3 it will be chilly 3 to start the work week as temperatures climb into the mid-40s across the upstate and upper 30s in western north carolina. skies will be clear throughout the day and evening with lows falling into the low to upper 20s once again overnight. 3 ((wrap up))

3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 our coverage of the national championship game continues here on fox carolina. and all signs point to this being an epic showdown between alabama and clemson. 3 fox carolina's shannon sommerville is live in arizona with more on clemson and their match-up against alabama. 3 we finally get an answer to

heading into tonights game. will tigers all american defensive end shaq lawson be able to play? 3 3 lawson's been dealing with a sprained mcl that sidelined him during the orange bowl.. the daniel high alum told us he expects to play in monday.. but a lot more clarity yesterday from the head coach himself dabo swinney... so the tigers should have the acc defensive player of the year for the tonight's title game.. 3 3 "yeah. yeah, we expect him to play. hopefully he'll be able to perform and play to the level that we all know he can, but you know, if not, i don't think coach saban is going to cancel the game over there. we're going to have to keep playing, so we'll put the next guy in there. so that's just the way it is. but we expect him to play" play"

with ten and a half sacks this season.. 3 but as to 3 whether or not he is 100% that's another question we we see for ourselves tonight. tonight.ben, lauren... 3 3 if you couldn't make it to arizona -- there's a special party just for you in the upstate... to cheer on the tigers with *thousands* of other fans. 3 and the best part-- it's free! 3 fox carolina's ashley minelli is live at the well this morning-- ashley what time are things getting started? 3 - 7pm- adlib about set up 3 - much like the clemson bball game over the weekend- packed

expecting 12-thousand people to show up- bon secours, clemson alumni association, iptay and clemson club of greenville all teamed up- concession stands will be open - trivia, contests throughout the night - gm of well: put a lot into this event 3 3 "as soon as fans get here we'll play the tiger rag on the sound here we'll play the tiger "as soon as fans get 3 "as soon as fans get here we'll play the tiger rag on the sound system so as soon as you arrive at the arena, you'll start to feel a game day experience and once you're inside we'll have gamday activites to have it feel as close to phoniex as possible." possible."family friendly 3 event:- facepainting - balloon

3 - halftime lip sync battle- free, kick off at 8:30 8:30 3 coming up tonight on fox coming up 3 coming up tonight on fox carolina... be sure to catch our special report-- "undefeated: clemson's road to the championship."we'll be going in -depth on the tigers' first shot at a national title since 1981.that's at 7:00 tonight here on fox carolina. 3 and we're bringing you continuing coverage of the game tonight.we'll be keeping you updated on fox carolina dot com and our social media pages.and we'll have live reports from arizona at 4, 10 and 11. 3 3 all new from overnight...music fans are mourning a rock and roll legend this morning.a

this morning that david bowie has died. died. 3 "this is major tom to ground control. i'm stepping through the door. and i'm floating in a most peculiar way" way"3 a statement says bowie passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer.he turned 69 on friday.. and released his 25th album, "blackstar," on the same day.bowie's career spanned four decades.his big breakthrough was in 1972.. when he created his alter ego, "ziggy stardust."his big hits included "space oddity," "young americans" and "let's dance."bowie is survived by his wife, and two children. 3 3 how would you like to fill up your gas tank for just one dollar a gallon? gallon?industry experts say that could happen this year. analysts say the nations average is now down to a dollar - 96 per gallon.south carolina is one of about ten states paying an average of a

locations reporting prices as low as a dollar-42. dollar-42.here's a look at the averages in our region according to **gas buddy**. north carolina is sitting at a dollar 89 with georgia averaging a dollar 85. 3 anticipation is growing after no one won the powerball over the weekend.and that's brought the jackpot up to a record-busting 1-point-3 billion dollars.this is now the largest lottery jackpot in the world... and could actually increase before the next drawing.lottery officials say the odds of winning are one in 292-point-2 million.the next drawing is wednesday night at 10:59 here on fox carolina. 3 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes.meteorologist nicole papay is live in scottsdale.. 3 3 3 it will be chilly to start the work week as temperatures

the upstate and upper 30s in western north carolina. skies will be clear throughout the day and evening with lows falling into the low to upper 20s once again overnight. 3 3 now let's send it over to the traffic center. 3 we're watching:hwy 290@ player

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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.

