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3 ((wrap up))3 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center.accident white horse rd @grove rd rd 3 you are looking live at: 3 a developing story out of spartanburg this morning -- we're working to get more information.. after a five year old was **shot in spartanburg. spartanburg.deputies say it happened inside a home on rowe street in the arcadia community monday night. the sheriff's office did confirm the shooting was accidental. as of right now deputies have not released any other information about what lead up to the incident. we also will be working to get an update on the child's condition -- we'll update you when we learn more. 3 3 an upstate community is mourning the loss of a little girl -- after her family's honea path home burned in a fire. fire.the coroner says
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of smoke inhalation at the augusta burn center last night. 3 fox carolina's ashley minelli is live at the church near her home-- and ashley- right now this community is trying to help this family through donations and prayers. 3 family needs a lot of help right now; lost everything in the fire, and they lost a member community describes as "a ray of light" light"sophia one of 9 3 people in the home during fire fire chief: got stuck between a couch and a wall, family couldn't go back in for her because of smoke and flames krista overby- family friend, devestated over the loss 3 3 3 3 sophia was a great kid, full of life full of spunk uh curious, asking lots of
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with the girls. 3 again, long road to recovery- as this family lost everything clothing is a big necessity overby: need size 6 and 7 in girls clothing and size 0-3 in girl baby clothes 3 all donations can be brought here to first assembly church of god on green streetmore details online online 3 3 covering our counties:in greenville county-- a shooting investigation is underway after police say a gunshot victim showed up at the hospital.they man was shot in
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at the "brookhaven apartments" monday night. the man is expected to be okay. so far this morning ----olice have not released any information on a suspect. 3 in anderson county --a man is locked up -- accused of **breaking into** cars at upstate businesses. 3 deputies say they arrested jeffrey mcclain. they say they responded to the wal-mart on anderson road in powdersville -- and when they got there -- they heard someone yelling that mcclain had broken into their car.deputies say -- mcclain took off running -- throwing the things he stole as he ran. he was caught after he ran into a deputy. authorities say he also broke into a car at rite aid -- and broke into a home on ross street twice. mcclain is being held on a 80-thousand dollar bond. 3 3 one of the biggest days in the the presidential primary race.. is here. it's "super tuesday" -- and more than 10 states will be holding primaries or caucuses. caucuses.there are 595 delegates up for grabs for the republicans. and 865 delegates for the democrats. georgia, massachusetts and texas have the most delegates up for
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3 in georgiaia- two groups could make the difference for candidates. according to usa- today black voters will determine the outcome for the democrats and evangelical christians for the republicans. georgia is a major state for presidential hopefuls -- with 193 delegates up for grabs.frontrunner donald trump and hilary clinton are leading the polls. 3 here's a look at the democratic candidates who will be on the ballots today. 3 and here is a look at the five remaining republican candidates.polls in georgia open at 7 am and close at 7 pm. remember -- for everything you need to know on the presidential hopefuls head to fox-carolina-dot-com. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes with nicole. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. some storms could be strong. highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn
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3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this: this: 3 you're taking a live look at 3 3 a bill that would protect tow truck drivers on the road is expected to be talked about in columbia today. today.the family of an upstate tow truck driver -- **killed on eye-85 is behind the proposal --and they're talking only to fox carolina. carolina.troopers say "eddie mills" was **hit and **killed while loading a car onto his
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back in november.now -- his wife stacy is leading an effort to pass "eddie's law." the law would provide protection for tow truck drivers... who are only covered under certain circumstances in the state's current "slow down, move over law." 3 3 3 "he's loved towing his whole life, he loved helping people, he was very dedicated to the business he loved it very much and was a hard worker, a great husband and a loving father, a good friend" friend""its just hard to go through this with your family" family""eddies law" is sponsored by upstate representatives bill chumley and mike burns.this new bill has a maximum fine of 5-hundred dollars -- but violators can also be sentenced to 30-days in jail. the bill is set to be discussed by the education and public works subcommittee in columbia this afternoon.dozens of tow trucks are expected to show up at the capitol to show support for the bill. 3 3 it's ______.good morning joe.
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we're getting ready to celebrate all kinds of cultures right here in our area.i'll tell you when, where, and how you can take part. 3 we head to break with a live look at...you're watching the morning news on fox carolina.
