3 black ice is possible 3 through the morning with temperatures in the 20s and low 30s. expect mostly sunny skies today with highs near average in the low to mid-50s. tonight, clouds increase with

arrive tuesday. 3 ((wrap up)) 3 now lets send it 3 over to the pit crew traffic center. 3 we're watching: 3 hwy 86@ 85/29stalled vehicle hwy 123@ bryson staccident accident 3 here's a live look 3 at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 carolina 3 panthers fans cant be any

team is going to super bowl 50! the panthers dominated the cardinals in the n-f-c championship last night 49-15 -- taking them to their first super bowl since 2004.they will take on the broncos on february 7th in san francisco. as you can see it was a big celebration in charlotte sunday night. 3 fox carolina was there for all the action. action.sports director aaron cheslock has more on the game and what greenwood native-- 3 3 3 3 "the carolina panthers are super bowl bound. taking down the arizona cardinals 49-15 in the nfc championship game. it's the first time it's ever been held at bank of america stadium, and the crowd certainly playing a factor. the panthers have now become the most unbeatable team in the nfl at their home stadium. but, they're going to have to go to the west coast to win one more, and bring home the first super bowl trophy in team history. the franchise has come so far. you think

5-8-1 then making the playoffs, out in the very first game. now 15-1 in the regular season, but more importantly 2-0 in the playoffs, with one more to go." go." 3 3 "i dreamed of this since i was in high school and college. i dreamed of this ever since man. i was out here earlier in the year making snow angels, and the thing before camp dreaming that one day we'll be there, and this is our year! and for everybody that doubted us, and continued to doubt us, and picked the cardinals to beat us. the wide recording corps was going to do 3 something spectacular? that's what's up. so we're going to say thank you. continue to do what you do, hopefully you pick denver. cause i can tell you this. we're gonna come out fighting, we're going to come out hard, and heavy and we'll keep pounding. that's our motto and we're going to stick with it! is super bowl 50 ready for me? i'm ready for that! i think we are man, cause we've got two more weeks of glorified greatness man. i

bowl anyway! i wanted to go to super bowl 50! 3 there's nothing greater than that, it's the golden year! you don't get another super bowl 50, it'll be 100! everyone will be talking about this game for ages, and i'm in it. i'm so blessed to be there man, gosh..." gosh..." 3 3 more panthers coverage coming up for you on the morning news. till then then 3 the panthers' 3 ticket to the super bowl is a dream come true for fans. fans.our team coverage continues now with ashley minelli who is live in charlotte this morning. 3 win even more special for fans first time they've played for home 3 - took to the streets after

here- only the panthers second bid to the super bowl in history- fans excited to see if the panthers can go all the way 3 3 we've been coming to these games since we were born. it's an amazing feeling, we've never had an nfc championship at home. it's an amazing feeling especially going to the super bowl bowl 3 3 - among the crowd of excited fans, we caught up with some of the players family... they are beyond thrilled after the win 3 coming up:josh norman's brother thomas davis's sister sister 3

3 fox carolina will have continuing coverage as the panthers head to super bowl 50. we'll have more on the nfc championship in our next half hour.. and later today at four, 10 and 11.you can also find a special section on the panthers' incredible season on fox carolina dot com. 3 3 turning to winter weather-- there are still some icy spots on the roads this morning.. and that means another snow day for kids across our area. area.this is a look at districts that are closed today--most schools in the mountains are closed.in the upstate, greenville, cherokee, pickens and spartanburg county schools **except for district 4** are closed.spartanburg four is on regular schedule. schedule.oconee county schools are on a two hour delay.. along with several private schools.and transylvania county students have a virtual day.a full list of closings and delays is at the bottom of your screen.. and on fox

3 as we said.. you will may see some slick spots on the roads morning.fox carolina's joe gagnon is live in travelers rest--joe, what have you seen this morning? 3 3 3 3 3 3 now for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3

for weather 3 now for weather and traffic every 10 minutes.

