in the case.coming up.. we'll tell you what police and the community are justice for cobey smith. smith.budget cuts at an upstate district could mean closing the doors at one school.coming up.. we'll show you how parents are fighting to keep it open. open. 3 highs in the 50s for the upstate.. with wet weather moving in later today.i'll tell you how long the rain sticks around, coming up. 3 good morning.... it's tuesday, january 26.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. 3 we still have some school closings and delays to tell you about--most districts in the mountains are still closed. macon and swain counties are on two-hour delays. delays.in the upstate-- spartanburg district one is closed.cherokee, greenville, pickens, spartanburg two and five are on two hour delay.the other spartanburg districts are on regular schedule.you can see all the closings and delays at the bottom of your screen and fox carolina dot com.

3 clouds increase today with showers by late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. widespread rain becomes likely by wednesday morning, with a chance for tn border wintry mix. dry conditions move back in by wednesday evening.

3 let's send it over 3 to chris with traffic. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 new from overnight--it looks like a gas leak in part of greenville county is now under control.last night, people in the chick springs area reported a strong gas smell around wade hampton boulevard. greer c-p-w tells us the leak happened in the taylors mill area, where a small pipe broke. piedmont natural gas got the leak under control early this morning.we're told there is no

3 it's been one year since the death of a greenville county teen... and questions still remain in the case -- the biggest of which is -- who killed him? him?someone shot and killed 16- year-old cobey smith on a trail close to his home in the nicholtown community on january 25th, 2015. 3 fox carolina's ashley minelli is live at the phillis wheatley center... and ashley-- the community is making another big push for answers this week. 3 - over the summer: gpd handed out gun locks... flyers searching for answers- tonight: a celebration of life for cobey smith... 3 - shot and killed while walking on sliding rock trail; swamp rabbit- witnesses: a few people running around- leads are still coming in to this day - no arrests yet, gpd *focusing* on case

3 "we have an assigned detective who's sole purpose is right now to be focused on this and he's got no other cases but that one to make sure we can try to actively pursue this." this."- candlelight vigil last nighttonight: - put down the guns young people- parade beginning at nicholtown community center at 6 3 celebration of life here at phillis wheatley: 6:30coming up: hear from family family 3 3 covering our counties--a nine year old anderson county boy is recovering after a weekend

hero. 3 3 "he crawled.. he crawled in there to where his parents were and said mom and dad i've been shot" shot" 3 saturday night.. deputies say someone drove by and fired shots at a home on crooked creek court.jacklen lewis says the bullets hit a room where her three grandkids were inside.she says her nine year old grandson was shot in both legs.. but he kept his siblings safe by telling them to stay down.now she wants to know why that house was targeted. 3 3 "i know its by god's grace an mercy that my family is here today because the number of bullet holes in therea&it's like they were going to war with this house" house"the boy was still in the hospital as of monday night. night.deputies haven't named any suspects.if you know anything about this shooting.. call 1-888-crime-sc. 3 parents at one pickens county elementary school are asking the board not to shut it down. down.members of the hagood

organization spoke out at monday's school board meeting. they voiced their displeasure about money-saving proposals that could potentially close the school.hagood students could potentially go to three other elementary schools in the county.the school board will be working on proposals this week - and will present them by mid-march. 3 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3 clouds increase today with showers by late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. widespread rain becomes likely by wednesday morning, with a chance for tn border wintry

in by wednesday evening.3 3 3 now let's send it over to the traffic center. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look 3 at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 let's check in 3 with joe---

3 a brand new exhibit at the children's museum can take you and your kids on a cross country adventure, without leaving the upstate.we're live in downtown greenville checking it out. 3 here's a live look on highway nine in boiling springs --

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3 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 back with a live look over greenville. 3 3 law enforcement 3 in california are looking for three orange county inmates. inmates.investigators say they rappelled from the jail's roof friday.all three are considered extremely dangerous with possible gang connections. now they're asking for help from the commnity.rewards of about 50-thousand dollars are being offered for help in their capture.jail reps say this is the first escape at the facility since 1996. 3 juveniles in federal prison will not have to worry about solitary confinement anymore. anymore.president obama says he's banning that punishment because of the long-term psychological effects it has on inmates.he made the

other reforms designed to improve federal prisons.the change is expected to affect about ten thousand prisoners. president obama says the punishment should only be used as a last resort. 3 millions across the north-east are waking up to piles and piles of snow in their neighborhoods. neighborhoods.the after affects of this weekend's blizzard still has many businesses shut down.at least 42 deaths are being blamed on the storm.more than 25-hundred flights were canceled or delayed monday with more expected today.federal government offices will stay closed today as well.most schools up north will also be closed as crews work to clear roads. 3 3 all new this morning..you can explore the entire country in one afternoon right here in greenville.. greenville..the children's museum of the upstate is hosting trivial pursuit...a 50 state adventure.. adventure..and fox carolina's joe gagnon is live from the

