3 mostly sunny and breezy today, with gusts up to 20-35 mph at

upstate and 44 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 20s area-wide. the weekend will stay sunny and cooler than usual in the 40s and 50s during the day, and freezing overnight.

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 3 super bowl weekend is upon us.. and fox carolina is there for it all.both players and fans are getting amped up.. for what could be.. the panthers bringing home their first super bowl title. title.my co-anchor lauren elise is live in santa clara this morning to start us off--good morning--lauren. 3 we are two days away and these players,these fans are ready

coacheswould talkto mediatoday andtomorrow practice.at the press conference snoop dogg showed up and had some quesetions for cam.3 3 3 snoop: first of all i want to say cam, oh cam, cam cam dab for me. there you go. first question is is the kid in you outweighing hte man in you in this big game youre about to play?cam: thats a good question. i don't know i just think half of me tries to be as professional as possible but t e human in me just wants to take it all in 3 coming up - we will hear from

denver some love 3 a lot of panthers fans from the carolinas made the long trek out west to see the team take on denver... i'm going to hand it off to ashley who has more on what they have to say about the trip out here. here. 3 - most events happeninin

out here to santa clara to see the magnificent levi's stadium 3 3 - take a look- stadium built opened in 2014- people are in awe of it here in san francisco bay area- it's also impressed the panthers fans who've stopped by too 3 3 3 i have never attended a game here but we were here when they were building the super structure of the stadium. 3 we're in the end zone! yea, field level end zone seats yes!3 - while california has played host to sb's in past- first

3 - talk about traffic in area, downtown downtownback to you. 3 we'll have more live coverage from california throughout the weekend.and be sure to join us tomorrow night at 7:00 for the panthers pursuit of the title. we'll have one on one interviews and more on how the panthers made it to the championship game. 3 3 this morning--the republican presidential candidates are preparing for one more debate before the new hampshire primary. primary.last night was the democrats' turn.and it's gotten more heated between the remaining candidates-- hillary clinton and bernie sanders. clinton fired back at sanders for his recent attacks on her record... while sanders continued his push that clinton is too deep in the

done to regulate wall street. 3 3 3 "kid gets caught with marijuana that kid has a police record. a wall street destroys the economy, five billion dollar settlement. no criminal record. that is what power is about. that is what corruption is about and that is what has to change change 3 it was investment banks, it was insurance companies, it was mortgage companies, all of which contributed. so let's just not be narrowly focuseded on one part of the problem, we have a lot of issues with corporate power that have to be address. my plan takes us further and it would do the job." job."3 the latest cnn poll from new hampshire shows sanders has a two-to-one lead over clinton. the primary is next tuesday. 3 the republican candidates will have their debate in new hampshire tomorrow.abc news has invited seven candidates to take part.carly fiorina and jim gilmore were left out,

3 now for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3 mostly sunny and breezy today, with gusts up to 20-35 mph at t times. highs reach 51 in the upstate and 44 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 20s area-wide. the weekend will stay sunny and cooler than usual in the 40s and 50s during the day, and freezing overnight. 3 ((adlibs)) 3 let's send it over to chris.

watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 good morning, joe-- joe-- 3 heart disease is the number one killer of women in the u-s.. but there's a movement today that's trying to change that.we're talking about "go red" day.. next. 3 here's a live look over usc upstate-- you're watching 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're greenville. 3 3 covering our counties--we're working to see if charges will be filed after a child was hit

county.troopers say it happened in a driveway on anderson ridge road around 6:30 last night.we're told a seven year old girl was riding on the hood of a car.. when she fell off and got run over. troopers say she was taken to g-h-s, but we don't know her condition. 3 deputies in henderson county are looking for a man who could be in danger, after his father was found dead. dead.they are trying to find joey butler.he's been missing for about 24 hours now... and deputies want to make sure he's safe. safe.deputies say he lives with his father, terry butler.. who was found dead thursday morning. morning.investigators say butler's body was found at a home on oakwood road around 9:30 thursday morning. investigators are calling his death "suspicious".. but no other details have been released. 3 3 t's the perfect day to break out your favorite red clothing..because you can bring attention to the biggest killer among women in the united states.. states..it's national wear red day...put on by the american heart association.. association..fox carolina's joe gagnon is live with more

3 today is national wear red day and the american heart association is raising awareness for the no. 1 killer of women, heart disease diseaseheart disease and stroke kill 1 in 3 women, yet it's 80% preventable-several companies in the upstate are "going red" in support of national wear red dayencourage others to wear red and post photos using #goredupstate -upstate heart walk saturday, april 9th downtown greenville get signed up online 3

3 time for weather and traffic. traffic.

with gusts up to 20-35 mph at times. highs reach 51 in the upstate and 44 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 20s area-wide. the weekend will stay sunny and cooler than usual in the 40s and 50s during the day, and freezing overnight. next week brings a chance for snow or wintry mix on monday into tuesday with highs in the 40s, followed by a cold blast of air. by midweek, highs will only reach the 30s area-wide. mostly sunny and breezy today, with gusts up to 20-35 mph at times. highs reach 51 in the upstate and 44 in the

the 20s area-wide. the weekend will stay sunny and cooler than usual in the 40s and 55 during the day, and freezing overnight. next week brings a chance for snow or wintry mix on monday into tuesday with highs in the 40s, followed by a cold blast of air. by midweek, highs will only reach the 30s area-wide.

