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.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

other spartanburg districts are on regular schedule.you can see all the closings and screen and fox carolina dot com. 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 now lets send it over to the pit crew traffic center. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 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 danger to the community. 3 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

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 p rabbit- witnesses: a few people running around- leads are still coming in to this day - no arrests yet, gpd *focusing* on case 3 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

3 celebration of 3 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 he's a hero. 3 3 "he crawled.. he crawled in there to where his parents were and said mom and dad i've shot" 3 saturday night.. deputies say someone drove by and fired shots at a home on crooked creek court.jacklen lewis says

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 y 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 elementary parent-teacher 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 now for weather and traffic

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 ((adlibs)) 3 let's send it over 3 to chris. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the

3 let's check in 3 with 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 checking it out.

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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

taking a live look over i-85 and pelham road in greenville. 3 3 michigan's attorney general is investigating the tainted water in flint but state democrats fear his findings won't be impartial. impartial.according to democrats, one investigator working with the attorney general donated thousands of dollars to republican campaigns.meanwhile lawyers representing flint residents in a lawsuit over the toxic water have subpoenaed michigan governor rick snyder.they want emails, text messages or other documents sent or received by snyder or his staff relating to the flint water crisis over the last two years. 3 a texas grand jury says planned parenthood did nothing wrong in a series of undercover videos. videos.the videos were released last summer and appear to show workers agreeing to illegally sell fetal tissue and organs.jurors indicted the two anti-abortion activists who shot the films. david daleiden and sandra merritt are charged with

tampering.planned parenthood leaders say the activists edited the footage to suggest they illegally sell fetal tissue. 3 president obama says he wants to make it easier for americans to have access to retirement accounts. accounts.his idea is part of a new budget proposal he'll make next month.access to retirement savings accounts will be expanded if his budget is approved.white house workers say 30-million more americans will have access to retirement funds.employers would be required to enroll workers into an i-r-a even if they're not eligible for a retirement plan.employers would get a tax credit to help off-set the cost. 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 3 gagnon is live from the museum with a preview.. 3 3

history and culture in our amazing new educational traveling exhibit! children and families can take a pretend trip across each of 3 the 50 states and the district of columbia to explore america amid beautiful murals of u.s. landscapes. in each stop, kids will get the 3 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..

3 time for weather 3 and traffic. traffic. 3 clouds increase today with showers by late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. 53 in the upstate and afternoon.

late clouds increase today 3 clouds increase today 3 with showers by late 3 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. thururay 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. 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, sunny day friday in the upper 50s. the weekend continues with sunshine and

the low to mid-60s.

3 chris is in the 3 chris is in the traffic center now: 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 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 and here's a live look over clemson--you're watching the

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3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.we're looking live at highway nine

3 a noise complaint call turned into an unforgettable moment for a group of florida kid. kid.that's after basketball legend shaquille o'neal surprised florida police officers and the children last week.officer bobby white was called out to a noise complaint about kids playing basketball in the street. officer white joined the game when he got on scene.when he left he promised to return the next day with back up.that back up came in the form of the 7-foot-tall shaq.the super star gave them a few basketball and life lessons

3 time for weather 3 with nicole. 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)) 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 3 it's ______.an upstate man says someone stole his rooster..and he wants it back. you'll hear what he's saying to the thief, after the break. 3 here's a live look over greenville--you're watching the morning news on fox carolina.

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

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 us on the morning news. 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 ((wrap up)) 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 it's a case that rocked the nicholtown community here in greenville-- a teen 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 3 arrest at this point? 3 - leads came in as recently as this week- gpd: a detective dedicated solely to this case case- this is 16 year old cobey smith- shot and killed here in nicholtown community- night of january 25th, 2015

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 "my brother will get 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- here's a look back at that 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

864-23-crime3 3 3 covering our counties--a man is behind bars in anderson county after the sheriff says he tried to kill a deputy. deputy.kenneth gendron is facing several charges, including attempted murder. we're told it all started when investigators pulled him over on northlake drive sunday. sunday.investigators say gendron tried to drive away while a deputy was stuck in the door.that deputy was dragged several feet.. but was not hurt.we're told gendron fled to his apartment.. starting a short standoff

