3 the morning news at 5:00 starts now... now...this is it --president obama lays out his plans for his last year in officeif you missed last night's state of the union address -- we will break it down for you. you.the boys in orange are waking up here at home this morning --after a run at the national title. a look their homecoming, next. 3 3 the largest jackpot in history is up for grabs. im live with why you should be playing the lottery before tonights poweball drawing. 3 3 today will be 3 sunny with highs in the 40s. 3 good morning.... it's wednesday, january 13i'm ben hill hilland i'm lauren elise, with

and meteorologist nicole papay. thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 sunny &; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the mountains. a light breeze will stick around. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. thursday brings another round of sunshine, before rain returns on friday. 3 ((wrap up))

*********hold******we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center.no delays or accidents accidentsyou are looking live at: 3 president obama is encouraging all americans to be hopeful.. and embrace change-- after he gave his final state of the union address. 3 president obama spoke more directly to the american people rather than congress tuesday night.he tried to calm fears about national security and pushed for criminal justice reform.president obama also urged americans to not play into the fear that politicians send out during an election year. 3 3 3 ""i can promise that a year from now, when i no longer hold this office, i'll be right there with you as a citizen - inspired by those

of grit and good humor and kindness that have helped america travel so far." far.""that's the america i know. that's the country we love. clear-eyed. big- hearte optimistic 3 that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word."a greenwood woman was invited to join the first lady for president obama's address.edith childs is credited with providing one of the unofficial slogans of president obama's 2008 campaign for president.she came up with 'fired up! ready to go!'-- during a campaign stop in greenwood. 3 governor haley says it's time to take our values and strengths to keep america the greatest country.she delivered the republican response from the statehouse tuesday night. the governor -- who's rumored to be a vice presidential contender -- even made an indirect reference to donald trump. 3 3 3 " in many parts of society today, whether in popular

or politics, there's a tendency to falsely equate noise with results. some people think that you have to be the loudest voice in the room to make a difference. that is just not true." true."the governor also reflected on the struggles south carolina had this year -- including the deadly shooting at the emanuel ame church in charleston.she reminded americans to never react in anger.. but in love. 3 3 this morning -- the clemson tigers football team is waking up back in south carolina.they arrived back home last night -- after a "once in a lifetime" trip to the national championship. 3 and the tigers were welcomed back by cheering fans after an incredible -- 14-and -one- football season 3 by 7 oclock hundreds of clemson fans gathered outside the stadium. the tigers pulled up just after 9 o'clock and the fans cheered them on loud and proud through the windy and cold weather.many of the players had smiles on their faces because they say it was amazing to see so many fans. the fans say seeing the team take on alabama and hold their r own till the very end was all

up with shaq lawson just as he got off the bus and he says they have a lot to smile about and be thankful for. 3 3 3 "we accomplished a lot this was a special season for us, we made it to a national championship, we won an orange bowl, made it back from the ac championship, i mean it was a great year for us." us." 3 "it was a victory and i just you know i watched teh game and i'm like man it was real close, so i decided to come out here to support them." 3 even though clemson did not bring home the trophy, their fans say this season was enough of an accomplishment to last a lifetime. 3 3 1-point-5 **billion dollars is up for grabs. grabs.and the number could get it even higher before tonights powerball drawing. 3 fox carolina's ashley minelli is live with more on the

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3 time for weather 3 and traffic every 10 minutete with nicole. 3 sunny &; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the mountains. a light breeze will stick around. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. thursday brings another round of sunshine, before rain returns on friday.

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 it's ______.coming up, a major road project is underway here in the upstate. why city leaders say they're making some changes, straight ahead. 3 we head to break with a live look at...greenville county.. pelham road you're watching carolina.

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... usc- upstate 3 3 in a fox carolina follow upwe now know the name of a man

crash.the coroner says james johnson was killed on victor hill road near jay verne smith parkway on sunday. we're told johnson died at the scene after a head injury.the cause of the crash is still under investigation. 3 3 covering our counties.. in greenville county -- police want to find whomever broke into a car. car.it happened on wenwood court wednesday morning. they say the man is believed to be driving a 20-15 chrysler 2- hundred. authorities say the man used a stolen credit card at a gas station and attempted to use it again at a walmart. if you recognize the suspect or the car, your asked to call crime stoppers at 23-crime. 3 the spartanburg county sheriff's office needs your help identifying an armed robber caught on camera. 3 these are surveillance pictures from "the shop rite store" on sayre street. deputies say the man is carrying a gun.we're told he stole several packs of cigarettes and cash from the register and took off in a white van. no one was hurt but if you have any information-- your asked to call crime stoppers at 1-888-crime-s-c. 3 mcdowell county deputies also

