3 mostly sunny and cold, with highs reaching 42 in the upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill advisory remains in place for high elevations until noon. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the teens to around 20. more sunshine and cold temperatures are expected tuesday. 3 ((wrap up)) 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center.black ice on road rutherford rd @ pine knoll and scenic dr dr 3 you are looking live at:

3 the democratic race is tightening and it was a showdown in south carolina for the final debate before the iowa caucuses-- 3 the spotlight was on the two frontrunners sunday night in charleston.hillary clinton and bernie sanders clashed on gun control and health care.two hours before the debate, sanders released a proposal that would create a "medicare for all" health care system funded by higher taxes on middle class families and the wealthy. clinton warned that reopening the health care debate would put obama's health care law at risk. 3 3 3 "people may remember that i took on the healthcare/insurance industry back in the 90s//we've accomplished so much already. i do not want to see the republicans repeal it and i don't want to see us start over again with a contentious debate. i want us to defend and build on the affordable care act and improve it." it.""but right now what we have to deal with, is that 29 million people still have no health insurance. we are

the world for prescription drugs, getting ripped off. and here's the important point -- we are spending far more per person on healthcare than the people of any other country. " "analysts says martin omalley struggled to get his voice heard.fox carolina's sarah danik was in charleston for the democratic debate. 3 3 3 the first democratic debate has wrapped up in charleston and it was more of a spirited one and then it has been in the past martin o'malley bernie sanders and hillary clinton all appearing on stage tonight. most of the fireworks though flew between bernie sanders and hillary clinton both candidates looking to separate themselves from one another to show voters where they stand on certain issues. issues like taxes - issues like healthcare showing what plans they believe are better as well as gun control issues. we spoke with some supporters earlier today about that issue in particular and also spoke to a supporter of governor o'malley to see how he did in tonight's debate take a listen. listen. 3

loopholes..we can close the charleston loophole as they like to call it and she's been an advocate since day one. and so i'm not anti bernie, i'm pro hillary and she represents the values i hold dear. dear.3 3 3 i think when you're talkkng overall we need to talk about a record of consistancy, he has been consistant - you can look back over and over again from when he ran for mayor of burlington when he ran for the senator of the state of vermont he is a consistant and honest leader leader 3 there's only one candidate who represents the future and for those of us who care about moving this country forward and care about having a positive image and a pro to the democratic party moving forward martin o'malley really came across hands-down as that candidate. candidate.and you are taking a look at the spin room this is where all the candidates come to talk with the media some of their surrogates will be here and you can see it's a busy

important debate this is just a reminder of how important it really is this is the last time that these candidates will be going to for voters before that february 1 caucus that all important first in the nation chance for voters to show who they want to see take the win in both parties so we will have the very latest of course on fox carolina.com for now we are reporting and charlston sarah danik fox carolina the morning news 3 here's a look at the democratic candidates running for president. 3 and this is a look at all the republican candidates running for the republican nomination. you can find everything you need to know about each presidential hopeful on fox carolina dot com. 3 a prayer service is being held in woodruff today.. for 12 missing marines.. including one from the upstate. upstate.the marines have been missing since thursday after their two helicopters collided during a training mission in hawaii.the coast guard says they plan on widening their search area today.so far, searches by air and sea have turned up short. they have the marines.

the missing. 3 sempler graduated from woodruff high school in 2011. and the man who raised him is still waiting to hear from the marine corp on any news.jeremy beauvier says his son has such a generous spirit and is very smart. he's still trying to wrap his head around what happened. 3 3 "just really super smart . i mean he had scholarships, could have gone to college and he wanted to do the marines first. that was his primary concern first, i can do college later, i want to be a marine and that was the pride and making his way up to the ranks." 3 beauvier says the marine corp and the community have been extremely supportive during this difficult time.today's prayer gathering will be held outside of woodruff city hall at noon. 3 3 it is martin luther king day and in just a few hours- hundreds of people will march to our state's capital as a

3 it's the focus of this year's king day at the dome.. dome..fox carolina's ashley minelli is live in columbia this morning- and ashley- this year's march is going to be a little different than in years past. 3 - first time since it began in 2000:confederate flag not flying 3 - march: zion baptist church to state house- flag: main focus of march since 2000- naacp: inequalities in state's education system- calling on s-c lawmakers to finally put a stop to "unfair treatment and create plan for sc education