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relieve both your itchy, watery eyes and congestion. no other nasal allergy spray can say that. complete allergy relief or incomplete. let your eyes decide. flonase changes everything. 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--we're taking a live look at...greenville county.. pelham road 3 3 this weekend -- a benefit will be held in honor of a greenville county deputy -- who was **shot in the line of duty. duty.this saturday, march
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motorcyle ride called "a love run for officer dave dempsey." the event kicks off at 1 p-m at the greenville county square-and will be a straight ride to the travelers rest police department.all the money raised will go to officer dempsey and his family. family.back in december- dempsey was shot during a burglary call in taylors. he spent 41 days in the hospital and has already undergone weeks of rehab.and he still has a long road ahead.event organizers say support for dempsey and his family continues to pour in. 3 3 3 "and then the people that i've met througohut this whole process, just the outpour of love, the outpour of wanting it's amazing." amazing."organizers say whether you're riding a motorcycle or driving a car - you're welcome to join.there will be a 10-dollar donation for every person participating. 3 this month is full of events to celebrate the many here in the upstate.. upstate..fox carolina's joe gagnon is live from the office of **upstate international** starts today. 3
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3 upstate international month, held march 1-31st, is a community wide collaboration currently covering 5 counties and showcasing 120 events. communities of the upstate have the opportunity to see, taste, touch, hear, and learn about the world-- right here at home! from performances, such as the tonda puppet theater coming all the way
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cultural panel discussions, to art contests, and ethnic dinners, there is an experience waiting for everyone who wishes to expand their horizons. 3 3 3 3 time for traffic and weather
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3 increasing clouds with 3 spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. some storms could be strong. highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. wednesday slowly clears to sunshine, with highs in the 40s and 50s. thursday brings one more round of showers with highs in the mid-50s, followed by clearer skies friday, and warmer temperatures into the weekend. increasing clouds with spotty
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followed by rain and storms this evening. some storms could be strong. highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. wednesday slowly clears to sunshine, with highs s in the 40s and 50s. thursday brings one more round of showers with highs in the mid-50s, followed by clearer skies friday, and warmer temperatures into the weekend.
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3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching 3*********hold******
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3 with traffic.now to chris 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this: accident white horse rd @ grove rd construction w. broad st @ river stroad maintenance operationsi-26 west between us-29/exit 21 and i-85-bl/exit 19 19 3 you're looking 3 you're looking live atpit crew traffic sponsored by kevin whitaker sponsored by pit crew traffic sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 news you need to know.. oscar-winning actor george kennedy has passed away.
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180 movies and t-v shows over his career. he won a best supporting actor oscar for his role as the convict "dragline" in 19-67's "cool hand luke".he was 91. 3 police say the man who shot and killed his brother at an ohio church --sued the minister over an inheritance dispute five years ago. reverand william schooler died on sunday.his brother daniel is charged with murder. 3 later today-- president obama is expected to meet with the senate republicans that are vowing to block his nominee to the supreme court. it will be the first time the leaders have met since justice antonin scalia's unexpected death last month. 3 after a record breaking --- 340 days in space--astronaut scott kelly will be coming back to earth today. 3 nasa embarked on its very own astronaut twin experiment. they sent scott kelly up to the international space station while his identical twin-- also retired astronaut mark kelly stayed on earth. nasa has been taking samples
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comparing the data scientiset hope to get a better understanding on what happens to the human body in space. 3 3 it's (time).coming up, activists and musicians are coming together to help the people of flint.how much they raised. 3 we head to break with a live look at...usc-upstateyou're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 you're watching the morning
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3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina--we're taking a live look at... sc dot cam... eye-85.. mile marker 43 3 music stars are coming together in hopes of raising money and awareness for the water crisis in flint michigan. michigan.the fundraiser concert was organized by local activists and filmmakers monday night.several celebrities, including comedian hannibal buress, were at the concert encouraging others to donate to the cause. the show featured performances from local musicians and stars like stevie wonder.nearly 150- thousand dollars was raised to help the people of flint.
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3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. some storms could be strong. highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 40s a a upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow.
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3 chris is in the traffic center. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're watching this: accident white horse rd @ grove rd construction w. broad st @ river stroad maintenance operationsi-26 west between us-29/exit 21 and i-85-bl/exit 19 19 3 you're looking live at: 3 3 it's ______.it **could be a turning point in the race for president.a dozen states will be voting for super tuesday today.we'll break it down for you. 3 we head to break with a live look at...greenville county..pelham roadyou're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 you're watching the morning news.
