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 now lets send it over to the pit crew traffic center. 3 we're watching:pelham rd @ i-85 white horse rd @ old white horserutherford rd @ scenic dr/black ice black ice reported on roadway country club rd @ n. pine stmoore rd @ wren school rdi-85 north @ 3mm/oconee cty cty 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 two weeks from today-- iowa voters will be the first in the nation to weigh the first in the voters will be today-- iowa two weeks from 3 3 3 cam on--at the s.c.d.o.t. here's a live look here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 two weeks from today-- iowa voters will be the first in the nation to weigh in on the 2016 presidential race. race.and the democratic candidates had their last debate before the caucuses

carolina.hillary clinton, bernie sanders, and martin o'malley squared off in charleston sunday night. clinton and sanders are neck and neck in the iowa polls.. and last night was their chance to show how they are different.the two faced off on gun control, healthcare and the economy.they also talked about their goals for their first 100 days in office. 3 3 3 "i would work quickly to present to the congress my plans for creating more good jobs in manufacturing, infrastructure, clean and renewable energy, raising the minimum wage and guarantying finally equal pay for equal work for women's work. work. 3 to end the decline of the middle class. to tell the wealthiest people in this country, that yes, they are gonna start paying their fair share of taxes, and that we are gonna have a government that works for all of us and not just big campaign contributors." contributors."former maryland governor martin o'malley also took part in the debate.. despite having poll numbers in

more from the debate in our next half hour. 3 four democrats are set to appear on south carolina's primary ballot in february. february.these are the 12 republican candidates.they'll have another debate in iowa next week.for more you decide coverage.. head to fox carolina dot com. 3 3 the three democratic presidential candidates are staying in south carolina today.they'll be in columbia for "king day at the dome." dome."the focus of this year's rally will be calling for action on education equality. equality.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

equality" 3 - live online- coverage at 4

3 there are a number of events happening across our area for martin luther king day.clemson university students will take part in a day of service today. today.there is a blood drive happening on campus from 10:00 - 3:00. 3:00.the red cross in hendersonville is also having a blood drive from 10 to 2:00. 2:00.and the city of greer is holding a memorial luncheon at city hall.those are just a few events happening today.we have much more on fox carolina dot com. 3 3 today... the search will continue for 12 marines who have been missing since thursday.one of them is from the upstate. upstate.the 12 marines vanished off the coast of hawaii... when two helicopters apparently collided during a training mission.on sunday... crews expanded their search area.officials say they've found some debris.. but aren't giving any more details.

is 22-year old sergeant jeffery sempler.he's a 2011 graduate of woodruff high school. school.we spoke with his step-dad.. jeremy beauvier.. who says he's still waiting for information on what happened.he says his son was dedicated to helping others. 3 3 "any job that he wanted to do. anything he wanted to do, he could have done. but he wanted to be a marine. he wanted to serve." serve.""he definitely wanted to be a help to the community and i know he wanted to come back to this area." area."today.. a prayer vigil for sergeant sempler is being planned.we're told people with gather outside woodruff city hall at noon. 3 now for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3 mostly sunny and 3 cold, with highs reaching 42 in the upstate and 33 in the

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

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3 you're watching the morning news with lauren elise, ben hill, meteorologist nicole papay, chris scott with pit crew traffic. 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.you're taking a live look over i-85 in greenville. 3 3 panther fans -- it's now on to the n-f-c championship game

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 next sunday.tickets are already sold out on ticketmaster -- but you can find them on resale sites starting at 230 dollars. 3 the panthers aren't the only winners of yesterdays big game ...you the viewer 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 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

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 weather and traffic. traffic. 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, with highs near 40. partly cloudy skies return wednesday with highs in the

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

3 ((weather hit)) 3 chris is in the traffic center now: 3 3 3 we're watching: watching:

s.c.d.o.t. cam on--pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 and here's a live look at usc upstate in spartanburg--you're watching the morning news on

3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.we're looking live along tiger boulevard in clemson. 3 the critics' choice awards have been handed out and one movie stood out above the rest. rest.mad max: fury road blew

awards sunday including best director."spotlight" took home the award for best picture. leonardo dicaprio won best actor for his role in "the revenant".brie larson won top honors for the film "room".fox shows "the grinder" and "brooklyn nine-nine" also won awards in the television category. 3 david bowie's final album is proving to be a huge hit with fans."blackstar" topped billboard's "top 200" album chart during its debut.in its first week of release, it sold 181-thousand copies earning the singer his first-ever number one album in the u-s. nine albums from his catalog debuted on or re-entered the album chart just days after his death. 3 time for weather with nicole. 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 ((weather hit)) 3 time for traffic. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on--

3 it's ______.they are neck and neck in the polls.... and now hillary clinton and bernie sanders are really going after each other in the race for the white use.highlights from last night's debate in charleston.. coming up. 3 here's a live look at --you're watching the morning news on fox carolina.

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sunshine today... but it's going to be very cold.i'll let you know what else to expect as we start the work week.. coming up. 3 good morning.... it's monday, january 18.i'm ben hill. hill.and i'm lauren elise .. here with nicole papay and chris scott.thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 mostly sunny and cold, with upstate and 33 in the mountains. a wind chill high elevations until noon. tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the teens to around 20. more sunshine and tuesday.

