3 mostly cloudy today with a slight chance for a morning shower. highs reach the mid- 60s in the upstate and upper 50s in the mountains. a flood warning remains in place for the french broad, enoree, saluda, and broad rivers until this weekend. slow clearing begins this afternoon and lows drop into the 30s and 40s. dry, seasonably cool weather begins the new year and lasts through the weekend. 3 ((wrap up)) 3*********hold****** *********hold******3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center. center.you are looking live at: 3 3 kick off for the orange bowl is just hours away--as clemson

bowl is kick off for the 3 kick off for the orange bowl is just hours away--as clemson and oklahoma sqaure off for a chance to go to the national championship. championship.let's bring in sports director aaron cheslock who's live for us all morning in south florida.. and aaron -- a lot of trash talk getting thrown around right? 3 yeah, we've heard it from several players.. but the most recent came from clemson cornerback mackensie alexander... who's projected

pick...3 the tigers corner locking down essentially every number one receiver he's faced this year.. most notably notre dames will fuller.. last season he only gave up 20 completions total.. this season, alexander's given up only 11 receptions... total.. they've played 12 games.. so that's less than a catch per game... o-u's sterling shepards no or sanity receiver though.. 79 rec., more than 12- hundred and 11 touchdowns... so when alexander was asked about his thoughts on the sooner receiver.. you'd expect to hear: he's a great player or a big challenge.. dabo swinney says that.. but not the tigers corner... 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 "he's number 3, and he's 5'10" and he plays for ou, there's nothing to say about the guy. he plays for ou. that's all i've got to say about the guy." guy."

3 "tough matchup, he's got his hands full. a great player. shifty, a strong guy. excellent ball skills, great ability to run after the catch. he's a very talented guy. i think he's top-10 in the country right now in touchdowns, so he's got his hands full. going to be a battle right there. and that's what you expect. it's the final four. there's no weaknesses on any one of these teams. whatever 11 run out there on the field, they're all good players on both sides. so there'll be great matchups everywhere. everywhere.3 there certainly will be... now the two faced off last year in the russell athletic bowl.. shepard held to just one catch for 13 yards by the clemson corner... they even got into it a little bit before kickoff.. 3 just one of the many storylines heading into this one... it's of course oklahomas shot at payback... the tigers crushing the sooners 40-6 in last year's bowl game... but what does that mean for this year ? we'll take a closer look coming up... up...

3 and besides the orange bowl -- it's also new year's eve and if you're a mom or dad who wants to celebrate **without

party **just for **you. **you.ashley minelli is live at the well this morning-- on the ice-- where they are counting down to the **noon year. 3 chance for kids, families to enjoy new year... without busting bed-times bed-times- kids enjoy skating on the ice- noisemakers to count down "noon" years eve- also the last day to enjoy skating on the big ice 3 $5 kids 6 and under$7 ages 7 and up$3 to rent skates (or bring your own for no rental

3 count-down begins at 10 this morning... skating continues until 2 this afternoon 3 3 3 this morning many in greenwood are feeling the impact of all the rain we've seen seenemergency management workers says at least six families were evacuated from their homes in the wilson creek mobile home park-- roads were washed out and some cars submerged under water. the u-s 25 bypass at burgess drive was closed because of flooding. and in 96 a man and two passengers were swept away in their car on paysinger road and had to be rescued by firefighters. 3 3 3 "i have a wife and a daughter and i can't get to them right now and it kind of scares me. i don't know what to do or how to get to them, i mean it

back there and get them, but it can't." can't."i started rolling and the water started pushing the car sideways and into the creek and next think you known the car started filling up so we all crawled up on the top of the roof and we called for help. 3 both the phoenix and 96 fire departments responded to that rescue and all three people are okay. 3 and the midwest is also dealing with dangerous flooding. in missouri -- they are using sandbags to keep lanes open on interstate-55. rivers in the area also experiences historic flooding. the u-s army corps of engineers says flooded water has spilled over nine federal levees in the saint louis area. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes with nicole. 3 mostly cloudy today with a slight chance for a morning shower. highs reach the mid-

