. >> can people still get mumps? >> when you get a vaccine you could still get any of the things nothing is perfect. but if we did not have such a high rate of vaccination we would be talking about hundreds of cases. it is very, very infectious so that vaccine is keeping most people from getting sick. >> noro virus two schools closed because of the nature. what are the different ways you can get it and how do we prevent the spread of it? >> it's passed from person to person. the real key thing is good hand washing particularly around people preparing food. thart we think this one is now under control in the schools. this is a common infection this time of year i don't know people realize this. we take care of a lot of this. we are not surprised by it but outbreaks under control and to get the places cleaned up but we think the school system has done a great job. >> stay at home if you have it. >> yes, very important. >> health director appreciate your time today. >> let's get you updated on the commute tonya rivens i

two confirmed cases of the mumps. one found in undergraduate stuart little accident the other a graduate student at the harvard divinity school. faculty, students were told tuesday >> we got e-mail from the administration it was just saying there were couple of cases found of mumps. >> still for some, it is hard to believe such rare viral illness has popped up here. according to the cdc there are only couple of hundred to couple thousands mumps cases each year in the u.s. >> i didn't really know about it. it is sort of thing i think i was vaccinated against as youngster wasn't i? >> symptoms start as jaw pain orrer ache but main symptoms of the mumps swelling of glands it is important to sends something out in there couple cases. >> rare. disease. on campus

two employees tested positive for the mumps. authorities are making sure the 4,000 people who work there stay healthy. >>> it's 4: 35. investigators hope to release more information about this elderly couple yesterday on day break. they died at the hospital after a truck crashed into their home in fallston last night. the crash ruptured the gas and it exploded. the couple didn't make it out on time. >> watching her turn to walk away and a wall of fire. i'll never forget that. >> troopers say he crashed into that home driving from martin electric in kings mountain. >>> today this man charged in a deadly hit-and-run crash on central avenue will face a judge. police arrested louis just hours after the crash yesterday morning. right after the crash rivera called 911 to say his car was stolen but when they went to his house they found the silver we caught up with him as he was being booked. >> no, sir. somebody stole my mini-van. >> investigators have not released the victim's name yet. >>> this morning 12 states will be casting thei

two confirmed cases of the mumps. one found in undergraduate stuart little accident the other a graduate student at the harvard divinity school. faculty, students were told tuesday >> we got e-mail from the administration it was just saying there were couple of cases found of mumps. >> still for some, it is hard to believe such rare viral illness has popped up here. according to the cdc there are only couple of hundred to couple thousands mumps cases each year in the u.s. >> i didn't really know about it. it is sort of thing i think i was vaccinated against as youngster wasn't i? >> symptoms start as jaw pain orrer ache but main symptoms of the mumps swelling of glands it is important to sends something out in there couple cases. >> rare. disease. on campus department was alerted and advised any one diagnosed with mumps to quarantine themselves. harvard says the accommodation are being made for students that have testeded positive to do just that. mass department public health was notified. >> generally people for mos

switch to better. >>> mumps on campus in the. respiratory illness can spread very quickly just as we can talk 25 reported another school in new hampshire also saw cases of the mumps.while the virus has concerned parents and students elizabeth hopkins spoke to the doctor who says he's not surprised by this news. >> the telltale signs of showing up on the campus of harvard university. >> it produces swelling of the glands and so when you see chipmunk swollen faces you know that were dealing with mumps. harvard tells fox 25 to students of the university's divinity school have reported cases of the mumps. it comes after reported cases at saint ann's of college where the illness sprung up among members of the hockey team for fears that the fibers might spread. mumps is a virus that is in the droplets of infected people's throats and noses. so when people are in close proximity to one another one of those seasons are caustic and very quickly become a problem. >> highly contagious the spread of this virus on a college campus seems unlik

a second student was diagnosed with mumps. that student has been in isolate and is no longer showing signs of mumps. there's 15 confirmed or probable cases now. >>> keith monday has your forecast in severe weather center 9. >> we have a great, great stretch of weather here for the calm this morning. some high clouds will spill in later today. all the rain up to the north, not coming on in. see a quiet and dry weather pattern, and the futurecast will show the clouds entering this morning and working its way into the metro by lunchtime. we will see an abundance of these later this week, but it looks like the rain chance next in the forecast holds off until the weekend. bad timing i know, but for the next several days we are try dry. 30 up in lincolnton, and 39 in salisbury. the big variety an the metro to start out, but all of us want the jackets this morning. look at the numbers. close to 60, and already by lunchtime today, already in the 60s down to the south, and we work our way into the afternoon. and mid-60s for charlotte.

two support workers tested positive for the mumps. they are now working to make sure the 4,000 people who work there stay healthy. for more information or to read the letter from uncc, go to wsoctv.com. >>> it's believed a a medical problem caused a deadly accident. james nash was driving in the 4400 block of archer avenue tonight when he went off the road. police say the car hit a tree. he was rushed to the hospital where he later tied. >> tomorrow these three men charged with a shooting spree a lock from city hall will make their first court appearances, and tonight police still are not saying why these three fired between 40 and 50 shots along south caldwell street around 4:30 sunday morning, but it appears the shots were intended for a visiting parked outside of the hyatt hotel. two people were asleep inside of the van, but they were not hit. this is the third violent incident in 3 years during this weekend. the three suspects came to charlotte specifically for ciaa events it did not happen at a sponsored event, but city leaders a

