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9 hours ago
- Climate
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FORECAST: Rainy start to the day
ABOVE: The latest forecast update from Severe Weather Center 9. To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV weather app. FORECAST: It's a rainy start to the day with steady showers moving in. These will last through about midday before drying this afternoon. Nothing too heavy is expected, but it does make for a messy day. Highs get trimmed back to the mid 70s this afternoon with limited sunshine. Then we deal with the incoming heat and humidity for the weekend. Highs return to near 90 on Friday with plenty of steam to make it feel hotter. Low risk for a brief storm in the afternoon. A slightly better chance for afternoon storms arrives on Saturday as we remain quite hot and humid. Temps will stay well into the 80s with daily storm chances into next week. >> Channel 9's Weather 24/7 stream has the latest local weather all day, every day. Watch wherever you stream — on our website, or through your mobile app or smart TV. WEATHER RESOURCES: WSOC Weather 24/7 Interactive Radar Download our weather app for Severe Weather Alerts Hour-by-Hour Forecast 7-Day Forecast FOLLOW OUR TEAM ON X: Chief Meteorologist John Ahrens Meteorologist Keith Monday Meteorologist Joe Puma Meteorologist Danielle Miller
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
FORECAST: Heavy downpours expected to impact your morning commute
ABOVE: The latest forecast update from Severe Weather Center 9. To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV weather app. FORECAST: We are tracking rain that is expected to move in this evening and last through tomorrow morning. It will start moving in from the south as a weak storm moves up the coast. The top threat will be heavy downpours, which will likely have a big impact on the drive into work tomorrow morning. The rain will slowly move on after that, but the clouds and downpours will keep temperatures cool in the upper 70s. The heat is expected to dominate after that. >> Channel 9's Weather 24/7 stream has the latest local weather all day, every day. Watch wherever you stream — on our website, or through your mobile app or smart TV. WEATHER RESOURCES: WSOC Weather 24/7 Interactive Radar Download our weather app for Severe Weather Alerts Hour-by-Hour Forecast 7-Day Forecast FOLLOW OUR TEAM ON X: Chief Meteorologist John Ahrens Meteorologist Keith Monday Meteorologist Joe Puma Meteorologist Danielle Miller
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Parents arrested for letting boy, 7, walk home ‘unattended' as mom insists it was first time she let him outside alone
He was a mamma's boy who loved sports FATAL ACCIDENT Parents arrested for letting boy, 7, walk home 'unattended' as mom insists it was first time she let him outside alone A MOM and dad have been arrested after their 7-year-son was fatally struck by an SUV while walking home "unattended" from a store. They were charged with involuntary manslaughter after leaving little Legend Jenkins unsupervised, said cops. 4 Legend Jenkins, 7, was fatally struck by a Jeep Cherokee in Gastonia, North Carolina Credit: Family Handout 4 Tributes have been left at the scene of last Tuesday's fatal crash Credit: WSOC-TV Gastonia Police said that a Jeep Cherokee driving by a 76-year-old woman hit Legend at about 6 pm last Tuesday. The second-grader had been crossing a road while walking with his brother, 10, in Gastonia, North Carolina. A passing driver said she has been haunted by his death after she stopped to help the seriously injured boy. Summer Williams said she held him in her arms until the ambulance arrived, reported the New York Post. READ MORE US NEWS TRIPLE TRAGEDY Three missing children found dead after vanishing on visit with homeless dad But he died four hours later that night in hospital. His mother, Jessica Jenkins, told Gaston Gazette that "sweet" Legend was a "mama's boy" who enjoyed sports. The mom said it was the first time she had let her children cross that street alone, "and someone killed him." She accused the SUV driver of "taking somebody's baby - she doesn't need to be out here driving." Legend's dad, Sameule Jenkins said he was in "shock." The distraught man said his boy had enjoyed playing "everything ― soccer, football, basketball, he just never got a chance to flourish." Indy 500 driver ploughs into his pit crew and injures four team members He added, "My son didn't deserve this. I wish I was there to protect him." The Gastonia Police Department said last Thursday that cops have filed criminal charges against them both. "Both parents have been charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, felony child neglect, and misdemeanor child neglect," it added. 