3 black ice is possible through the morning with temperatures in the 20s and low 30s. expect mostly sunny skies today with highs near average in the low to mid-50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. a few showers arrive tuesday. 3 ((adlibs))

let's send it over 3 let's send it over to chris. 3 we're watching:hwy 86@ 85/29 stalled vehiclehwy 123@ bryson staccident accident 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on--

3 it's ______.super bowl 50 is set.. and folks in las vegas are already talking about who they think will win.we'll tell you which team is being favored, next... 3 here's a live look over 85 in greenville-- you're watching the morning news on fox

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papay, chris scott with pit crew traffic. 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.you're taking a live look over greenville 3 3 covering our counties--the greenville county coroner says an elderly couple died while trying to stay warm during this weekend's winter storm. storm.we're told the bodies of robert and ruby bell were found in their home on mountain brook trail on saturday.the coroner says their power had gone out on friday.. and they were using a generator in their garage. investigators say the couple died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.we're told the bells had been married over 67 years. 3 we are working to learn more information about a standoff in anderson county. county.it happened in n e northlake community yesterday around four oclock.all we were told is that there was someone barricaded inside the home and that person was eventually taken into custody.no other information was released. 3

over the cardinals has them as favorites in the super bowl. before the nfc title e me ended sunday, bookies in vegas were setting the super bowl odds.several betting sites have the panthers as a 4 and a half point favorite over denver.the panthers have only been to one super bowl in their teams history while the broncos won back to back titles in 1997 and 1998.they play each other on february 7th at 6:30. 3 time for weather 3 and traffic.

3 black ice is possible through the morning with temperatures in the 20s and low 30s. expect mostly sunny skies today with highs near average in the low to mid-50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. a few showers arrive tuesday, under partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 50s. wednesday brings clouds and rain, with highs in the 40s to near 50, with drier weather on thursday. friday through the weekend will turn sunny and warmer than usual, from the

is possible through the morning with temperatures in the 20s and low 30s. expect mostly sunny skies today with highs near average in the low to mid-50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. a few showers arrive tuesday, under partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 50s. wednesday brings clouds and rain, with highs in the 40s to near 50, with drier weather on thursday. friday through the weekend will turn sunny and warmer than usual, from the

3 ((weather hit)) 3 chris is i ithe traffic center now: 3 3 3 we're watching: hwy 153@ three bridges rdhwy 86@ 85/29stalled vehiclehwy 123@ bryson staccident accident 3 here's a live look at the

traffic 3 sponsored by pit crew traffic sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 3 now for a look at news youou need to know..hundreds of flights are once again cancelled this morning after a historic blizzard hit the east coast this weekend.the snow is also forcing amtrak to alter routes.the storm is being blamed on at least 30 deaths. 3 dole is recalling packaged salads after a repepted listeria outbreak spread to six states.the company says the outbreak that killed one person and made 11 others ill starard in ohio.the carolinas do not appear to be affected. 3 the blood connection says they are in critical need of donations.officials say less people come out to donate during ice and snow and they are also getting requests from hospitals affected by winter storms.you can got to fox information. 3 and here's a live look at bank of america stadium--you'rere watching the morning news on

3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.we're looking live in travelers rest. 3 3 seven people are recovering this morning after an american airlines flight was diverted in canada. canada.company reps say the plane was scheduled to fly from miami to milan but it made an emergency landing in newfoundland.severe turbulence is being blamed for the diversion.the plane landed safely but three flight attendants and four passengers were taken to the hospital. airline workers say they're trying to get passengers to milan as soon as possible. 3 drivers all across the nation are celebrating the low gas prices.according to analysts, the average price of gas has ddpped 14 cents during the past two weeks.the national average is now down to one-91 a gallon which is being

years.industry leaders expect prices to even out as demand starts to rise. 3 time for weather with nicole. 3 black ice is possible through the morning with temperatures in the 20s and low 30s. expect mostly sunny skies today with highs near average in the low to mid-50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s.

3 ((weather hit)) 3 time for traffic. 3 we're watching:csx railroad worksuber mill, suber rds &; chick springs rd/closedhwy 153 @ three bridges rdhwy 86 @ 85/29 stalled vehiclehwy 123 @ bryson st accident accident 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 it's ______.the threat of winter weather is gone.. but much of the east coast has a lot of recovering to do.we'll take a look... next. 3 here's a live look at usc upstate--you're watching the morning news on fox carolina.

