barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. we will have more on the big stories but first meteorologist don schwenneker in the first alert storm center. good morning. don: good morning to uyou. as you head out the door we have cry conditions today and another gorgeous day. yesterday we tied a record in raleigh and set a record in fayetteville. 10 degrees cooler today in the 70's. current numbers, 45 roxboro and 59 oxford. 48 raopbdz. 52 chapel hill. 43 sanford. 57 fayetteville. 54 clinton. sunny by lunchtime and 71. late day more sunshine and 76 degrees. we have a gorgeous day shaping up but it will be cold erer later. we will have that in the complete forecast in a bit. barbara: not backing down. the republican controld senate refuses to even consider president obama's nominee to the supreme court. john: judge merrick garland is in the middle of a heated election battle when the bitterly divided on hot buttono confirmation hearings. john: a developing story from vote 2016, five cumberland county sheriff deputies disciplined f

barbara: seems like he did it. barbara: you didn't say what you think. john: i think it caught him off guard. and he played it out. certainly don would never do anything like that. barbara: no. don: just wait. i want to be on a national news feed and everything oh! it will be warm today. barbara: 80's? don: and everything is exploding. yesterday every bart letlet pair tree was stinking up the place. barbara: we could play 1980's fuse. today is the only day in the 80's. we are above average then below average as we go into the weekend. 30 degrees colder for highs by sunday. downtown raleigh temperature point 52 and that is 78% humidity. wind out of the southeast calm this hour. r.d.u. 63 and 61% humidity and southwest winds four miles an hour. from across the region 57 roxboro, 49 sanford, 54 smithfield. 62 still in fayetteville. 54 in goldsboro and 52 roanoke rapids. we are kehr -- color for now. this is a weak frontal boundary that will work through and bring as you few clouds. it could bring a little rain. watch this. it doesn't show up as much on the

john, barbara? barbara: thank you. 6:53, 37 degrees. coming up on ibets, a look at -- coming up on eyewitness news, a look at some of the big news. triangle. after trying brookside chocolate, people talk about it online. love at first taste. i would liquefy it and bathe in it. curse you, brookside! your nefarious plans have succeeded. nefarious? are we still talking about chocolate? brookside. talk about delicious. state cabinet ... linda coleman, our next lt. governor. i'm linda coleman, and i'm running for lt. governor because it's time to fight back, so our children don't have to do it all over again. i've fought to improve schools all my life. and now, i'm going to fight against the republicans in raleigh ... because we're in a fight this is connor like so many kids, he was missing things in school - distracted - disengaged - just not getting it. we tried tutors but they didn't connect. then we heard about sylvan's new teaching system, sylvansync. personal lessons, taught by sylvan certified instructors, using technology kids love.

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. more on the big stories but first meteorologist don schwenneker in the first alert storm center. good morning. don: good morning to you.

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. a cooler day ahead but some of you will need raincoats. meteorologist don schwenneker is in the first alert storm center. don: good morning to you. as you head out this morning the rain is moving through but it is done across durham and orange county and almost done in wake county. heaviest rain is southeast of lillington toward anderson creek of cumberland county. you have showers in goldsboro to mount oliver and rocky mount. still a little shower activity sliding north louisburg into warren county and southeastern mecklinburg county in virginia. temperatures across the region at 50 in roxboro now, 53 chapel hill. 52 sanford. 57 still in smithfield. 56 goldsboro and 62 roanoke rapids. looking at the day ahead. 53 now and temperatures will go down and come back up to 51 at lunchtime. 52 this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. it will be very windy this afternoon. we will talk about that and we have the seven-day forecast coming up next. barbara: the final votes from the super tuesday primaries and caucuses just counted about an hour ago a

barbara: p.n.c. arena hosts first and second round games but we have a warning before you buy a ticket. john: the dog dos and don'ts. where you could face a big fine for forth cleaning up after pets. don, another rough night in the weather department. don: yes but an east day today. no rainfall today. maybe northeastern halifax county at the moment. we have warm temp don: welcome back. let's talk about the morning commute. you may see a little patchy fog in wake of showers. partly sunny when the sun comes up. 50's to the 60's by 10:00 a.m. current numbers, a little cooler this morning. 54 henderson, 53 roxboro. 5 55 hillsborough. 57 siler city, 60 sanford and lillington. 62 roseboro. lunchtime we are 70 degrees under partly sunny skies and through the late day the clouds move out and sunshine is around and temperatures near 80. it will be warm today. tomorrow warmered a then a lot cooler. we will talk about that in the seven-day forecast up next. john: raleigh's new dangerous dog ordinance is now in

