of entertainment studios.3 the morning news at 5:00 starts now... now...witnesses say an innocent life was taken after a chase crossed county lines and ended in a deadly crash. who's expected to face charges--coming up.. up. 3 tomorrow the polls will be open for the republican primary election. i'm live with a report. report. 3 we are warming up once again ahead of the weekend.ill tell you what you can expect. 3 good morning.... it's friday, february 19i'm ben hillwith traffic reporter chris scott and meteorologist nicole papay. thanks for joining us on the

3 friday will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50s area-wide. tonight, lows drop into the 30s and low 40s. clouds increase this weekend, but highs return to the 60s on saturday and sunday. 3 ((wrap up)) 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center.

3 3 we're down to the final hours before the first in the south republican primary and the candidates will be traveling all over south carolina and the upstate to get your vote tomorrow. tomorrow.fox carolina's ashley minelli is live in greenville county at the board of elections... and ashley- the candidates are going to be all over the state for the next 24-36 hours... 3 - sen. rubio in clemson tonight - sen. cruz in greenville greenville3 everyone else focusing around the low-country polls paint

top... nearly 16 point lead- cruz and rubio neck and neck for second place... bush, kasich, carson endorsements:- jeff duncan endorsing cruz- lindsey graham endorses jeb bush- frontrunner trump, dr. carson, john kasich-- no enenrsements from any sc leaderslatest match-ups- marco, trump: attacking cruz distorting records, abortion, immigration, healthcare- rubio: it's disturbing- trump: firing back threatening lawsuit over eligibility to run for president presidenteligibility to run for president

are going to 3 vote-- bring a you are going to now remember if you are going to vote-- bring a photo i-d.that means one of these:-a south carolina driver's license or an i-d card issued by the dmv.or a voter registration card with photo-or a federal military id-or a u-s passport 3 now remember if you are going to vote-- bring a photo i-d. that means one of these:-a south carolina driver's license or an i-d card issued by the dmv.or a voter registration card with photo-or a federal military id-or a u-s passport 3 sc is a *key* primary state winner takes all in sc- that could send one candidate home with up to *50* delegates from south carolina... i'll explain more on that coming up up

jeb bush took part in round two of cnn's town hall thursday night in columbia. columbia.each took the stage separtaely and fielded questions from anderson cooper and votersall the canidates touched on one of the biggest headlines of the day--the pope responding to trumps comments that a wall should be built between the u-s and mexico-- the pope said that a person who only thinks about building walls not bridges is **not christian.here's how they all reacted to the pope's message. 3 i think he heard one side of the story-which is probably by the mexican government, ah, he didn't see the tremendous strain that the border is causing us with respect to illegal immigration, with the border. 3 we have every right to build a wall but i tell you what, there are too many walls between us. we need bridges between us if we're going to fix the problems in washington because all they do is have walls." walls."just don't think it's appropriate to question donald trump's faith. he knows what his fatih is and if he has a relationship with the lord,

business."marco rubio, ted cruz, and ben carson all took part in the first town hall here in greenville wednesday night. from one of his biggest supporters today.his mother and former first lady barbara bush will be in the upstate campaigning with her son.the two will make stops in spartanburg, greenville and central.you can find information on all those stops on fox carolina-dot-com. 3 and the democratic candidates are also getting ready for their south carolina primary next saturday.sanders met with the civil rights leaders at the national urban league in washington, d-c on thursday. on sunday afternoon sanders will hold a rally at the bon secours wellness arena. 3 also happening today-- jim clyburn is expected to make his annoucement to endorse hillary clinton for president. that will take place at allen university in columbia at 11 am. 3 the democrats will face off in the nevada causcuses tomorrrow before next saturday's south carolina primary. primary.and here's a look at

will have complete coverage ahead of tomorrow's primary in all of our newscasts--on fox carolina-dot-com-- and on all of our social media pages. 3 3 covering our counties. in spartanburg county- we are expected to learn more information today about a man who died after falling at the b-m-w plant in greer. greer.the coroner says-- ronnie hall was a contractor from north carolina. the coroner says hall was hurt in the fall earlier this week and died at the hospital on thursday.the cause and manner of his death have not been released. 3 in greenville county-- police say they're looking for two cars involved in a shootout that left one person hurt. hurt.we're told the shooting happened near butler and pinckeny street on thursday. 3 authorties say people inside two cars got into a fight earlier-- and fired shots at each other-- we're told another driver got hit by broken glass-- after the bullets shattered his car window. anyone with information is asked to call the police. 3 in spartanburg county-- police say they need your help