news on fox carolina.you're taking a live look at usc upstate 3 a greer family will have to rebuild their garage after it was burned in a fire this morning.investigators say it happened around 4:00 on coldbrook drive.firefighters say two people were in the home next to the garage but they got out safely.we're also told the fire was put out quickly but there's no word if the family lost any valuables. 3 3 covering our counties--an autopsy is planned today, after a newborn baby's body was found in anderson county. county.the child's mother-- 23 year old joanie holcombe is in jail on a murder charge. deputies say she confessed to putting the baby girl in a plastic bag after giving birth. birth.a witness tells fox carolina.. her neighbor was walking near cherokee drive on saturday.. when they found the baby's remains.authorities say they don't know how long the body had been there.holcombe is due in court later this week. 3 we're working to find out the

a crash in spartanburg county. the coroner says one person was killed around 6:00 sunday night on victor hill road near j. verne smith parkway.details of the crash are not known. greer police are investigating. 3 3 clemson fans aren't the only ones gearing up for the national championship -- academy sports is too. too.if clemson beats alabama academy sports says they will open immediately after the game so tiger fans can get their "national championship" gear.boxes of fan merchandise that say "clemson college football's national champs" are waiting at the sporting good store on woodruff road. 3 3 "go tigers were hoping for that big win against alabama were real excited as everyone else in the store umm as you know once clemson starts that good strike you know the city is live so were just hoping they come thru for us." us."we're told all upstate locations will open immediately if the tigers win. if the tigers don't win the championship--the gear will be shipped back to its orginal vendor.

traffic. 3 we'll send it back out to nicole papay in scottsdale .. .. 3 3 monday will be clear and chilly with temperatures climbing into the mid-40s in the upstate and upper 30s in western north carolina. temperatures will fall into the 20s once again before rebounding in the mid to upper 40s for tuesday. sunshine will dominate throughout the day. wednesday will be chilly once again as highs only reach the mid-40s and mid to upper 30s under clear skies. look to see sunshine persist on thursday as highs peak in the low 50s and upper 40s. friday will be partly cloudy skies with temperatures hovering in the low to mid-50s. look for rain chances to return on saturday

40s. skies will be mostly cloudy throughout. sunday will finish off the weekend with a few lingering showers early and partly cloudy skies late in the day. expect temperatures to peak in the low 50s and mid-40s.

3 let's send it over to chris. 3 3 3 we're watching: watching:

s.c.d.o.t. cam on--pit crew traffic sponsored by pit crew chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 now for a look at news you need to know..anderson county deputies are investigating after two men were found shot to death in iva.the coroner says casey waddell and justin williams were found saturday morning.there is no word on morning. 3 state senator billy o'dell will be laid to rest in

o'dell represented abbeville, anderson, and greenwood counties for more than 25 years.governor haley has ordered flags across the state to fly at half staff today. 3 mexico has begun the process of extraditing joaquin "el chapo" guzman to the united states.the drug lord was recaptured after his second escape from prison last year. 3 and here's a live look over clemson--you're watching the

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(group laughter) what? so, which one do you want? i pick the chevy. definitely. or, get this dependable silverado all star edition with a total value of seven thousand two hundred and fifty dollars. find new roadsdst your local chevy dealer. 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.we're looking live over greenville 3 hollywood is celebrating the first awards show of the year. and the 73rd annual golden globes brought some surprises, and some of the usual winners last night. night.the night started with another trophy for kate winslet.. for her role in

categories-- matt damon won for "the martian"... and jennifer lawrence won for "joy."leonardo dicaprio picked up a trophy for "the revenant." sylvester stallone's comeback in "creed" won him an award.in the t-v category.. taraji henson won for "empire."and d lady gaga won her first acting honor for "american horror story." 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes.meteorologist nicole papay is live in scottsdale.. 3 3 3 it will be chilly to start the work week as temperatures climb into the mid-40s across the upstate and upper 30s in western north carolina. skies will be clear throughout the day and evening with lows falling into the low to upper

3 ((weather hit)) 3 let's send it over to the pit crew traffic center. 3 3 traffic center.to the pit crew 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 it's ______.3 it's ______.tigers fans are just hours away from cheering on their team in the national championship.we've got team coverage-- from the upstate to arizona-- coming up next. 3 here's a live look inside the clemson chick fil a.. where they are serving tigig paw biscuits --you're watching the morning news on fox carolina.

3 the morning news starts now. now. 3 the wait is almost over for tigers fans.we're live in arizona with a preview of tonight's national championship against alabama.