barbara: thank you. let's go to where they are speaking right now at the trunk rally. -- trump rally. before the primary, republican front-runner donald trump is making a campaign stop in north carolina and as you just heard. that was in speaking. a live picture from the arena and event center in concorde. he is speaking to a packed crowd at the campaign raleigh for the first of two rallies in north carolina this week. john: but before north for grabs in the coming days. >> today, the final push for votes in the state. hillary clinton bernie sanders debate ahead of the michigan primary. >> excuse me, i am talking. >> if you're going to talk, tell the whole story, senator sanders. >> the candidates debated in michigan, devastated by the flint, michigan water crisis. over the weekend, wins for sanders in kansas,, nebraska, and maine, while hillary clinton a surprise win in louisiana. in the gop battle, ted cruz and donald trump both 12 states. >> our campaign is the only >> just 84 away from the front runn

barbara: it will be nice. it has been a refuge for -- thousands of parentsbarbara: children from all of the state fly here for the treatment. the ronald mcdonald house offers on friday, you can help support this cause by going to the gala. joining me this afternoon is the executive director. i know personally, because i had a close family who was at the durham ronald mcdonald house, what a wonderful place it is. tell everybody what you do? >> a lot of times, when seriously ill children are being treated at duke or wake med, the doctors want them to stay close to the hospital. families come from all over the state and country and world and they don't have any place to stay. so they are forced into staying in waiting areas or sleeping in the car. they eat meals out of the vending machines or the cafeteria. we take care of that. we provide a home away from home where families can stay close while their child is undergoing barbara: i have been before. it feels like home. >> we do our best. we want to provide a won

barbara: the usual tab. john: pocket change. 20th -- 21st season of the dancing with the stars show. barbara: we know that ginger zee will be on the dance floor. we also know that judy sweeting will also be on the show. and super bowl and the pay -- m.v.p. von miller has been confirmed. here are a few other celebrities rumored. kim fields. how well the riviera. doug flutie. marla maples. there will be a live announcement on good morning america later this morning. monday, march 21 is the premier. they were asking her although -- john: find out on good morning america today. don: it is much warmer today. we will see a very warm afternoon. our normal high for this time of year is 61 degrees. we will stay with the 70's through the next seven days. let us talk about what we are seeing out there right now. raleigh, 49 right now. 66% humidity. southwest winds at seven miles per hour. numbers from across the region this morning. 54, chapel hill. the cool spot on the map is smithfield. satellite radar composite. jus

barbara: have unever seen them live? john: i haven't. barbara: have you? don: no. barbara: twice. don: i'm surprised they are being allowed to play. for years rock 'n roll wasn't allowed at all. barbara: things are changing. don: i guess so. and it is free. big concert. john: they are all 80 years old. not quite. don: they are playing at 4:30 in the afternoon then they have to get to dinner. i'm kidding. don't send any e-mails. i was just joking. let's see what is going on weather wise. we have a look at first alert doppler xp and on the most powerful radar in the carolinas right now showing the rain moving out of the triangle and continuing to slide east. we throw that in motion and smithwood and goldsboro. goldsboro almost done with the heaviest rain. wayne county. goldsboro is done. still still it wilson and nash around rocky mount and then halifax and northampton and i-95. it should be done by 7:00. live look into joined raleigh and 53 and dew point 51. winds calm. sunrise at 6:43. live look into downtown fayetteville and temperature right now of 58 degrees. not fpmuch precipi

barbara: withdraw barbara -- i'm barbara gibbs. it is time for weather and traffic together after a rough night. don: good morning to you. the showers have moved out and may see patchy fog in spots. you will see the temperatures jump quickly. by sock we are at 67, by lunchtime 70's. we will be in the mid to upper 70's, fear 80 in spots. current numbers, only one area

barbara: wow. john: maybe i can have john copyrighted. barbara: 6:42. 41 degrees. big victory for apple. >> how it relates to the case involving the iphone of a san bernardino terrorist. barbara: a this is connor like so many kids, distracted - disengaged - just not getting it. we tried tutors but they didn't connect. then we heard about sylvan's new teaching system, sylvansync. personal lessons, taught by sylvan certified instructors, using technology kids love. i've never seen him more engaged. and the results are kids like connor typically er barbara: welcome back. apple's top lawyer will have a san bernardino attacks. apple maintains that writing code to unlocation a phone would compromise the security of millions. a judge in brooklyn ruled that apple can't be compelled to help the government in a narcotics case. john: pat mccrory opting against calling a special session to address the nondiscrimination ordinance in charlotte. the governor vowed to fight that part of the around that allows use brooms based on their gender identity rather than the gender they we

