bringing you complete coverage of the tigers' trip to the national championship. championship.meteorologist nicole papay has made it out to arizona.. we'll check in with her for a first look at our weather.. 3 3

3 let's send it over 3 let's send it over to chris with traffic. 3 we're watching:i-85 north @ 66 mm/on shouldermoped accident asheville charlotte hwy @ emmas grove rd rd 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 this morning.. an 3 this morning.. an anderson county man accused of starting a standoff with the swat team is behind bars. bars.19 year old ronnie cannon is charged with making a bomb deputies say they were called out to a home on hawthorne drive around 7:30 last night. night.cannon's mother told investigators her son was on drugs and claimed to have a bomb.investigators say the standoff lasted about two and a half hours.. before a k-9 was sent in.deputies say

bite before being taken to jail.we're told there was no bomb in the house. 3 3 covering our counties-- spartanburg county deputies are still working to piece together a shooting from thursday night. night.deputies were called to a home on reidville road in moore sometime after 10 last night.deputies tell us one person had been shot.. but we don't know their condition. we're told investigators are supposed to be back on scene this morning. 3 another shooting is under investigation in laurens county.clinton public safety officers say one person was shot in the leg on north broad street thursday night.officers say a second person reportedly took off running and jumped a fence when police arrived.that person was not located.the investigation. 3 greenville county deputies say they're investigating more cases of vandalism. vandalism.the sheriff's office says they got about 20 reports of vandalism between monday and tuesday.this is a look at where those reports came in-- investigators say it looks was used. 3 we're told the damage is similar to the vandalism that happened at three churchs in simpsonville.if you know anything about these cases,

1-888-crime-sc 3 3 the count down is **down** to just three days before clemson takes on alabama monday night --for the national title. 3 the tigers are packing up and will be heading to phoenix today. today.and fox carolina is already there: there:fox carolina's shannon sommerville is live in arizona with more on the lead up to the big game-- 3 the clemson 3 the clemson tigers will be touching down in phoenix later today. the national championship game just three days away. and for the tigers a chance to make college football history... history... 3 with one more win the tigers would be the only team in f-b-s history to finish a season 15-and oh. but they'll have to get past an alabama team that may be ranked number

game by the vegas oddsmakers. that's probably because of their lights out defense...in fact i saw an article the other day labelling the alabama defense the "death star defense" ....no better analogy than star wars. but if there's anyone that can take on that defense its the tigers versatile offense led by deshaun watson. they've been making big time plays all year....but the real question that might be plaguing a lot of people....with such a tough task ahead of them...what kind of music are they listening to on the plane ride to arizona? don't worry we got the answer.... 3 3 3 "i go a lot of different directions. i'm a country guy. so i like luke bryan. and i like some old stuff like garth brooks." brooks.""i think i got a song featuring nicki minaj" minaj""i got some gates, future, drake."

3 so a very ecclectic mix for the clemson tigers. they're scheduled to get into phoenix at 4:10. we'll hear more from the players tomorrow at the media day. 3 personally i like to listen to drake just like deshaun before every show... ben, lauren how bout you?

3 coming up 3 monday night...you'll want to 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. that's monday night at 7:00 right here on fox carolina. 3 time for weather 3 and traffic every 10 minutes. we'll send it back out to nicole in scottsdale.. scottsdale.. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3scottsdale.. scottsdale.. 3 3

3 now let's send it 3 over to the traffic center.

66 mm/on shouldermoped accident asheville charlotte hwy @ emmas grove rd rd 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 let's check in with ashley. ashley. 3 clemson tiger fans are getting pumped for monday's national championship.if you're not headed west with the team.. we've got info on how you can give them a proper send off.. that's coming up next. 3 here's a live look at gsp airport-- you're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 you're watching the morning

3 you're watching 3 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

3 two refugees 3 are scheduled to face a judge this morning.. after being charges here in america. america.federal investigators say "omar hardan" is from houston and "aws al-jayab" is from sacramento.according to the feds --both men are palestinian refugees from iraq who lied about their ties to terror organizations.a criminal complaint says **al jayab** travelled to syria in 2013 where he connected with a known terrorist group--then posted about his involvement on social media.it wasnt until 9 months later--immigration officials questioned him.the justice department says the cases do not appear directly related but there are similarities. 3 leaders in the computer world are scheduled to talk with the president today to brainstorm how to prevent terrorism on the internet.executives with apple, google, twitter and other silicon giants will discuss preventing terror organizations from using social media, smart-phones, and other technology to plan attacks.investigators say the terror attacks in san bernardino were set up using facebook messenger and