50s in the mountains. a flood warning remains in place for the french broad, enoree, saluda, and broad rivers until this weekend. slow clearing begins this afternoon and lows drop into the 30s and 40s. dry, seasonably cool weather begins the new year and lasts through the weekend. 3 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this: this: 3 you're taking a live look at 3 3 3 3 live look atyou're taking a live look at 3 3 hi im sgt 1st class taforayia

arifjan, kuwait. just want to send a special holidays to my family and friends in greenville sc. hi sangeria, go tigers. merry christmas

3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina--we're taking a live look at...clemson 3 3 covering our counties-- we're hearing from a mother who is searching for answers-- after her son was shot in greenville county over christmas weekend. 3 3 trella hill's son marquavious mcgrath was shot christmas night while out with friends and family in greenville.she says her son tried to get away from fighting that spilled out of a club and into a nearby waffle house-hill's son was shot in his neck but remarkably survived. 3 3 3 luck is not the word. the doctor said with his injuries,

survive without paralyzation or death. my son has neither one. one.greenville police are investigating what happened- anyone with information is asked to call crimestoppers at 23-crime. 3 firefighters say they now know what caused a fire at an apartment in spartanburg county. 3 they say something was left on the stove at the duncan village apartments on wednesday. firefighters say a woman who lives there was taking a nap--- but woke up when someone knocked on her door because of the smoke. they say one apartment was seriously damaged--- the red cross is helping that family. and one person was also taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. 3 3 bill cosby -- once t-v's most beloved dad -- is out on a million dollar bond this morning after being charged with a sex crime. crime.cosby was charged on wednesday in pennsylvania with a felony count of aggravated indecent assault. the alleged incident happened in 2004.the case marks the first time cosby has been charged with sexual misconduct despite years of allegations

3 u-s fugitive ethan couch is being transported to a larger immigration facility in mexico city. 3 mexico's national immigration institute says the "affluenza" teen will be held in the nation's capital during a judge's temporary injunction that has delayed his deportation to the u-s. authorities say the 18-year-old -- who used "affluenza" as a defense in a fatal drunk-driving wreck -- fled with his mother to puerto vallarta. \couch's mother is now back in the u-s. 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 mostly cloudy today with a slight chance for a morning shower. highs reach the mid- 60s in the upstate and upper 50s in the mountains. a flood warning remains in place for the french broad, enoree,

this weekend. slow clearing begins this afternoon and lows drop into the 30s and 40s. dry, seasonably cool weather begins the new year and lasts through the weekend, with highs in the 50s, and lows near freezing. next week begins with sunshine in the 50s on monday and tuesday, but another round of rain could come late-week. mostly cloudy today with a slight chance for a morning shower. highs reach the mid-60s in the upstate and upper 50s in the mountains. a flood warning remains in place

saluda, and broad rivers until this weekend. slow clearing begins this afternoon and lows drop into the 30s and 40s. dry, seasonably cool weather begins the new year and lasts through the weekend, with highs in the 50s, and lows near freezing. next week begins with sunshine in the 50s on monday and tuesday, but another round of rain could come late-week.

3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this: this:

traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 time for news you need to know..all new year's eve festivities in brussels, belgium have been cancelled after the arrest of two suspected terrorists. authorities say the men were planning an attack -- inspired by isis but not directly connected. 3 the friend of the san bernardino shooters has been indicted on several charges. enrique marquez is accused of conspiring and supplying firearms.he has not entered a plea. 3 authorities are trying to find the thief responsible for stealing tools from "rebuild upstate" the charity helps the disabled and elderly.the charity says they finished 120- projects this year. but don't know how to complete the other projects with their now minimal amount of tools. 3 an upstate doctor is

safe while they celebrate the new year.. 3 doctor ryan hoffman with bon secours saint francis says e-r visits go up this time of year. he says he sees people come into the e-r with broken bones, head injuries and a variety of health issues because of drinking in an irresponsbile way. he says there is no specific amount of alcohol experts can say is safe to get behind the wheel and that alcohol can have long term efforts on your liver and stomach. 3 3 it's (time).bacon -- you either love it or hate it 3 we head to break with a live look at... new york city.. time sqaure.. new years eve... you're watching the morning news on fox carolina.