barbara: thank you. volunteers for women voters are answering your best -- your questions and concerns about this election. you can call now until 6:30. we want to hear from you if you have questions or any concerns after you vote. the number is -- john: happening now, hillary clinton making one last push for votes in the triangle. and clinton hopes to get most of them from bernie sanders. anthony wilkin is live now with last-minute campaigning. anthony: we anticipate the arrival of hillary clinton within about 10 minutes. we have been asked not to disclose exactly where we are. i can tell you this is a polling place that is 10 -- technically open to the public. what you're seeing out the end of the street is the national press as well as local photographers in positions to actually show what secretary clinton does. we have been told there will not be any opportunities for questions. this is not press availability. it is an opportunity for secretary clinton to shake voters hands and speak with them we wi

barbara: welcome back. john: the new google apple allows users to pay for objects without using their hands. >> and today's tech bytes, google is changing the mobile payment game with its hands free app. >> it allows users by to purchase by saying "i will pay with google." barbara: it is being tested in >> the pentagon is looking for hackers. the government has announced it will pay a bounty to qualified hackers who can detect vulnerabilities in the government's system. the future of vehicle tires imagined by goodyear. >> they are unveiling a spear akiel tire -- aspherical tire. it connects using magnetic levitation. it stops and starts using them in a -- using a magnetic field. those are your tech bytes. john: 29 degrees. still to come, new hot air in barbara: in after trying brookside chocolate, people talk about it online. love at first taste. i would liquefy it and bathe in it. curse you, brookside! your nefarious plans have succeeded. nefarious? are we still talking about chocolate? brookside. >> the o

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. we will update the breaking news in a moment but first meteorologist don schwenneker is in the storm storm. about good morning to you. a lot like yesterday. a few more clouds and more patchy fog but otherwise and into the near 80-degree range today. this afternoon very warm across the region. a look at numbers from across the area right now, 60 roxboro, 59 chapel hill. 58 sanford, 59 fayetteville. 59 clinton and 55 in roanoke rapids. 27 depress warmer by lunchtime up to 75. this afternoon around 80 degrees under partly sunny skies. warm day shaping up today and warmest of the next seven. we will talk about the rain in the complete forecast in a bit. barbara: back to breaking fuse raleigh police are looking for clues after finding two dead in a car. they are focused on this parking lot behind the pa they are row bread in northwest raleigh. it is 6100 block of glenwood avenue. you see police combing the area. gloria rodriguez is working the sources and we hope to get more information ab

barbara: thank you. john: officials in granville county will start addressing concerns after our i-team started asking questions about water that residents say may not be safe. barbara: we reported on the high rate cancer in that area and how it might be connected to the water quality. we see how homeowners in butner fought and won. >> we will stay diligent until we reach a level where we can satisfy them. reporter: that is the promise he made to us and room full of residents who were complaining of poor water quality. >> is the water safe to drink? john: curtis monitor shared the concerns. he showed us how they scrubbed faucets and grains from black gunk. >> you are afraid to take a shower. made a list of every concern brought tonight. they are promising change but it will be at a cost. it >> the cost of it and what we had to do to treat our waste treatment going into the lake and then the acquisition of the creedmoor system that came in as the last part of the pfrl. reporter: that is a problem they too

barbara: well. if i had a 12.5 carat ring, it would not be off my john: finger don: $400,000 on a ring? barbara: yes, please. don: i can't imagine spending that on a house. we have a gorgeous day out there today. it is beautiful. the old chicago cub would say that on a day like that. we will talk about this nice weather because it doesn't stick around. a look at the next 24 hours. mostly sunny and tonight we will fall into the 50's. in the mid-70's and that's the start of a cooling trend that will last several days. a live look into downtown raleigh. southwest wind at eight miles an hour. not a cloud in the sky. we will check the current numbers in a moment. 78 in rocky mount wilson. 76 in chapel hill. 80 in sanford and fayetteville. 81 and clinton. smithfield checks in at 79. look at the cool air back to the west. 49 in chicago. that cooler air will settle across us over the next several days and a big cooldown on the way. doesn't look like much because it is him but you can see this line of clouds

barbara: p.n.c. arena hosting first and second round games but we have a warning before you buy tickets. john: the dog dos appear don'ts. where you -- and dos. where you could face a big fine for not keening up. don: i think you could say dogs do, do or don't. just saying. we will have don: the morning commute could be foggy in spots. i don't think you will see a ton of fog but it will be patchy especially areas that saw rain. into the 60's by 10:00. current numbers, 51 roxboro, 52 hillsborough. 54 durham and 54 louisburg. 56 raleigh, 55 cary. 56 pinehurst and lillington. 58 goldsboro, 59 fayetteville. 57 hope mills. by lunchtime 70 degrees under partly sunny skies and through the late day mostly sunny and 77 degrees. that sunshine breaking out into the afternoon. we have warmer temperatures heading in tomorrow then it cools off. we will have that in the complete forecast in a bit. john: raleigh's new dangerous dog around -- ordinance is in it creates clear restrictions for keeping a dog that is decl