3 if you didn't make it to arizona.. you can still gather with hundreds of fellow fans to cheer on the tigers tonight. we're live at bon secours wellness arena with more on the big party they're planning. 3 good morning.... it's monday, january 11.i'm ben hill. hill.and i'm lauren elise .. here with chris scott.thanks for joining us on the morning news.our team coverage of the tigers' road to the national championship continues... continues...morning meteorologist nicole papay is live in scottsdale for us.. 3 3 3 it will be chilly to start the work week as temperatures climb into the mid-3 40s across the upstate and upper 30s in western north carolina. skies will be clear throughout the day and evening with lows falling into the low to upper 20s once again

3 ((wrap up)) 3 let's send it over to chris. 3 we're watching:

3 here's a live look 3 at the s.c.d.o.t. 3 3 3 we're hours away from the title game... were continuing our live coverage of clemson's pursuit of a national championship.. the tigers are playing for their first national title in more than three decades tonight in arizona.they have to face the number two alabama crimson tide.and it will be 60 minutes against an alabama team with arguably the best defense in the country... not too mention their offense featuring heisman trophy winner derrick henry... but the tigers have some dynamic playmakers too.as head coach dabo swinney says "no one has more will to win than q-b deshaun watson. 3 sports anchor shannon sommerville is live in scottsdale, arizona .. where tigers fans have been pouring

3 orange flooding the streets of phoenix. in fact nicole papay and i went on a hike at nearby camelback mountain and we saw at least 30 tigers fans on the trail dawning their clemson gear... gear... 3 so it seems phoenix is turning into tigertown at least until tomorrow. i even heard a remark from an alabama fan who was shocked at the amount of clemson fans who made the trip. and tons of activities for the fans to attend over the weekend... we caught up with one local man rodney hinton from greenville who made the trip from the upstate to arizona. for him the trips 3 3 "well he last time clemson won was 34 years ago so we look at it as its only a 30 year note at the bank.so just borrow money wait another year and maybe we'll be back next year. we're having a great time i mean inside here is an awesome

itself people are very friendly so it seems to be a great place were enjoying it. " " 3 the hintons just really excited to 3 be here for the game. and even some not even fans of either team just out enjoying the celebration of the great tradition of college football. 3 although i do have to say we spoke to a lot of restaurant owners and hotel employees who say the clemson fans seems to be outnumbering the alabama fans...just a matter of hours now before we find out if that trip back home is joyous one or the longest plane ride ever.... ever.... 3 3 3 even though the game is in arizona... one of the biggest national championship parties is happening right here in the upstate tonight! tonight!the well is inviting you to watch the game with *thousands* of tiger fans. 3 ashley minelli is live there

free! 3 free... and family friendly... something for everyone everyone- like clemson bball games: concessions open for the whole night- facepainting, balloon making for the kids- lip sync battle during halftime - mc of the night: jdew, voice of greenville drive - tons of contests, giveaways the whole night 3 3 "fans out there need 3 night 3 3 "fans out there need to be prepared to get some tshirts, be ready to be loud and cheer on your tigers but not only that but at halftime we have a we're going to have the first ever cu sing lip sync battle,

3 the well teamed up with: - clemson alumni association- iptay- clemson club of greenvillebeen planning the event since new years eve win in the *orange* bowl 3 - doors open at 7 here- game starts at 8:30 8:30 3 coming up tonight on fox carolina... be sure to catch our special report-- "undefeated: clemson's road to the championship."we'll be going in -depth on the tigers' first shot at a national title

tonight here on fox carolina. 3 and we're bringing you continuing coverage of the national championship on air and online.we'll have updates throughout the game on fox carolina dot com.. facebook and twitter.and you can catch more live reports from arizona at 4, 10 and 11. 3 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes.we'll send it out to nicole papay in arizona.. arizona.. 3 3 it will be chilly to start the work week as temperatures climb into the mid-40s across the upstate and upper 30s in western north carolina. skies will be clear throughout the day and evening with lows falling into the low to upper 20s once again overnight. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 chris is standing by in the

3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on--

3 covering our counties--we are working to get more information after two people county home. home.deputies say the bodies were discovered saturday morning on pierce and amy road. the coroner tells us casey waddell and justin williams were both shot.but no other details have been released. anyone with information on this case is asked to call the office. 3 later today, the greenville police department is asking for your input on their plans to use body cameras. cameras.they're holding another public meeting tonight at 7:00 at city hall.the department is looking for suggestions from the public as they write their policy on how the cams will be used..last fall, greenville police received a 93 thousand dollar grant from the federal government to start the program. 3 3 it's ______.clemson fans are everywherecoming up: the tiger fan base that calls arizona home.what theyve been up to ahead of the big game--next. 3 here's a live look over greenville-- you're watching

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3 you're watching the morning news with lauren elise, ben hill, meteorologist nicole papay, chris scott with pit

