Black Ice & Water Problems

There are reports from Wilkes County Communications of patches of black ice all over the county this morning. Even though the air tempratures are above freezing, there are pockets of cold air at the surface. There have been several accidents due to the black ice this morning and the DOT is working all over the county to treat the slick spots. Also, the Circket-Millers Creek Water Association is reporting a major water leak this morning. Customers in the Mt. Pleasant, Boiling Springs, and Purlear areas will be without water most of the day. The association is also asking other customers to conserve water.