county.. coming up. 3 good morning.... it's tuesday, february 16.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 have some school delays this morning.cherokee, greenville and all spartanburg districts are on two hour delay.there are also several delays in the mountains. mcdowell county is closed.the full list is running at the bottom of your screen and on fox carolina dot com. com. 3 overnight ice melts quickly, with morning temperatures in

partly cloudy skies throughout the day with highs reaching 57 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. an isolated shower is possible, with light tn border snow. tonight, skies clear with lows in the 30s. 3 ((wrap up)) 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 troopers in 3 troopers in greenville county are investigating two deadly crashes that may be weather - related.the first one happened around 7:30 monday night on villa road.greenville police say they were investigating a crash on 385.. when another vehicle hit a police car and two people who were outside their car following the first accident.investigators say 28 year old "clayborn jeter" was killed.we're told another person was seriously hurt and

3 and troopers say an icy patch is to blame for a deadly crash on verdae boulevard.this accident happened around 9:30 near woodruff road.troopers say a woman was headed west on verdae.. when she hit a slick spot and crashed head on into a tow truck.that driver had to be cut from the car and died at the hospital.we're told the truck's driver was also taken to the hospital. 3 the good thing is the roads have gotten better since monday night--but you'll want to be cautious of black ice. ice.fox carolina's ashley minelli is live in travelers rest this morning wth a look. 3 - ad lib about conditions on the way out- highway 25 is...

3 - more than 200 3 accidents across greenville co laurens road: - major wrecks- fox carolina on the scene of first crash, second one happened- man had to crawl out of his car to get to safety safetyanother wreck on near haywood and pelham roads 3 more calls than man power 3

3 we're continuing 3 our team weather coverage-- and spartanburg county also saw a mess.. as freezing rain hit the area monday -- causing dozens of accidents. accidents.fox carolina's joe gagnon is live not far from i-85--joe, how's it looking right now? 3 3 3 3 3 3 now for weather and traffic every 10 minutes.

3 overnight ice melts 3 quickly, with morning temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s. expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day with highs reaching 57 in the upstate and 48 in the

is possible, with light tn border snow. tonight, skies clear with lows in the 30s. 3 ((adlibs)) 3 let's send it over to chris. 3 3 to chris.let's send it over 3 ((adlibs)) 3 30s.clear with lows in the snow. tonight, skies clear

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 it's ______.taylor swift wins

might have gotten the last word in her feud with kanye west.we'll talk about it.. next. 3 here's a live look over usc upstate in spartanburg -- you're watching the morning

3 you're watching the morning news with lauren elise, ben hill, meteorologist nicole papay, chris scott with pit

3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.you're taking a live look in travelers rest. 3 3 the republican presidential candidates are making more stops in the upstate today.. as we get closer to saturday's primary election. election.here's a look--doctor ben carson will be in gaffney at noon, for a lunch with the cherokee county gop.senator ted cruz has a rally at the anderson civic center tonight at 7:00.and governor john kasich will have a meet and greet at the boiling springs fire station at 3:00. 3:00.tomorrow night.. carson, cruz and marco rubio will take part in a town hall in greenville.that will be moderated by anderson cooper and airs on cnn. 3 democratic candidate hillary clinton is getting support from her husband today.former president bill clinton will

west end community development center today at 1:00. 1:00.and bernie sanders will be in columbia this morning. he'll meet with students at u-s-c... then head to charleston for a town hall.you can find more on all the candidates' visits to our area on fox carolina dot com. 3 3 kendrick lamar and taylor swift are the big winners from this year's grammy awards. awards.lamar won five out of the 11 awards he was nominated for.. including best rap album. he also got the crowd on its feet with his performance during the show.mark ronson and bruno mars won for their hit "uptown funk."and taylor swift made history by becoming the only woman artist to win two album of the year grammys. now.. she's getting some attention for the message she offered during her acceptance speech. 3 3 "there are going to be people along the way who will try to undercut your success or take credit for your accomplishments or your fame. but if you just focus on the work and you don't let those people sidetrack you, someday

going. you'll look around and you'll know it was you and the people who love you who put you there." there."swift's comments are believed to be in response to kanye west... whose new song features a line saying he made her famous. 3 time for weather and traffic.

3 overnight ice melts quickly, with morning temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s. expect partly cloudskies throughout the day with highs reaching 57 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. an isolated shower is possible, with light tn border snow. tonight, skies clear with lows in the 30s. wednesday and thursday bring back sunshine with seasonable

during the day, and mid-30s at night. friday is the warmest day of the week with sunshine and highs in the low 60s. mid-60s move in for the weekend, with increasing clouds and a chance for rain by late sunday. overnight ice melts quickly, with morning temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s. expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day with highs reaching 57 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. an isolated shower is possible, with light tn border snow. tonight, skies clear with lows in the 30s. wednesday and thursday bring

temperatures in the upper 50s during the day, and mid-30s at night. friday is the warmest day of the week with sunshine and highs in the low 60s. mid-60s move in for the weekend, with increasing clouds and a chance for rain by late sunday.