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. we will have more on the big stories but first meteorologist don schwenneker in the first alert storm center. good morning. don: good morning to uyou. as you head out the door we have cry conditions today and another gorgeous day.

i'm barbara gibbs. john: i'm john clark. we will get to the breaking stories but we are also under a frost advisory and we go to meteorologist don schwenneker with more. don: we are very cold and that frost advisory until 9:00 although once the sun is up temperatures will jump quickly. you can see the temperatures starting in the 30's at 7:00. 40's by 9:00, 50's by 11:00 and 60's by 1:00. currently 30 roxboro, 38 sanford, 36 fayetteville, 32 rocky mount and goldsboro, roanoke rapids. 30 louisburg. looking at the day ahead. lunchtime 58 and sunny. mostly sunny skies in the afternoon and 65 degrees. nice weather moving in today and gets warmer the next couple of days. we will talk about that in the complete forecast but now we have weather and traffic with amber rupinta. amber: we have video that is just coming in. this crash has the southbound lanes of 15/501 at garrett closed. you can see there was a tractor taylor in the other shot. this is a tractor-trailer versus a pickup truck, i believe. we are getting word there are cr

barbara: good morning, carolina, welcome on primary tuesday march 15. i'm barbara gibbs. john: i'm john clark. we will get to the big stories but first weather and traffic together on tuesday. here is meteorologist don schwenneker. tkpwhrao good morning to you. as you head out the showers are gone and we are done with the rain. the places that saw rain may see a little fog. temperatures will jump quickly. by 10:00 in the 60's to mid 70's. right now 51 in roxboro, 53 sanford, 61 smithfield. 60 fayetteville. 59 wilson and 55 # roanoke rapids. looking at the day ahead, right now 57. by lunchtime 70 degrees and we will see clouds lingering in spots. partly sunny. through the late day mostly sunny and near 80. even warmer tomorrow. it could be the warmest day of the year then it is cooler. we will talk about that in the seven-day but now we talk traffic with amber rupinta. amber: good tuesday morning and here is how it looks. we are certainly drying out after storms last night. a couple of stray showers around roanoke rapids and i-95. not picking up fog with the road weather i

barbara: thank you. you can see the must-see videos any time by going to abc 11.com or by using the abc 11 eyewitness news mobile app on your phone or tablet. john: another threatening move made by north korea. barbara: the action taken overnight that is once again rising tensions -- raising tensions over what the rogue nation may be doing next. john: this is downtown durham. and enjoy today because you will not stay inside for part of the weekend. don: we have showers heading and tomorrow late day and sunday. it could be wet in the morning. if you need to mow the lawn, get it done this afternoon or tomorrow morning. we will talk more about that we check on your first alertjohn: tension is high on the korean peninsula after north korea launched a missile. barbara: that missile flew 500 miles before crashing into the sea. this launch came after kim jong-un ordered weapons tests for missiles capable of reaching the u.s.. john: diplomatic efforts are underway to treat an american college students since to 1

barbara: now to the supreme court showdown. mitch mcconnell is not backing down. >> this is not about this particular judge. this is about who should make the appointment. a president, and that new president ought to make this appointment, which will affect the supreme court maybe for the next quarter century. barbara: president obama nominated merrick garland to fill the vacancy created by the death of antonin scalia. mcconnell is holding firm to his decision, but his latest comments, some republican senators seem to break rank. a handful of them have agreed to meet with him. john: an explosion rocking ah barbara: welcome back. happening today, a show support for duke faculty members who voted to unionize. there is a rally at 5:00 in the chapel on campus. on friday, the non-tenure-track professors agreed to joy in international union, which they claim leads to better pay and job security. john: happening today, a somber salute to a deputy killed in the line of duty. flags were a inside, officials say they started shooting. fla

barbara: i am barbara gibbs. we are around 20 this morning. good morning. some spots or 20 degrees colder compared to yesterday. we will see the cool air sticking around. that's talk about the day ahead. in the 30's by 8:00, 40's by 10:00. we will touch 50's by 2:00. we will stay on the cool side. 27 right now in roanoke rapids. 25 in roxboro. 31 in fayetteville. 28 in wilson and rocky mount. we will look at the day ahead. by lunchtime, 40 eight with a partly sunny sky. we can see the clouds building in through the day and into the afternoon. nice weather moving in today. warmer weather moving in in that 7-day. let's talk traffic. >> not a lot in the world of traffic for the time being. it is a very slow start.