i-d the driver of a s-u-v who they say was involved in crimes throughout the county. 3 deputies say the green dodge durango with tennessee tags-- was last seen in a larceny case and at a car theft.the s-u-v has since been caught on camera at several stores in the marion and nebo areas. anyone with information is asked to call crime stoppers at the number you see on your screen. 3 in just two weeks-- one of the largest traffic projects in the upstate will be underway. 3 city leaders say the goal of the eye-85 and 385 gateway project is to improve traffic flow for people getting on and off the interstate.they say the project mainly impacts the 85... 385 main interchange.... the woodruff road area---as well the south main street interchange. the construction will start on roper mountain and chrome driveand will take place mainly at night. the project is expected to be

3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 sunny &; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the mountains. a light breeze will stick around. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. thursday brings another round of sunshine in the 50s, with scattered rain returning on friday. friday

leading to a partly cloudy saturday with highs in the low 50s. sunday looks to b bng clouds and a slight chance for wintry mix or snow across the carolinas, stick with us as we fine-tune the forecast. sunny &; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the mountains. a light breeze will stick around. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. thursday brings another round of sunshine in the 50s, with scattered rain returning on friday. friday night becomes dry and cold, leading to a partly cloudy saturday with

looks to bring clouds and a slight chance for wintry mix or snow across the carolinas, stick with us as we fine-tune

3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this: this: 3 you're looking live atpit crew traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 news you need to know..10 u-s

now free.nine men and one women were being questioned in iran after reports they trespassed into iranian waters. the navy boats were heading from kuwait to bahrain when they were taken into custody, 3 spartanburg county deputies after a moore woman was shot and left for dead.the sheriff says stephanie batchelor was headed when she was shot several times on reidville road last thursday.the dive team searched the tyger river for evidence on tuesday. batchelor is 3 the republican candidates for president are getting ready for another debate - this time in south carolina.the fox business network will host the debate tomorrow night in north charleston.the democratic candidates will debate in charleston on sunday. 3 in the coming months when you buy something on amazon you may not have to go through u-p-s or fed-ex to get it. it.it looks like the on-line retailer is buying its own delivery company.according to sources there's plans to acquire a french parcel company -- called "colis prive" within the next three months. the seattle titis reports amazon bought stake in

2014 and is now buying the commented on the report. 3 3 it's (time).everyone is talking about the huge powerball drawing tonight--so with 1-point-five billion dollars up for grabs. where could all that money be spent--we're talking about it --next. 3 we head to break with a live look at...clemsonyou'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...quick trip.. greenville county... powerball.. 3 many of us are crossing our fingers -- hoping -- just maybe -- that we will win tonight's powerball jackpot -- at least part of it.the big questions is always: where will all that money be spent. spent.and it really depends on the type of person who wins. wins.experts say depending on your personality type -- people will have different

the money. they say if someone with a wild streak were to win -- that money could be wasted away somewhere like vegas..or if you like to travel, that money could be spread across the world.philanthropists are obviously most likely to donate to charity.and if you're responsible-- you're more likely to save and pay off student loans and other debt.

3 sunny &; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the mountains. a light breeze will stick around. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. thursday brings another round of sunshine, before rain returns on friday. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 chris is in the traffic center. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this: 3 3 you're looking you're looking 3 or accidents accidentsthis: no delays we're watching *********hold****** *********hold****** 3 traffic center.chris is in the 3 chris is in the traffic center.

*********hold******we're watching this: no delays or accidents accidents 3 you're looking live at: 3 3 it's ______.his eighth and final time.president obama urges calm and looks ahead.we will recap the "state of the union" address, up next. 3 we head to break with a live look at...greenville county.. eye-85you're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 you're watching the morning news.

3 the morning news at 5:30 starts now.. now.. 3 the largest jackpot in history is up for grabs. im live with why you should be playing the lottery before tonights poweball drawing. 3

3 good morning.... it's wednesday, january 13i'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.