3 time for traffic with chris. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 for the past 16 years-- thousands of people gather on this day to march for equality

different.it's all to honor the legacy of the late dr. martin luther king junior. junior.things are just getting king day at the dome. 3 this is a live look inside zion baptist church where a prayer service is just after this wraps up thousands 3 will march from the church around 930... to the capital steps for a rally.this year demonstrators are asking for a call for "education equity"- the supreme court: gave sc lawmakers until *this* february to come up with plan for education equity-several political figures are expected in columbia today for the events.we'll be streaming them on foxcarolina-dot-com. 3 several events are happening across our area today in honor of doctor martin luther king. greenville tech students are spending time on several

their "day of service" this morning. morning.the sterling community center is hosting a breakfast this morning.. which will also pay tribute to the emanuel nine.the sister of one of those victims is expected to speak.you can find more information on these events and others on fox carolina dot com. 3 3 things are getting more intense in the democratic race for president. president.with just two weeks before the iowa caucuses... front runners hillary clinton and bernie sanders are fighting for every vote.they faced off in a debate sunday night in charleston.. along with former maryland governor martin o'malley.sanders and clinton had their toughest battle yet.. clashing on gun control.. wall street regulation.. and health care. 3 3 3 and here's the important point -- we are spending far more per person on healthcare than the people of any other country. my proposal -- provide healthcare to all people, get private insurance out of health insurance, lower the cost of healthcare for five-thousand bucks, that's the vision we need to take." 3 3 we have seen women no longer paying more for our insurance than men, and we have seen young people up to the age of 26 being able to stay on their parents' policy. now, there are things we can do to improve it. but to tear it up and start over again, pushing our country back to that kind of contentious debate, i think

3 the latest poll from nbc news and the washington post shows clinton leading the democratic race by 25 points nationwide. but she has a much smaller lead in iowa.. while sanders is on top in new hampshire. 3 fox carolina was in charleston for last night's debate.our own sarah danik caught up with some of the candidates' supporters to see how they 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

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 we can close those gun 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 i think when you're talkkng overall we need to talk about a record of consistency, he has been consistent - 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

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 3 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 as well if they cannot attend and you can see it's a busy place tonight. so this is an important debate. this is just a reminder of how important it really is-- this is the last time that these candidates will be going before 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 in charleston-- sarah danik, fox carolina the morning news 3 four democrats are set to appear on south carolina's primary ballot in february. february.these are the 12 republican candidates.they'll have another debate in iowa next week.for more you decide coverage.. head to fox

3 time for weather 3 and traffic every 10 minutes. 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 cold temperatures are expected tuesday.

3 now time for traffic with chris. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 covering our counties--the anderson county sheriff's office and the coroner are investigating after human remains were discovered over the weekend. weekend.we're told the skeletal remains were spread out over a 20 to 30 yard wooded area between river and leader roads. roads.the coroner says the remains are an adult.. but there is no other information

this story and update you when we know more. 3 two people are facing charges 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 good morning, joe-- joe-- 3 a win for the carolina panthers also means a win for krispy kreme lovers in the carolinas.more on how you can take advantage of a special deal.. next. 3 here's a live look over greenville county-- you're watching the morning news on

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

3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.you are looking live inside zion baptist church 3 3 the carolina panthers are hoping to make their way to the franchise's second super bowl after pounding the seahawks in the divisional round yesterday.. yesterday..and you can prepare for the weekend b bgetting some delicious donuts on the cheap.. 3 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

dozen anytime today at any store in the carolinas... 3 back to you..

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 3 the teens to around 20. more sunshine and 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

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 skies return wednesday with highs in the upper 40s, followed by a chance for rain and wintry mix

thursday and friday.

3 let's send it over to chris for traffic. 3 3 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on--pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 3 and time for birthday shout- outs...-dennis from moore. -belated: fernando from seneca. seneca.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.

first... a look at yesterday's winning lottery numbers. numbers. 3 3 3 3 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. with at&t the choice is yours.

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3 we're back with 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 thursday.among the missing is sergeant jeffrey sempler from woodruff. 3 schools and businesses all across our area will be celebrating the life of doctor martin luther king junior today.we have a long list of service days, luncheons, and carolina dot com. 3 the carolina panthers will host their first nfc title game in franchise history on sunday.they beat the seattle seahawks yesterday 31-24. carolina hosts the cardinals on the 24th for a chance to play in the super bowl.kick off is set for 6:40 right here on fox carolina. 3 we are live in columbia this morning.a prayer service is happening inside zion baptist church for martin luther king jr. day.after this... people will march to the state house.. for "king day at the dome."fox carolina will be there.you can watch it streaming live on our website. we'll also have a full wrap up

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 let's get one last look at traffic. 3 we're watching:poinsett hwy @ furman rdsc hwy 110 @ mayo rd oconee cty accident i-85 north @ 3mm 3mmhere's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 here's a look at that black ice on rutherford road in greenville 3 a texas woman's pet chihuahua is heading home four months after running away. away.amanda benton says her chihuahua, coco, ran away from their home in september.the

all the way to atlanta during that time.eventually he was tracked down, thanks to his microchip.the humane society helped benton by buying her a plane ticket to atlanta.she says she's glad they're back together again but she wishes coco could tell her stories about his travels. 3 thanks for 3 joining us for the morning news on fox carolina.don't forget to join diana, cody and

3 ((close show)) >>gordon: welcome to the "700 club". captivity in iran where he was in prison and tortured, american pastor saeed abedini is released and on his way home. >>terry: he was one of the americans set free in iran along with an a

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