barbara: thank you. the cumberland county teenager charged for murdering his former girlfriend is back in court. michael malloy is charged in the death of the woman. he admitted to murdering her with the help of his friend dom him nick lock and dumped her body in the water of 2014. lock pleaded guilty to a first-degree murder accessory charge. john: 5:08 and we're working to find out if the zaxby's will reopen today. the fire forced the restaurant to close early yesterday. fire officials on the scene tell us deduct work may have ignited and roof and everyone got out and no one hurt. hundreds of animals rescued from deplorable conditions are lookinn frigid lake michigan and the good cause that will benefit from this. good morning, don? don: good morning. we have dry conditions throughout the region with a bit we stay dry for a while and skincare now becomes skinactive. new garnier skinactive introducing clearly brighter. a new active moisturizer to brighten dull skin. packed with antioxidant vitamin c, e

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. we will get to this but first time for weather and traffic together. here is meteorologist don schwenneker. don: good morning to you. as you head out the door we see a nice jump in temperatures. even though it is cold now temps will go 40's, 50's, 60's by this afternoon. by 11:00 we are in the 50's. right now, 31 in roxboro and 34 chapel hill, 20's in sanford. 37 fayetteville. 32 in smithfield and 30 louisburg and wilson. looking at the day ahead right now around freezing. by lunchtime 58 and mostly sunny skies and 65 degrees. even warmer tomorrow. we will talk about that but now we've weather and traffic with amber rupinta. amber: looking forward to that. this is shaping up with a pretty serious accident in durham. it should be cleared shortly but you may see residual clean-up. this is 15/501 at garrett road and southbound lanes weral shut down due to the accident involving a tractor-trailer which hit a pickup truck. the northbound lanes were getting by. it is well over an hour since it occurred so it is almost out of there but there could be clean-up

i'm barbara gibbs. john: i'm john clark. full primary results in a minute but first meteorologist don schwenneker talking about near record warmth. tkpwhrao good morning. record is 86 for this day and i don't think we will get there but we will be in the mid 80's, 84 not out of the question. we look at temperatures as we head through the day jumping quickly from the 50's this morning at 7:00 to the 60's by 9:00 to the 70's by 11:00 and into the 80's this afternoon. current numbers from across the region, 56 roxboro and 55 chapel hill. 49 sanford, 52 smithfield and hey goldsboro and 6161. by lunch mostly sunny and 77. more -- going home a few more clouds and 84. by the weekend it is 30 degrees colder. we talk about that and we have the poll forecast in a minute but now we talk traffic. amber: as we are over here rubbing our eyes from the pollen. off to a nice start on the roads. this is the road weather index not showing anything. sunshine will be the only worry so don't forget the sun glasses. to fog or precipitation. we are

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barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. more on the big stories but first meteorologist don schwenneker in the first alert storm center. good morning. don: good morning to you. we have a warm day shaping up. look at the temperatures across the region this morning. already in the 60's and they will stay in the 70's all afternoon. it will be another mild day. more cloud cover than yesterday, 62 right now in roxboro. 64 chapel hill. 64 sanford, 66 fayetteville, goldsboro and wilson. looking at the day ahead. right now 63. by lunchtime 75en mostly cloudy skies. in the afternoon 79 under mostly cloudy skies. we will talk more about the clouds and complete seven-day forecast coming up in a bit. barbara: in johnston county deputies on the scene at a trailer where a man and woman were found dead. the bodies were found in the home on unity drive. a toddler was also in the home but was not hurt. here is a live look at the scene. authorities are still there more than 12 hours after finding the no arrests have been made. authorities ha

barbara: thank you. john: we are getting you up to the minute on the results of the super tuesday showdown. barbara: hillary clinton and donald trump the big winners each taking seven states. ted cruz getting three. the latest count donald trump leads the republican candidates with 279. sanders with 1,009 brokered convention. caitlin: while many of us were sleeping scott kelly completed his nearly year-long mission. we have video of kelly emerging from a russian space capsule in kazakhstan. this is his first time on earth in 340 days. nasa tweeted a photo with the caption two thumbs up from commander kelly. scientists will now look at how space, his time in space affected his body. without gravity you can lose muscle strength and balance. and his twin brother retired astronaut mark will bring them closer to manned mission to mars. john: people in raleigh making their voices heard after appear officer-involved shooting. some are demanding answers and justice and praying for peace. barbara: a prayer single