3 the morning news starts now.

the carolina panthers are super bowl bound.highlights from last night's nfc championship.. coming up. up. 3 panthers fans are buzzing over their big win.we're live in charlotte with more on how they're reacting. reacting. 3 temps in the 20s and 30s to start the morning.later today, expect sunny skies and highs in the 50s. 50s. 3 there's no snow or ice in the forecast.. but the threat of black ice is still out there. we're live in northern greenville county getting a look firsthand. 3 good morning.... it's monday, january 25.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.we have several schools closed or delayed this morning. greenville county--all but one spartanburg district-- as well as pickens and cherokee county schools in the upstate are closed.the rest there all running at the bottom of your

3 black ice is possible through the morning with temperatures in the 20s and low 30s. expect mostly sunny skies today with highs near average in the low to mid-50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. a few showers arrive tuesday. 3 ((wrap up))

3 we're watching: geer hwy @ batesview rd in trhwy 153 @ three bridges rdhwy 86 @ 85/29 stalled vehicle vehicle 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 the carolina panthers are super bowl bound.cam newton and the panther's defense delivered in a big day sunday, beating the cardinals 49-15 for the n-f-c tittle. 3 cam newton is just having an mvp caliber season--he went on to throw for two touchdowns and ran for two others to shift the momentum against arizona's top ranked offense.

the most for an n-f-c title game winner. this will be newton's first time in the super bowl and the panthers second as they take on peyton manning and the denver broncos. the super bowl is february 7th in san francisco. 3 panther fans are hoping for a similar type performance in two weeks when they take on the denver broncos in the super bowl. bowl.ashley minelli is live in charlotte this morning. 3 party in these streets last night night- fans out late celebrating big victory- among them, some of the players siblings- josh norman's brother says he's so excited for this brother qho "definitely showed up" - thomas davis's sister maxine says she was on the edge of

3 i was on my toes the 3 whole time- i was like, are we going to the super bowl or what? what?he was so amped up for the game and now he's just super amped- it's crazy yea. yea.3 davis's sister: broke his arm and has to go in for surgery said hes in good spirits thougg 3 first nfc division championship game at home home 3

3 as we mentioned carolina will face the denver broncos in two weeks. weeks.peyton manning led his team to their second afc title in three years sunday.denver's defense also played a huge part in the game, sacking tom brady 4 times.brady led new england on a big come back in the 4th, but they couldn't score a two point conversion in the final seconds.the broncos walked away with the 3 3 life is not getting back to weekend's winter storm crippled much of the east coast. coast.officials e still

if they don't need to.schools and government offices all along the east coast are closed today.thousands of flights are already canceled. in new york's central park.. nearly 27 inches of snow fell.. making it one of the biggest blizzards in history. blamed on the storm. 3 there is no more snow and ice in the forecast.. but you could still run into problems on the roads this morning. morning.black ice is still a concern today.. and that's why many schools are staying closed. closed.fox carolina's joe gagnon is live in travelers rest this morning--joe, how was it for you on the roads this morning? 33 3 3 3

3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3 black ice is possible through the morning with temperatures in the 20s and low 30s. expect mostly sunny skies today with

to mid-50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. a few showers arrive tuesday. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now time for traffic with chris. 3 we're watching: tr accident geer hwy @ batesview rd accident canaan rd @ southport rdrollover accident upward rd @ i-26 i-26 3 here's a live look at the

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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 are looking live over i-85 in 3 greenville 3 3 new from overnight..a wanted man is still on the run after a search effort in travelers rest.