3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.you are clemson chick fil a.. serving up tiger paw biscuits until 10:30 this morning. 3 3 mexican investigators say they want to talk with american actor sean penn and mexican actress kate del castillo. castillo.penn published an article in rolling stone on friday talking about a secret visit he had with mexican drug lord "el chapo" in october of last year -- months after his prison escape.del castillo is credited with setting up the meeting between the two.video of the meeting was also released with the article where chapo talks about his life and the drug trade.penn says the meeting took place in

mexican investigators say they want to know a more specific location. 3 new york police say they are looking for a fifth rape suspect after arresting four teens. teens.police say five teens forced a fatr at gun point to leave his daughter so they could rape her.investigators say the 18 year old girl was attacked on a playground thursday night.the victim was taken treated at the hospital and released.police say all five were caught on surveillance camera before the attack. 3 later today the baltimore police officer who drove the van that carried freddie gray on the day he was arrested -- will testify in court. court.investigators say "caesar goodson" was with gray the entire trip in the van but he is the only officer to not give his story of what happened the day gray was arrested.investigators also say the van made six stops with gray in the back where he was handcuffed and shackled but not restrained.goodson is facing a murder charge and 30 years in prison if convicted. 3 3 ever since clemson won the orange bowl -- the desert has been flooded with plenty of

purple.and thanks to one clemson alum, all those tigers have a place to meet and party. party.five years ago, the arizona clemson club was created by tracey clark.clark is a tigers alum who wanted to connect with other clemson 3 3 3 they miss the south. they miss sc, nc, they miss seeing all the clemson fans, and that our club is really family to them, and it's just a wonderful feeling seeing them experience this big event." event."now, there are more than 200 members in the club. they held a huge party sunday with was food, raffles, and a ton of clemson swag being given away. minutes. 3 3 morning meteorologist nicole papay is live in scottsdale 3

3 monday will be clear and chilly with temperatures climbing into the mid-40s in the upstate and upper 30s in western north carolina. temperatures will fall into the 20s once again before rebounding in the mid to upper 40s for tuesday. sunshine will dominate throughout the day. wednesday will be chilly once again as highs only reach the mid-40s and mid to upper 30s under clear skies. look to see sunshine persist on thursday as highs peak in the low 50s and upper 40s. friday will be partly cloudy skies with temperatures hovering in the low to mid-50s. look for rain

as highs climb into the upper 40s. skies will be mostly cloudy throughout. sunday will finish off the weekend with a few lingering showers early and partly cloudy skies late in the day. expect temperatures to peak in the low 50s and mid-40s.

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goal.**except he misses it -- a 27 yard field goal is blown and the seahawks make it to the playoffskick-off sunday in carolina is 1:05.you can catch it on fox carolina. 3 3 and time for birthday shout- outs...-megan from enoree. -happy 12th anniversary to connie and george.-joe in clemson is 105! 105!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 news you need to know...rock and roll legend david bowie has died.a representative for the singer announced early this morning that bowie passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer.bowie turned 69 on friday.. and released his 25th album, "blackstar," on the same day. 3 an autopsy is planned today, after a newborn baby's body was found in anderson county. the child's mother-- 23 year old joanie holcombe is in jail on a murder charge and investigators say she confessed to the crime.she is

3 the powerball jackpot is now up to a record-busting 1-point-3 billion dollars.this is now the largest lottery jackpot in the world... and could actually increase before the next drawing.the next drawing is wednesday night at 10:59 here on fox carolina. 3 tonight is the night clemson fans.the number one tigers will play the number two tigers for the national title game in arizona.clemson is trying to become the first f-b-s team to go 15 and oh in a season.kick off is set for 8:30 pm. 3 an animal control business in simpsonville is asking for your help finding an escaped emu. emu.leaders with "izzie's pond" says the 6-foot tall female emu got away from it's cage sunday."izzie's pond" is a non-profit that rescues sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife.we're told the emu is friendly.you're asked to call "izzie's pond" right away if you see her. 3 it will be chilly to start the work week as temperatures

the upstate and upper 30s in western north carolina. skies will be clear throughout the day and evening with lows falling into the low to upper 20s once again overnight. 3 ((adlibs)) 3 let's get one last look at traffic. 3 we're watching:hwy 153@ hwy 81 hwy 123@ pendleton sti-385 southjust before i-85/exit 36 36 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on--

3 don't forget, 3 don't forget, tonight on fox caroli... be sure to catch our special report-- "undefeated: clemson's road to the championship."we'll be going in -depth on the tigers' first shot at a national title since 1981.that's tonight at reports from arizona on fox carolina news tonight at 10 and 11. 3 thanks for joining us this tigers' big game tonight.. we're celebrating with a special dance party.this song was a number one hit in

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