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. meteorologist don schwenneker in the first alert storm center. good morning. don: good morning to you. we are starting off with temperatures this morning a little warmer in spots. we will be cooler this afternoon as they dip down to around 49 and climb into the 60's to around 70. current numbers 54 southern pines, 53 roxboro. 50 louisburg and roanoke rapids. 54 dismissal. 57 fayetteville and 60 clinton. looking at the day ahead, 55 now. by lunchtime 67 and mostly sunny and late day 71 degrees and mostly sunny skies. even though we start with clouds we will end with sunshine. tomorrow we start with clouds and end with rain. we will talk about when that moves in a bit. tension around the world after north korea test fired a new missile. i'm amber rupinta. officials with the pentagon confirm that north korea launched a medium range ballistics missile. it flew about 500 miles before crashing if the sea. this days after the leader ordered weapons tested linked to the pursuit of a long-range nuclear missile capable of reaching the united states. offici

barbara: the key races you will be deciding. what to expect at polling sites line and abc11 mobile app. we are covering it all. john: here is a live look at the raleigh sky line. many of you falling asleep to strong thunderstorms. rain and hail gone now and what do we have today? weather and traffic together now. here is meteorologist don schwenneker. tkpwhrao looking into the downtown area you see the buildings starting to disappear. we will see patchy position in areas that saw rain. it will burn off quickly. we are in the 50's to start and we will be in the 60's quickly and then the orange shows up. that is 70's, near 80 this afternoon. current numbers 51 in roxboro. 53 chapel hill. 53 oxford and 53 sanford, 59 fayetteville and 57 clinton. 60 goldsboro. 55 roanoke rapids. looking at the day ahead 56 and patchy fog. by lunchtime partly sunny and 70

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. thank you for joining us. meteorologist don schwenneker is in the first alert storm center. don: good morning. as you head out we will see temperatures across the region climbing to 48 degrees at 7:00 but 50's by 9:00 and 60 by eubg and by 1:00 we are at 70. current numbers 47 right now in roxboro, 47 sanford. 40's from smithfield to fayetteville. 46 roanoke rapids and 50 oxford. looking at the day ahead, lots of clouds to the north and less in the way of cloud cover to the south. around 50. by lunchtime mostly sunny and 67 degrees. we will see the sunshine sticking around as temps dulaimi into the 70's. the holiday weekend. we will talk about that and complete forecast. caitlin: i have the latest on the victims to see her sisters when it happened. her husband and daughters survived the attack. the same can't be said for ignacio a u.n.c. graduate. he was on a transit bus that pulled into the station just after the bomb went off. >> about 30 people running out of the station, people screaming. you could see som

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. continuing coverage of the terror attacks in a moment but first weather and traffic. here is meteorologist don schwenneker. good morning. don: good morning. as you head out the door temps will go down degree or two but we will have a nice climb. we are in the 50's by 9:00, 60 by 11:00 and by 1:00 we have 70's around all afternoon. a look at temperatures from across the region this morning, 45 in roxboro, 43 sanford, 49 wilson and through the day we will see temperatures jumping 17 degrees by lunchtime, 67 this afternoon. 76 late. near 80 in the sand hills with lots of sunshine. we will talk more about that but now we've traffic. amber rupinta is off, so i will handle the traffic duties this

barbara: doctors at u.n.c. hospital are giving a young pan the gift of life in the form of a new heart. we introduced you to him in december. he spent his entire life in and out of the hospital battle inging a special condition. as we speak he is getting a heart transplant. doctors should finish within an hour. his mom shared her reaction before the surgery last night. >> when we few he had a heart we taught about the family who sacrificed and gave their child or their family member's i'm so tkwraeufl -- grateful to them. i'm grateful because now their killed helps my child and it is the perfect heart. barbara: that transplant began at midnight. we will check with the family to see how algae is doing. if you move of what fascism county sheriff calls appear epidemic a record breaking heroin bust. they showed off more than $17 # $173,000 of black tar heroin. billy ray johnson was arrested officious 95 after getting a tennessee he was trafficking heroin. the sheriff says the drug is an issue in every community in

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. we will have more on the big stories but first meteorologist don schwenneker in the first alert storm center. good morning. don: good morning to you, barbara and john. good morning to you. as you head out the door we have dry conditions and a warm day shaping up. look at the jump in temperatures throughout the day. 40's this morning right now but by 9:00 we are in the 50's.