say she stole from the walmart on dorman center drive on february second.we're told the woman used a receipt she found--went in and found the items listed--then made a false return for cash.anyone with information is asked to call the spartanburg police department at the number you see on your screen. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes with nicole. 3 friday will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50s area-wide. tonight, lows drop into the 30s and low 40s. clouds increase this weekend, but highs return to the 60s on turday and sunday.

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3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina--we're taking a live look at... 3 3 this morning we are waiting to learn when a man accused of causing a chase and deadly crash will face more charges. charges.this was breaking news all thursday morning.the chase that started in greenville county ended here in powdersville in anderson county at the intersection of highways 81 and 153.the greenville county sheriff's office says deputies tried to serve warrants on dexter reeves- we're told he sped off--and they pursued him. deputies say reeves then crashed and killed another driver. driver.that driver - stephen burnett of easley - was on his way to work.we talked to a neighbor nearby who was sad an innocent life was taken. 3 3 anytime i hear about a wreck here...unfortuneately we live

today..i wish we could motivate people to be better citizens" citizens"burnett's death is being ruled a homicide... dexter reeves is now in the greenville county detention center and he will eventually be moved to anderson county. 3 easley police say they're trying to figure out what exactly led up to a bowling alley shooting that killed a 17 year old boy. boy.investigators say kejuan brown passed away in the parking lot at the tri-city lanes wednesday night. 3 easley police arrested four suspects including a 15-year old shortly after.we talked to the victim's great-grandfather who said he had just made kejuan dinner and thought he was in his bedroom.he was stunned when he found out he was dead 30 minutes later. 3 3 3 3 "someody said kejuan got shot. i said what?.. i just started crying... i wish he come back" 3 3 18-year-old jamari fair, 19-

22-year-old albert taylor all went before a judge yesterday. they were all charged with murder as well as the 15 year old suspect.investigators say the suspects and kejuan knew each other and had recently been fighting on social media. 3 one upstate man says he's thankful for some very observant co-workers.after they notice he wasn't feeling well and got him help just in time. 3 randy harrigar says he was picking up supplies from g-h-s when he experienced chest pains.he thought it was acid reflex and just brushed it off. that's when his coworkers noticed his strange behavior.and called a nurse to get him help immediately. 3 3 3 "the amount of pain i was in...it was pretty stupid on my part to ignore signs such as that and without getting checked out." out." 3 "i just took the time to listen to somebody and i think we should that more often with one another. i hope someone would listen to me, it's something that w wshould do

3 his co-workers say they don't consider themselves heroes and just think people should look out for one another. harrigar is back to work after a week of recovery. 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 friday will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50s area-wide. tonight, lows drop into the 30s and low 40s. clouds increase this weekend, but highs return to the 60s on saturday and sunday. late

rain arrives with highs in the low 60s to start next week. rain becomes heavy on tuesday, with highs back in the 50s. a few showers linger wednesday, with the possibility for tennessee border snow, and then skies clear by thursday. friday will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50s area-wide. tonight, lows drop into the 30s and low 40s. clouds increase this weekend, but highs return to the 60s on saturday and sunday. late sunday into monday, scattered rain arrives with highs in the

rain becomes heavy on tuesday, with highs back in the 50s. a few showers linger wednesday, with the possibility for tennessee border snow, and

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3 it's (time).one high school basketball team lit up the scoreboard--to advance their state's playoffs.the impressive performance--next. 3 we head to break with a live look at... spartanburg county.. barbara bush at wade's restaurant this morning.. for her son jeb bush.. you're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 you're watching the morning

3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina--we're taking a live look at... greenville county at the board of elections... primary tomorrow.. 3 many in ohio are looking twice at the final score of a girls high school basketball playoff game.the number one ranked gilmour academy dominated the northeast ohio college preparatory school. listen to the final score.108-to-one.it

semi-final game.at the end of the first half gilmore academy was already up 72-to-1.they will now play in the state's sectional final this weekend.

