definitely need that coat or want to heat up your car. car. 3 bitter cold for the morning with early temperatures in the teens and 20s. sunny skies help highs reach the low to mid 40s this afternoon. partly cloudy skies build overnight with lows back in the 20s and 30s. rain arrives by thursday

3 ((wrap up)) 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center.ice on roadclub view dr @pilot rd rd3 you are looking live at: 3 3 how would you like to be 450 million dollars richer? richer?and if you play the powerball today--- you've got the chance to be that rich. 3 fox carolina ashley minelli is live for us in greenville to talk about the big drawing

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1 in 24.9 million of winning powerball prize prize 3 3 president obama says he has a 10-point plan to help keep guns out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them. 3 the president detailed his executive actions on gun control on tuesday. they include: expanding background checks and license requirements for gun sales...providing new funding to treat mental illness--and additional manpower at the f-b-i and a-t-f to handle

prevent the next mass shooting from happening-- and is not capitalizing on current events---republican leaders disagree. 3 3 3 "each time this comes up, we are fed the excuse that common sense reforms, like background checks, might not have stopped the last massacre or the one before that or t t one 3 before that. so, why bother trying? i reject that thinking." thinking."house speaker paul ryan released a statement... saying the president's word does not trump the second amendment... and his executive order will no doubt be challenged in the courts. attorney general alan wilson mirrored the same response--- calling obama's actions not presidential. 3 president obama will deliver his final state of the union address next week. and governor nikki haley has been asked to deliver the republican response. 33 haley's deputy chief of staff made the announcement on twitter ... saying governor haley is honored to have been asked by house speaker paul ryan.the 20-16 "state of the union" address will be

january the 12-th at 9 p-m. 3 3 the road to the national championship continues for the clemson tigers. they are now **five days away from playing alabama for the national title. 3 clemson at 14 and oh is just one win away from being the only team in f-b-s college football history to ever finish a season 15 and oh. 3 but first they must get through powerhouse alabama---- a team who is favored by the vegas oddsmakers. but for head coach swinney... to be the best you've gotta play the best-- 3 3 "his is what it's all about. they represent the best, and there's really no way you can argue with that. this is their fourth national championship appearance in seven years, and i think this is -- they've won 15 already. we've got a lonely trophy sitting down there in that case. they've got a family of trophies in tuscaloosa" tuscaloosa"3 we will have continuing coverage of the tigers road to arizona...right here on fox

coach dabo swinney tells us what he thinks about loophole that allows alabama more may surprise you. 3 and dont forget - monday at 7 tune in for our special report undefeated: clemson's return to the championship.we'll be going in depth on the tigers first shot at the national title since 1981. 3 time for weather 3 and traffic every 10 minutes with nicole. 3 bitter cold for the morning with early temperatures in the

help highs reach the low to mid 40s this afternoon. partly cloudy skies build overnight with lows back in the 20s and 30s. rain arrives by thursday night. 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 some road work in spartanburg county is expected to pick up again this morning.crews are installing new water lines on south pine at palmetto street. traffic was down to one lane

is expected to resume at nine this morning and go until four this afternoon.spartanburg water says service will not be interrupted. 3 3 it's ______.the tigers, go west!if you're a clemson fan getting ready for arizona, find out how g-s-p is helping out. 3 we head to break with a live look at...usc-upstateyou're watching the morning news on fox carolina.

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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... anderson county.. clemson blvd. 3 3 covering our counties. in greenville county---a man is recovering this morning after being shot twice in the g. 3 deputies say they were called out to a home on old buncombe road tuesday. they say when they arrived the man suffered from a shot to his upper thigh. investigators say they interviewed a couple of witnesses--but no word if anyone was charged. 3 a disturbing story out of spartanburg county:a mother is charged with attempted murder.. after police say she tried to **poison her daughter.. and planned to **kill her. her.police say they responded to a report of an overdose at the "heritage court apartments" last month. they say the woman's daughter is an adult and has down syndrome

officers say they noticed an orange drink with a powdery substance inside it. 3 investigators say her mother---- pamela contreras---- admitted to grinding up pills and feeding them to her daughter. they said she told them after the woman passed out-- she intended to stab her to death.police say contreras told them she was worried that no one would take care of her daughter when she died. 3 in anderson county -- one suspect is locked up.. and another is on the loose following a chase. chase.take a look -- shaqwon geer was taken inin custody monday after deputies spotted a stolen vehicic. vehicle.deputies say they followed the car, which quickly drove off near george albert road monday.as the chase approached the meadow run apartments -- we're told the suspects veered into a concrete barrier -- and ran off.geer was caught in the apartment complex. a k-9 unit responded but could finthth second suspect.anyone with information is asked to contact the anderson county sheriff's office . 3 greenville police want to see if you can help them find a missing woman.