>>> we have continuing coverage of the mumps at wsoctv.com. you can follow us as well on facebook and twitter. we send out updates as soon as they come into the news room. >>> a couple of hours ago, a woman accused of killing three people, including her own husband returned to a gaston county courtroom. today crystal faced a judge for the murders of jeffrey and stephanie. police say the two along with her husband were found shot and killed at the gambino family home in alexis monday. all three were found naked. crystal told her family she found her husband with another woman. >>> charlotte mecklenburg police have not released the name of the officer scene in this video after a chase punching a suspect repeatedly. investigators say that malcolm elliott was driving near independence boulevard tuesday when he hit another car and then kept ongoing. police followed him and then sardis place apartments. a neighbor recorded seven officers surrounding elliott and then one of them hitting him several times. internal affairs is investigating to determin

. >>> at least two more college kids in our area are being treated for the mumps. later, where the cases popped >> state lawmakers head . >> welcome back to your north carolina why yous. it is now 4:40 on this tuesday morning. it is cold outside, 34 degrees. as we look out live, it's hard to see that. meantime, the frost advisory is in effect for the entire viewing area. if you haven't done so already, bring the plants inside. hopefully you covered them before you went to bed last night. let's talk temperatures. 29 in south hill, 28 in sanford. both at 34, roxboro. you are at 35. also in the mid-30s around fayetteville and clinton. this morning, temperatures will look what the afternoon holds. the mid-60s. that's seasonal for this time of the year. even warmer days ahead. russ? >>> we are not seeing this here this morning. ski resorts in lake tahoe are calling this season their best in five years. it's already doubled the snowfall from the area that they saw last year. last season ended in april with 223 inches of snow. >> it felt like riding on rocks last year. th

an outbreak of the mumps. erin: the mayor is speaking out voicing frustrations. reporter: super tuesday stakes. i'm nikole killion. >> i' ve been doing this my whole life. i' ve never seen it like this. sean: the drug crisis in new hampshire seems to be getting worse with a grim new record in manchester. erin: honoring a fallen hero. services are today for police days after she was killed in the line of duty. josh: our warm temperatures are leaving town. what that means for our next weather system arriving tonight. >> it is super tuesday. i' m stephanie ramos. polls are showing it could be a hillary clinton. like we do.

harvard university says there are two confirmed cases of the mumps on campus. both are students at the divinity school. the university says the scope of the infection is currently under investigation. meantime new hampshire health , officials are hoping spring break will help stop an outbreak of the mumps from spreading at st. anselm college. team have been diagnosed with the mumps and another three cases are suspected. spring break means students have gone home, but with a 25-day incubation period, health officials are keeping an eye out. heather: the first drug approved to target the female libido is facing new controversy. a review of studies on the drug marketed as addyl claim the benefits are only marginal. it has been nicknamed the female viagra. it was rejected twice by the fda over concerns about its effectiveness and side effects. ed: a new setback in the construction project on a bridge many of you drive on every day. heather: the new timeline to fix the comm avenue bridge. oprah is getting rid of some of her designer duds for a good cause. the partne

two students at a college in new hampshire tested positive for mumps over the weekend. >>> the first case of a zika virus has been confirmed in new hampshire. the patient is an adult woman. she contacted the virus through sexual contact with a man who traveled to a zika-infected country. the virus is spread through mosquitoes and can be spread through sex. linked the virus to severe birth defects. the new hampshire woman is fully recovered and not pregnant. >>> an astronaut comes back to space. the capsule that carry him from the international space station floated down to earth last night. you can see here it par chuted through the -- parachuted through the crowds and landed in kazakhstan. you can watch as scott kelly pops up out of that capsule. you can see people helping him up before they take off his helmet and he breathes for the first time a breath of fresh air. once he is back in the states, nasa says they will put kelly through a series of tests and compare the results to his identical twin brothers to see what a long-term stay in space does to the human body. that is fascin

symptoms for the mumps include salivary glands. health officials have not revealed the exact locations where new cases have popped up, off campus. nevertheless students are impressed with the job officials have done. sot kellyn patros "i think they are doing a good job. they sent an email out. they are not trying to cover it up. seems like they are being proactive by offering the vaccines for students and faculty. i appreciate them for being open to us that is always good to hear." it's st patrick's day..and the you can go to get a little you're watching 9 on your side at noon the complete check of your nine first warning forecast in about two minutes. {bagpipesthe bagpipes were playing -- and the green beer flowing -- all before the sun even came up this morning!the line was out the door at molly malones in covington this morning.if you're headed down there -- they'll have live music on all three stages throughout the day. going early for kegs and eggs has become a big tradition! 18:42:16 jessica pauley "my friend and i actually m

