all over our area.. some parents are questioning the policy.coming up, find out what they're proposing.. and how district leaders are responding. responding. 3 a clemson football star gets a special honor tonight.we're live a bon secours wellness arena with a preview. 3 good morning.... it's wednesday, january 27.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 mostly cloudy skies 3 with morning showers will move out late in the day, leading to some afternoon sunshine. highs will reach 51 in the upstate and 45 in the mountains. tonight stays partly cloudy with lows in the 20s to mid-30s. 3 ((wrap up)) 3 let's send it over to chris

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3 this morning.. we're waiting to get an update on the standoff at an oregon wildlife refuge.. after one of the protesters was killed and the group's leader was arrested. arrested.tuesday night.. investigators say ammon bundy and several others were pulled over while heading to a community meeting.at some point, shots were fired, killing one of the protesters. he's been identified as "lavoy finnicum".. who has been one of the most outspoken protesters.ammon bundy and seven others are now behind bars.it's not clear how many protesters are still occupying the wildlife refuge.the group seized the refuge january second.. to protest the federal convictions of two ranchers. 3 3 covering our counties--a henderson county couple will not go to jail after a toddler was accidentally shot and killed in their home. home.heather and james stepp pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge. they were each given 45 days in jail, which was suspended. they will also serve a year of

fine.back in october.. two year old abagail newman was staying at the stepp's home.. when she was accidentally shot by a loaded shotgun that was left on a table.prosecutors say the case is a horrible tragedy... and they hoped for a quick resolution so everyone could move on. 3 this morning, all of our upstate school districts are now back on regular schedule. schedule.now some parents in greenville county say they need a better system for deciding when snow days should be used. used.as of now.. if one part of the county is too icy.. all schools close or have a delay. some parents are suggesting they split the county into zones.. so if some areas are clear.. those schools could open.district leaders tell us there's not an easy way to split up the county.they also say many students and staff live outside county lines.. and the first priority is making sure they can travel safely. 3 3 as clemson's men's basketball team returns to the well tonight-- one of the school's star athletes is set to accept a special award. award.fox carolina ashley

morning-- 3 tip off for the 3 tigers at 7 tonight against pittsburgh--but it's also a big night for another student athlete 3 deshaun watson will be accepting a *special* awardno details on what that award will be, presented during half time... just yesterday: schedule announced for 2016 gamehome opener: sept. 3 at auburn dabo: - tough game to start season- second time in 24 years no back to back road games- another possible concern: georgia tech, thursday night game in bobby dodd, clemson fell to yellow jackets in 2014 - facing four new teams...

"pittsburgh" could be a tough matchup for clemson football... haven't played them in 40 years... - that's who the tigers are taking on tonight... coming off a loss against viriginia last week week

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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

back with a live look over greenville county. 3 3 in seattle.. police are investigating a shooting at a homeless camp that left two people dead and three others hurt. hurt.police say the shooting happened just south of downtown, in a place known as "the jungle."investigators say the victims range in age from 25 to 45.police are searching for two persons of interest.. but no other details are being released. 3 3 lawmakers in the south carolina senate are moving forward with a bill that would protect people who take photos or video of police officers. officers.the senate judiciary committee approved the plan tuesday.the bill specifies that people standing on public property have the right to film.. and that police cannot take their cameras or threaten them. them.this all stems from the death of walter scott last april.prosecutors filed charges against officer michael slager after seeing a bystander's video of the shooting. 3 a panel of state senators has approved a plan to change how the leadership is chosen at the d-o-t.

transportation committee will consider the plan, which calls for the governor to make nominations for the commission. meanwhile, the senate finance committee is considering a plan to raise the gas tax.. while cutting other taxes.they say this would bring in more than 650 million to fix the roads. 3 3 when you think of the holiday mardi gras..i'm sure many of you think of the new orleans.. orleans..but germany also goes all out for the pre-lent bash.. and the most german town in our area does as well.. well..fox carolina's joe gagnon is live from helen georgia with more on a big weekend they are having called fasching day.. 3 3 3 fasching is one of the few times each year the normally staid germans let loose and have some fun. traditionally, it is a time to act out,

officials and just blow off some steam without fear of reprisals - all in good fun. the fasching season begins at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. this gives the fasching guilds in germany plenty of time to create elaborate masks and costumes for the big celebration on the last night of the season before the fasting of lent begins. 3 3 3 3 begins. fasting of lent

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3 mostly cloudy skies 3 with morning showers will move out late in the day, leading to some afternoon sunshine. highs will reach 51 in the upstate and 45 in the mountains. tonight stays partly cloudy with lows in the 20s to mid-30s. thursday will be partly cloudy and seasonable with highs in the 40s to low 50s. friday will be sunny and cool in the low 50s, but the weekend warms into the low to mid-60s with sunny skies. mostly cloudy skies with morning showers will move out late in the day, leading to some afternoon sunshine. highs will reach 51 in the upstate and 45 in the mountains. tonight stays partly cloudy with lows in the 20s to mid-30s. thursday will be partly cloudy and seasonable with highs in the 40s to low 50s. friday will be sunny and cool in the low 50s, but the weekend warms into the

