splash in the bay when he was making his rounds monday morning. Witness say the whale stayed to splash around for about 45 minutes. Humpbacks arent supposed to be lingering around there this time of year. They usually head for warmer temperatures once the mercury begins to drop every year. 3 3 here is a look at current conditions. Here are your weather headlines for today. Up next. Well talk about what to expect in the extended forecast. 3 3 3 3 3 parts of the mountains are cleaning up from a big mess left behind by flooding. The 3 plus. The latest developments in the case of americas most wanted teenager. How soon he could return to the us. 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