3 chris is in the 3 traffic center now: 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 now for a look at news you need to know..mcdowell county deputies are asking for your help finding 41 year old "reynaldo tapia".they say he was last seen in december.his last known address was harmony grove road in nebo.call the sheriff's office or crime is. 3 hundreds in florida are waking up without power thanks to a tornado.the national weather service confirmed the twister hit the town of century, near the alabama border around 4:00 monday.many schools in the area have called off classes for today. 3 president obama is planning to visit vietnam in may.he'll make the trip during an international summit in asia. the president set the meeting up on monday during a u-s summit with asian leaders in california.president obama says the goal is to improve relations.

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3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.we're looking live over 85 and pelham road in greenville. 3 several schools 3 in our area are on delays this morning because of winter weather... including all districts in spartanburg county. county.district 4 superintendent "rallie liston" told us school leaders take the decision very seriously. liston says each decision is made with the safety of the children in mind.he says no decision is made without him driving around the district himself to see what the roads are like.doctor liston says all the districts talk about the decision before it's made. 3

3 we talked about it - every district checked with their folks and we collaborate with each other we get out ride the roads look at the latest technology and share with each other - and try to make the best for all involved 3 again all spartanburg county districts are on a two hour delay as well as greenville and cherokee county schools this morning. 3 time for weather with nicole. 3 overnight ice melts quickly, with morning temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s. expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day with highs reaching 57

mountains. an isolated shower is possible, with light tn border snow. tonight, skies clear with lows in the 30s. 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 3 cam on-- 3 3 you're watching the morning

3 the morning news starts now. now. 3 winter weather moves out.. and temperatures are warming up today.i'll let you know what to expect.. coming up. up. 3 after a dangerous night on the roads..warm temps mean yesterday's icy conditions are thawing out.we'll have an update.. coming up. 3 good morning.... it's tuesday,

hill.and i'm lauren elise .. here with nicole papay and chris scott.thanks for joining

3 overnight ice melts 3 quickly, with morning temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s. expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day with highs reaching 57 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. an isolated shower is possible, with light tn border snow. tonight, skies clear with lows in the 30s. 3 ((wrap up)) 3 time for traffic with chris. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 with chris.time for traffic 3 time for traffic with chris. 3 we're watching:

3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 troopers in greenville county are investigating two deadly crashes that may be weather - related.the first one happened around 7:30 monday night on villa road.greenville police say they were investigating a crash on 385.. when another vehicle hit a police car and two people who'd been in the first accident.investigators say 28 year old "clayborn

hit by a car and pushed down an embankment.we're told another person was seriously hurt and an officer was taken to the hospital. 3 and troopers say an icy patch is to blame for a deadly crash on verdae boulevard.this accident happened around 9:30 near woodruff road.troopers say a woman was headed west on verdae.. when she hit a slick spot and crashed head on into a tow truck.that driver had to be cut from the car and died at the hospital.we're told the truck's driver was also taken to the hospital. 3 thankfully- with temperatures warming up.. law enforcement is hoping for a much safer morning commute. commute.you will still want to watch out for an icy patch or two. two.fox carolina's ashley minelli is live in t-r this morning... ashley- it's looking much better than what we saw late last night. 3 - ice big problem across our area- not such a big problem

3 last night: more 3 than 200 ax across gvl county- emergency crews shut down bridges in our area... - 385 and academy in gvl co- highway

bridge3 laurens road: - major wrecks- fox carolina on the scene of first crash, second one happened- man had to crawl out of his car to get to safety 3 - talk about what the roads look like this am am 3 don't forget, you can get weather updates and alerts on your phone.. with our free fox carolina mobile app.just text carolina weather to the number on your screen for information on how you can get it. 3 3 republican front runner donald trump continues his trip to south carolina today... as the presidential primary is just four days away. away.monday night.. he spoke to a packed house in greenville.trump is still launching attacks against his fellow candidates.. including ted cruz.he's even threatening to file a lawsuit.last night, he went after the senator

3 3 "i was in the debate. ted cruz was on my left and they asked him about water boarding. he was incapable.. take a look at the way he answered the question. i think he's a very unstable person to start off with. he couldn't answer the question. he's going well uh.. he was afraid to say water boarding is okay." okay."in response.. cruz said he'd rather focus on his record and policies.. not personal attacks. 3 doctor ben carson is also back in the upstate today.on monday.. he spoke to voters in spartanburg..and talked about why he thinks the country is headed in the wrong direction. direction. 3 "we absolutely refuse to take a leadership role in the world. and what that is doing is allowing our adversaries to take the positions that will make it much more difficult for us in the future." future."yesterday's campaign event also featured performances from several gospel singers.carson told the crowd it's important for hh to remember his faith while on the campaign trail.