3 that's right you 3 can travel across the country and challenge yourself with this trival-pursuit style exhibit. exhibit. 3 3 come discover u.s. geography, history and culture in our amazing new educational traveling exhibit! children and families can take a pretend trip across each of the 50 states and the district

amid beautiful murals of u.s. landscapes. in each stop, kids will get the chance to see some of america's most spectacular places, including historic sites, tourist destinations, arts, sports venues and other favorite family attractions. guests can ride a mule into the grand canyon, hit a home run in fenway park or build the st. louis gateway arch! 3 back to you.. you..3 3 time for weather and traffic.

3 clouds increase today 3 with showers by late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. widespread rain becomes likely by wednesday morning, with a chance for tn border wintry mix. dry conditions move back in by wednesday evening. thursday stays partly cloudy and cool

40s, followed by a warmer, sunny day friday in the upper 50s. the weekend continues with sunshine and above-average temperatures, in the low to mid-60s. clouds increase today with showers by late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. widespread rain becomes likely by wednesday morning, with a chance for tn border wintry mix. dry conditions move back in by wednesday evening. thursday stays partly cloudy and cool with highs in the mid to upper 40s, followed by a warmer,

50s. the weekend continues with sunshine and above-average temperatures, in the low to mid-60s.

3 let's send it over 3 to chris. 3 3 3 we're watching: i-85 north @ exit 34/hwy 29 29 3 here's a live look at the

traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 3 now for a look at news you need to know..a suspect in a murder from last fall is due in court today.timiya massey is facing several charges in the death of anthony nutridge. he was shot last september at the dolphin apartments. 3 south carolina lawmakers will make more efforts to fix the state's roads today.the senate finance committee is set to discuss increasing the gas tax. and the transportation committee will look into revamping the d-o-t. 3 the top three democrats running for president are making their case to iowa voters.they took part in a town hall event on cnn monday night.the iowa caucuses are next monday. 3 if you want to stop by and visit the animals at the greenville zoo, you need to make the trip this week.the zoo is closing for 12 days, starting monday, for maintenance.they'll be cleaning up, painting and making repairs.the zoo will reopen saturday, february 13th. 3 3 it's ______.a pay cut could lead to a big pay out if

manning's super bowl goals ahead. 3 here's a live look over clemson --thee morning news on fox in minutes. 3 you're watching the morning

3 welcome back to 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.this is a live look along highway nine in boiling springs.this is one area where you may see some

3 denver broncos quarterback "peyton manning" will face carolina as he hopes to take home his second super bowl ring next month, but he's also playing for a little bit more. more.when he signed with the broncos, manning agreed to take a pay cut this season.but his contract also has a clause stating he could earn all of it back with a super bowl win. the rest of the team each earned 46-thousand dollars for sunday's win.if they win the super bowl, each player earns 102-thousand.manning earned nearly 900-thousand dollars a week during the regular season. 3 and with the patriots' loss sunday, retail stores are stuck with new england gear that can't be used.the shirts and hats all say new england won the afc title game.dicks sporting goods reps say they will donate all their gear to the non-profit "world vision." the clothes are expected to be shipped to "countries in need". reps with the company say they've been donating the clothes of a losing team to

3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 clouds increase today with showers by late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. widespread rain becomes likely by wednesday morning, with a chance for tn border wintry mix. dry conditions move back in by wednesday evening.

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3 the morning news starts now. now. 3 one year after a greenville county teen was gunned down.. there is still no one charged in the case.coming up.. we'll tell you what police and the community are doing to get justice for cobey smith. smith.the democratic candidates for president are making their last pitches ahead of the iowa caucuses. you'll hear what they're saying to the voters... next. next. 3 highs in the 50s for the upstate.. with wet weather moving in later today.i'll tell you how long the rain sticks around, coming up. 3 good morning.... it's tuesday, january 26.i'm ben hill. hill.and i'm lauren elise .. here with nicole papay and chris scott.thanks for joining

3 clouds increase today with showers by late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. widespread rain becomes likely by wednesday morning, with a chance for tn border wintry mix. dry conditions move back 3 in by wednesday evening.