3 later today.. two republican presidential candidates are coming back to south carolina to talk with voters. voters.in the upstate... former florida governor jeb bush will be in pendleton.he's having a town hall meeting at dyar's diner.that's on old greenville highway.it starts at 6:30. 3 and republican front runner donald trump will be in rock hill.he's having a rally at the coliseum at winthrop university.that starts at 7:00. 3 here's a look at the field of 12 candidates running for the republican nomination for president.they will be back in south carolina next thursday for a debate in charleston. charleston.and these are the democrats appearing on the south carolina primary ballot. they're also set to debate in charleston on the 17th. 3 3 they'll be wheels up in just a few hours-- but before they take off- there's one last chance for you to wish the tigers "good luck" before they land in arizona for the national championship game. game.fox carolina's ashley minelli is live from memorial stadium this morning-- could

3 - pep band will be 3 here- spirit squads 3 - expecting nothing less than a big send off... - what we've seen all season from tiger fans - *just* a send off: no interviews with players or coachesanother spot fans plan to gather: - 12:30 - 85 overpass at mauldin road in greenville county- orange flags, signs, pom poms- waving tigers in as they head to the airportairport: - asking fans not to go there, not any access to team there

11:45... buses take off around 12:30... from right here in the west zone zone 3 fox carolina has 3 continuing coverage of the tigers' road to the national championship.you can catch live reports from arizona later today at four, ten and 11.and we're keeping you updated around the clock on fox carolina dot com and social media. 3 time for weather and traffic. we'll send it back out to nicole in az.. az.. 3 3

3 ((weather h h)) 3 let's send it over to chris. 3 3 3 we're watching: horse in road fork shoals rd/146 @ hwy 418 i-85 north @ 66 mm on shoulder shoulder 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on--pit crew traffic sponsored by kevin whitaker 3 chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 3 news you need to know..a seneca mother is facing three

infant baby remains in critical condition.whitney barnwell's boyfriend-- leroy morris is also being held on no bond.he's accused of shaking and hurting the baby because she was crying. 3 governor nikki haley is putting about a dozen new reforms in place to help cut down on domestic violence.she announced changes thursday.a task force was created last year to help victims. 3 the december jobs report is due out later this morning. analysts say they expect promising numbers with more than 200-thousand jobs expected to be added.the unemployment rate is expected to stay at five percent. 3 a baby otter in alifornia is living at an aquarium after being rescued from a beach. beach.the three week old otter was found stranded on carmel beach wednesday crying for its mother.beach walkers saw the pup in distress and called animal control.shelter workers tried to find the mother but she was no where to be found. they're not sure how the two got separated but the pup is

3 here's a live look 3 over usc upstate in spartanburg--thee morning news on fox carolina is back in minutes. hey, guys, it's annie. now, if you're anything like me, you're always looking for ways to save money, especially when it comes to your weekly grocery trip. well, with walmart every day low prices, saving money while keeping the pantry full... that's easier than you think. in head-to-head shopping, the total at walmart beat that of bi-lo. greenville, the total amount saved at

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3 an israeli reporter is reassuring a body armor company that he's ok after one of their workers *stabbed him in the back. back.a local company is producing new body armor that can be hidden under shirts and jackets and protect people from knife attacks.the t-v reporter volunteered to test the protective jacket for an on-air demonstration-- but a worker missed the armor and actually ststbbed the reporter. the man needed stitches but luckily is ok.the reporter defended the company said he didnt have the finished product on --but did say he wont be volunteering to do anymore demonstrations any time soon. 3 time for weather 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes.we'll send it back out to nicole in arizona.. arizona.. 3

3 ((weather hit)) 3 ((weather hit)) 3 let's send it over to the pit crew traffic center. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 3 3 3 cam on--at the s.c.d.o.t. here's a live look 3 we're watching: watching:

let's send it over 3 let's send it over to the pit crew traffic center. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 it's ______.some good news for upstate families after they were forced to leave their homes.we'll have an update for you.. coming up. 3 we leave you with a live look at --thee morning news on fox carolina is back in minutes.

