Control in the last 45 minutes or so. Its hard to see the damage done to the house. We know the fire marshall just arrived and determined the fire started in the back of the building. At this point, theyre not sure how, theyre trying to figure that one out. And breaking overnight, police are searching for the gunman involved in an Armed Robbery in south charlotte. Theres officers on the scene now at the kangaroo express on park road and wood lawn. This was around 4 30 this morning. At this point, were waiting to get a description of the suspect. Theyve not released one yet. Tonight, charlotte leaders will vote a plan that would lead to massive redevelopment in south park. Sharing nighth Methodist Church has a vision for more shops. Alexa ashwell is live with more to explain. Alexa . Reporter yes, stephanie. You can see there are zoning signs behind me here at the entrance to sharon united Methodist Church. And members here support this plan. In fact, just last month at couldnt find anyone against the plan. More than 100 Church Members held signs in support of it, which involves tearing down the 50yearold church. Now, a new church would be built, and would be the focal point of the new development. Were told a hotel, apartment, retail and fitness space would be built around the church. The pastor here says he wants the church tock known for pore than architecture. Tonights vote is three years in the making. We will be attending the meeting. Well let you know what happens. Reporting live in south park, Alexa Ashwell, channel 9 eyewitness news. City council will also vote on rezoning land right next to sharon united Methodist Church. The same developer wants to build offices, homes and apartments on cold skate road. A new private street would connect the two developments and make it easy for people to walk between the two. Channel 9 will follow meeting and let you know what Council Members decide. A push to overturn charlottes antiDiscrimination Ordinance goes to raleigh tonight. This is are video from last week, a protest. They will gather outside the Capitol Building to urge the governor to call on lawmakers back early to overturn the ordinance. Theyre upset about the part of the law allowing transgender people to use Public Restrooms for the gender they identify with. Theyre concerned criminals will take advantage of the law and go into bathrooms where they dont belong. The city says that is not allowed. The ordinance will go into effect april 1st. The governor says it is not worth the cost for lawmakers to go into special session to overturn it. Statehouse and Senate Leaders can call a special session if they have a threefifths majority to support it. It would cost taxpayers 42,000 a day. Republican lawmakers are working on a bill to reverse the orderments. Today, the Union County School board will discuss the superintendent. Dr. Mary ellis is retiring after she was the subject of a state investigation. Mike webb, the deputy superintendent for Instructional Technology and operations, is also retiring in june. State investigators and the District Attorney looked into the Company Called educaterix. Lenovo sold thousands of laptops to the district. Ellis and webb will not be charged. A mother is expected testify in a trial today. Todd broderick is charged with murdering a 6monthold in 2012. Police say they found the baby another breathing at not breathing at a hotel. Broderick is representing hillself. He will have to crossexamine the mother today. The officer testified on friday. 6 05 now. Today is president obamas first full day in cuba. During his historic visit, he will attend an official welcome event with president raul the visit is already marked with controversy. Castro did not greet the president at the airport. The historic first moments a u. S. President arrives in cuba for the first time in nearly 90 years. It is wonderful to be here. Reporter president obama and the first lady greet staff at the recentlyreopened u. S. Embassy. Crowds cheer as their daughters joined them for a tour of old havana. The weathered buildings and those vintage american cars from before the embargo, signs of the communist countrys stagnant economy. In the past year, the cuban government relaxed limits on the internet, cell phones and private enterprise. But the countrys strict limits on free speech and political op opposition are still in force. Those against the regime were arrested hours before president obamas arrival. Chrissics say cuba is not doing enough. Donald trump says this is case so, president obama landed in cuba and the head of cuba, who was there for the pope, but he wasnt there for the president of the united states. Reporter president obama pushing forward when he sits down today with president raul castro. Its an historic opportunity to forge new agreements and commercial deals, to build new ties between our two peoples and for me to lay out my vision for a future thats brighter than our past. Later today, president obama will meet with cuban business owners, he invited several u. S. Business leaders to join him on this trip, including pay pals ceo. On friday, we told you pay pal will open a Global Operation center in charlotte, bringing 400 jobs. The renewed relationship between the two countries is opening up possibilities for american companies. The Obama Administration just gave air b b a special license through the state in cuba. This was the first major