health warning, another case of mumps this time a student at unc-charlotte. the student lives off campus and is in isolation at home. there are three total cases of mumps in the county and for mower possible cases. >>> a school shut down because of a noro virus will remain closed. and dozens of members were sick with the noro virus symptoms. we're live on your side digging where it may have started. >> molly it is quiet here and that will not change tomorrow morning as you said. classes have been canceled here at covenant for tuesday. they were canceled today. we're not hearing of any students that have been affected but the faculty is a completely different story. department saying this started and mercy mikes. and 50 and with the virus. and recently and this is the time for the outbreak. >> and. >> they are making us suspect that and responsible. now official tests will be back from the lab at the end of the week. >> the best way to stay away in matthews. >> and the school reopened today. >>> more spring-like temperatures in store. >> a chance for rain. >>

john: health alert now cases of mumps in the state. the areas affected. don: as you head out we have dry conditions on the first alert doppler network and you see not much going on. it will stay dry today. forecast. don: welcome back. looking at the drive in, lots of blue skies this morning. won't see much cloud cover. you will need the sunglasses and heat. by 10:00 up to 50. current numbers, everybody at the freezing mark, a couple below. 31 roxboro, 37 hillsborough. 38 downtown raleigh. 32 rocky mount. 36 lillington, 30 sanford, 37 pain hurst and 36 fayetteville. looking at the day ahead now mid 30's by lunchtime 58. late day 64 and mostly sunny skies. lots of sunshine today and warmer tomorrow. we will talk about that and cooldown and rain in the seven-day forecast in a couple of minutes. barbara: we are learning more about a durham police officer shot in the county jail. it is a story that broke this time yesterday. police say the department's professional standards division is looking what happened. it started when danny mcmillan was arrested on peep

there was a second student diagnosed with the mumps. that student has been in isolation and is no longer showing symptoms. there are 15 confirmed or probable cases. >> a player kidnapped in north carolina. how police say the criminals were able to hold him against his will. plus his team releases a state on his current condition. >>> i just showed you future cast on temperatures climbing to near 60 today is charlotte. by-hour forecahour- by-hour >>> breaking inches last ten minutes. detectives in rock hill arrested a man for his involvement in a deadly shooting. they say this man was driving a car and exchanged gunfire with another person at the corner of keels and black. this is video from that scene on friday. we told you last week 18-year- old jarius harding was in that car and he was killed. porter was also struck in the leg. he is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. he is being held right now without bond. you can count on us to continue following this breaking story. we'll bring any new

a mumps outbreak at colleges and universities in indiana is now spreading beyond the campus. campus.health officials are urging anyone who lives near a university to protect themselves.free vaccines have been provided for students and staff at many campuses.despite the availability -- some students are not taking advantage of the opportunity. i don't think i should get one here." "i've not gotten vaccinated. i'm not really planning on getting it. i don't really think i need to. to.the latest counts have indiana university at 12 confirmed cases.butler an alert for parents this evening -- startling new numbers reveal how many kids are getting their hands on prescription pills. pills.about 160 children go to the emergency room every day as a result of accidental overdose.these numbers come from "safe kids worldwide" -- a washing d-c based non-profit. children are finding these drugs in cabinets, pill organizers, and purses among other places. your nine first warning forecast is coming up. sot: "if it's too good to be true, it's probably not good at all."beware these spring vacat

. >>> tonight harvard university is warning people to be cautious after two cases of mumps on campus. they were working with the health department to try and find the source of the infection. there are several mumps cases in new hampshire. >>> it's a big drug bust after employees discovered 25 pounds of pot in boxes and called police. officers then delivered the box to their destination, affordable auto group. the street value, $75,000. the owner is now free on bail. >>> have was rolling during an attempted robbery and this clerk is hospitalized but expected to recover. police say the shooter was wearing a black hoodie, skeleton mask and gloves. >>> campaign 2016, and we have where the candidates stand. today's topic is the war on terror. john, with everything that's happening in the world, that has been a cutting edge issue in this race. >> it has, and ever since 9/11, terror has been at the forefront of american politics. both parties have struggled with how to make the issue their own. this year donald trump is rewriting the play book, as he rallies voters behind his ban. >> we hav

mumps is a mild virus. but it's hard to prevent the spread because it can take 25 days for the symptoms to appear. count on channel 9 to bring you the latest numbers as soon as they're released. >>> lawyers for governor pat mccrory's reelection campaign argue that they didn't break any laws when the governor appeared in an online ad. the ad supported the 2 billion- dollar connect nc bond on the ballot. governor pat mccrory is also on the ballot. with bond committees. progress nc action says that it appears his campaign worked with the bond committee on the ad. in january, we told you they filed a complaint asking the state to investigate. >>> four people are behind bars, including a 15-year-old after trying to rob this busy 7/11. the big mistake they made that led to their capture. >>> a new attack on donald trump, the people in his party calling him a phony. and the response to trump we're all ready seeing at north carolina poles. >>> you can see the clouds have really begun to move in quickly. only 44 deg