3 the morning news starts now. now. 3 the clemson tigers are hours away from arriving in phoenix to play in the national champship.we're live in arizona with a full preview.. preview.and all new this morning.. there could be some major issues for people getting around phoenix... after the city's bus drivers went on strike overnight.we'll have details, coming up. 3 good morning.... it's friday, january 8.i'm ben hill. hill.and i'm lauren elise.. here with chris scott.thanks for joining us on the morning news.we are bringing you complete coverage of the

championship.meteorologist nicole papay has made it out to scottsdale.. we'll check in our weather.. 3 3 ((weather hit))

3 let's send it over to chris. 3 we're watching:accidentold rd 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3

3 the number one clemson tigers are three days away from facing off against alabama for their first shot at a national title since 1981. 1981.they leave for phoenix today... and fox carolina is covering it all for you. you.sports reporter shannon sommerville is live in scottsdale with more on how the team is preparing.. shannon, dabo swinney says its just business as usual. 3 here in phoenix and the stage is set for an epic national championship game between the clemson tigers and alabama...all year long clemson's kept the same philosophy in their approach every week... week...head coach dabo swinney calls it the windshield right in front of you. but now...there's only one thing left in front of the tigers. alabama the last team standing between clemson and an

national title...but even though the stakes are a lot higher and the stage is bigger than any game they've ever played...coach swinney is keeping things simple.... 3 3 "this is it you're playing in the national championship so they all get that but the game's the same. the preparation is the same. and how you got a chance to have a way to win is the same. none of that changes. the margin for error changes but they all get it. i mean that's all you see that's all you hear. cause there's nothing else to talk about. there's two teams left and its been fun." 3 the tigers still making some final preparations in clemson before they head west. ashley minelli's there in clemson keeping an eye on things in tigertown...we'll hear more from her a little later as clemson makes their departure. 3 here in phoenix sports director aaron cheslock will be awaiting their arrival and he'll have more on that later tonight...

3 coming up 3 monday night...you'll want to 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. that's monday night at 7:00 right here on fox carolina. 3 3 all new this morning.. football fans could have a hard time getting around phoenix. phoenix.the city's bus drivers are now on strike. strike.the union announced the strike overnight.. after contract negotiations with the city fell through.our sister station--kpho-- reports this strike **will affect the major routes where football fans will be heading for monday's national championship game.the mayor of phoenix tweeted that he's disappointed by the strike.. and expects negotiations to resume today. 3 3 covering our counties-- three people are in jail after a chase involving anderson county deputies. deputies.authorities say kayla gosnell was the driver... and daniel o'brien and carla ryder were passengers in the car.

started thursday morning, when anderson police saw a car that was reported stolen.deputies and troopers joined in the pursuit.it eventually ended on i-85 north when the car slammed into the back of a truck.all three suspects are still locked up this morning. 3 in oconee county--authorities have filed more charges in the case of an abused newborn. newborn.19 year old leroy morris is being held on no bond.seneca police say he admitted to shaking and throwing his girlfriend's seven week old baby because she was crying.we're told the infant is in critical condition with brain hemmorages and swelling. swelling.police have now charged the baby's mother-- whitney barnwell-- with three counts of child neglect. investigators say the home where they lived was filthy.at last check, barnwell is still locked up. 3 in greenville county..a motel is back open after dozens of families were forced out when it was condemned last month. month.greenville county leaders shut the savannah suites down on wade hampton boulevard in december.several issues were cited-- including roof leaks, unsanitary

elevator.inspectors say they checked up on the motel and found most of the issues were taken care of.managers with savannah suites say business is expected to resume as normal. 3 a three year old jackson county boy is back with his family after he went missing thursday night. night.investigators say he disappeared from a home on tilley creek road around 5:30 in cullowhee.deputies, at least half a dozen fire departments, and about 150 volunteers looked for the boy. search crews say they found him around 8:00 in a wooded area close to his home.he suffered a few scratches but should be ok. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes.we'll send it back out to nicole in phoenix.. phoenix.. 3

3 ((weather hit)) 3 chris is standing by in the traffic center: 3 we're watching: parris bridge rd @ shoally creek rdaccident cunningham rd rdhere's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. here's a live look @ cunningham rd rdspartanburg rd accident old @ shoally creek parris bridge rd we're watching: 3 center:by in the traffic chris

traffic center: 3 we're watching: parris bridge rd @ shoally creek rdaccident old spartanburg rd @ cunningham rd rdhere's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 let's check in with ashley. ashley. 3 3 with ashley. ashley. 3 clemson tiger fans are getting pumped for monday's national championship.if you're not headed west with the team.. we've got info on how you can give them a proper send off.. that's coming up next. 3 here's a live look over

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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.you're looking live inside gsp airport.