last seen around 2 o clock sunday morning on the south police say babb is on medications that she takes regularly and will need.she doesn't have a vehicle. anyone with information is asked to call greenville police at the number on your screen. 3 g-s-p is getting ready for some extra travelers this week as many clemson fans head to the national championship game in arizona-- arizona--and the airport wants to make sure you have a hassle-free send-off. off.g-s-p is increasing the number of chartered flights departing from january 9-th to the 11-th.they are also reminding travelers to use the 3-2-1 flying rule.which means arrive to the airport three hours early---be in-line at security 2-hours prior to departure.and arrive at your gate 1-hour prior to boarding. g-s-p also suggests that flyers check in and pay for their luggage online.and keep parking in mind-- you can reserve a parking space on their website. 3 time for traffic and weather

3 3 minutes.every ten and weather time for traffic 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 bitter cold for the morning with early temperatures in the teens and 20s. sunny skies help highs reach the low to mid 40s this afternoon. partly cloudy skies build overnight with lows back in the 20s and 30s. thursday will be partly

to mid-50s, with rain arriving at night. light showers linger on friday with highs in the mid-50s, with some sunshine returning on saturday. saturday night into early sunday heavier rain comes and then clears for sunday afternoon. another bitter chill arrives next week. bitter cold for the morning with early temperatures in the teens and 20s. sunny skies help highs reach the low to mid 40s this afternoon. partly cloudy skies build overnight with lows back in the 20s and

cloudy with highs in the low to mid-50s, with rain arriving at night. light showers linger on friday with highs in the mid-50s, with some sunshine returning on saturday. saturday night into early sunday heavier rain comes and then clears for sunday afternoon. another bitter chill arrives next week.

3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold******* 3 we're watching this: this: 3 you're looking live atpit crew traffic sponsored by pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 news you need to know...for the first time since a greenville county deputy was

of duty..his youngest daughter is seeing him out of bed... and walking.the picture was shared on the family go-fund me page.dempsey was shot after responding to a robbery call. 3 passengers traveling with malaysian airlines will be allowed to once again check luggage starting today.the airline put a temporary ban on checked luggage monday and tuesday because of strong headwinds.strong headwinds cause flights to burn more fuel than normal. 3 north korea says it conducted a successful hydrogen bomb test for the first time.the u-n has banned north korea from testing nuclear weapons and a hydrogen bomb is more powerful than traditional nuclear weapons.it would be a major military advancement for the country. 3 if you have any pre-made burgers in your freezer, there's a recall you need to know about. about.company reps with "huisken meat" announced they're recalling about 89- thousand pounds of beef.the food and safety inspection service says "sam's choice black angus vidalia onion patties" may contain chunks of wood.all of the products

november 19th and december 9th of last year.no illnesses have been reported.you're told to throw away the meat or take it back to the store. 3 we head to break with a live look at... greenville county.. pelham you're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 you're watching the morning

3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina--we're taking a lili look at...ab- tech 3 all good things must come to an end-- the farewell season of american idol kicks off tonight with a two night- special. 3 tonight and thursday night-- judges-- harry connick jr., jennifer lopez and keith urban, along with host ryan seacrest will start looking for the 15th and final american idol.this years season will also be shorter-- ending in april.there will

and present, starting with winners and stars from earlier seasons - like ruben studdard, clay aiken, taylor hicks-- advising singers at early auditions.the original three judges - paula abdul, simon cowell and randy jackson - are also expected to make an appearance. it all starts tonight right here on fox carolina at 8 oclock. 3 now to weather with nicole 3 bitter cold for the morning with early temperatures in the

help highs reach the low to mid 40s this afternoon. partly cloudy skies build overnight with lows back in the 20s and 30s. rain arrives by thursday night. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 chris is in the traffic center. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this: 3

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3 feeling lucky this morning? you might want to take your chances on playing the lottery today because the powerball jackpot is up to 450-million dollars!i'm live with a report. 3 3 today will be sunny with highs in the 40s. 3 good morning.... it's wednesday, january 6i'm lauren elise eliseand i'm ben hill, with traffic reporter chris scott and meteorologist nicole papay. thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 it's another cold, cold this morning!take a look-- the temperature is 25 at clemson

3 bitter cold for the morning with early temperatures in the teens and 20s. sunny skies help highs reach the low to mid 40s this afternoon. partly cloudy skies build overnight with lows back in the 20s and 30s. rain arrives by thursday night. 3 let's send it over to chris. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this in the pit crew