barbara: thank you. john: an abc11 viewer who found vehicle says he just acted on likely not have survived. john: amazing. if you think last summer was the year of the shark you might want to stay out of the water this summer. an east carolina aofrt researcher said 2016 could be another historic year for shark attacks. there was a record 98 unprovoked attacks last year, eight on the north carolina coast. none were fatal. the researcher said they were most likely to warmer than normal water temperature and timing. he expects the same conditions this year. barbara: wow. john: 4:42. one state working to raise the smoking age to 21. barbara: why that legislation is dividing political parties. and caught on camera, a pedestrian is hit by a car. coming up to see the roadblock he slammed into. a fire barbara: good friday morning. it is 4:45, 37 degrees. a funeral service will be held today for the man shot and killed by a raleigh police officer this week. that is is one story making headlines. akiel denkins's f

barbara: thank you. welcome home. a statewide amber alert remains in effect for a north carolina girl. she is 15 years old. she may be on her way to atlanta. the teenager is 5'4" and has brown hair with orange streaks and blue eyes. she was last seen wearing a pullover with black tights and cowboy boots. a silver alert is in effect for this man. he was last seen in the 2300 block of marvel hundred road. he is 5'11" and is driving a 1999 lack chevy silverado. if you see him or spot his truck, you are asked to call the authorities. the search for a man wanted for gunning down a pastor and at the white house. john: hazmat crews were called plus, several firefighters are injured. >> and spring has sprung and it means it is severe weather we are here at an elementary school to let you know what they are doing to keep your kids safe from tornadoes. barbara: and it is another beautiful day in carolina. look at the blue skies. can it get any better? don: i don't think so. i really don't. we have nice, springtime

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. we will have more on the big stories but first meteorologist don schwenneker in the first alert storm center. some people had a rocky night. don: lightning and thunder it some spots and others dry. now it is off to the coast and we are dry. we will check the day ahead. temperatures will climb starting in the 60's, the normal high is 63. we are a degree above the normal high already. we will see the 70's arriving by 11:00 a.m. and staying in the 70's in the afternoon. current numbers from across the region, 59 roxboro, 62 chapel hill, 64 goldsboro. looking at the day ahead. we are in the 60's and patchy fog. by lunchtime clouds and sunshine and 72. late day a shower around, 79

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. kind of chilly and damp morning as we look over downtown durham but there's plenty of like at the end of this tunnel. here is meteorologist don schwenneker with the weather and traffic together. don: good morning to you. we have a little bit of lit drizzle in spots. most of the rain shifting well to the east. a live look at first alert doppler xp and you can see the heaviest rain pushing well east of the viewing area out of nash and wilson counties and that is about it. temperatures across the region running in the 30's this we have dropped below freezing in roxboro at 31. 33 oxford. 40 favorite. 37 goldsboro ends a 36 wilson. looking at the day ahead 36 now and patchy rain. still in the east. western counties drying out. lunchtime mixture of clouds and sunshine. 46. this afternoon 51 and partly sunny skies. nice afternoon although a little cooler than normal. by tomorrow we warm up and we have a big warm-up in the seven day. now we talk traffic with amber. amber: we have a couple of

barbara: welcome back. we have a crime alert. the f.b.i. is looking for a hitting banks in two states chug our area. this is a heavy-set man about 6'2" mid 40's with a mole on the right cheek. latest was in knoxville friday. he is suspected of robbing two banks in raleigh and within in greensboro. the former charlotte mayor is back in court on voter fraud. he cast a ballot during the 2014 early voting paoerbd that he can not do because of felony conviction. he lost his right to vote after accepting bribes from undercover f.b.i. agents. john: a health alert. the c.d.c. urging doctors to avoid prescribing powerful opiate pain killers for patients with chronic pain. it is the first guideline for dispensing the drug such as vicodin and oxycontin. the benefit. the federal reserve is expected to take a wait and see approach to see if we need motheranother rate hike. the characterization of u.s. and global economies and financial markets could provide clues to the timing and pace of rate hikes. barbara: a local ex

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. continuing coverage of the terror attacks in a moment but first weather and traffic. here is meteorologist don schwenneker. good morning. don: good morning. as you head out the door temps will go down degree or two but we will have a nice climb. we are in the 50's by 9:00, 60 by 11:00 and by 1:00 we have 70's around all afternoon. a look at temperatures from across the region this morning, 45 in roxboro, 43 sanford, 49 wilson and through the day we will see temperatures jumping 17 degrees by lunchtime, 67 this afternoon. 76 late. near 80 in the sand hills with lots of sunshine. we will talk more about that but now we've traffic. amber rupinta is off, so i will handle the traffic duties this we are not seeing much. that is good. i love it when i fill in and we have no accidents. everybody taking it easy in wake county and lots of green in the sand hills. real-time traffic cameras i-40 and 15/501 a couple cars. durham freeway, alston avenue a couple of cars inbound and outbound but volu

barbara: 5:27. we continue to follow breaking news in durham, a shooting at a county jail, a police officer shot in the suspect in custody. all across america families are coming back to time warner cable for a whole new experience. we came back for internet speeds so fast even the kids are impressed. oh she's impressed. we're catching up on movies and shows on demand just as fast as we can watch them. twc's home wifi is so strong we can use all our devices at the same time. come back today. you'll get 100 meg internet, for $89.99 a month. and ask how you could get a $300 reward card. call now. >> see what's happening this instant. abc 11 eyewitness news at 5:30 starts right now. john: breaking news. a durham police officer shot at the durham county jail. barbara: we were first on the scene -- anthony wilson is there with brand-new details about how the injured officer is doing. reporter: we now know that the officer has been treated at the hospital and released. not as many police cars -- down to s