is to blame for his deadly rampage, and one university is warning students about an outbreak of the mumps discovered on campus. >>> new video says that a naked woman leading police on a high speed chase, eventually barbara crashed her car and ran across the highway before officers could tackle her. they grabbed a blue tarp to cover up the woman and she admitted to taking drugs and drinking alcohol and was charged with dui and fleeing police among other offenses. >>> there are developments in the horrifying shooting rampage by an uber driver in michigan. police say that the suspect made a bizarre statement after his bloody rampage that took six lives. >> on the ground -- >> the car sped off -- >> this morning newly released 911 calls capturing the scene, the alleged kalamazoo shooter left behind. the spree ending in this moment and police catching up with the suspect, jason dalton. and police now releasing this dash-cam video showing his cap pure, investigators say that dalton, a uber driver went on a shooting spree three weeks ago killing six, just look a calm arrest and he gets out of th

updated numbers we are being told six confirmed cases of mumps and nine properrable cases. some of the people have recovered and are no longer ineffectcious according to the health department. everyone born after 1957 should check your immunization records. do not want to risk anybody's else. back to you. >> thank you. >> new information in that gaston county triple killing. crystal gambino now charged with all three murders. she was back before a judge this afternoon. originally she was charged with and she is accused of murdering jeffrey gill land and stephanie sanchez as well. all three were found naked and shot to death at the gambino's home. it appears the victims met on-line. >>> a former ice cream truck driver has been sentenced 25 years in prison for molesting a child. outside of clam yeah, washington was convicted of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old. >> first at 4:00 republican lawmakers in raleigh called for north carolina's attorney general to stop charlotte's nondiscrimination ordinance and held a news conference to discuss the new measure. last month charl

new cases the mumps in north carolina we are investigating if they are connected to previous cases in our area. >> and we are on your side after threats at a local school. the things leaders are looking to determine if the threats are credible. >> paul, a lot of talk about that snow in the area today but i am talking about warmer temperatures coming back and in a big way. it's part of your seven-day first-alert forecast. on wbtv news is sponsored by... right now at papa john's, get one of our best deals ever.... ....for just $9.99 you can get any large pizza with up to five toppings pile on your favorites with up to five toppings for just $9.99 better ingredients. better pizza. law enforcement on a quiet mint they know what to do if a child is abducted. >> new information on a growing number of mumps cases here in north carolina. the state health department gave us new figures showing six confirmed cases in the state. there are nine probable cases. but health officials say some of the people have recovered and are not infectious. the most recent cases do not appear to be connected to

. >> christine: a student at unc charlotte has been diagnosed with the mumps. university leaders say the student lives off campus and is in isolation at home. the health department says there are three total cases of mumps in the county and four more possible cases. >>> a school in matthews will remain closed today as officials look into a possible case of the norovirus. covenant day school closed yesterday, after 50 faculty members became sick with norovirus-like symptoms. officials with the mecklenburg county health department told wbtv this all started friday evening, when about 70 staff members had a catered dinner from jersey mikes on matthews township parkway. only faculty infected, no students. official tests will be back by the end of the week. we'll keep you posted. >>> looking ahead three men accused of shooting up this van in uptown charlotte will appear police say howard wright, dereke bolton and kevin thompson used several guns including ak-47 to fire 40 to 50 shots in cars and a lobby on south caldwell street. the men were in town for the ciaa tou

. >> john: north carolina health officials are investigating more cases of the mumps. the number of possible cases here in our area. >>> 4:52. all right, 3:15. k, you better watch out boys, i'm on a hot streak today. what's that? wait. what's that? man, that's just the ice cream truck. you ain't got nothin. we got time. you don't got time. i've got time. no you don't. [arguing] look at that! ahhhhhh! we at time warner cable need to apologize to you. we no longer offer an excuse to bet on when we'll arrive. we're making a bunch of changes at time warner cable. not only will we give you a one-hour arrival window, but our new tech tracker feature will alert you with the exact time we'll get there. >> john: 4:54, funeral services held today for a man shot and killed by a police officer in raleigh. a new report says akiel denkins pulled a gun from his waistband when officer dc twitty tried to arrest him during a drug stop. the officer fired several shots, forearm and shoulder, he died and his death sparked protests and the naacp is supporting the family. >>> learning more a

mumps is often associated with children, typically toddlers and kids in kindergarten. because they have yet to get that booster for the vaccination. but doctors say by college, the immunization starts to wear off. systems like fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, a loss tender salivary glands typically take more than two weeks to show up, meaning there could be other students coming out with the symptoms. michelle: both inmates who sparked a statewide manhunt in new mexico are back behind bars today. lionel clah was arrested saturday, and joseph cruz on state officials say last friday. wednesday the pair broke out of their shackles in a prison transport van by using some kind of wire. the officers who transported those inmates had been on the clock for about 18 hours at the time of the escape. police expect more arrests as more information becomes available about who might help those inmates during their time on the run. the orlando magic are back home tonight where they will shoot to start a winning streak. they lost last saturday' s game against the portland tra