3 you're looking live at: 3 3 for the first time since a greenville counun deputy was shot in the head in the line of duty..his youngest daughter is seeing him out of bed... and walking. walking.this picture was posted on the family's go fund me page tuesday.it shows deputy dave dempsey sitting with his daughter allison. allison.deputy dempsey was shot while responding to a burglary in taylors on december 10-th.it is believed that the man who shot him - charles roseman senior - thought the officers were robbers returning and opened fire.roseman was killed when another deputy returned fire.

deandre norris have been charged with that robbery. deputies tell us the investigation is ongoing. 3 3 covering our counties: greenville county deputies say they need your help finding a seriel home burgler. burgler.this is "corey tucker" he has a list of warrents out for his arrest. arrest.these are photos taken from a home surveillance system that deputies say tucker robbed. they also say this is the black pick up truck he is known to drive. according to reports, tucker is accused of robbing 4 homes in greenville county. he's accused of stealing electronics, weapons, cash, and jewelry. 3 haywood county deputies are looking for a stabbing suspect this morning. morning.this is "stephanie bauer" who is on the run.the victim told investigators he was attacked and stabbed by three people at the apartments on forest drive near clyde in early december. december.christopher hester was arrested the day after the incident - and christopher arwood was picked up by waynesville police monday night.they've been charged with assault and a deadly weapon with intent to kill. 3 anyone with information with stephanie bauer should call the haywood county sheriff's

3 republican presidential frontrunner donald trump has a new campaign office in downtown greenville. greenville.here's a look at it - on main street, near the old marble slab creamery.trump has a commanding lead in south carolina polls.the real estate and business mogul isisexpected to speak at winthrop university on friday. friday.trump remains the leader of the gop field of 12. marco rubio and ted cruz are close behind. behind.and just four candidates in the race for the democratic nomination -of course you can find all your political headlines at fox carolina dot com. 3 3 the clemson tigers are just five days away from the national title game -- and that means getting in as much practice as possible.clemson tuesday. 3 and because of a rule with the n-c-a-a, clemson will actually have less practice time than alabama. alabama.the rule limits football teams to 20 hours a week once classes start.that includes practices, weightlifting, film sessions, and meetings with coaches.it

because clemson's classes started monday -- they'll have to follow those limitations. now -- alabama's semester doesn't start until january 13th which means they aren't limited by the rule. head coach dabo swinney says that shouldn't matter. 3 "i wouldn't make a big deal out of that. if they beat us, it's not going to be because they had two extra meetings or an extra walk-through on wednesday and thursday, it's gogong to be because they just beat us. us.coach swinney says this week of practice is similar to the regular season. 3 and of course we'll be covering every angle leading up to the national championship game monday-we'll have live reports from arizona with sports director aaron cheslock and sports reporter shannon summerville starting tomorrow. 3 3 tonight is the night--- and you might want to go play the lottery! lottery!that's right-- the powerball jackpot is up to

3 ashley minelli is live for us this morning in greenville with more on tonight's big drawing. 3 clock is ticking to get your ticketsmust be bought by 9:59 3 - drawing is only on fox tonight- right before the late news at 10:59 - 4th largest jackpot in powerball history... 6th largest in lotto history- rolled 17 times without a winner- $2 per ticket

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3 bitter cold for the morning with early temperatures in the teens and 20s. sunny skies help highs reach the low to mid 40s this afternoon. partly cloudy skies build overnight with lows back in the 20s and 30s. rain arrives by thursday night. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to chris with traffic.

3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center: center: 3 3 you are taking a live look at: 3 and for drivers in anderson countytraffic may be slow going on clemson highway between may street and lafrance today through saturday.crews will be patching the road and there will be lane closures.you're asked to avoid this area if you can. 3 3 it's ______.the fbi says they need the public's help as they continue to investigate the san bernardino shootings.what out--next, 3 we head to break with a live

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news on fox carolina---we're taking a live look at... powerball.. 450 million.. drawing tonight.. 3 leaders in washington say they're trying to figure out if north korea successfully completed a nuclear test wednesday. wednesday.leaders with the communist country say the underground test of a hydrogen bomb was a success.they made the announcement right after a magnitude 5 earthquake was reported by the u-s geological service.. in the area of north korea's nuclear test site.the u-n has banned north korea from testing nuclear weapons and a hydrogen bomb is more powerful than traditional nuclear weapons. 3 hundreds of thousands of people are asking the president to pardon two men in prison -- all because of a popular netflix series. series.petitions on the website change dot org and white-house dot gov are asking president obama to pardon