3 - live online- coverage at 4 4 3 3 - coverage at 4 4 3 3 there are several mlk day

upstate.unity sports will host its 22nd annual mlk breakfast at 8:30. the united way's hands on greenville will host a breakfast followed by a day of service-- that starts at 9 am. clemson will use the holiday to particpate in a blood drive from 10 am to 3 pm in the hendrix student center. for a full list of eventshead to fox-carolina-dot com for more details. 3 3 panther fans -- it's now on to the n-f-c championship game for cam and his crew.but -- what a game on sunday! sunday!the panthers have won 12 straight home games --and they came out making all the right plays for a quick 31-to- nothing lead over the seahawks by halftime.fans got a scare in the second half .. when seatlle put up 24 unanswered points.but.. the panthers were able to hold them off.final score 31-to-24.the panthers will take on arizona at home

3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes with nicole. 3 mostly sunny and cold, with highs reaching 42 in the upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill advisory remains in place for high elevations until noon. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the teens to around 20. more sunshine and cold temperatures are expected tuesday. 3 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold******

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3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina--we're taking a live look at... columbia... state house.. king day at the dome.. ashley is live with more this morning 3 3 the players on the carolina panthers aren't the only winners of yesterdays big game against the seahawks...you are as well.. well..krispy kreme is celebrating the march to the nfc championship by offering a pretty sweet deal. deal.fox carolina's joe gagnon is live from krispy kreme in spartanburg with more.. 3 today you can bring home a

$3.99...at all krispy kremes throughout north and south carolina... this is the panthers first nfc championship game in 10 years.. where they lost to the seattle seahawks...and they hope for the same amount of luck to make it to superbowl 50..so make sure you grab a dozen superbowl 50..to make it to amount of luck for the same and they hope seahawks...and they hope for the same amount of luck to make it to superbowl 50..so make sure you grab a dozen anytime today at any store in the carolinas... 3

3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 mostly sunny and cold, with highs reaching 42 in the upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill advisory remains in place for high elevations until noon.

with lows in the teens to around 20. more sunshine and cold temperatures are expected tuesday, with h ghs near 40. partly cloudy skies return wednesday with highs in the upper 40s, followed by a chance for rain and wintry mix across the carolinas on thursday and friday. mostly sunny and cold, with highs reaching 42 in the upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill advisory remains in place for high elevations until noon. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the teens to around 20. more sunshine and cold temperatures

highs near 40. partly cloudy skies return wednesday with highs in the upper 40s, followed by a chance for rain and wintry mix across the carolinas on thursday and friday.

3 now to chris with traffic. *********hold****** 3 we're watching this: this:

traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 it's (time).he said he was just doing his job--but coming up we'll tell you why one target worker's kindness has gone viral. 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

3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina--we're taking a live look at...clemson.. tiger blvd. 3 a target worker in indianapolis is getting praise from hundreds of thousands all to his surprise. surprise.last week 19 year old ishmael gilbert had an elderly woman come through his line--when it came time to pay she revealed that she'd be paying in coins.customers immediately starting getting annoyed and the elderly woman knew people were getting mad. but gilbert didnt think twice and helped her count her

she was touched by his patience and kindness and snapped a picture of it.it has since been shared more than 13-thousand times.gilbert said he didnt even know anyone took his picture.he thought he was just helping out a customer.

3 mostly sunny and cold, with highs reaching 42 in the upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill advisory remains in place for high elevations until noon. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the teens to around 20. more sunshine and cold temperatures are expected tuesday. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 chris is in the traffic center. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this: spartanburg accicent injuriess pine st @ rushing rdgreenville:white horse rd @ berea lane rutherford rd @ pine knoll dr

3 3 you're looking live at: 3 3 it's ______.after an impressive first half -- things got dicey for the panthers in sunday's divisional game but they held on -- and this morning they're getting ready for the n-f-c championship. 3 we head to break with a live look at... krispy kreme in spartanburg.. because of the panthers win.. they are offering a special deal for today.. 3.99 dozen glaze donuts. fox carolina joe gagnon is live for us this morning with the details. you're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 you're watching the morning news.

3 the morning news at 6:30 starts now.. now..gun control a big topic as the democratic candidates debate just blocks away from where the charleston church shootings happened.what hillary clinton is accusing bernie sanders of doing- -coming up. up. 3 many people across the carolinas are honoring doctor martin luther king jr. i'm live in columbia with more. 3 3 today will be cold and sunny. highs will reach into the low 40s across the upstate. wnc will be in the low to mid-20s throughout the day. 3 good morning.... it's monday, january 18i'm lauren elise eliseand i'm ben hill, with traffic reporter chris scott

morning news. 3 mostly sunny and 3 cold, with highs reaching 42 in the upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill advisory remains in place for high elevations until noon. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the teens to around 20. more sunshine and cold temperatures are expected tuesday. 3 let's send it over to chris.