. >>> the state released a new report showing the number of mumps cases in our area has gone up. there are 16 confirmed and and iredell counties. that is up one from the last report. there are seven confirmed and nine probable cases. the state has not released which county the new confirmed case came from. the mumps outbreak started when two employees in mooresville contracted the illness. >>> this man spent two years behind bars awaiting trial for murder charges but a local jury just found him not guilty. only on channel 9, the evidence that cleared him and how he is adjusting to freedom. >> a 6-year-old helps his family escape their burning home. he tells channel 9 how he knew >> our dry stretch is about now at havertys furniture, it's our spring home event, where you can create the perfect home. from now until march twenty-first... you'll find huge savings on stylish pieces, plus you'll save an extra one hundred dollars, on every thousand you spend. and, we're offering twenty-four month, no interest financing. come in today for storewide savings. with havertys, your home can b

. >>> a second case of mumps charlotte. when the student contracted the virus and what the university is saying about the threat to other students. >>> local businesses are now waiting to the find out how the bankruptcy of a texas company will affect i-77 toll lanes. >> we feel like it does leave us on the hook. >> the steps they are now taking to renew the fight against the project. >>> good friday morning to you. >> thank you for joining us. we're going to have those stories for you in a moment. but first, we have a look at today's conditions. it felt a little cooler outside this morning. but the rain is gone. the rain from last night has moved out. it's just going the take a while to get things to dry out this morning. the rain is off to the east but still gray and a little mist and cloud cover here in charlotte. and light snow up into the mountains and we expect some slick travel up there. but all the road cam, roads just look wet with temperatures close to freezing still. obviously some slick patches will be found. mid

. >>> unc charlotte officials investigating two new cases of mumps on campus. and mecklenburg county health department alerted the university on friday. that brings the number of cases involving the school to four now. the health department sent a letter warning them about the symptoms if they think they are sick with the mumps. >> deadly crash in union county. we learned a ten year old has died from injuries sustained in the accident. the aftermath here on monroe road, the enjoin of the struck crushed up to the cab. trappers -- troopers say he never hit the brakes. a teen nearby ran to help. we talked to him by telephone. >> he was trying to get out of the. >>> two others have broken bones and are going to be all right, the driver of the van was the mom's boy friend. he survived. >> a school considering putting cameras in classes after reports of abuse ininvolving students. things like forcing a child to eat in the dark. we're on your side with details with the documents and what happened at tonight's meeting. >> they are something that the superintendent said

mumps is a mild virus, it's f but it can take up up to 25 days for the symptoms to appear. now let's check in with steve udelson and another chilly day out there compared to the early part of the week. >> yes, you know the warmth was probably too good to last. is this a change of seasons. a real slap in the face. temperatures 20 to 30 degrees colder than they were last night at this time. most neighborhoods in the mid to low 30s. lincolnton is down to freezing. we never did hit freezing today and 36 right now in charlotte. when you get up tomorrow morning, we'll drop into the upper 20s to near 30s. everyone at or below freezing. low 20s across the high country. the wake up forecast, grab a coat. we'll be in the upper 30s by 9:00 a.m. as the morning drive comes to an end. we may see felt filletedderred. that the moisture climbs up the spine of the appalachians in the form of snow in the mountains and rain south into the charlotte area. nothing study just yet. here's a look at temperatures. they are held down. mid 40s through lunchtime. the 50s, lancaster and chesterfield. st

area, and last week we told you unc charlotte confirmed a second student was diagnosed with the mumps, and the university told us the and is no longer showing symptoms, and that means across north carolina, there's 15 confirmed on probable cases. >>> york county council could address a freeze on new housing construction as soon as tomorrow. our partner at the harold report that the proposal would ban the county from issuing housing plans in fort mill and bethel. >>> the average price of gas is up 7 cents over the last 2 weeks, and industry analysts say it's still 70 cents cheaper than a year ago, and experts say the small price hike is because of growing demand and higher crude oil prices. >>> checking on prices here, drivers in charlotte are paying $1.68, and south carolina is >>> meteorologist john ahrens tomorrow. >> reporter: it will be smooth. we will watch the moisture build up in charlotte, and you will see the dew on were windshield. there's also going to be a little bit of fog, and i think the greatest possibility for that fog, that will be mainly across rockingham and waynes

. >>> just an hour ago the state released a new report showing the number of mumps cases in the area has gone up. there are now 16 confirmed andprobable cases in that's up one from the last report. and there are 7 confirmed and 9 probable cases. the state is not released which countity new confirmed case came from. the mumps outbreak began when two myees at lowe's corporate office contracted the illness. >>> just in a huge fire at a popular mexican restaurant in east charlotte has been ruled an accident. the investigators say a plumber was using a blow torchp to work on the pipes and at the restaurant on albemarleo road this morning. look at this video. one of the directors at channel 9 shot this while they were driving by that restaurant. you can see the flames coming up from the roof there. fire investigators say it started near the kitchen and the restaurant lay out made it hard for them to fight it. >> the biggest challenge is the size of it. and the way that they are laid out. this restaurant has been so you get tighter smaller areas. >> it took half an hour to put it out and ca