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3 the morning news on fox carolina.this is a live look over greenville 3 for thousands 3 of years, scientists have agreed the world is round -- now one rapper is claiming it's all a conspiracy. conspiracy.rapper b-o-b sent out a series of tweets and photos insisting that the earth is flat.he insisted it's actually a government conspiracy.famed astrophysicist neil degrasse tyson tweeted back trying to explain the evidence proving the world being round.b-o-b

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3 mostly cloudy skies with morning showers will move out late in the day, leading to some afternoon sunshine. highs will reach 51 in the upstate and 45 in the mountains. tonight stays partly cloudy with lows in the 20s to mid- 30s. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 let's send it over to the pit crew traffic center.

3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 it's ______.3 an upstate pastor is trying to find money stolen from his church.who he thinks might be responsible--coming up. 3 we leave you with a live look inside bon secours wellness arena--3 thee morning news on fox carolina is back in minutes. 3 3 good morning, i'm 3 cody alcorn.and i'm cody alcorn. first at four, we'll be in columbia for a school choice rally.find out what they're asking lawmakers for this year.and tonight at ten..a new recommendation for women who want to start a family.doctors may need to be screened for depression. details tonight at ten. 3 you're watching the morning

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3 dominating the polls in the republican race for president.. but now donald trump says he won't take part in the next debate.we'll explain why... just ahead. ahead. 3 a clemson football star gets a special honor tonight.we're live a bon secours wellness arena with a preview. 3 good morning.... it's wednesday, january 27.i'm ben hill. hill.and i'm lauren elise ..

chris scott.thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 mostly cloudy skies 3 with morning showers will move out late in the day, leading to some afternoon sunshine. highs will reach 51 in the upstate and 45 in the mountains. tonight stays partly cloudy with lows in the

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3 presidential candidate donald trtrp is making a campaign stop in the midlands today. today.this comes after his announcement that he won't take part in tomorrow's republican debate. debate.trump is citing his ongoing issues with fox news and host megyn kelly.he's accused kelly of being biased against him during a previous debate, and he called on the network to remove her as a moderator.fox news issued a statement saying they won't give in to his demands.they also say trump is still welcome at the debate and will be treated fairly if he participates. 3 here's a look at the field of 12 candidates..without trump.. the top seven will debate on the main stage in des moines tomorrow night.the remaining four candidates will debate at seven p-m. 3 the two democratic front-runners are now butting heads over whether they should have another debate. debate.leaders at the democratic national committee have come under fire for only scheduling six debates for this primary season.now.. msnbc and a new hampshire newspaper say they're doing their own debate next week.. ahead of that state's primary. governor martin o'malley has accepted the invitation.. and hillary clinton's campaign is apparently putting pressure on

the dnc has warned candidates against participating in un-sanctioned debates. 3 and we have an important reminder for south carolina voters.if you plan to vote in the democratic primary... today is the last day to register.the democratic primary is saturday, february 27.these are the candidates you'll see on your ballot.for more on how to register.. head to fox carolina dot com. 3 3 covering our counties--a greenville county man will face a grand jury after he was charged in a deadly shooting last year. year."timiya massey" appeared in court tuesday.he's accused in the death of "anthony nutridge" back in september at the dolphin apartments on north franklin road.massey's attorney argues the shooting was a drug deal gone bad.but investigators say evidence shows it was a robbery that led to the shooting. 3 a union county pastor is asking a thief to come forward to give back nearly a thousand dollars. dollars.the pastor from the lakeside baptist church says the money was stolen from the office at night.he and union county investigators believe the thief may be a church member.the pastor says he's

but he's concerned about security at the church. 3 3 it's a big week for clemson sports-- the 2016 football schedule is out... and quarterback deshaun watson is being recognized tonight... it's happening at the well as the tigers return to the hardwood.... 3 fox carolina ashley minelli is live from the well with more, ashley? 3 - clemson bball coming home tonight after a loss in va- while they battle for a win against pittsburgh... another favorite star will be cheering them on 3 - de-shaun watson is making an

- getting a special reward at halftime - the award comes day after 2016 schedule is announced for tigers football some highlights:- open season at auburn on sept. 3- no back-to-back road games for just second season in 24 years - four new teams on the schedule: including what dabo dubbed an "outstanding pittsburgh"-- haven't played in 40 years - check out entire schedule on fox carolina dot com 3 ironically: that's the team clemson is hoping to take down tonight- tip off is 7 here at the well 3 3

3 mostly cloudy skies 3 with morning showers will move out late in the day, leading to some afternoon sunshine. highs will reach 51 in the upstate and 45 in the mountains. tonight stays partly cloudy with lows in the 20s to mid-30s. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 chris is standing by in the

3 we're watching: mauldin rd @ kings rdconcourse way @ twin magnolia drthe parkway near publix/injuries publix/injuries 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 good morning, 3joe--- joe--- 3 you've probably never seen a mardi gras celebration like helen, a look at how they do mardi gras.. german style! 3 here's a live look 3 over usc upstate-- you're