"brendan dassey".both men are serving time for killing freelance photographer "teresa halbach" in 2005.their case is part of a 10-episode netflix documumntary called "making a murderer" that raises questions about the strength of their convictions.president obama's staff has responded saying they dont have the power to do anything.the white house says only federal prisoners can be pardoned by the president and both men are locked up on state charges. 3 federal agents in san bernardino, california are asking for the public's help this morning. morning.they're working to put together a timeline of the two gunmen's movements -- who shot and killed 14 people last month.an f-b-i agent says there's about a 20 minute gap they need to fill on the afternoon of december second. they say it's the time between the deadly attacks and the shootout that killed syed farook and tashfeen malik. 3 bill cosby's wife will not face a deposition today thanks to the ruling of a magistrate judge. judge.camille cosby was set to be deposed today by lawyers for the women accusing her husband bill cosby of sexually assaulting them decades ago.a judge denied a motion by

the subpoena last week.she appealed monday and asked the deposition to wait until after the appeal.on tuesday that request was granted. prosecutors are hoping to evetually question camille about her husband. 3 if you're sick of crowded aisles and waiting in long lines to get your groceries -- a new service coming to greenville county is offering to take care of all that for you. you.the new service is called shipt and they promise to take care of all your shopping needs on demand.you just download the app -- order your groceries, and shipt promises to get it to your home the same day as soon as an hour. one shopper says she's looking forward to the new service. 3 3 3 "just a convenience thing, if you're running late, you don't have to make an extra stop. if it's raining, it's nice not to have to get out and get wet. just have it brought to your door." door."the new service launches in greenville tomorrow.all groceries come from publix stores.for less than 50 bucks, the company is offering unlimited delivery for a year

3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 bitter cold for the morning with early temperatures in the teens and 20s. sunny skies help highs reach the low to

cloudy skies build overnight with lows back in the 20s and 30s. thursday will be partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid-50s, with rain arriving at night. light showers linger on friday with highs in the mid-50s, with some sunshine returning on saturday. saturday night into early sunday heavier rain comes and then clears for sunday afternoon. another bitter chill arrives next week. bitter cold for the morning with early temperatures in the teens and 20s. sunny skies help highs reach the low to mid 40s this afternoon. partly cloudy skies build overnight

30s. thursday will be partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid-50s, wititrain arriving at night. light showers linger on friday with highs in the mid-50s, with some sunshine returning on saturday. saturday night into early sunday heavier rain comes and then clears for sunday afternoon. another bitter chill arrives next week.

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pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 time for news you need to know...the legal team for baltimore police officer "william porter" is fighting to keep his clients testimony from being used against other officers.prosecutors say they planned to use his testimony against two other officers accused in the death of freddie gray. 3 apple stock investors are hoping for a rebound in prices soon.shares with the tech company dropped nearly 3- percent tuesday.. putting them in a place they haven't seen in more than a year.apple's stock is now down 25-percent from it's highest point last year. 3 president obama is unveiling his executive actions to try and curb gun violence.the ten point plan includes expanding background checks and license requirements for gun sales...providing new funding to treat mental illness--and giving the f-b-i and a-t-f more people. 3 it looks like flying in the u-s is about to get more expensive. expensive.reps with several airlines -- including delta, southwest, and american confirm they've **raised

flights by six dollars this week.that's the first multi-airline price increase since june of last year. analysts say the price increase is most likely here to stay.. but they say they could be rolled back. 3 we head to break with a live look at... greenville county.. eye-85 3 but first let's take a look at last night's winning lottery numbers. numbers. 3 3 you're watching the morning

3 welcome back--we're taking a live look at... usc-upstate 3 if you're a big twitter user -- you may soon be able to send longer tweets. tweets.twitter's c-e-o "jack dorsey" hinted tuesday that the company's standard 140 character limit may soon be done away with.reps with twitter say the limit may grow as large as 10-thousand which is the same limit as their messaging feature.although the news has not been confirmed -- reports point to march as the most likely month the change will happen. 3 a young clemson fan has a football that will help him

victory in the orange bowl last week. week.as the clock ran out -- clemson q-b desahun watson chucked the ball into the crowd.it turns out 9 year old "avery younghans" caught that ball but -- out of sheer excitement she dropped it back on the field.two police officers got the ball back to her and even called coach dabo sweeny over to have him sign the ball for the family. 3 now to weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 bitter cold for the morning with early temperatures in the teens and 20s. sunny skies help highs reach the low to mid 40s this afternoon. partly

with lows back in the 20s and 30s. rain arrives by thursday night. 3 3 let's send it over to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're keeping an eye on: rutherford rd @ haven reach waystallings rd @ rutherford rd/railroad work work 3 you're looking live at: 3 3 it's ______.coming up, leave early for work and grab your powerball tickets --450 million dollars is on the line --more on the big jackpot -- straight ahead.

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reports from the field, the morning news starts now. now.a spartanburg county woman is locked up after investigators say she tried to kill her own daughter.and coming up.. you'll hear the reason why she says she did it. it.

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