3 a union county man says someone has taken a very valuable member of his family.. and he wants it back. back.phillip poole says someone has made off with a rooster worth five thousand dollars.poole says he made the discovery thursday morning when he went out to feed his chickens.he says the bird is a valuable breed.. but it also has sentimental value, because it belonged to his late friend. poole says he just wants the rooster returned. 3 3 "bring my rooster back and put him back in the pen because it's still down there or bring him in a crate and put him in the front yard. i don't think no one will bring him back because who got him wanted him bad because they wouldn't of got him because they took a chance on me doing something to him." 3 if you know anything about this incident, you're asked to call the union county sheriff's department. 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 clinton has a six point lead

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 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 mix. dry conditions move back in by wednesday evening.

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 good morning, joe-- joe-- 3 a brand new exhibit at the children's museum can take you and your kids on a cross

leaving the upstate.we're live in downtown greenville checking it out. 3 here's a live look over greenville-- you're watching the morning news on fox

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 along highway nine in boiling springs. 3 3 two south carolina lawmakers say theea 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

o-t---while democrats say they want to make sure tax cuts affect as many people as possible. 3 later to day -- a south carolina lawmaker will talk about his controversial bill to create a registry for journalists in the state. state.representative "mike pitts" will hold a press conference this morning at 10:30 in the state house.the bill states journalists would be required to pay a fee and register with the state.any unregistered journalists could be fined and jailed.pitts says the bill proposal was to make a point about how media outlets treaeathe first amendment compared to the second amendment. 3 federal records show south carolina gun buyers are stocking up. up.according to the federal criminal background check system -- a record 50-thousand people applied to buy guns or carry concealed weapons in december.the post and courier reports the spike happened in december when president obama said he was going to tighten gun control this year.more than 300-thousand gun checks were completed in south carolina last year...second to 2013. 3 3 parents if you're looking to take your kids an adventure!

3 fox carolina's joe gagnon is live in greenville at the childrens museum with more on their new traveling exhbhit, joe? 3 3 3 come discover u.s. geography, history and culture in our amazing new educational 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 stop, kids will get the chance to see some of america's most spectacular places, including historic sites, tourist destinations, arts, sports

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..

3 time for weather and traffic. 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. thursday stays partly cloudy and cool with highs in the mid to upper 40s, followed by a warmer, sunny day friday in

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, sunny day friday in the upper 50s. the weekend continues with sunshine and

the low to mid-60s. 3 ((adlibs)) 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

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3 3 and time for 3 birthday shout-outs...-brantly from abbeville.-bubba from belton.-taylor from simpsonville is 10. 10.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. 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

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3 we're back with news you need to know...tonight at 6 a parade will begin in the nicholtown community ending at the phyllis wheatley center to remember the life of 16-year- old cobey smith.he was killed one year ago.his murder remains unsolved. 3 deputies are searching for a shooter after a 9-year-old anderson boy was hurt in a drive-by shooting on saturday. the boy remains in the hospital. 3 thousands of flights are cancelled as the northeast continues to thaw out after this weekend's massive blizzard. many businesses, including federal offices are also closed along with schools today. 3 clouds increase today with showers by late afternoon. highs reach 53 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains.

by wednesday morning, with a chance for tn border wintry mix. dr9 conditions move back in by wednesday evening. 3 ((adlibs)) 3 let's get one last look at traffic. 3 we're watching:sc hwy 14 @ batesville rdblockedsaluda dam rd@ white horse rd rd 3 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on--

3 an upstate family says a few soft-spoken moments on their baby monitor captured something they will never forget. forget."thank you for my daddy, thank you for my mommy, amen." amen."the whitt family says they heard their daughter sutton's voice and turned up the volume--only to find her praying.the whitts say they were shocked by the moving moment as the 2-year-old often rushes through their nightly prayers.the facebook video already has more than 50-

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