3 to chris.let's send it over 3 let's send it over to chris. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this in the pit crew center: 3 you're looking live at:

3 the democratic race is getting tight between hillary clinton and bernie sanders and both came out strong during the debate here in south carolina last night. night.hillary clinton, bernie sanders and martin omalley took the stage for the 4th and final debate before the iowa caucuses.the candidates went back and forth on health care and gun control.the debate happening just blocks from the church where nine people were killed in june.sanders brushed off clinton's comments that he voted on several pieces of legislation that ensure or expand gun rights. 3 3 "well i think secretary clinton knows what she says is disingenuous - i have a d- voting record from nra." nra.""i am pleased to hear that senator sanders has he reversed his position on immunity and i look forward to him joining those members of congress who have already

legislation."many analysts say martin omalley failed to get any of the spotlight.clinton and sanders are currently neck and neck in the iowa polls. 3 while the democrats were stumping for votes in charleston this weekend, republican presidential hopefuls were talking with voters in myrtle beach.doctor- ben carson will address the south carolina tea party coalition convention today.former governor mike huckabee, senator ted cruz, and donald trump spoke saturday. senator rick santorum and governor jim gilmore spoke sunday. 3 here is a look at all the republican candidates running for the party's nomination. nomination.the winner will take on one of these top democratic candidates who took the stage sunday night.you can find everything you need to know about each presidential hopeful on fox carolina dot com. 3 3 for the past 16 years-- thousands of people gather on this day to march for equality in our state... and this year- is no different. different.it's all to honor the legacy of the late dr. martin luther king junior. junior.fox carolina's ashley minelli is live at the state house this morning... with

3 - call for "education equity" in our state's schools 3 - just like last year... since 2000- thousands will march from zion baptist church around 9:30... to capital steps - here: rally for education- supreme court: gave sc lawmakers until *this* february to come up with plan for education equity- abbeville vs. state of south carolina- ruled in favor of rural schools in impoverished areas getting equal funding 3 - confederate flag flag

3 covering our 3 counties:an anderson county man is dead.. after his truck hit a tree. tree.the coroner says "stephen christenbry" was **killed sunday afternoon around 3:45. investigators say he was driving home from a friend's home when his truck ran off "smith mcgee" road.they say

..and he was throw from the truck.he wasn't wearing a seat belt. 3 two people are facing charges in graham county after a big drug bust. bust.deputies say the bust started during a routine check along *talullah road in robbinsville friday.jimmy musselwhite and crystal dillard from tennessee were arrested at the check point after drugs were found in the car. car.this is a look at what they found--deputies say they discovered meth, nearly a pound of marijuana, and over 3-hundred *oxycodone pills. deputies are also looking "jesse jenkins" from robbinsville for questioning. 3 3 for the first time in franchise history -- the carolina panthers will host the n-f-c championship game. game.carolina will face the arizona cardinals sunday after beating the seattle seahawks yesterday.the panthers took the lead quick -- scoring on their first drive.they then intercepted a pass by russell wilson on the seahawks first possesion.carolina went on the take a 31 to nothing lead at half.the seahawks came strong in the second half scoring 24

where t would end. end.the panthers held on to win 31-to-24. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 mostly sunny and cold, with highs reaching 42 in the upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill advisory remains in place for high elevations until noon. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the teens to around 20. more sunshine and

tuesday. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center: spartanburg accicent injuriess pine st @ rushing rd greenville:white horse rd @ berea lanerutherford rd @ pine knoll drblack ice 3 3 3 you are taking a live look at: 3 3 it's ______. ______.if your craving some donuts this morning your in luck. krispy kreme has a special deal for today.. thanks to the panthers win