we also know a student at unc charlotte was diagnosed with mumps. both lowe's and unc charlotte have taken extra steps to clean their facilities. >>> north carolina officials will be in charlotte to talk about building a state monument to african american achievement. serious talking about the monument started after the charleston church shooting last summer. now they're hosting public hearings to figure out what it'll be built at the state capitol in raleigh. >>> tomorrow's hearing is on south trion street. it starts at 6:30. speakers are asked to sign in at the door. today flags across north carolina and here in charlotte flew at half staff to honor the memory of nancy reagan. today many shared their memories about the former first lady and the lasting legacy she leaves behind. at the billy graham library in charlotte today, many focused on images of reverend graham and the reagans. williams visiting from tennessee paused to remember the former first lady. >> she was an icon of what it was like to be the first lady. to represent this country. and

most students are required to have two doses of the mumps vaccine. developing is coming from the lieutenant governor pleading out late this afternoon quote the general assembly will hold a special session to stop radical charlotte bathroom ordinance wednesday at 10:00 a.m. end quote. the session came together after many who oppose the passing of the ordinance banded together and protest. senate -- have received the necessary signatures from the general assembly to call himself back into session. nothing changes the ordinance will go in effect april 1. do a fox 46 follow-up all employees of rowan county animal shelter been clear from any wrongdoing where cats jaw was broken. the cat named cooper had had multiple surgeries to fix his job. accounting control officer was put on paid leave because of this incident. the cats injuries were discovered when a woman who runs a cat rescue group went to pick up cooper from animal shelter. days later rowan county began working on consolidating the rowan county nature center and animal control. bob pendergrast wil

food and drug administration says new cases of mumps and whooping cough are prompting them to improve the current vaccine. researchers say that while vaccines for mumps and whooping cough has proven safe and effective, scientists are studying culture to make them even better. experts say while not every vaccine is perfect, they are the best line of defense. it is possible for vaccinated individuals to get the mumps or whooping cough, but symptoms >>> there is a national movement under way to improve health care while reducing cost transitional medical care. transitional care nurses provide support through home visits or simply checking in by phone with discharged from the hospital. people are identified for care by their primary care doctor, staff. but shorter stays can mean a little time for patients to understand the discharge instructions, transigal care nurses can help with that. >> we have been able to decrease readmissions in the population of patients who belong to the program and have been able to decrease the number of emergency department visits. >> providers have patients o

harvard university has now confirmed that there are two cases of the mumps on campus. school officials say that one undergraduate student and a graduate student from the divinity school are both affected with the mumps. right now the school is working closely with the cambridge public health department and the massachusetts department of public health to help monitor this situation. health officials do say that accommodations are being made on campus to help minimize any other exposures to the mumps. >> sarah: coming up at noon, police in california trying to track down a kidnapping suspect after a bizarre police chase. a car on a crash course. it veers off the road and bystanders take on the flames. >> sarah: ready for a return to earth: nasa's scott skelly set for a special homecoming >> sarah: kris is full of nonstop. >> kris: it was cold, too. windy, too. industrial hair spray kind of day. >> 50-mile-plus wind gust this is morning. that is probably just the first act. expecting that again tomorrow. winds have since calmed down. not expecting any problems for the re

now six harvard students also have mumps now. the most people are vaccinated against it, however, you can still contract the virus. >> and the flag is flying into the railroad books. it has completed the longest distance commercial passenger flight ever. the airbus threw from dubai to new deland. that is a trip of 8,824 miles. the non-stop flight took a little more than 17 hours. the new route reduces the current travel time by three hours, and that is your 60- second scan. >>> and a hostile stage at tonight's republican debates. donald trump faces off against rivals and his media nemesis megan kelly. >> a national poll where he is at 15, 14 and i'm at 14, so mean that 80% of the people don't dig you and i'm back down to 50. >> of ill of the people on the stage, he performs the worst against hillary clinton. >> wrong. i beat hillary clinton in many polls. i beat hillary clinton in many polls. >> hold on. hold on. >> i'm talking. >> excuse me. >> i beat hillary clinton in many polls. >> hold on! >> whew. the billionaire businessma

most students are required to have two doses of the mumps vaccine. developing is coming from the lieutenant governor pleading out late this afternoon quote the general assembly will hold a special session to stop radical charlotte bathroom ordinance wednesday at 10:00 a.m. end quote. the session came together after many who oppose the passing of the ordinance banded together forest one on two at the senate senate -- have received the necessary signatures from the general assembly to call himself back into session. nothing changes the ordinance will go in effect april 1. do a fox 46 follow-up all employees of rowan county animal shelter been clear from any wrongdoing where cats jaw was broken. the cat named cooper had had multiple surgeries to fix his job. accounting control officer was put on paid leave because of this incident. the cats injuries were discovered when a woman who runs a cat rescue group went to pick up cooper from animal shelter. days later rowan county began working on consolidating the rowan county nature center and animal control.