3 let's send it over to chris. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 it's a case that rocked the nicholtown community here in greenville-- a teenager gunned down in his own neighborhood. neighborhood.and one year later- police are still searching for his killer. killer.fox carolina's ashley minelli is live at the phyllis wheatley center where a special ceremony will be held tonight- ashley- are police any closer to an arrest at

3 - leads came in as recently as this week- gpd: a detective dedicated solely to this case case- this is 16 year 3 old cobey smith- shot and killed here in nicholtown community- night of january 25th, 2015 20153 last night:- friends and family gathered at his home to hold a candlelight vigil... talked to family and friends still hoping for peace in case 3 3 "my brother will get justice, even though it's taken a long process." process." 3 "it kind of makes you wonder, like has anybody given up, it just makes you ask questions like what's going on? on?police: not giving up-

scene- smith found dead on sliding rock trail... offshoot of swamp rabbit... just around corner from his home in this community 3 tonight:- put down the guns young people hosting a "celebration of life" in smith's honor... at 6:30more info onlinetips: 864-23-crime 864-23-crime3

3 covering our 3 covering our counties-- authorities in greenville county are investigating more cases of vandalism in a simpsonville neighborhood. neighborhood.police say they have several reports of paintballs being shot at homes around north harrison bridge road.investigators are now urging homeowners to let them know if they've been a victim as well.officials are also still investigating several cases of bb gun vandalism from earlier this month. 3 union county investigators are warning you not to fall victim to a job scam. scam.the sheriff says they've gotten at least two reports of job seekers who put their resume on websites advertising "work from home" opportunities. deputies say after "getting hired" -- they're given instructions to take address labels off boxes and replace them.according to the sheriff, this is a crime.he believes the criminals are from overseas and has asked the secret service to help investigate. 3 3 in less than one week.. the first votes will be cast in the 2016 presidential race.. race..and the democratic candidates are working to win over those iowa voters. voters.they took part in a cnn

night.each candidate had their own time on stage to answer voters questions.. and make their case for why they should be the nominee.hillary clinton says her experience and toughness makes her the right choice.. but senator bernie sanders is disputing that. 3 3 3 3 "experience is important, but it is not the only thing. and i would urge people to check out my views on foreign policy, how we deal with isis, and i think they'll make a lot of sense to the people of iowa and the people of our country." country." 3 3 "they come up with these outlandish things. they make these charges. i just keep going forward because there is nothing to it. they throw all this stuff at me, and i'm still standing." standing." 3 3 "hold strong at your caucus because america is looking for a new leader. america is scanning the horizon. we can not be this fed up with our gridlocked, dysfunctional national politics and think that a resort to old ideologies or old names is going to move us forward." forward."the latest poll shows

over sanders in iowa. 3 this is a look at the democrats appearing on the south carolina primary ballot next month.tomorrow is the last day to register to vote in the february 27th primary. primary.and these are the republican candidates.they have one more debate this thursday in des moines.. ahead of monday's caucuses. 3 3 time for weather 3 and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3 clouds increase today with showers by late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. widespread rain becomes likely by wednesday morning, with a chance for tn border wintry mix. dry conditions move back in by wednesday evening. 3 ((weather hit))

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3 free on fox--monster jam is coming back to bon secours wellness arena.. and we have a chance for you to go! go!each day this week.. we've got a set of four tickets to the show.. for either this friday or saturday.the retail value is 176 dollars.tickets must be picked up by this friday.here's how to enter-- watch the morning news each day and listen for the code word.then.. go like us on facebook, and use the word to fill out the contest form.here is today's word-- word--"tires."you must be 18 and a resident of our viewing area in the carolinas or georgia.contest rules are on fox carolina dot com.good luck! 3 good morning, joe-- joe-- 3 a brand new exhibit at the children's museum can take you and your kids on a cross country adventure, without leaving the upstate.we're live in downtown greenville