3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina--we're taking a live look at... usc-

3 it's a breakfast food many of us love -- and now a video of one little boy trying it for the first time is being shared around the country. country. 3 "...bacon, bacon, bacon!" 3 the mother of the little boy -- "tyler beach" -- posted this video on her facebook page monday.she says it was shot of tyler eating bacon for breakfast on christmas.it has since exploded online and expresses how many bacon lovers feel about the food.

3 mostly cloudy today with a slight chance for a morning shower. highs reach the mid- 60s in the upstate and upper 50s in the mountains. a flood warning remains in place for the french broad, enoree, saluda, and broad rivers until this weekend. slow clearing begins this afternoon and lows drop into the 30s and 40s. dry, seasonably cool weather begins the new year and lasts through the weekend.

3 chris is in the traffic center. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this: 3 3 you're looking live at: 3 3 it's ______.coming up, the orange bowl in miami kicks-off today. and if you're wanting to buy some gear -- watch out for fakes!we'll explain -- coming up, 3 we head to break with a live look at... greer.. wade hampton at south buncombe road. you're watching the morning news on fox carolina.

3 the morning news at 6:30 starts now.. now.. 3 thursday will peak in the mid- 50s and mid-40s under gradually clearing skies. look to see dry conditions as the new year approaches. approaches. 3 we only have a few hours left until the end of 2015. i'm live in downtown greenville with how you can participate in a family fun event. 3 3 clemson fans -- ??are you ready??today is game dayi'm live in south florida with all the orange bowl action. 3 good morni.... it's

lauren elisewith traffic reporter chris scott and meteorologist nicole papay. thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 mostly cloudy today with a slight chance for a morning shower. highs reach the mid- 60s in the upstate and upper 50s in the mountains. a flood warning remains in place for the french broad, enoree, saluda, and broad rivers until this weekend. slow clearing begins this afternoon and lows drop into the 30s and 40s.

begins the new year and lasts through the weekend. 3 let's send it over to chris. 3*********hold****** *********hold******3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center: spartanburg accident i-26 east @ new cut rd rdyou're looking live at: 3 3 it's almost time clemson fans --we are hours away from the orange bowl.clemson takes on oklahoma for a spot in the

cheslock has been in south florida all week long -- there's been a lot of talk about last year when the two teams met in the russell athletic bowl -- 3 well arguably the two best players on the field are... oklahoma quarterback baker mayfield and the heisman finalist out of tigertown deshaun watson... watson...remember it was cole stoudt under center for clemson in the russell athletic bowl last year... not deshaun watson... the sooners had trevor knight, not baker mayfield... both of these guys can change the complexion of the game in a heartbeat... the tigers obliterated o-u 40-6 in orlando... sooner players and

embarrassing... dabo swinney, asked about keeping his team focused on this year's matchup... in an interesting way... if he had any quote "jedi mind tricks"... 3 3 3 3 3 jedi mind tricks. is that star wars? no jedi mind tricks. last year's performance isn't going to win this year. different teams. you know they turned the ball over five times against us and we're a good team. that's not going to be a pretty result. if we turn the ball over five times. it's not going to be a pretty result. when you put the film on, they know who can play. pretty quickly. all you've got to do is put the film on, and oklahoma will get your attention." attention."despite the top ranked tigers going undefeated this year.. it's oklahoma that comes into matchup as about a 4-point favorite... 3 and one of the reasons why is the tigers defense looking a little beat-down towards the end of the year.. we'll check in with dabo swinney on the health of his team coming up...