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barbara: we have the perfect get away. amber will explain the secret of john: why john: welcome back. 4:54. barbara: special tribute to world down syndrome day in raleigh. if you didn't catch this last night here at the executive mansion lit up blue. governor mccrory and the first lady celebrated those with down syndrome proclaiming monday to be down syndrome awareness day. john: it sis cherry blossom season in washington. the national park service says while it maying cold temperatures allow them to remain on schedule. if you are traveling out of town for spring break there's one cost you should think about kpwrading to the budget. amber: we all know about airfare, hotels, meals, goes but something you may have to budget for is tipping. we have dos and don'ts. >> there are so many things to think about and one we forget is gratuity. amber: diane says first up at the airport. if you do airport curbside check in you are paying for convenience so $3 to $5 for each bag. next time you hail a cab the minimum is 10% to 15%. but

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. we will have more on the big stories but time for weather and traffic. amber is following an issue on john: 40. amber: if you are headed to r.d.u. we have an issue right here at airport boulevard. you see the lights to the side. that is 40 in the eastbound lanes at airport boulevard. there is police activity and it was causing a pretty big backup but it looks like they have moved it to the side and traffic is getting by but something to watch for. a lot people catch flights tri. fore accident on airport boulevard at garden square lane. a stone's throw from the one on 40. obviously a lot of activity near the airport. rest of the area guys. no delays at rock quarry. light volume and everything on time here and same into fayetteville fort bragg. don: good morning. as head out we have a nice day shaping up. it will be about where we were yesterday temperaturewise this morning and into the 60's. another nice day to have lunch outside. current numbers, 55 chapel hill, 50 sanford, 52 smithfield. 52 in goldsboro. 55 fayetteville and 40's rapids. looking at the d

barbara: this morning, severe southwest. john: a fire that caused major damage to a law office is under investigation this morning. these flames morning -- pouring from the law firm. you can see damage. it started about 6:00 last night. barbara: the south granville water and sewer of 30's -- some residents are concerned the john: preliminary work, bonner bridge is underway. the total price tag is expected to be $216 million. it is the only land link to hatteras island. gas prices at their lowest levels road. john: more on the surgery given a trained derails in california. that is one story making headlines. it hit a fallen tree and plunged into a creek. one of the cars was submerged and the cars was submerged and divers had to rescue those trapped riders. with the primary looming, north carolina is getting more attention from presidential candidates. ted cruz is holding a rally at noon at calvary baptist church. donald trump and bill clinton were in town making appearances. they made stops in our state. the growing threat of

barbara: thank you. also happening at the legislative building, the north carolina governor is trying to address charlottes nondiscrimination ordinance. they passed the ordinance last month and it goes into effect on april 1. he is trying to get a 3/5 maturity to consent to the special session before april 1. want one but only patrick worry can call this. governor pat mccrory has said that it is expensive. john: happening now, a bail hearing for the man accused of orchestrating the gold heist in north carolina last year. the 46 euros was addressed in -- was arrested last week. he faces robbery and firearms charges. the fbi says he used a gps to track the tractor-trailer and he released pepper spray by remote passenger. the 275 pound load of gold was massachusetts when three armed thieves intercepted it. barbara: happening now, fire investigators are looking for the cause of damage at a law office. you can see a lot of the damage is in the roof area and on the second floor. last night near the cumberland

barbara: i'm barbara gibbs. we will have more on the big stories but first meteorologist don schwenneker in the first alert storm center. some people had a rocky night. don: lightning and thunder it some spots and others dry. now it is off to the coast and we are dry. we will check the day ahead. temperatures will climb starting in the 60's, the normal high is 63. we are a degree above the normal high already. we will see the 70's arriving by 11:00 a.m. and staying in the 70's in the afternoon. current numbers from across the region, 59 roxboro, 62 chapel hill, 64 goldsboro. looking at the day ahead. we are in the 60's and patchy fog. by lunchtime clouds and sunshine and 72. late day a shower around, 79 afternoon and evening could be severe. we will talk in that in the complete forecast in a couple of minutes. barbara: heavy rain raced knew the triangle this morning and in durham it was lightning and thunder. by the time it reached raleigh it was weakened. you can stay up to date on the weather conditions with t