to south carolina to support jeb's campaign. campaign.former president george w. bush and former first lady laura bush appeared in north charleston monday night.he told voters his brother has the experience and character to be a great president.the former president is also being featured in several campaign ads running across the state. 3 today.. ben carson, ted cruz, and john kasich are making stops in the upstate.jeb bush, marco rubio, and donald trump will also be in south carolina. carolina.former president bill clinton will campaign in greenville for his wife, hillary.and bernie sanders will be in the midlands and lowcountry today. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3 overnight ice melts quickly, with morning temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s. expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day with highs reaching 57 in the upstate and 48 in the

is possible, with light tn border snow. tonight, skies clear with lows in the 30s. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now time for traffic with

3 we're watching:pelham rd@ butler springs rdwhite horse rd @ fork shoals rdaugusta rd@ ray rdrutherford rd@ poinsett hwy&; marie st st 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 let's check in with joe-- joe-- 3 conditions were pretty bad on upstate roads monday night.. but things are starting to clear out.we're live in spararnburg with an update. 3 here's a live look over usc upstate in spartanburg--

3 you're watching the morning news with lauren elise, ben hill, meteorologist nicole

crew traffic. 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina.you are looking live over i-85 in greenville. 3 3 we saw some very dangerous road conditions late monday after the freezing rain hit our area-and although things have improved troopers say they are still very busy. busy.fox carolina's joe gagnon is live spartanburg.. joe, how's it looking? 3 3 3

3 overnight ice melts quickly, with morning temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s. expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day with highs reaching 57 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. an isolated shower is possible, with light tn border snow. tonight, skies clear with lows in the 30s. wednesday and thursday bring back sunshine with seasonable temperatures in the upper 50s during the day, and mid-30s at night. friday is the warmest day of the week with sunshine and highs in the low 60s.

weekend, with increasing clouds and a chance for rain by late sunday. overnight ice melts quickly, with morning temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s. expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day with highs reaching 57 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. an isolated shower is possible, with light tn border snow. tonight, skies clear with lows in the 30s. wednesday and thursday bring back sunshine with seasonable temperatures in the upper 50s during the day, and mid-30s at night. friday is the warmest day of the week with sunshine

mid-60s move in for the weekend, with increasing clouds and a chance for rain by late sunday. 3 ((adlibs)) 3 let's send it over to chris for traffic. 3

send it over 3 let's send it over to chris for traffic. 3 3 3 we're watching: w. washington st@ bramlett rdpelham rd@ butler springs rdwhite horse rd @ fork shoals rd rd 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

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and give everyone the opportunity to go to college without going into debt. she'll get the job done... for us. i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. 3 news you need to know.. investigators say 28 year old "clayborn jester" was killed in a crash involving a greenville police cruiser during monday night's ice storm.we're told officers were responding to an accident at 385 and villa road.. when another vehicle crashed into the scene. 3 south carolina senators will begin debating a plan to put more money into road repairs. the bill includes a 12 cent gas tax increase.. along with cuts to income and other taxes. 3 kendrick lamar and taylor swift are the big winners at the 58th grammy awards.lamar took home five trophies.. including best rap album.swift won album of the year for "1989."best new artist went to meghan trainor.. and the song "uptown funk" won two awards. 3 overnight ice melts quickly,

the upper 30s and 40s. expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day with highs reaching 57 in the upstate and 48 in the mountains. an isolated shower is possible, with light tn border snow. tonight, skies

3 ((adlibs)) 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 last night's 3 3 cam on-- 3 3 last night's grammy awards included tons of performances.. including a number of tributes. tributes.lady gaga is getting a lot of praise today for her

died last month.she performed a medley of 10 bowie hits .. from "space oddity" to "heroes." 3 members of the eagles teamed up with songwriter jackson browne to perform "take it easy".. as a tribute to the late glenn frey. 3 and lionel ritchie really seemed to enjoy a performance of his big hits.several artists, including john legend and demi lovato took the stage to honor ritchie.. who was named the "music cares person of the year." 3 thanks for 3 joining us for thanks for thanks for joining us for the morning news on fox carolina. don't forget to join diana, cody and kendra at four, ten,

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>> wendy: today, the cuban revolutionary who moved to canada and who's son is now running for president of the united states. ted cruz's father, rafael, issues his call to action. and then...from charleston, south carolina. >> there are multiple people down. >> wendy: ...the families of those murdered

surprising message for the killer. >> hate brought us here, but look where love is going to take us. >> wendy: on today's "700 club." >> pat: well, folks, to this edition of "the 700 club." if you're like me, i hate to read the news in the morning. it just -- you think, what is going on? trump says, i'm going to sue cruz because cruz isn't a citizen, he was born in canada. that means that all of the children of all of the servicemen in the -- the people in the diplomatic corps are not citizens. that's nonsense. and then the president says, well, i'm going to fulfill my constitutional responsibility, i'm going to nominate somebody to the supreme court.