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another round of sunshine, before rain returns on friday. 3 let's send it over to chris. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center: center: 3 you're looking live at: 3 developing this morning:senior u-s defense leaders say ten sailors are free after being held in iran. iran.leaders say the 9 men and one woman were taken into custody tuesday after floating into iranian waters.leaders in iran say the sailors were questioned and not hurt.top

boat was traveling from kuwait to bahrain when it was stopped for trespassing.critics of the president say they're mad he didn't address the issue during his state of the union. 3 what the president obama did say in is in his final "state of the union" address is that despite the fact that times have changed --he's excited about the future of america. america.president obama avoided asking congress to approve specific programs but focused on talking to the american people.the president said the only way to keep the future bright is by working together to make the right choices today.south carolina governor nikki haley then delivered the republican response. 3 3 "democracy grinds to a halt without a willingness to compromise. or when even basic facts are contested, and we listen only to those who agree with us." us."(gov. nikki haley,(r) south carolina) "tonight president obama spoke eloquently about grand things. he is at his best when he does that. unfortunately, the president's record has often fallen far short of his soaring words

haley will be a vice presidential candidate this year.president obama also told americans the way to improve the country is develop technology, keep each other safe, and follow political policies that help and not hurt us. 3 3 the republican candidates for president continue to focus on south carolina ahead of next month's prmary. prmary.marco rubio will be in the charleston area today at noon.he's holding a rally with supporters.it's taking place at the water dog grill. 3 and marco rubio won't be the only republican candidate in the charleston area today. today.ohio governor "john kasich" will also be in the low country.he's'solding a meet and greet tonight at 5:00. it's being hosted by state representative chip limehouse. 3 rubio and kasich are just two of the republican candidates taking part in the first debate of the year here in south carolina. carolina.tomorrow they'll be joined by front-runner donald trump, ted cruz, doctor ben carson, chris christie, and jeb bush for the prime time debate in north charleston.the earlier debate will feature lower polling candidates carly

rick santorum.rand paul was scheduled to be in the first debate but pulled out.. saying he thinks the polls are wrong. fox business network is hosting the debate. debate.this is a look at all the republican candidates running for the republican nomination. nomination.charleston will also host the democratic candidates this weekend.the top three are set to debate sunday night on nbc.you can find everything you need to know about the debate on fox carolina dot com. 3 3 covering our counties-- a greenville county man is now charged with homicide after a toddler -- he's accused of abusing -- passed away. away.according to the deputy coroner --"destiny denise jackson" couldn't recover from her head injuries.she was admitted to the hospital on january 4th and died monday afternoon."michael latimer junior" -- the mother's boyfriend -- was initially charged with child abuse --but charges were upgraded after the little girls death. 3 in anderson county -- a woman charged with the death of her newborn baby.. will **stay behind bars. bars.our cameras were rolling as "joanie holcombe" was **denied bond on tuesday.the

was born on december 13th... and **died the same day.they say holcombe confessed to placing the newborn in a plastic bag.deputies say the baby girl's body was in the woods for weeks.. before she was found on saturday. 3 a spartanburg county deputy sheriff-- 3 russell lynch resigned from office so he could run for the republican nomination for sheriff in june.he's worked for the sheriff's department for 25 years.today lynch is expected to talk about his campaign's priorities and his vision for moving forward. forward.he will be running in the republican primary against current sheriff...chuck wright. 3 3 1-point-five billion dollars is up for grabs!! grabs!!the number could **jump even **higher before tonights drawing. 3 fox carolina's ashley minelli is live with more on the historic lottery prize, ashley? 3 clock is ticking to get your

3 3 - $930 cash payout-- before taxes- full amount over 30 years- 2 weeks to get your payout- experts: odds of winning with a quick pick a little better, could be because about 70-80% of tickets are purchased that way 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 "probably payments over time i wouldn't even want that much money at one time- you'd have people calling- yea i'd take the payments." payments." 3 - rolled 19 times without a winner- odds are still the

drawing is onlylyon fox tonight at 10:59 3 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 sunny &; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the mountains. a light breeze will stick around. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. thursday brings another round of sunshine, before rain returns on friday.

3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center:no delays or accidents accidents 3 you are taking a live look at: hwy 9 @ rainbow lake rd, boiling springs 3 3 it's ______.3 it's ______.flyers in south carolina may have big changes in the next few years.we'll tell you what you need to know.

