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)) 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching 3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center.

3 president obama is encouraging all americananto remain 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 urgegeamericans 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 voices of fairness and visisi, of grit and good humor and kindness that have helped america travel so far."

know. that's the country we love. clear-eyed. big- hearted. optimistic 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 culture, academia, the media, or politics, there's a tendency to falsely equate

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 seven 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 maby fans. the fans say seeing the team take on alabama and hold their own till the very end was all they could ask for.we caught up with shaq lawson just as he

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 just you know i i'm like man it was real come out here to 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-five 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 historic jackpot, ashley? 3 - odds are still the same 1 in 292 point two 3 - $930 cash payout-- before taxes- full amount over 30 years- 2 weeks to get your

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3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes with nicole. 3 sunny &; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 3 in the mountains. a 3 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 it's ______.coming up, a major road project is about to get underway here in the upstate. why city leaders say they're making some changes, straight

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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--we're taking a live look at...greenville county.. pelham road 3 3 in a fox carolina follow upwe now know the name of a man killed in a greer car crash. crash.the coroner says james johnson was killed on victor

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 need your help--- trying to i-d the driver of a s-u-v who they say was involved in

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 3 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 night becomes dry and cold, leading to a partly cloudy saturday with highs in the low

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

or snow across the carolinas, stick with us as we fine-tune the forecast. 33 ((weather hit))

to chris 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 sailors being held in iran are now free.nine men and one women were being questioned in iran after reports they trespassed into iranian waters.

from kuwait to bahrain when they were taken into custody, 3 spartanburg county deputies are looking for a suspect after a moore woman was shot and left for dead.the sheriff says stephanie batchelor was shot several times on reidville road last thursday. the dive team searched the tyger river for evidence on tuesday.batchelor is recovering. 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 times reports amazon bought stake in the french company back in 2014 and is now buying the rest. amazon has not yet commented on the report.

3 it's (time).it looks like football fans in the l-a area are getting football back.more on the rams move to california--next. 3 we head to break with a live 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.. quick trip location... powerball... 1- point-five billion dollars and could grow before tonight's drawing 3 the nfl is headed back to los angeles after more than two decades away. away.but its not good news for fans in st. louis. louis.nfl owners voted 30 to 2 tuesday night to approve the rams moving from saint louis to inglewood which is just outside l-a.the deal also gges the san diego chargers

a new stadium set to be complete in 20-19.if the chargers opt out--the same proposal will be made to the raiders.the rams played in l-a from 1946 to 1994 making the playoffs 21 times and winning one championship in 1951.the move will be made for the 20- 16 season.the team will play at the l-a colisuem until

3 now to weather 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 ((weather hit)) 3 chris is in the traffic center. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this: accident blockedn pine st @ upper

3 you're looking live at: 3 we head to break with a live look at...usc upstateyou're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 you're watching the morning news.

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3 the morning news at 6:30 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 today will be sunny with highs in the 40s. 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.

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,

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 all new this morning --senior u-u-defense leaders say ten sailors are *now* 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 military leaders say the navy

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 did say in is in his final "state of the union" address is that despite the fact that times have 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 governrn nikki haley then 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 us."(gov. nikki haley,(r) south carolina) "tonight president obama spoke eloquently about grara things. he is at his best when he does that. unfortunately, the president's record has often

wordsmany believe governor 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 thth help and not 3 3 the republican candidates for president continue to focus on month's prmary. prmary.marco rubio will be in the charleston area today at noon.he's holding a rally with supporters.it's takinplace 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 holding 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

fiorina, mike huckabee, and 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.

as "joanie holcombe" was **denied bond on tuesday.the sheriff's office says her baby 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 says he's running for 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 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

3 clock is ticking to get your ticketsmust be bought by 9:59 3 - $930 cash payout-- before taxes- full amount over 30 years- 2 weeks to get your payout- experts: odds of little better, could be because about 70-80% of 3 3 "probably payments over time i wouldn't even want that much people calling- yea i'd take payments." 3 - rolled 19 times without a winner- odds are still the

drawing is only on fox tonight - right before the late news at 10:59 3 3 time for weather and traffic

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: center: 3 3 you are taking a live look at: 3 3 it's ______.flyers in south carolina may have big changes in the next few years.we'll tell you what could be coming. 3 we head to break with a live look at...greenville county you're watching the morning news on fox carolina.

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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 issues but many communities want to know if that money will be enough for lawmakers not to raise taxes.one lawmaker we spoke with explains why roads are so bad. 3 3 3 "it's been a trickling, domino affect of not accepting federal dollars that have come back to haunt us now so it's how do you fix it, do you raise a gas tax, what kind of a fee? we know there's a consensus to get it done, it's just how it's going to get done." done."lawmakers say they're hoping to pass legislation to fix roads and bridges early this year.they also say they'll focus on improving rural schools and early childhood education. 3 senators on capitol hill are expected to take up a bill

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. 3 the man at the 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 whwhe 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 called for his release after watching the documentary. 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

program grew from 1 million members in march of laa 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 travelers here in south carolina will need to get ready to have another form of i-d if you plan on flying. 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 passport. 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 cloudy saturday with highs in the low 50s. sunday looks to bring

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.

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and i'm cody alcorn. first at four we'll have weather and traffic every ten minutes.and new at ten... are we programmed to eat more in the winter??our weight gain this time of year might just be in our genes... details on the ten oclock news. 3 you're watching the morning

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3 a new study is suggesting hookah smokers may be at a greater risk than cigarette smokers. smokers.results show hookah smokers breathe in more smoke, nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide than traditional cigarette smokers.one doctor recommended hookah smokers be monitored much more closely than they currently are.the study is scheduled to be published in the issue of the journal "public health reports." 3 the ceo of netflix says he's working to help improve education. education."reed hastings" has set up a project called "the hastings fund".according to the fund's website -- 1 point 5 million dollars will be going to the hispanic foundation of silicon valley and the united negro college fund.hastings says he wants more kids to have access to

3 now to 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 3 let's send it over to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold******3 we're keeping an eye on: on: 3 you're looking live at:

3 it's ______.critics and upporters are reacting this morning to the president's final state of the union.we'll recap what he had to say -- after the break. 3 be sure to stay with fox carolina all morning long. we're bringing you the days top stories until nine o'clock. throughout our four hours of news you can catch live reports from the field, plus weather and traffic updates

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3 the morning news starts now. now.president obama begins his final year in office with one last state of the union address.coming up.. hear what he's asking of americans..and how governor nikki haley responded. responded. 3 sunny and cold today.i'll tell you when wet weather could return to the forecast.

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