3 you're watching 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 85 and pelham road in greenville 3 3 federal agents in milwaukee say a man is behind bars for trying to attack a masonic temple. temple.investigators say 23

arrested tuesday for owning guns not registered to him. they say he had plans to travel to the middle east and kill israelis but that didn't work out for him.reps with the fbi say hamzeh talked about his plans to attack the temple with two informants, who he bought guns from. 3 school is cancelled today for one district in indianapolis: as they mourn the loss of a principal who leaders say sacrificed her own life to save at least two students. students.workers at **amy beverland elementary** say "susan jordan" pushed the kids out of the way of an on coming bus.investigators say the bus hit jordan and killed her tuesday.the bus driver says she doesn't know what caused the bus to lurch forward.the students who were saved are recovering from serious injuries. 3 health leaders say you need to be aware of the zika virus if you're planning to travel internationally. internationally.the c-d-c sent out an alert earlier this week. they say at least one person tested positive in arkansas and virginia.most of the international cases are in central and south america and the caribbean.zika is spread by mosquito bites and can

developmental issues in babies. symptoms include a fever, pink eye and a rash.if you're pregnant and plan on traveling internationally, you're encouraged to talk with your doctor first. 3 3 when you think of mardi gras.. i'm sure you think of the new orleans.. orleans..but germany also goes all out for the pre-lent bash.. and the most german town in our area does as well.. well..fox carolina's joe gagnon is live from helen georgia with more on a big weekend they are having called fasching day.. 3 3 3 fasching is one of the few times each year the normally staid germans let loose and have some fun. traditionally, it is a time to act out, caricature government officials and just blow off some steam without fear of reprisals - all in good fun. the fasching season begins at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. this gives the fasching guilds in germany plenty of time to create elaborate masks and costumes for the big celebration on the last night of the season before the fasting of lent begins. 3

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morning showers will move out late in the day, leading to some afternoon sunshine. highs will reach 51 in the upstate and 45 in the mountains. tonight stays partly cloudy with lows in the 20s to mid- 30s. thursday will be partly clcludy and seasonable with highs in the 40s to low 50s. friday will be sunny and cool in the low 50s, but the weekend warms into the low to

mostly cloudy skies with morning showers will move out late in the day, leading to some afternoon sunshine. highs will reach 51 in the upstate and 45 in the mountains. tonight stays partly cloudy with lows in the 20s to mid- 30s. thursday will be partly cloudy and seasonable with highs in the 40s to low 50s. friday will be sunny and cool in the low 50s, but the

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magnolia drthe parkway near publix/injuries publix/injuries 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 news you need to know..ammon bundy is in federal custody and one of his followers is dead after an incident with authorities.it all happened during a traffic stop on tuesday.seven others were arrested.the group took over a wildlife refuge last month to protest federal management of public land. 3 heather and james stepp will not go to jail after a toddler was accidentally shot and killed in their henderson county home.they will serve a year of probation and pay a fine.back in october.. abagail newman was staying at the stepp's home.. when she was accidentally shot. 3 governor nikki haley is scheduled to be in spartanburg for a ribbon cutting this

cutting will take place at trelleborg wheel systems.the company is expected to invest 50-million dollars into the local economy. 3 if you're looking for a reason to cheat on your diet -- today is the perfect day.it just so happens to be national chocolate cake day.a little bit of trivia -- according to the dover post, the first chocolate cake was made in 1765.betty crocker released their first cake mix in 1947. 3 time for birthday 3 shout-outs, sponsored by urban nirvana...-brittany from easley.-jae from greenville. -zach from columbus.-bill from gaffney. gaffney.-and happy birthday to our own nicole papay and web producer dal kalsi! kalsi!if you'd like us to mention a birthday on the air, send the name, date, and

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3 we're back with a live look in spartanburg... from wild ace pizza. 3 3 south carolina leaders are inviting you to join them to support school choice week. week.state leaders are expected to be at a rally in

thousand are expected to meet at the state house steps for the "my s-c education" rally at 10:00.state superintendent of education "molly spearman" ll be one of many speakers at the rally.organizers say they plan to celebrate all forms of education but want parents to have the freedom to send their children to the best schooling option. 3 oprah winfrey says weight watchers is working for her. her.the celebrity tweeted out tuesday that she's lost 26 pounds while on the program. winfrey encouraged others to join her saying she lost the weight while eating bread the whole time.according to an investment firm -- oprah bought about ten percent of weight watchers' stock in october.after she tweeted out the new, the company's stock jumped about 20 percent.since her stock purchase, company reps say their stock has gone up 90 percent. 3 now time for weather and

3 mostly cloudy skies with morning showers will move out late in the day, leading to some afternoon sunshine. highs will reach 51 in the upstate and 45 in the mountains. tonight stays partly cloudy with lows in the 20s to mid- 30s.

3 chris is in the traffic center: 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 ______.clemson fans will get a special treat at tonight's basketball game.why quarterback deshaun watson

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