look at...clemson 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...greenville county.. pelham road 3 state lawmakers in columbia are heading back to work with a long list of issues to figure out this year. year.they returned to the state house on tuesday.one of the biggest issues facing the state is fixing roads and bridges.they will have more than a billion dollars of surplus to take care of all issues but many communities want to know if that money will be enough for lawmakers not to raise taxes.one lawmaker we spoke with says education's another big issue. 3 3 3 "i think money is a factor but i also think that we need to make it easier for our teachers to teach and to control their classrooms" classrooms"lawmakers say they're hoping to pass legislation to fix roads and bridges early this year.they

improving rural schools and early childhood edudution. 3 senators on capitol hill are expected to take upup bill that would hit north korea with heavy sanctions for their reported bomb test. test.lawmakers in the house approved the measure tuesday by a landslide.it's called the north korea sanctions enforcement act.sponsors of the bill say it's designed to hurt north korea financially and prevent them from developing nuclear weapons. lawmakers say even if the test is not true -- north korea is proving they're reckless and can't be trusted. 33 the man at tt center of a popular netfilx documentary is asking to be released from prison. prison."steven avery's murder conviction is the subject of "making a murderer".he filed two motions monday saying his due process was violated while being prosecuted for the 2005 rape and murder of "teresa halbach".the wisconsin court of appeals is considering the challenges.hundreds of thousand of people have callee for his release after watching the documentary. 3 travelers here in south carolina will need to get ready to have another form of

flying.back in 2005 -- the 9-11 commission helped get the real i-d act passed which is designed to make it harder to get fake i-d's.the department of homeland security is expected to start enforcing the law this year.recently they announced nine states, including south carolina, do not meet the real i-d act standards.those nine states have two more years before they must issue better i-d's or flyers will have to use their 3 time for traffic and weather

3 sunny &; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the mountains. a light breeze will stick around. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. thursday brings another round of sunshine in the 50s, with scattered rain returning on friday. friday night becomes dry and cold, leading to a partly clouou saturday with highs in the low 50s. sunday looks to bring clouds and a slight chance for wintry mix or snow across the carolinas, stick with us as we fine-tune the forecast. sunny &; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the mountains. a light breeze will stick around. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. thursday brings another round of sunshine in the 50s, with scattered rain returning on friday. friday night becomes dry and cold, leading to a partly cloudy saturday with highs in the low 50s. sunday looks to bring clouds and a slight chance for wintry mix or snow across the carolinas, stick with us as we fine-tune the forecast.stick with us as we fine-across the carolinas, wintry mix or snow looks to bring clouds saturday with highs in to a partly cloudy dry and cold, leading friday night becomes returning on friday. with scattered rain

leading to a partly cloudy saturday with highs in the low 50s. sunday looks to bring clouds and a slight chance for wintry mix or snow across the carolinas, stick with us as we fine-tune the forecast. 3 ((weather hit))

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3 we are watching: watching: 3 you are taking a live look at: pit crew traffic sponsored by kevin whitaker sponsored by pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 it's ______.coming up ... carolina's "near perfect" season is getting the attention of head coaches across the n-f-l.what ron rivera is being honored with--next.. 3 we head to break with a live look at...usc upstate 3 but first let's take a look at last night's winning lottery numbers. numbers.

and i'm cody 3 welcome back--we're taking a live look at... greenville county.. quick trip location.. powerball.. drawing tonight.. 1-point-five billion dollars up for grabs. 3 it looks like more people are sick of waiting in t-s-a security lines and want to get to their flight sooner. sooner.t-s-a reps announced that their precheck program reached 2 million members by friday.they also said the program grew from 1 million members in march of last year. precheck was created in october of 2011 to help reduce wait times in security lines. critics say the program invades the privacy of flyers. precheck runs the names of flyers through several federal databases. 3 the carolina panthers head coach is getting honored for leading his team into the playoffs and to a near-perfect season. season.ron rivera was named coach of the year by sporting news tuesday.23 other n-f-l head coaches voted for rivera in a landslide victory. carolina is 15 and 1, the number one seed in the n-f-c

candidate cam newton at quarterback.the panthers host the seattle seahawks sunday for their first playoff game of the post-season.kick off is set for one oclock right here on fox. 3 now to weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 sunny &; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the

stick around. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. thursday brings another round of sunshine, before rain returns on friday. 3 3 let's send it over to chris with traffic. 3*********hold******

keeping an eye on: on: 3 you're looking live at: 3 3 it's ______.the powerball drawing is tonight. and the jackpot is set at 1-point-five billion dollars. but could it grow even higher ashley minelli is live for us this morning with more. 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 reports from the

minutes. the morning news at 6:00 starts now... now...this is it --president obama lays out his plans for his last year in officeif you missed last night's state of the union address -- we will break it down for you. you.the boys in orange are waking up here at home this morning --after a run at the national title. a look their homecoming, next. 3 3 the largest jackpot in history is up for grabs. im live with why you should be lottery before tonights poweball drawing. 3 3 today will be sunny with highs in the 40s. 3 good morning.... it's wednesday, january 13i'm ben hill hilland i'm lauren elise, with traffic reporter chris scott