3 friday will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50s area-wide. tonight, lows drop into the 30s and low 40s. clouds increase this weekend, but highs return to the 60s on saturday and sunday. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 chris is in the traffic center. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this: 3

3 3 it's ______.coming up, an anderson county mother is asking for change after her son was shot at a gas station. what she has to say, next. 3 we head to break with a live look at...clemsonyou're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 you're watching the morning news.

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starts now.. now.. 3 tomorrow the polls will be open for the republican primary election. i'm live with a report. report. 3 today will be 3 sunny with highs in the 50s. 3 good morning.... it's friday, february 19i'm ben hill, with february 19it's friday, good morning.... it's friday, february 19i'm ben hill, with traffic reporter chris scott and meteorologist nicole papay. thanks for joining us on the morning news.

area-wide. with highs in the mid to friday will be sunny 3 friday will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50s area-wide. tonight, lows drop into the 30s and low 40s. clouds increase this weekend,

saturday and sunday. 3 let's send it over to chris. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center: center: 3 you're looking live at: 3 3 we are less than 36 hours from the polls opening for the first in the south republican primary election... and the candidates are *stumping* all over the state in hopes of

3 ashley minelli is live at greenville county square... and ashley- this primary is a little different than iowa and new 3 hampshire.. the winner will walk away with a *big* lead... 3 winner walks away with 29 delegates... plus the chance to win 3 more from each of the 7 congressional districts in s-c.... meaning 50 delegates

3 and right now- the polls are showing donald trump is in position to be that person polls paint one picture in sc: - trump on top... nearly 16 point lead- cruz and rubio neck and neck for second place... bush, kasich, carson endorsements:- frontrunner trump, dr. carson, john kasich-- no endorsements from any sc leaders- rep jeff duncan endorsing cruz- sen lindsey graham endorses jeb bushlatest match-ups- marco, trump: attacking cruz distorting records, abortion, immigration, healthcare- rubio: it's disturbing- trump: firing back threatening lawsuit over eligibility to run for president 3 - sen. rubio in clemson tonight - sen. cruz in greenville- barbara bush stumping *all* over the upstate for her son jeb today

3 the republican 3 candidates already have their spots picked out to wait for the primary results tomorrow. doctor ben carson and donald

carson will wait at the embassy suites in greenville on verdae boulevard.donald trump will be at the spartanburg marriot on north church street. street.jeb bush will be at seawell' food caterers in columbia.ted cruz will be at the state fairgrounds in columbia and marco rubio will carolina haven. haven.governor john kasich will not be waiting in south carolina for the primary results.he'll be on the campaign trail in vermont and massachusetts when the results come in. 3 senator marco rubio is facing criticism for skipping out of a conservative review forum just before he was supposed to speak. speak.rubio canceled his appearance with ten minutes to spare thursday.he and governor nikki haley did an interview with megyn kelly on fox news channel instead.we're told scheduling issues caused the last second change.ted cruz and doctor ben carson showed voters. 3 3 3 we have got to get everybody to understand that when you

because you voted for them. and we can't afford to do that. that. 3 we have right now an out of control activist supreme court. but we are one justice away but left-wing radical majority the likes of which this country has never seen. seen.both candidates also attacked the liberal record of bernie sanders and hillary clinton. 3 this is a look at the six republican candidates running for the nomination. nomination.and just one week from tomorrow -- these three democrats will face off in their primary election on february 27-th.we will have coverage of the primaries on air and online. 3 3 the mother of an anderson man is calling for change while her son fights for his life. life.investigators say"robby warden" was shot wednesday morning inside store near pendleton.his family says two men walked in, demanding warden open the register.his mom says warden let them take the cash then turned around and shot him with a shot gun.

time he's been robbed at gun point and that needs to change. 3 3 3 "this was my son this time. you know it could be it will be someone elses son next time." time."patricia warden -- who you just heard -- believes the robbers are from the area areaif you know anything about the case, you're asked to call crime stoppers at 1-888-crime-sc.she says robby is in critical condition. 3 3 covering our counties: spartanburg county students are being encouraged to come forward if they are victims of inappropriate text messages. messages.r-d anderson school leaders say a parent of a student alerted them to the text messages.the parent says the teacher was texting their child.deputies are investigating... but because there are no official charges, the teacher's name isn't being made public.officials say the teacher resigned after they planned to recommend termination. 3 henderson county authorities are warning you to be on alert for sick raccoons. hendersonville police say they've gotten several calls

few days.biologists confirm the animals are starting to move into henderson county from buncombe county.the sick racoons may appear wobbly and even friendly but you are not to approach them.if you see one in your yard - call 9-1-1. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 friday will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50s area-wide. tonight, lows drop into the 30s and low 40s. clouds increase this weekend,