3 for fans in miami --3 for fans in miami --the collegiate licensing company is warning about fake merchandise. the c-l-c says they will be patrolling shopping areas in miami for counterfeit products.if you shop online -- here are some tips to make sure you're getting the real deal. 3 officially licensed products should have-- a collegiate product hologram hologramthe merchandise... should also showclemson, oklahoma, or orange bowl.. trademarks. trademarks.the tags on the clothing should be intact. intact.the manufacturers name should be on the product. 3 3 as we get ready for the big *countdown* to midnight... there's another coununtdown that your kids won't want to miss missfox carolina's ashley minelli is live at the well this morning.. where ashley- there's a big party at 12... noon! 3 chance for kids, families to enjoy new year... without busting bed-times

on the ice- noisemakers to count down "noon" years eve- also the last day to enjoy skating on the big ice 3 $5 kids 6 and under$7 ages 7 and up$3 to rent skates (or bring your own for no rental fee)count-down begins at 10 this morning... skating continues until 2 this afternoon 3 3

3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 mostly cloudy today with a slight chance for a morning shower. highs reach the mid- 60s in the upstate and upper 50s in the mountains. a flood warning remains in place for the french broad, enoree, saluda, and broad rivers until this weekend. slow clearing begins this afternoon and lows drop into the 30s and 40s. dry, seasonably cool weather begins the new year and lasts through the weekend. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic this in the pit

*********hold****** 3 with traffic.now to chris 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center: center: 3 3 you are taking a live look at: 3 3 it's ______.one little girl in our area is giving back this year to kids in need.we'll tell you what she did. 3 we head to break with a live look at... usc-upstateyou're watching the morning news on fox carolina.

who's the rebel now? no way. yes way! savor a bacon egg cheese biscuit any time you like. eggs, bacon, and melty cheese all on a biscuit with real butter. mcdonald's all day breakfast menu. yeah!

3 you're watching the morning news with lauren elise, ben hill, meteorologist nicole papay, chris scott with pit crew traffic 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina---we're taking a live look at... greer.. wade hampton at south buncombe road 3 3 in an overnight development -- firefighters in cherokee county worked late putting out a blaze at a cabin.-- 3 the white plains fire department was called to the scene on "quarter round road" late wednesday night. they say the cabin was abandoned-- and no one was hurt. the cause of the fire is under investigation. 3 3 the family of a greenville county man who was killed wednesday morning -- is asking for help from the community. community.troopers say 51 year old "ronnie follett" was crossing white horse road at highway 253 around 1:30 when he was hit by two cars. according to investigators --

the first one kept driving. we're told follett died about ten minutes after being hit -- now his family is hoping drivers in the area saw 3 3 "it's awful, that this is how he went out knowing the way he lived. but, i just wished the person had stopped. he was another human being, everyone deserves that kindness. and for them just to keep riding, you know you hit something. there's no way you didn't know you hit something." something."3 troopers say they're looking for a red or maroon colored suv - possibly a dodge and it could have front end or driver's side damage.call highway patrol if you have any information. 3 buncombe county deputies need your help finding a missing teen.we're told "jessica crawford" is fifteen years old and from black mountain.she's described as five feet tall with brown hair and blue eyes. authorities think she may be

if you know where she may be -- you're asked to call the sheriff's office. 3 one little girl in our area is helping other children by donating her christmas money. money."ellery owen" was given 40 dollars at christmas.her three year old sister-- shelby--was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. before beginning physical therapy at shriner's hospital, shelby was unable to walk.her older sister ellery was so grateful -- she wanted to give back. 3 3 "shes kind of said in a quiet little voice, i didn't get my sewing machine. i said to her, honey santa gave you that money because you asked for money for shriners but if you want to get your sewing machine that is your gift from santa and i'm sure he wouldn't mind if you took it and bought your sewing machine." machine." 3 "i wanted to give the money to shriners so other kids can run, jump and play." play."we're told the 40 dollars was her only gift this year and her sister continues