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the morning news at 6:30 starts now.. now.. 3 a heartbreaking tragedy-- a five year old pulled from a fire doesnt make it,and now the community is pulling together to try and help her family.i'm live with a report. 3 3 partly cloudy start for the morning. then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. temperatures will be in the upper 60s. 3 good morning.... it's tuesday, march 1i'm lauren elise
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traffic reporter chris scott and meteorologist nicole papay. thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 increasing clouds with 3 spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. some storms could be strong. highs reach
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the mountains. tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. 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:
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3 it's super tuesday.today 12 states head to the polls and it could clinch the nominations for frontrunners donald trump and hillary clinton. clinton.there are 595 delegates up for grabs for the republicans --and 865 delegates for the democrats. georgia, massachusetts and texas have the most delegates at stake for both parties. democrats need 2,383 delegates to win the nomination and republicans need 1,237.a new cnn poll shows donald trump and hillary clinton are ahead in most contests. clinton is leading the race with 55- percent to sanders 38-percent. while trump is leading with 49- percent support among republicans. 3 this morning -- a group of valdosta state university students, in georgia, say they're upset after being removed from a donald trump rally. rally.the group of about 30 black students were asked to
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members.the secret service members told the students trump asked for their removal before the rally.trump reps say that's not true.many of the students say they were planning on watching thehe rally silently from a distance. 3 here is a look at the five remaining republican candidates who will be on the ballot in 12-states today todayand here's a look at the democrats. remember for everything you need to know on the presidential hopefuls head to fox-carolina-dot-com. 3 3 this morning a community is pulling together to try and help a family who tragically lost a little girl after a fire. fire.the coroner says 5-year-old "sophia rhodes" died of smoke inhalation after a fire inside her home on sunday night. 3 fox carolina's ashley minelli is live in honea path near the family's church... and ashley -- the community is trying to cope with this loss the best they can. 3 - collecting donations here at
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clothing is a big necessity overby: need size 6 and 7 in girls clothing and size 0-3 in girl baby clothes clothessunday night: - fire tore through this home in honea pathchief: - destroyed home- 9 people were inside, including sophia who didn't make it out- devestating loss for the family who also has to start from scratch as they mourn sophia 3 3 3 3 the biggest help is gonna be prayers and cash donations or gift cards... cards...3 - people living in this community described sophia as "a ray of light"- fire chief: family tried to go back in for
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3 in addition to donations: family needs prayer prayer 3 3 covering our counties. a two-county chase--ends in tragedy for an upstate man who was on his way into work. 3 and only on fox -- the family of "stephen burnett" is speaking about what happened to their loved one. 3 greenville county deputies say they tried to pull over dexter reeves earlier this month-- instead--he led deputies on a chase into anderson county--it ended when reeves collided with the pick up truck burnett was in driving to work. they say the 62-year-old died on scene and now his death has been ruled a homicide. burnett's family says although they are still searching for answers...they're thankful for the support they've received. 3 3 3 "we've had such an outpouring from the community, the powdersville community. it's daily, it's constant. it just
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that powdersville is a really caring community and there's a lot of great people here who love this family. and that's what's important. they also want some answers as to what happened and what's going on." 3 highway patrol is investigating highway patrol is investigating the crash and they haven't released what charges reeves may face in connection to the deadly wreck. wreck.reeves is being held without bond on previous including burglary, abandonment of a child, and two counts of domestic violence. 3 we're learning new information about a deadly crash that killed four usc-upstate student athletes. athletes.the coroner says the driver... and others in the car had been drinking and says alcohol played a part in their cause of death.james campbell, josh lee, mills sproull, and sarah vande berg were killed after their car hit a tree in spartanburg county last year in october. 3 after months of push-back .. the spartanburg county coroner released toxicology results during a press conference on
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families did not want toxicology or autopsy results released.the coroner says results show that the driver, james campbell was legally drunk, and two of the passengers had blood alcohol levels above the 0.08 legal level. the coroner says one of the passengers barely had any alcohol in their system. we spoke with josh lee's girlfriend who knew all four students. 3 3 3 "there's a part of it you can't just you know push aside and just ignore it and i think a lot of people think the families were trying to cover it up, and they weren't they were just trying to protect their kids they were trying to mean their kids aren't here and they want to protect their name but at the same time we all make mistakes in this world. " "rielly says josh planned on proposing to her shortly after her graduation this may. a spokesperson for usc-upstate says incoming students are now required to take a course on alcohol 3 union county school leaders say a teacher resigned after a nude photograph of her spread through the school. 3 the woman worked at the career
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filed a police report stating that while she stepped out of the classroom a 16 year old student went through her phone. she said this happened back on february 18th. 3 the laurens county sheriff tells us two dogs are dead this morning.he says the dogs were killed in house fire overnight.deputies were called out around 2:15 to help the waterlook fire department near whitten road and sid lee road. thankfully no one was hurt in the fire. 3 in anderson county -- water service is expected to be restored..by 7 o'clock tonight in west pelzer. 3 town leaders are asking residents to boil their water for now. they say a water main broke monday. town leaders tell us water samples are being tested. residents are being asked to check the town's facebook page for the latest updates. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. some storms could be strong. highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. tonight drops