3 here's a live look over greenville-- you're watching the morning news on fox carolina. hey, guys, it's annie. now, if you're anything like me, you're always looking for ways to save money, especially when it comes to your weekly grocery trip. well, with walmart every day low prices, saving money while keeping the pantry full... that's easier than you think. in head-to-head shopping, the total at walmart beat that of bi-lo. greenville, the total amount saved at walmart vs. bi-lo was $23.17 on this week's groceries - that's 17%. so head to walmart and see what you

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 looking live over the white

3 3 two south carolina lawmakers say they a road repair bill is their top priority this week. week.senators ray cleary and joel lourie warn the process will take about a month or longer.both say the end result will improve roads for drivers across the state.republican lawmakers say they want to avoid a gas tax and want leadership changes at the d- o-t---while democrats say they want to make sure tax cuts affect as many people as possible. 3 a new chapter has begun at mother emanuel church in charleston.the reverend betty deas clark is now the church's first ever female pastor.clark gave her first sermon on sunday... with the theme of hope for the future.as she takes on her new role.. she's asking the congregation to pray for her. 3 3 3 "keep on praying don't stop. being here as the first

church, i really do need your prayers that i will focus on the needs of the people and then questions of society. society. 3 clark is taking over from reverend norvell goff.. who has served as interim pastor since last summer.. when reverend clementa pinckney and eight others were killed inside the church. 3 3 parents if you're looking to take your kids an adventure! you don't have to travel very far. 3 fox carolina's joe gagnon is live in greenville at the childrens museum with more on their 3 new traveling exhbhit, joe? 3 that's right you can travel across the country and challenge yourself with this

3 3 come discover u.s. geography, history and culture in our amazing new educational traveling exhibit! children and families can take a pretend trip across each of the 50 states and the district of columbia to explore america amid beautiful murals of u.s. landscapes. in each s sp, kids will get the chance to see some of america's most spectctular places, including historic sites, tourist destinations, arts, sports venues and other favorite family attractions. guests can ride a mule into the grand canyon, hit a home run in fenway park or build the st.

3 back to you.. you.. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes.

3 clouds increase today 3 with showers by late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. widespread rain becomes likely by wednesday morning, with a chance for tn border wintry mix. dry conditions move back in by wednesday evening. thursday stays partly cloudy and cool with highs in the mid to upper 40s, followed by a warmer, sunny day friday in the upper 50s. the weekend continues with sunshine and above-average temperatures, in the low to mid-60s. clouds

late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. widespread rain becomes likely by wednesday morning, with a chance for tn border wintry mix. dry conditions move back in by wednesday evening. thursday stays partly cloudy and cool witthighs in the mid to upper 40s, followed by a warmer, sunny day friday in the upper 50s. the weekend continues with sunshine and above-average temperatures, in

3 ((weather hit)) 3 now time for traffic: 3 3 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the

traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 3 taking a look at news you need to know..anderson county deputies are investigating a drive by shooting that injured a nine year old boy.it happened saturday night on crooked creek court.if you know anything about this case.. call 1-888-crime-sc. 3 california law enforcement says they need help finding three orange county inmates. investigators say they rappelled from the jail's roof friday.all three are considered extremely dangerous with possible gang connections. 3 millions are digging out in the north-east this morning after the area was slammed by a blizzard this weekend.more than two feet hit most areas. thousands of flights are canceled.businesses, including federal offices are closed along with schools today. 3 time for birthday shout-outs, sponsored by urban nirvana... -ja'ron from mauldin is five. -happy 50th to chris.-irene from greenville is 91.-happy birthday gloria from greenville. greenville.-happy birthday

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. 3 we'll be right back, but first -- a look at yesterday's winning lottery numbers. numbers. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 you're watching the morning

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3 we're back with a live look along highway nine in boiling springs.there is still some black ice on roads around our area.be careful as you head out. 3 if you're feeling pressure this month from mounting bills and trying to keep your resolutions --- there's a new class that may help. help.bon secours saint francis will be offering stress

annie leonard.she had to deal with an immune system that shut down for more than seven years.leonard also had to battle breast cancer--and thankfully won.during that stressful time...her husband took his own life.she says the key is to reach out to others. 3 3 3 "we want to appear as if we can handle everything without any problem at all. it's being open and allowing some vulnerability with the individual, with the patient, whoever it is that i am relating with so that they understand that you know, i don't have it all together either. we're all trying." trying."3 the next class is february 22 at the saint francis millennium campus.the class is free but registration is

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