after recent cases of mumps . they say the measles, mumps, and vaccines should be given into doses at @ least 28 days apart. >> diehard xavier fans taking over new york city. morning, the musketeers got a first-round bye and up against a tough one in the quarterfinals. tipoff is set for 7:00 tonight at madison square garden. kevin: mother nature has delivered. the evening hours will not be much of an exception. it rains pretty much on the right side. you will deal with heavier pockets of rain. expect the range to keep coming down. heavier downpours are south and east. i think through the evening hours, the heaviest rain will be south of the ohio river. if there is a silver lining, at least it is mild. hovering through 60 until eight or 9:00. it will mark its way towards the east. part of a historic system bringing flooding to the gulf coast tonight. we don' t have to worry about that. a soggy evening should be expected. a live look on a gloomy thursday evening. temperatures 61 at the airport. a little over .3 inch

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five students diagnosed with mumps in recent days and four of them vaccinated for mumps when they were young so the university is offering boostter shots. two free vaccination clinics will be held. jaw pain and fever and headaches and earaches are symptoms. >>> what began as a camping trip turned into a call for help. the san jose couple went camp west of truckee and when the winds suddenly kicked out, they tried to hike but couldn't find the trail. we learn how they were rescued. >> exhausted. >> reporter: amazing that this couple had to be rescued out of chest deep snow following a storm over the week. the couple drove up from san jose on saturday and set up camp in the castle peak area and had enough clothing for a week but when they tried to leave on sunday the winds were too high and visibility not good because of the snow. >> are you experienced in back packing and camping like that? >> i trusted him and then after the second day when i seen the snow up to his chest when he was walking i was like we need to call search and rescue and he is not yet. >> how long did you plan on sta

food and drug administration is trying to improve the vaccine for mumps. in recent years, the number of cases has risen. for the mumps have been proven to be effective, but they say not every vaccine is perfect. >>> a new study suggest when a child becomes a big brother or sister, it could effect their risk of obesity. kids without a sibling when they get to first grade are three times likely to be obese. parents may change the way they feed their children when a new sibling is born and the child tends to get more activity. >>> hard to not be active in the bay area like the beach. it should be a descent beach day, but you can see how it appears hazy over st. pete beach. more cloud cover and during the course of the afternoon. the clouds will filter in. winds are calm. temperatures 69 degrees and if you have to take your pick, today will be a little better of a day than tomorrow, because although it's sunday, there is rain in the forecast, and during the afternoon, we could see some some could be a little bit punchy with the warm heat we've been deal with.

bill three confirmed cases of the mumps and mecklenburg one on the campus of unc charlotte. the charlotte. to the health of armor notes for possible cases they are potentially linking to the college campuses will be symptoms include coughing sneezing in the telltale sign of swollen salivary glance. through saliva person-to-person contact and touching an infected surface. kayla: some good coming out of a bad situation rock hill sprit a puppy found shot multiple times with a bb gun and only as a new home but the story is catching attention worldwide. it's also putting the "spotlight" on adoption york county. emily caught up with the dogs adoption center today. >> as soon as the story hit the web hundreds of applications were submitted by people wanting to adopt him. he's resting comfortably in a new home at the rescue group said the attention surrounding his case has been overwhelming. a little love and support is all the sweet puppy would need to get back on its feet and into the arms of his new family. his story has struck a chord. >> i was really shocked by it. world. >> th

there's a link between the maine case and an outbreak in new hampshire. 6 harvard students also have mumps right now. most people are vaccinated against it, however, you can still contract the virus. and an emirates flight is flying into the record books. it has completed the longest distance commercial passenger flight ever! the airbus a-380 flew from dubai to new zealand. that's a trip of eight thousand, 824 miles. the non-stop flight took a little more than 17 hours. the new route reduces the current travel time by three a hostile stage at thursday nights republican debate! donald trump faced off against three rivals and his media nemesis - megyn kelly.# the billionaire businessman also got blasted thursday from mitt romney. just four years ago, romney wanted trump's endorsement. now that has all changed, trump having to fend off those attacks on all sides. ted cruz and marco rubio throwing every grenade they had at trump thursday night. and we now have reports of mitt romney taking a serious look at stopping trump at the republican convention and even jumping in himself. on the detroit

last week we said unc charlotte mumps. one student lived offcampus, and the other remained in isolation until the person was no longer symptomatic. right now the total number of confirmed or probable cases in the area stands at 15. >>> a lincolnton man accused of driving an officer with his car will be before a judge. larry boyd was stopped and police officers saw what appeared to be crack cocaine on the center console. he rolled up his window, the officer was able to get out. boyd took off, and he was stopped when his car broke down. >>> paul warner was arrested in january when a teacher at his high school said he claimed to have a bomb and planned to join isis, and they said they later found child porn images on his phone, and they took several electronics and knives for his home. >>> one of charlotte's most high profile missing person cases is being thrust back into the spotlight. crime watch daily will feature the disappearance of kyle fleischmann. he disappeared after a night out with friends in 2007ment he has not --