3 governor haley is working to make south carolina safer for victims of domestic violence. violence. she announced thursday she's putting in place about a dozen new reforms through executive orders.last year governor haley commissioned a task force to figure out how to reduce domestic violence.she says she will fund new prosecutors, judges, and public defenders to help with case loads.medical staff and counselors will also work with families to prevent them from abusing each other. 3 the latest jobs report is due out later this morning and analysts say they expect good numbers. numbers.reps with the labor department say today's report will indicate if jobs in america will continue to grow this year or not.analysts are hoping u-s markets will stay positive despite the fact international markets -- especially asia -- have dropped in recent months. forecasters estimate 200- thousand jobs were added in december and the unemployment rate stayed at five percent. 3 the powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one was lucky enough to win

drawing.according to powerball officials, the new jackpot is up to 700 million dollars which is an all time high.it beats out a record setting mega millions drawing in 2012. the cash payout is estimated to be about 430 million dollars.powerball's next drawing is tomorrow night here on fox carolina.the odds are estimated to be at 1 in 292 point 2 million. 3 3 tiger fans-- there's one last shot for you to wave your team on to victory today. today.the tigers are taking off from memorial stadium... but before they fly off to arizona-- there's one last party in the west zone. zone.ashley minelli is live there this morning.. with details on the big send off. 3 buses expected to take off from the west zone around 12:30 heading straight to gsp... 3 - we've seen fans gather here all season long- this

squads will join them one more time... for a final *farewell* and good luck rally - no talking to players, coaches- just waving them offnot the *only* send off- fans gathering around 12:30 in greenville county on the mauldin road overpass on eye 85 as they head to the airport 3 airport:- asking that fans not gather there, no where to gather at gsp gsp 3 fox carolina has continuing coverage of the tigers' road to the national championship. you can catch live reports from arizona later today at four, ten and 11.and we're keeping you updated around the clock on fox carolina dot com

3 time for weather and traffic. we'll send it back out to nicole in scottsdale.. scottsdale.. 3 3 3 ((weather hit)) 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now time for traffic: 3

3 traffic:now time for 3 now time for traffic: 3 3 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the

traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 3 taking a look at news you need to know..an anderson county man accused of making a bomb threat and starting a standoff with the swat team is behind bars.deputies say it started at a home on hawthorne drive around 7:30 last night.it ended when a k-9 unit went in and bit the man. 3 republican presidental hopeful jeb bush will be in the upstate today.he'll be talking with voters in pendleton during a town hall meeting at dyar's diner.that's on old greenville highway.it starts at 6:30 tonight. 3 two refugees are scheduled to face a judge this morning.. after being arrested on terror- related charges here in america.federal investigators say "omar hardan" is from houston and "aws al-jayab" is from sacramento.the feds say both men lied about their ties to terror organizations. 3 later today you can go skating in downtown greenville and help military vets all at the same time. time.g-s-p airport is hosting "below zero with heroes" at ice on main.it goes from 5:00 until 8:00.a portion of every ticket sold will go to fund the honor flight upstate.

i-d can skate for just five bucks. 3 time for birthday shout-outs, sponsored by urban nirvana... -hunter from blacksburg. blacksburg.-hunter from woodruff has a birthday today. and his sister kyleigh and their dad calvin are celebrating tomorrow. tomorrow.weekend shoutouts-- -sherree from pelzer.-stewart from central.-anecia from greenville. greenville.if you'd like us to mention a birthday on the air, send the name, date, and hometown to *birthdays at fox carolina dot com.*and let us know if you'd like to see it in either the 7 or 8 o'clock hour. 3 we'll be right back, but first -- a look at yesterday's winning lottery numbers. numbers. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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3 pop super star "beyonce" is headed back to the super bowl this year. year.representatives with pepsi say she will be performing with coldplay during half time at this year's superbowl.beyonce headlined the superbowl 47 half-time show in new orleans with two destiny child bandmates.super bowl 50 will kick off in san francisco on february 7 at 6:30. 3 later today a local restaurant will host a big bash to celebrate elvis' 81st birthday. birthday."chuy's" on woodruff road is letting you honor **the king of rock** all day. "viva elvis" will have discounts on dishes, giveaways, and -- anyone who dresses up like the king or priscilla gets a free entree. the chain has celebrated elvis ever since opening back in 1982. 3 time for weather and traffic

back out to nicole in arizona.. 3 3 ((weather hit))

3 chris is in the traffic center: 3 we're watching: parris bridge rd @ shoally creek rdaccident old spartanburg rd @ cunningham rd rd 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3

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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. the morning news starts now. now.an upstate teen is now behind bars after deputies say he made a bomb threat that prompted a standoff.we'll tell you what charges he's facing. facing. 3 the clemson tigers are hours

to play in the national