tells us his officers were out searching for "michael jerome jones" early this morning... along highway 276.we're told he has active warrants out of greenville county.. but we don't know any more details. details.anyone with information on where "michael jones'" might be should call 1-888-crime-sc. 3 3 covering our counties--a child in anderson county is recovering after a drive by shooting over the weekend. weekend.the sheriff's office says they were called out to "crooked creek court" around 11:00 saturday night.deputies say a nine year old boy was shot in the leg, but should be okay.right now, there's no word on any suspects or arrests in the case. 3 investigators say an icy road is likely to blame for a man's death in greenville county. county.the coroner says "andrew vanevera" was hit and killed while jogging along highway 14 saturday afternoon. troopers say a driver was trying to go around, when he hit an icy patch and struck the victim.vanevera died at the hospital.the crash is still under investigation. 3 people in greenville county will have a new place to go for intensive care. care.workers with the

will hold a ribbon cutting to open a newly remodeled i-c-u this morning at 11:00.leaders say this is just the first phase of more improvements planned.the project will cost about 32-million dollars and includes brand new equipment to help patients.the ribbon cutting will take place at the main campus on grove road. 3 if you're planning to take a trip out west to cheer on the panthers in super bowl 50, you'll need a whole chunk of change. change.according to the website "vivid seats", the average price for a ticket is about 42-hundred dollars.for housing options -- many hotels are charging more than a thousand dollars.a few other options listed online include -- a luxury home being rented out for 10-thousand dollars a night.a four bedroom apartment is listed at 15-hundred dollars a night.and if you're willing to brave the outdoors, one person even listed a tree house for 500 dollars a night.

3 black ice is possible 3 black ice is possible through the morning with temperatures in the 20s and low 30s. expect mostly sunny skies today with highs near average in the low to mid-50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. a few showers arrive tuesday, under partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 50s.

rain, with highs in the 40s to near 50, with drier weather on thursday. friday through the weekend will turn sunny and warmer than usual, from the 50s to the low 60s. black ice is possible through the morning with temperatures in the 20s and low 30s. expect mostly sunny skies today with highs near average in the low to mid-50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. a few showers arrive tuesday, under partly cloudy skies and

wednesday brings clouds and rain, with highs in the 40s to near 50, with drier weather on thursday. friday through the weekend will turn sunny and warmer than usual, from the 50s to the low 60s.

3 let's send it over to chris for traffic. 3 3 3 we're watching: hwy 101@ hwy 414power linesaccidentgeer hwy @ batesview rdi-26 west@ 4 mm injuriescanaan rd@ southport rd rd 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on--pit crew traffic sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 3 we have a brand new free on fox this morning--you have a chance to win four tickets to the upcoming monster jam at the well. well.the tickets are for this friday or saturday.the retail value is 176 dollars.all you have to do is take the code word we are about to give

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i can live and have something 3 we're back with news you need to know...anderson county deputies have charged "ralph kay" with killing his neighbor "gerald freeman" back in march of 2015.investigators say freeman was found shot several times in his home on corning street.kay is being held on no bond this morning. 3 a newly released video from islamic state militants shows the men behind the paris attacks **actually planning what happened.the men -- who all died in the november attacks -- are also filmed brutally kiling others in syria. 3 the carolina panthers are

beat the cardinals 49 to 15 sunday with cam newton scoring 4 touchdowns.carolina will take on the denver broncos on sunday, february 7th. 3 black ice is possible through the momoing with temperatures in the 20s and low 30s. expect mostly sunny skies today with highs near average in the low to mid-50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. a few showers arrive tueeay. 3 ((adlibs)) 3 let's get one last look at

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3 record setting 3 record setting snow fall has millions digging out this morning in the northeast but it didn't stop a few animals from enjoying the winter weather. weather.the first family's dogs -- bo and sunny -- spent the weekend enjoying nearly two feet of snow at the white house. 3 a group of deer in the d-c area also took the chance to enjoy the snow this weekend. you can see them walking through the streets and playing with each other. 3 and the snow also brought out the playful side of a panda in our nation's capital.this is tian tian who's being held at the smithsonian national zoo and conservative biology institute.he woke up saturday to all the snow and was pretty

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>>gordon: welcome to the "700 club". americans in the eastern united states are facing icy roads after a storm over the weekend. it dropped more than two 1/2 feet of snow in some areas. >> with schools shutdown in many places and government offices closed in our nation's capitol.