u. S. Company to enter cuba in 2014, but could only serve american travelers until now. New this morning, according to seoul conditions, north korea fired four rockets into the sea. They flew about 125 miles before landening waters off of north koreas east coast. Authorities say the firings are in response to annual springtime military exercises korea. The battle for North Carolinas governor seat could be the most expensive Gubernatorial Race in the entire country. Political experts are making restrictionst after the governor and attorney general won in the primaries. They already raised more than 13 million combined, with cooper raising the most. Experts expect this race to be a tight one. Today, johnson c. Smith university will have a Training Exercise for local College Police departments. The advanced Law Enforcement alert, has trained more than 60,000 Law Enforcement and response protocol adopted by the fbi. Students and neighbors have been notified about the Training Exercise. Today, Transportation Leaders from North Carolina and virginia will get an update on plans to build a highspeed rail that would run through charlotte. The route would go from atlanta to washington, d. C. North carolina and virginia are working together on a section that would run from raleigh to richmond. Leaders say it will cut down on travel time from North Carolina to virginia by 75 minutes. And they say you can get from charlotte to atlanta in two hours. Its not clear when construction would start. Starting today, you can buy Single Game Tickets to possible Charlotte Hornets playoff games. The team is currently tied for the fifth spot in the playoffs. Playoff schedule wont be determined until the end of the regular season next month. Tickets are for the first three potential home games in the first series, going on sale at 10 00. We have weather and traffic every 10 minutes. Christine rapp with a look at how cold were getting this morning. Yeah, we are continuing to see the temperatures drop and the main reason, because the skies so clear. And check this out, a beautiful shot from the speedway cam of the moon, almost a fool moon, that arrives here in two days. So a beautiful shot there this morning. You may notice that and you may notice the chill. You will need thick coats as we head out the door. 36 degrees now in the charlotte area here this morning. Also 36 in hickory and lincolnton. In the mountains, 28 in boone and jefferson. Chester at 36 here this morning. We have a few lingering clouds across the carolinas this morning, but we will see the sunshine tong increase thoughts the lunchtime and afternoon hours. Temperatures in the upper 40s to near 50, by 12 00 here this morning or afternoon. And by middle of the day, 56 for an afternoon high. Thats 10 degrees cooler than where we usually are this time of year, but the temperatures return pretty soon on the 5day forecast, well have a full look at that coming up in the next 10 minutes. Now 6 10. At the road conditions. Mark . Its been quiet. Had a minor wreck on 77 down in rock hill, but never caused any issues. Now were checking in over in gaston county, gastonia. The interstate is moving along. There is a tractortrailer stalled on the ramp there. And drive times on the other end of i85 from university to uptown, 10 minutes. Look at this, 72 Miles Per Hour is the average speed there. 77 from north lake to uptown, thats an eightminute ride. Youre almost 70 Miles Per Hour, no issues u. S. 21 statesville road out of huntersville this morning. John . A North Carolina surgeon was one of the first at the scene of a dramatic bus crash on an indiana highway. There frankly is a moment of panic and fear, but i think fairly quickly you flip into the mode of there are patients that could be hurt here. Ahead at 6 30, the reason he ewas in the area at the time caused the bus driver to lose control. A durham teen arrested by i. C. E. Agents outside his home wont face deportation just yet. Ahead on daybreak, the last minute actions one state lawmaker took to help him get a second chance. And aopponents of a proposed cell phone tower are taking legal action to try to block the project. One councilman is trying to the tower would be. E towe were in the breaking news center now, following a story out of durham this morning, where a Police Officer was shot outside of the Durham County jail. Early this morning. Now, a reporter at our sister station there is tweeting that the shooting apparently happened inside the jails sallyport, where investigators bring inmates and suspects for booking. The suspect is in custody and was not hurt. The officer has been treated and released from the hospital. Were working to learn how the suspect got the gun and whether he was under arrest at the time. We will bring you any developments as we learn them. A Clover Town Council member against a proposed 180 clever way to show residents just how tall it would be. Council member todd blanton flew these balloons at the heights of the tower. One went who lives across the street filed a lawsuit against the town. A hearing on the suit is scheduled for thursday. Lancaster county council will talk about a rezoning ordinance tonight. This will be the second reading of that ordinance that will rezone three parcels of land near the hail gold mine incorporated. Two of the properties are located on snowy owl road and one on gold mine highway. Officials are looking to rezone the