3 chris is in the traffic center now: 3

3 we're watching:: accident fort prince rd @ mt zion rdthree bridges rd @ hwy 153laurens rd @ innovation drold spartanburg rd @ s. batesville rd rd 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on--pit crew traffic sponsored by 3 kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 3 now for a look at news you need to know..anderson county deputies have charged four people in a double murder from last month.deputies say the suspects killed two men during an attempted robbery in iva on january y nth. 3 a u-n panel says wikileaks founder julian assange is the victim of "arbitrary detention," and should be let go.assange has been taking refuge in london's ecuadorian embassy for more than three years.. to avoid being

3 a groundbreaking will be held today on the 85-385 gateway project in greenville.the 231 million dollar project will create new lanes, ramps and bridges near woodruff road. it's set to be complete in 20-18. 3 and here's a live look over i-85 in greenville--you're watching the morning ws on

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3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.we're looking live at over i-85 in greenville 3 neighbors of a spartanburg county family say one mom is a hero for saving her children from a burning home. home.we're told a fire broke out at the home of angela jenkins and her husband monday night on westmeath drive.david and stacey steeves are best

they say angela heard her daughter scream.. and ran back into the home to save her little girl. 3 3 3 "the house was just ingulfed in smoke coming out of everywhere, it was very traumatic.""share your blessings. if you have blessings, share them, share what you have if you have it." it."we're told angela suffered second degree burns on her face and hands.investigators are still trying to find the cause of the fire.we're told the jenkins didn't have renters insurance and a go fund me has been set up to help. 3 time for weather with nicole. 3 mostly sunny and breezy today, with gusts up to 20-35 mph at times. highs reach 51 in the upstate and 44 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 20s area-wide. the weekend will stay sunny and cooler than usual in the 40s and 50s during the day, and freezing overnight.

3 time for traffic.3 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 here's a live look in santa clara, california--you're watching the morning news on fox carolina.

3 the morning news starts now. now.the countdown is on to super bowl 50.fox carolina has live team coverage from california.. coming up. up. 3 mostly sunny and breezy today.. i'll tell you when things will get *much* colder.. coming up. up.plus, a major road construction project kicks off in the upstate today.we'll tell you what you need to know about the 85-385 gateway project. 3 good morning.... it's friday, february 5.i'm ben hill... here with nicole papay and chris scott.thanks for joining us on the morning news.we are bringing you team coverage of the carolina panthers' trip to

3 mostly sunny and breezy today, with gusts up to 20-35 mph at times. highs reach 51 in the upstate and 44 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 20s area-wide. the weekend will stay sunny and cooler

during the day, and freezing overnight. 3 ((wrap up)) 3 time for traffic with chris. 3 we're watching:three bridges rd innovation dr dr 3 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3

3 super bowl 50 is just days away and the panthers are getting ready to take on the broncos for their first title in franchise history. history.and lauren so much attention this week has been around how this defense will take on peyton manning. 3 we are two days away and these players,these fans are ready 3 thursday was last day players coaches would talk to media

relaxingthursday upstate native josh norman never soft spoken... he says crown denver's defense all you want... while the game still hasn't kicked off...3 3 3 3 "i don't care about that 3 man. it is what it is. i guess we're going to show you on sunday. i guess we'll give it to their group up until that day." day." 3 coming up - ashley minelli will have more on panthers fans who made the trip out west. west. 3

we'll have more live coverage from california throughout the weekend.and be sure to join us tomorrow night at 7:00 for the panthers pursuit of the title. we'll have one on one interviews and more on how the panthers made it to the championship game. 3 3 later today things are expected to get going on one of the biggest road projects

state.the 85-385 gateway project in greenville is the second largest in sc-dot history--and is expected to cost 231 million dollars.the project will create new lanes, ramps and bridges near the often congested woodruff road. the project will officially kick off following a ground breaking ceremony this morning .construction is set to be complete in 20-18. 3 a lawmaker from the upstate say he's lost patience when it comes to passing a road construction bill.senate majority leader harvey peeler says it's time for his colleagues t tmake progress on a plan to fix the state's roads.the gaffney republican says they need to pass a bill that provides revenue, relief, and reform. 3 3 covering our counties--nearly a month after two people were killed in anderson county.. four people are now locked up. up.deputies arrested these four suspects--they are each facing two counts of murder.. along with armed robbery and other charges. charges.we were there as one of the suspects-- brandon davis-- appeared in court on wednesday.the other suspects

sessions court in the future. 3 investigators say they killed casey waddell and justin williams back on january ninth. ninth.it happened at a home on the corner of pierce and amy roads.deputies say both men were shot during an attempted robbery. 3 leaders at a church in greer are cleaning up after vandals hit their building this week. week.spartanburg county deputies says they were called to the "pelham church of god" on abner creek road tuesday morning.church leaders say that's when they found four broken windows.deputies say they think the vandals used a cinder block to shatter the glass.we're told the vandalism happened sometime between sunday and tuesday. tuesday.anyone with information is asked to call crime stoppers. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3 mostly sunny and breezy today, with gusts up to 20-35 mph at times. highs reach 51 in the upstate and 44 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 20s area-wide. the weekend will stay sunny and cooler than usual in the 40s and 50s during the day, and freezing overnight.