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gunned down 14 people back on december 2. 3 a federal judge is considering delaying a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a texas state trooper. trooper.state attorney's say the criminal case against trooper "brian encinia" needs to be played out before a civil case is brought against him.encinia is facing charges in the death of sandra bland back in july.bland was arrested during a traffic stop and died in jail shortly after. the civil case is set for january and prosecutors say a delay in the case would be a breach of justice. 3 world leaders are resorting to sanctions to stop north korea's nuclear program. program.president obama signed a bill into law thursday that will expand current sanctions against the nation.the president says the sanctions are a result of north korea working on their nuclear program.north korea has ignored u-n sanctions in the past.the new sanctions bill is designed to cut off money from north korea's military program and offer the nation humanitarian aid. 3 an illinois voter will present arguments today against

candidates ted cruz. cruz."lawrence joyce" is alleging cruz is not a "natural-born citizen".he says that should disqualify him from the republican nomination. joyce already tried to take his objection to the illinois board of elections earlier this month but was dismissed. he appealed the decision and was granted a hearing today before a judge.cruz says he's a natural-born citizen because his mother is american born. 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes.

highs in the mid to upper 50s area-wide. tonight, lows drop into the 30s and low 40s. clouds increase this weekend, but highs return to the 60s on saturday and sunday. late sunday into monday, scattered rain arrives with highs in the low 60s to start next week. rain becomes heavy on tuesday, with highs back in the 50s. a few showers linger wednesday, with the possibility for tennessee border snow, and then skies clear by thursday. friday will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50s area-wide. tonight, lows drop into the 30s and low 40s.

but highs return to the 60s on saturday and sunday. late sunday into monday, scattered rain arrives with highs in the low 60s to start next week. rain becomes heavy on tuesday, with highs back in the 50s. a few showers linger wednesday, with the possibility for tennessee border snow, and then skies clear by thursday.

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forecast for tomorrow's primary, plus weather and traffic every ten minutes to get you into the weekend.and only on fox... how greer police are reaching out to kids to build better relationships with children and families. going back to the old neighborhood can be hard sometimes. walls have been built invisibly around the old neighborhood and that police brutality is used to keep folks hemmed in, and frankly, opportunity locked out. i spent my entire life in the civil rights movement. i came up in the naacp like my mom came up in the naacp, like my father came up with the congress of racial equality,

black lives matter. we need to combat institutional racism from top to bottom in a broken criminal justice system. i'm supporting bernie sanders for president and all of us who have joined this campaign are there for the same reason. he's always fought for a populus position of let's fight for all our families as if they are our own.

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live with more.. 3 a nine year old boy in georgia has a new pair of sneakers thanks to a group o osheriff's deputies. deputies.according to local media, "adam flowers" was bullied for his old sneakers that were falling apart.his grandmother says she called the police when a teen attacked her grandson.when the deputies came out, they warned the teen and saw the sneakers. a few hours later they came back to flowers apartment with a brand new pair of nike's. 3 american idol is down to just seven-contestants.and they are getting some help from stars from previous seasons. seasons. 3 3 'get it all yea, well i'm going home to the place where i belong ' 3 carolinas own- "lee jean" and season five contestant chris daughtry teamed up last night. they rocked out to "home" that daughtry helped make famous.. the judges were impressed and

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3 it's ______.coming up,the polls will open tomorrow for the republican primary.ashley minelli is live in greenville with more on what's going on ahead ofofhe big day. 3 be sure to stay with fox carolina all morning long. we're bringing you the days top stories until nine o'clock. throughout our four hours of news you can catch live reports from the field, plus weather and traffic updates

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3 friday will be sunny 3 with highs in the mid to upper 50s area-wide. tonight, lows drop into the 30s and low 40s. clouds increase this weekend, but highs return to the 60s on saturday and sunday. 3 ((wrap up))