Residential Properties to a mining district. This morning, were asking troopers why a driver was going the wrong way on i485 causing a crash that killed him and another driver. Right castillo died when luis manacho ran into him when driving the wrong way. Troopers say wrong way crashes are up 34 percent. They say many wrongway driving crashes involve alcohol. Today, charlotte fire recruits will put their knowledge to the test. They will practice their firefighting skills on a home in charlottes Sherwood Forest community. Charlotte mecklenburg officials bought the home because its in a flood zone. Its the second time in less than a week that recruits are getting practice on a home slate slated for dem mission. Olition. Last month, in a 9 investigation,we showed you hundreds of buildings across the area on the demolition list that are still standing. Now, some of those are starting to come down. Belton Officials Say the only surviving person accused in the deadly paris terror attacks may have been planning a new attack. He was captured in brussels friday after five months on the run. Supposed to blow himself up at the soccer stadium in paris but backed out. Investigators say they found a lot of weapons during fridays raid and uncovered a new network of people he he was working with. General mills will start labelling products across the country that contain geneticallymodified ingredients. They say this is to comply with a new law set to go in effect in vermont. The company said it was just for one state. The calendar says spring, but its very much winter in new england. The snow started overnight in massachusetts and rhode island. Schools are canceled there today and plows and salt trucks are on the road. When its all said and done, that area could get up to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow. These are live pictures youre looking at now and look at all the snow theyve already gotten in plymouth, massachusetts. The National Weather service says new york city, philadelphia and parts of jersey are expected to get lesser amounts. We dont need that down here. Its cold enough this morning. Exactly. Weather and traffic every 10 minutes. Lets go to meteorologist Christine Rapp in Severe Weather center 9. This is shortlive cold for us. Yes, and only the cold we have to deal with. Were only at 36. It could be worse here to start off a monday morning. We have clear skies as the clouds from overnight continue to push off to the east and a light windude head out the door this morning. By this afternoon, full sunshine expected. Well have temperatures in the mid50s. Warmer than yesterday, still 10 degrees below average, but having the sun, compared to sunday afternoon, will make it feel better out there. How about throughout the rest of the neighborhoods . In hickory, temperatures in the mid40s by lunchtime, low 50s this afternoon. The clouds continue to clear and to the south end, lancaster, 50 by lunchtime, upper 50s this afternoon. Not a terrible way to start off a workweek. Taking a look at the futurecast, there is not much to show here as we head throughout your monday evening and early overnight hours, plenty of clear skies, but it temperatures as you head out the door in the morning. Upper 20s in the mountains on tuesday. We will be at freezing in charlotte much we have freeze watches and frost advisories to talk about tomorrow morning, either way, you will want to be sure youve got the thick coats both today and tomorrow. The cool temps will be the biggest concern. No rain for the start of the workweek. And with the cooler temperatures, rain over the weekend, the good news, the allergies are at a lolo those will rise as we head into wednesday and thursday. Temperatures back into the 70s. The next chance of rain, really doesnt arrive until we hit friday and doesnt look like a town of rain. We will take any we can get, worries track for the second driest march on record. We have weather and traffic every 10 minutes here on daybreak. Now over to traffic team 9s mark taylor. Checking conditions for 77. Morning, heading out of cornelius near catawba avenue. Lots of folks out and about this morning, but right on schedule. No big issues as far as any slowdowns or accidents. Out of iredell from statesville, south to mooresville, davison, down to lake norman, all doing well. Lets check the drive times as we are still in green conditions throughout the map. Southbound, from around catawba avenue, 64 Miles Per Hour toward huntersville at 69 Miles Per Hour. And uptown charlotte, between the brookshire and john belk, 59 miles an hour. And 71 out of the University Area from concord, that includes folks from gaston and cleveland counties north doing charlotte, as well. Neighbors on edge after a beloved neighbor was shot and home. Something like this there just arent wordz. Ahead at 6 30, the routine the victim followed that may explain why what he in the area and a durham teens deportation to honduras is on hold as he waits a chance appeal the decision. Next this morning, the reason the family says going back to south america could cost him his life. And checking wall street. Is up 40. woo when you love seafood this much. Back again . 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Police in lenore are warning residents about would be thieves posing as utility workers. They received calls from residents in the last month or so. They say people are claiming to be uti