4 The boy's mom, Jessica Jenkins, was arrested by Gastonia Police Credit: Gaston County Sheriff's Office 4 Sameule Jenkins, the boy's dad, was also arrested for involuntary manslaughter Credit: Gaston County Sheriff's Office The police said that last Tuesday, "at approximately 5:55 p.m., officers responded to a reported traffic collision in the 1000 block of West Hudson Boulevard. "Upon arrival, police found that a 7-year-old juvenile male had been struck by a Jeep Cherokee being driven by a 76-year female driver. "The preliminary investigation revealed that the child was attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk with another juvenile male, aged 10, when he entered the roadway and was hit." UNSUPERVISED Legend was initially taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. But he was later transferred to Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte. The police said, "Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead near 10 pm." In regards to the double arrest, it added, "While the Gastonia Police Department offers its deepest sympathies to the family for the heartbreaking loss of their child, the investigation revealed that the children involved were unsupervised at the time the boy stepped into traffic. "In such cases, adults must be held accountable for their responsibilities to ensure a safe environment for their children." SUV DRIVER Witness to the collision, Summer Williams said she had seen Legend dash out on to the road, as his older brother desperately tried to hold him back. She added, "Even at night, I still see his (Legend's) face." Cops confirmed that the SUV driver has not been arrested. The statement said, "At this time, there is no evidence of speeding or wrongdoing on the part of the driver, therefore no charges have been filed. "The driver continues to be cooperative and the incident remains under active investigation by the Gastonia Police Department's Traffic Division. "Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have relevant information is urged to contact Corporal Carpenter with the Gastonia Police Department at 704-866-6702."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Parents arrested for letting boy, 7, walk home ‘unattended' as mom insists it was first time she let him outside alone
A MOM and dad have been arrested after their 7-year-son was fatally struck by an SUV while walking home "unattended" from a store. They were charged with involuntary manslaughter after leaving little Legend Jenkins unsupervised, said cops. Advertisement 4 Legend Jenkins, 7, was fatally struck by a Jeep Cherokee in Gastonia, North Carolina Credit: Family Handout 4 Tributes have been left at the scene of last Tuesday's fatal crash Credit: WSOC-TV Gastonia Police said that a Jeep Cherokee driving by a 76-year-old woman hit Legend at about 6 pm last Tuesday. The second-grader had been crossing a road while walking with his brother, 10, in Gastonia, North Carolina. A passing driver said she has been haunted by his death after she stopped to help the seriously injured boy. Summer Williams said she held him in her arms until the ambulance arrived, reported the Advertisement READ MORE US NEWS But he died four hours later that night in hospital. His mother, Jessica Jenkins, told The mom said it was the first time she had let her children cross that street alone, "and someone killed him." She accused the SUV driver of "taking somebody's baby - she doesn't need to be out here driving." Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Legend's dad, Sameule Jenkins said he was in "shock." The distraught man said his boy had enjoyed playing "everything ― soccer, football, basketball, he just never got a chance to flourish." Indy 500 driver ploughs into his pit crew and injures four team members He added, "My son didn't deserve this. I wish I was there to protect him." The Gastonia Police Department said last Thursday that cops have filed criminal charges against them both. Advertisement "Both parents have been charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, felony child neglect, and misdemeanor child neglect," it added. 4 The boy's mom, Jessica Jenkins, was arrested by Gastonia Police Credit: Gaston County Sheriff's Office 4 Sameule Jenkins, the boy's dad, was also arrested for involuntary manslaughter Credit: Gaston County Sheriff's Office The police said that last Tuesday, "at approximately 5:55 p.m., officers responded to a reported traffic collision in the 1000 block of West Hudson Boulevard. Advertisement "Upon arrival, police found that a 7-year-old juvenile male had been struck by a Jeep Cherokee being driven by a 76-year female driver. "The preliminary investigation revealed that the child was attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk with another juvenile male, aged 10, when he entered the roadway and was hit." UNSUPERVISED