. >> john: an update on the spread of mumps in north carolina. plus -- do you hate using airplane bathrooms because of the germs? >> kristen: yep. >> john: what boeing is doing to make things cleaner. a quick check of first alert weather temperatures, 38 in charlotte, freezing in boone. 39 in rock hill, 34 shelby, 40 wadesboro and here is a live look at i-77 at the rest area, and you can see things there are remember, you're never more than and traffic on >>> live from charlotte this is wbtv news this morning. >> john: 11 minutes after 6:00. several all-new stories you want to stick around for in the 6:30 half hour, at 6:33, parents outraged when students are sent home with an assignment title, "if i were a slave" how the school district is responding. how would you feel about that? >>> an innocent man released from a prison a quarter of a cntury later. we hear from him and his family about being back together. >>> right now get over to mark davenport. >> kristen: live in the alert center following details on a ferry that capsize. >> mark: the ba

bill three confirmed cases of the mumps and mecklenburg one on the campus of unc charlotte. the charlotte. to the health of armor notes for possible cases they are potentially linking to the college campuses will be symptoms include coughing sneezing in the telltale sign of swollen salivary glance. through saliva person-to-person contact and touching an infected surface. kayla: some good coming out of a bad situation rock hill sprit a puppy found shot multiple times with a bb gun and only as a new home but the story is catching attention worldwide. it's also putting the "spotlight" on adoption york county. emily caught up with the dogs adoption center today. >> as soon as the story hit the web hundreds of applications were submitted by people wanting to adopt him. he's resting comfortably in a new home at the rescue group said the attention surrounding his case has been overwhelming. a little love and support is all the sweet puppy would need to get back on its feet and into the arms of his new family. his story has struck a chord. >> i was really shocked by it. world. >> th

. >>> local health officials are warning people about a possible outbreak of mumps in our area. so far they found six cases in the state alone with another nine people showing mumps-like symptoms. four of those confirmed cases are in mecklenburg county while another four are not investigated. >>> a developing story tonight as another case of the zika virus has been found in north carolina, in wake county. health officials say the person affected contracted the virus traveling abroad. it's the first case for wake county but the fifth in the tar heel state. who she is or where that woman traveled to but did say she is closely monitored. according to the centers for disease control and preventions, there are more than 100 cases of travel related zika virus in the united states, but zero cases of transmission by mosquitoes in the u.s. amanda: we're seeing a little rain in the area but a lot of it has died down quite a bit since we were talking earlier this evening. the good thing is we're not completely done. we expect to see a little bit more rain on the way as you move through the

. >>> local health officials are warning people about a possible outbreak of mumps in our area. so far they found six cases in the state alone with another nine people showing mumps-like symptoms. four of those confirmed cases are in mecklenburg county while another four are not confirmed but are being investigated. >>> a developing story tonight as another case of the zika virus has been found in north carolina, in wake county. health officials say the person affected contracted the virus traveling abroad. it's the first case for wake county but the fifth in the tar heel state. who she is or where that woman traveled to but did say she is closely monitored. according to the centers for disease control and preventions, there are more than 100 cases of travel related zika virus in the united states, but zero cases of transmission by mosquitoes in the u.s. amanda: we're seeing a little rain in the area but a lot of it has died down quite a bit since we were talking earlier this evening. the good thing is we're not completely done. we expect to see a little bit more rain on the way

vaccines for the mumps and whooping cough are already proven to be safe and effective. but now scientists are studying their cultures to see if the vaccines need to be better. summer: cigarettes are not the only thing that may cause lung cancer. carbs may also be to blame. a new study says dietary carbs, like the ones found in bagels and white bread, may increase researchers at a cancer center studied 2000 patients with lung cancer. they say eating foods that quickly raise blood glucose levels can play a role in developing cancer. meredith: motorcycle enthusiasts are enjoying this nice weather for bike week. daytona beach will likely have more than half a million visitors through the weekend. there have been several motorcycle accidents since bike week began on friday, but so far no fatalities have been reported. summer: so far so good, and turning to our weather right now, it is sunny and we are in the 80' s. meredith: let' s check in with eric burris. eric: so far so good. back out two daytona beach, it is a mainly clear sky from that vantage point from our wesh 2 stu

asking charlotte students to avoid sharing drinks, utensils, and cigarettes to avoid spreading the mumps. a letter is reminding students on how to protect himself and telling them what symptoms to watch out for. only one out of three infected students has lived there on the campus. so far there are three confirmed but there are nine probable - - cases in our area. >>> another beautiful day out there, let's check in with kate as temperatures really look nice out there today. >> 33 degrees for the low cost 66 for the high, and still we are at the cusp of the high category with 70s on the way tomorrow. that could really go up quickly. we are really at the - - at the cusp of this. rock hill is 67, nouns are close to 60. sundown at 7:30. look at those crystal clear skies. take a look at chester county. back into the upper 50s by 9:00 tomorrow morning, it is still cool but not frosty cold as it was this morning. low 40s in charlotte. around chesterfield, still near freezing in the mountains, but better than the 20s. we are warming up front - - we are warming up fast . 50s were the high today a