3 now time for traffic with chris. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the

3 let's check in with ashley-- ashley-- 3 the biggest sporting event of the year calls for a major security effort.we're live in santa clara with more on how fans safe. 3 here's a live look over lake hartwell-- you're watching 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 in greenville 3 3 a former ceo who raised the price of cancer drug by five thousand percent is firing back at members of congress after they tried to question him. him.martin shkreli appeared on capitol hill yesterday.last year, the former ceo of turing pharmaceuticals made headlines for raising the price of a cancer and aids drug from 13

congress brought him in for a hearing on drug pricing.. but he repeatedly invoked his fifth amendment rights.his behavior during the hearing seemed to agitate lawmakers.. including south carolina's trey gowdy. 3 3 (trey gowdy, u.s. congressman): "is it pronounced shkreli?"shkreli: "yes sir"(trey gowdy, u.s. congressman): "see there you can answer some questions, that one didn't incriminate you!" you!" 3 voice of rep. elijah cummings: "are you listening?"..."yes." "thank you. 3 shkreli's attorney says he pleaded the fifth because he's facing unrelated securities fraud charges.after the hearing.. shkreli blasted lawmakers on twitter.. calling them "imbeciles." 3 3 switching gears to super bowl 50--now.fox carolina has been spending time with both players and fans in california. california.our team coverage continues with ashley minelli live in santa clara this morning--ashley--many fans you talked to say this is a trip of a lifetime--regardless of the cost. 3 fans i talked with were disappointed they couldn't get

3 - you can see behind me the street leading up to the stadium is blocked off- santa clara police out here 24/7- and yesterday we saw heavy law enforcement presence too too- army humvees on the ground - choppers in the air- as people taking pictures, hoping to get closer to stadium- one fan we spoke with... while he wishes he could see it up close now... understands the precautions 3 3 "we watch all the games so this is you know we're very excited for this young panthers team we're looking forward to follow it and i know there are many more super bowl experiences to come. ". .- security heightened in *all* areas surrounding superbowl events 3 - people going to different events either need tickets or credentials like this to get

3 time for weather and traffic. 3 mostly sunny and breezy today, with gusts up to 20-35 mph at times. highs reach 51 in the upstate and 44 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 20s area-wide. the weekend will stay sunny and cooler than usual in the 40s and 50s during the day, and freezing overnight. next week brings a chance for snow or wintry mix

highs in the 40s, followed by a cold blast of air. by midweek, highs will only reach the 30s area-wide. momoly sunny and breezy today, with gusts up to 20-35 mph at times. highs reach 51 in the upstate and 44 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 20s area-wide. the weekend will stay sunny and cooler than usual in the 40s and 50s during the day, and freezing overnight. next week brings a chance for snow or wintry mix

highs in the 40s, followed by a cold blast of air. by midweek, highs will only reach the 30s area-wide.

3 let's send it over to chris for traffic. 3 3 3 e're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the

traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac! 3 3 new this hour.. the u-s economy added just 151- thousand jobs last month.. bringing the jobless rate down. down.the labor department says unemployment dipped from five percent to four point nine percent.a slowdown in hiring is being partly blamed on the volatile stock market and a negative economic outlook. 3 3 and time for birthday shout- outs...-eddie from pelzer. -crystal from spartanburg. spartanburg.weekend shoutouts-- -semaj from gaffney.-wisdom from forest city.-quentin from anderson.-zoey from easley. easley.-twins landon and liam are turning six. six.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 news you need to know... henderson county deputies are trying to find a man after his **dad** was found dead early yesterday morning.deputies say terry butler's death is suspicious and they now want to make sure his son "joey" is safe.if you know where he may be call the sheriff. 3 health care, wall street and national security were just a few topics from thursday's democratic debate in new hampshire hillary clinton and bernie sanders went head-to-head ahead of

sanders holds a big lead in the polls there 3 well-known b-m-x rider dave mirra has passed away. greenville north carolina police say it appears to be a suicide.he was 41 years old. 3 the carolina panthers and the denver broncos are just a couple days away from battling it out in levi's stadium!kick off is 6-30 this coming sunday! 3 mostly sunny and breezy today, with gusts up to 20-35 mph at times. highs reach 51 in the upstate and 44 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 20s area-wide. the weekend will stay sunny and cooler than usual in the 40s and 50s during the day, and freezing overnight.

3 let's get one last look at traffic. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 thanks for joining us for the morning news on fox carolina. don't forget our live super bowl coverage continues today at four, ten and 11.and catch our special report tomorrow night at 7:00. 3 happy friday to you... it's

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