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3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina---we're taking a live look at... usc upstate 3 oil from iran could be flowing into the u-s this month. month.leaders with iran say they will start pumping about 1 point 5 million barrels of oil into the global market per day.u-n regulators say iran has reigned in their nuclear program enough to end sanctions.market analysts estimate a barrel of crude costs about 28 dollars -- the lowest price since 2003.the average price of gas in america is now under two dollars. 3 the reverend jesse jackson is calling the water crisis in flint michigan a "crime scene". scene".he called for more help from the federal government at a church in flint on sunday. president obama has already declared a state of emergency in the city so communities can use federal money to buy drinking water.flint's water supply has been contaminated with lead since 2014 when the

save money.medical leaders say the city has seen a rise in cases of legionnaires since the switch. 3 the carolina panthers are hoping to make their way to the franchise's second superbowl after beating the seahawks in the divisional round sunday. sunday.and you can prepare for the weekend by getting a deal on some delicious. delicious.fox carolina's joe gagnon is live from krispy kreme in spartanburg with more.. 3 today you can bring home a dozen glazed for only $3.99... $3.99...at all krispy kremes throughout north and south carolina... this is the panthers first nfc championship game in 10 years.. where they lost to the seattle seahawks...and they hope for the same amount of luck to make it to superbowl 50..so make sure you grab a dozen anytime today at any store in the carolinas...

3 back to you..

3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 mostly sunny and cold, with highs reaching 42 in the upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill advisory remains in place for high elevations until noon. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the teens to

cold temperatures are expected tuesday, with highs near 40. partly cloudy skies return wednesday with highs in the upper 40s, followed by a chance for rain and wintry mix across the carolinas on thursday and friday. mostly sunny and cold, with highs reaching 42 in the upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill advisory remains in place for high elevations until noon. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the teens to around 20. more sunshine and cold temperatures are expected tuesday, with highs near 40. partly cloudy

highs in the upper 40s, followed by a chance for rain and wintry mix across the carolinas on thursday and friday. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to pit crew traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we are watching: watching:accident/injuries3 anderson we are watching: 3*********hold******

3 traffic.now to pit crew 3 now to pit crew traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we are watching: anderson accident/injuriesi-85 north @ 3mm in oconee ctyblack ice rutherford rd @ scenic dr dr 3 you are taking a live look at: clemson blvd andersonpit crew traffic sponsored by pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 news you need to know..rescue crews are expanding their search for 12 missing marines off the coast of hawaii.army reps believe two helicopters collided during a training

missing is sergeant jeffrey sampler from woodruff. 3 five american prisoners are free from an iranian prison. secretary of state john kerry says a pastor, a journalist, and marine are being evaluated in germany before flying to america.one prisoner chose to stay in iran and the other did not disclose where he was headed. 3 limestone college is hosting "his dream, my reality" this morning at 11:00.the martin luther king junior day celebration is free.guest speaker reverend "sharon risher" is the daughter of ethel lance who was killed last year in the emanuel a-m-e church shooting. 3 if you love fox's hit show empire -- then you will be happy to know it'll be back for another season. season.fox network representatives announced that the series will return for a third season.season two is still underway and the premier of season three hasn't been announced yet.taraji p. henson -- took home a golden globe last weekend for best actress in a t-v drama for her role as "cookie lyon".season two returns with new episodes on march 30th--right here on fox

3 it's ______.coming up ...a group of greenville area students are honoring doctor king with higher education. we'll show you how. 3 we head to break with a live look at...clemson 3 but first let's take a look at last night's winning lottery numbers. numbers. 3 3 good morning, i'm cody alcorn. first at how the upstate is marking the mlk holiday.and tonight at ten a warning for pet owners. dog flu is spreading. what you need to know tonight. 3 you're watching the morning

3 welcome back--we're taking a live look at...greenville county.. pelham road. 3 people across the upstate have been honoring the life and work of martin luther king junior. junior.on sunday dozens came out to first baptist church of fairforest in spartanburg countyfor celebration-- song--and prayer.the theme of the service was "continuing the journey for justice." speaker and south carolina representative--harold mitchell junior--says it's important not to forget the fight that got us where we are today. 3 greenville county students are honoring doctor king's legacy through higher education. education.dozens of middle and high school students came out for a college fair at the

featured a variety of historically black colleges and universities.organizers say the schools provide unique opportunities - especially in the 'stem' fields.that includes science, technology, engineering and math. 3 now to weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 mostly sunny and cold, with

upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill advisory remains in place for high elevations until noon. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the teens to around 20. more sunshine and cold temperatures are expected tuesday. 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 ______.things are tightening up in the race for

got the highlights from last night's democratic debate in charleston. 3 usc upstatebe 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

mi? _v/ the morning news starts now. now.a search effort is underway after 12 u-s marines went missing.. and one of them

you'll hear from his family.. and how you can show your today. 3 the annual king day rally at the dome is just hours away... and this year's event will be much different.we're live in columbia with a preview. 3 good morning.... good morning.... it's monday, january 18.i'm lauren elise.... 3 and i'm ben hill.. here with nicole papay and chris scott. thanks for joining us on the morning news.