3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 mostly cloudy today with a slight chance for a morning shower. highs reach the mid- 60s in the upstate and upper 50s in the mountains. a flood warning remains in place for

saluda, ananbroad rivers until this weekend. slow clearing begins this afternoon and lows drop into the 30s and 40s. dry, seasonably cool weather begins the new year and lasts through the weekend, with highs in the 50s, and lows near freezing. next week begins with sunshine in the 50s on monday and tuesday, but another round of rain could come late-week. mostly cloudy today with a slight chance for a morning shower. highs reach the mid-60s in the upstate and upper 50s in the mountains. a flood warning remains in place for the french broad, enoree, saluda, and broad rivers until this weekend. slow clearing begins this afternoon and lows drop into the 30s and 40s. dry, seasonably cool weather begins the new year and lasts through the weekend, with highs in the 50s, and lows near freezing. next week begins with sunshine in the 50s on monday and tuesday, but another round of rain could come late-week.

3 now to pit crew traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we are watching: spartanburg accidenti-26 east@ exit 17/new cut rd rd 3 you are taking a live look at:

pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 time for news you need to know..the mother of "ethan couch" is back in the u-s after being deported from mexico wednesday.couch is still south of the border after being given a three day stay.couch is on probation for killing four people in a drunk driving accident in texas. 3 bill cosby's lawyer is promising to fight sexual assault charges against the comedian.cosby was charged in pennsylvania wednesday and given a one million dollar bail which he posted.the charges are connected to a 2004 accusation of a former temple university worker. 3 panthers quarterback cam newton is now a dadhe tweeted wednesday that his girlfriend had a son last week.newton says he wanted to keep the news quiet so it wouldn't be a distraction. 3 time square is one of the most popular spots to ring in the new year -- but it's not the only place to celebrate. celebrate.in mount olive north carolina -- the town gets

drop.the mot olive pickle company drops a three foot pickle into a tank at 7:00 tonight so families can enjoy the festivities.in folly beach south carolina they have a flip flop drop followed by fire works at midnight.and in brasstown north carolina -- a live opossum will be droped in a plexiglass box at midnight. 3 we head to break with a live look at... big apple.. time square..new years eve 3 but first let's take a look at last night's winning lottery numbers. numbers. 3 3 good morning, i'm

we're taking a live look at... greenville

3 one of the fastest growing companies says they don't have any plans of slowing down. down.company reps with uber say they booked one *billion rides wednesday.they say the lucky one one-billionth rider-- marvin -- is in london and is getting a year's worth of free rides.his driver will get a vacation in an uber city of their choice.uber's c-e-o says they're averaging about 2-million rides a day.uber gave the very first ride to a customer in san francisco five years ago. 3 a rejected pit bull in gaffney is recovering this morning and should be available to adopt in january. january.elizabeth mashburn says she bought the puppy from a man for 50 dollars when she saw the puppy dangling from his leash on facebook.mashburn says she took it to a shelter because it had worms, was malnourished, and dehydrated. the puppy, who is named walker, is now being cared for by a puppy rescue service. workers with the service says walker will need a few more

adopted out but he is doing much better. 3 now to weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 mostly cloudy today with a slight chance for a morning shower. highs reach the mid- 60s in the upstate and upper 50s in the mountains. a flood warning remains in place for the french broad, enoree, saluda, and broad rivers until this weekend. slow clearing begins this afternoon and lows drop into the 30s and 40s. dry, seasonably cool weather begins the new year and lasts through the weekend.

3 let's send it over to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're keeping an eye on: on: 3 you're looking live at: 3 3 it's ______.3 clemson is just hours away from taking center stage in the orange bowl.sports director aaron cheslock is live with all you need to know about the big game. 3 be sure to stay with fox carolina all morning long. we're bringing you the days top stories until nine o'clock. throughout our four hours of news you can catch live reports from the field, plus

minutes.3 the morning news starts now. now.heavy rain across the upstate caused major issues for some people this week. we'll show you some of the damage.. coming up. up. 3 you might see some rain this morning.. but things should clear out later today.we'll see what's in store for the first weekend of 2016.. coming up. up.

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