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with lingering showers and tn border snow. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center: center:
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3 you are taking a live look at: 3 3 it's ______.good morning joe. joe.good morning you guys. we're getting ready to celebrate all kinds of cultures right here in our area.i'll tell you when, where, and how you can take part. 3 we head to break with a live look 3 at...lake hartwell you're watching the morning news on
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bernardino shooters.the federal judge said the department of justice can't make apple developers write code to break into a phone. 3 3 as more people move into the upstate.. it is certainly getting more diverse.. diverse..and a group from greenville is hosting a month to honor all of the cultures that have arrived here in south carolina.. carolina..fox carolina's joe gagnon is live from the office of upstate international to explain what's planned. 3 3 3 upstate international month, held march 1-31st, is a community wide collaboration currently covering 5 counties and showcasing 120 events. communities of the upstate have the opportunity to see, taste, touch, hear, and learn about the world-- right here at home! from performances, such as the tonda puppet theater coming all the way from japan this year, to cross- cultural panel discussions, to
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dinners, there is waiting for everyone who wishes to expand their horizons. 3 3 3 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the increasing clouds with 3 minutes.every ten and weather time for traffic 3
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3 3 3 time for traffff and weather every ten minutes. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. some storms could be strong. highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. tonight drops
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with lingering showers and tn border snow. wednesday slowly clears to sunshine, with highs in the 40s and 50s. thursday brings one more round of showers with highs in the mid-50s, followed by clearer skies friday, and warmer temperatures into the weekend. increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. some storms could be strong. highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. wednesday slowly
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in the 40s and 50s. thursday brings one more round of showers with highs in the mid-50s, followed by clearer skies friday, and warmer temperatures into the weekend. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to pit crew traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we are watching:
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pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by kevin whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 time for news you need to know..5 year old "sophia rhodes" from honea path has passed away.the little girl was pulled from a burning home on green street sunday night. investigators say she died at the augusta burn center monday night just before 6:30 from smoke inhalation. 3 a benefit to honor greenville county deputy dave dempsey will be held this saturday at greenville county square. dempsey was shot in the head in the line of duty.it's called "a love run for officer dave dempsey" and starts at 1:00.a ten dollar donation is requested. 3 voters in 12 states --
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polls today for super tuesday. donald trump and hillary clinton are leading in many of the states.according to usa- today black voters and evangelical christians will determine the vote in georgia. 3 we head to break with a live look at...usc upstate 3 but first let's take a look at last night's winning lottery numbers. numbers. 3 you're watching the morning
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3 welcome back--we're taking a live look at... lake hartwell 3 microsoft developers say they're one step closer to making virtual holograms a reality in your home. home.the microsoft "holo-lens" was announced about a year ago. now -- reps say a wireless, virtual hologram set will be available for pre-order and shipping on march 30.the hololens let users interact with 3-d holograms anywhere because the device is self- contained.microsoft reps say they plan to partner with nasa to explore mars virtually using the hololens software. the new technology will set you back about 3-thousand bucks.
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travel in supersonic jets if nasa has its way. way.scientists say one of the main problems they're dealing with is reducing noise emissions from supersonic jets.they also say a new initiative is allowing them to develop new jets in their budget for next year.lockheed martin is teaming up with nasa to make the jets greener, safer, and more quite. 3 now to weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. some storms could be strong. highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in
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into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. 3 3 let's send it over to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold******we're keeping an eye on: on: 3 you're looking live at: 3 3 it's ______.coming up,voters in 12 states are heading to the polls today.we'll tell you who's leading we'll tell you polls today.heading to the states are voters in 12 coming up,it's ______.3 it's ______.coming up,voters in 12 states are heading to the polls today.we'll tell you who's leading the polls ahead of super tuesday. 3 be sure to stay with fox carolina all morning long.
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news you can 3 an upstate community rallies together after a little girl dies in a fire, and her family is girl dies in a fire, after a little rallies together community an upstate an upstate community rallies together after a little girl dies in a fire, and her family is left with nothing.we're live in honea path with details on how you can help. help.the race for the white
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as voters in dozens of states head to the polls.more on what "super tuesday" is all about.. coming up. 3 good morning.... it's tuesday, march 1st.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 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. some storms could be strong. highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow.
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3 let's send it over to chris with traffic. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. 3 cam on-- 3 3 3 an upstate community is

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