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
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Individuals to use restrooms of the sex they identify with. This morning people on both sides of the issue had an early faceoff. They took these boxes of letters supporting the ordinance to the mayor and councilmembers offices. Outside the Government Center there were people with signs. They sang hymns and gave speeches expressing they were against it. If this ordinance passes tonight it will go into effect april 1st. We know over a hundred people are signed up to speak for at least one minute. We will update you as soon as the vote is made, but it should be a very long council meeting. Stay with wbtv on air and wbtv. Com for updates. Tonight maureen tonight parents and neighbors living near East Mecklenburg High School say they are worried after a teenager was kidnapped at gunpoint last week. The report on this was just released. Else becomes a victim. Christian florez has the latest on the investigation. I dont like her getting [inaudible] reporter keep her out of trouble and now he
Fighting back for chief john hannon means adding security improvements at local firehouses. We had to reevaluate the security of the faces. And we are looking at putting cameras up. According to the chief, many eyes will have access to the fire stations. Its not that expensive to get cameras up and get a recorder hooked up and link it into cmpds big system. Because we want them to be able to see the cameras for anything they might need, too. Now, while bing faces new charges in these cases. It is unclear when he will be making Court Appearances in greensboro, kannapolis and york county, South Carolina. Live at the fire headquarters, Steve Crump Wbtv on your side. Thank you. State lawmakers could head back to raleigh to take action on charlottes nondiscrimination ordinance. The House Speaker says he is exploring the idea of a special he says part of the ordinance which allows transgender people to use a bathroom of their choice poses a threat to public safety. The General Assembly will