Legend was initially taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. But he was later transferred to Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte. Advertisement The police said, "Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead near 10 pm." In regards to the double arrest, it added, "While the Gastonia Police Department offers its deepest sympathies to the family for the heartbreaking loss of their child, the investigation revealed that the children involved were unsupervised at the time the boy stepped into traffic. "In such cases, adults must be held accountable for their responsibilities to ensure a safe environment for their children." SUV DRIVER Witness to the collision, Summer Williams said she had seen Legend dash out on to the road, as his older brother desperately tried to hold him back. Advertisement She added, "Even at night, I still see his (Legend's) face." Cops confirmed that the SUV driver has not been arrested. The statement said, "At this time, there is no evidence of speeding or wrongdoing on the part of the driver, therefore no charges have been filed. "The driver continues to be cooperative and the incident remains under active investigation by the Gastonia Police Department's Traffic Division. Advertisement "Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have relevant information is urged to contact Corporal Carpenter with the Gastonia Police Department at 704-866-6702."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
North Carolina parents charged after son is struck and killed by SUV while walking with older brother
A 7-year-old boy was fatally struck by an SUV last week as he tried to cross a road in North Carolina – and now his parents have been arrested and charged for leaving him unsupervised, according to police. Legend Jenkins was hit by a Jeep Cherokee on May 27 at around 6 p.m. while walking with his 10-year-old brother outside a crosswalk in Gastonia, a city west of Charlotte. Their mother told a local news outlet that it was the first time she had allowed them to walk to a nearby grocery store alone. Jenkins was rushed to a nearby medical facility with life-threatening injuries and was later transferred to Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, where he succumbed to his injuries at around 10 p.m. Alabama Mother Charged With The Death Of Her 2 Children, 1 Year Old's Body Still Missing The boy's mother, Jessica Ivey, and his father, Sameule Jenkins, were arrested and charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, felony child neglect and misdemeanor child neglect, the Gastonia Police Department announced two days later. The parents appeared in court on Friday and were both issued a $1.5 million bond, WSOC-TV reports. Read On The Fox News App "While the Gastonia Police Department offers its deepest sympathies to the family for the heartbreaking loss of their child, the investigation revealed that the children involved were unsupervised at the time the boy stepped into traffic," the Gastonia Police Department said in a press release. "In such cases, adults must be held accountable for their responsibilities to ensure a safe environment for their children." The deadly incident took place in the 1000 block of West Hudson Boulevard and the SUV was being driven by a 76-year-old woman. Police said there is no evidence of speeding or wrongdoing on the part of the driver and no charges have been filed. The driver continues to be cooperative and the incident remains under active investigation, police said. Florida Man Arrested For Killing Infant With Car Following Argument With Woman: Police Summer Williams, a witness who tended to the victim at the scene, told WSOC-TV that she saw Legend step out in front of a car as his brother tried to pull him back. "That shocked me," said Williams, who said she stopped her car and held the child in her arms and rubbed him to comfort him. At that time, he was still alive. "Just letting him know that somebody was there and he wasn't alone," Williams said. "Even at night, I still see his face." The boy's father launched a GoFundMe page before he was arrested by police, sharing photos of the victim. In one black-and-white image, Legend is wearing a T-shirt with "#Mama's Boy" emblazoned across the front. "He was a momma's boy up and down. He was smart, creative and even if he was ill would always keep a smile," the post reads, noting Legend was about to turn 8 in August. "He loved playing any sports. He was truly a warrior, but after being revived close to twelve times, he unfortunately passed away. WE ASK that y'all send prayers for our family in this time of heartbreak and if you wish to give, anything would be very grateful."Original article source: North Carolina parents charged after son is struck and killed by SUV while walking with older brother
