all after the break.3 good morning and thanks for waking up with us here on news19 this morning. i'm savannah levins. and i'm deon guillory.3 3 3

3 governor haley delivered her state of the state address last night.she talked about the tragedies south carolina endured in 2015...both natural and man made.from the flood to the shooting deaths in charleston...the governor said our state is bent but not broken.at one point.....haley went off script.she gave a very public challenge to senators who she says have stopped her calls for ethics reform in the state house.

senator that is for income disclosures to please stand (crowd reacts)...3 it's unclear how many senators actually stood...but by some accounts it was less than 10.however there was strong reaction from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. news 19's state house reporter joyce koh has the details. 3

quick nat of haley 3 asking senators to stand: if you support true independent investigations, pelase standit was one of the most surprising moments of the night for lawmakers on both sides, although they had different opinions on whether or not it was called for. davis: that might be the only chance south carolinians get to see where their senator stands on this issue so, i think she used the bully pupit to her advanrtage, and it hink it was appropriate for her to doso. rutherford: i was disappointed that she talked about bringing us together, while at the same time pulling a childish trick of asking the senate to stand up when they had no way to defend themselves to speak on the issue.republican senator larry martin praised her speech, saying it brought to light key issues in the state like criminal domestic violence and education reform. martinwe havent had a governors committment like hers thats really going to make a meaningful difference in doemstic violence.house minority leader todd rutherfod said while he commends her on what he calls a very democratic speech, it left out one key issue championed by democrats: heathcare. rutherford: healthcare is still divide or fall, the hospital recently closed in barnwell. we've got a numberof problems weve got to address and one of them is to make sure people arent simply trying to find ajob so they have access to healthcare.and on the key issue of roads, opinions continue to be split on a gas tax, income tax cut and reform of the transportation department, with martin saying the senate is still far from reaching a compromise.. it makes no sense to pour more water into a bucket when there's a hole in that bucket. and the hole in the bucket is the poliltically driven way when we decide how

those dollars are spentif there are problems in that agency, identify them, point them out, so we can fix them right now,. its a joke and its a red herring.the issue is this: the roads need to be fixed. in columbia, jk news 19 wtlx> 3 while haley mentioned the floods....there was also criticism from some democrats about haleys lack of response... specifically to farmers affected by the floods. there is a bipartisan bill in the house right now to fund the loss to farmers, as agriculture is the top economic industry in the state. 3 the dean of u-s-c's college of mass communications and information studies...charles bierbauer joined us last night. here's what he thought about haley's address.there were

not yet gotten3 we'll have more from haley's address including reaction throughout the morning.

3 conservation leaders in our state say despite a 2015 study's findings, they're still concerned over the pinewood hazardous waste landfill.in 2015, a third party company said the landfill would last 50 to 100 years -- it was built in 1978. leaders say that means it's 38 years old and we need to be proactive in the case of a potential leak, not reactive. though it stopped receiving waste in 2000, any water that drips through the landfill has to be properly disposed of. michael mikota with the santee lynches regional council of goverments in sumter says this should be a priority for lawmakers. 3 michael mikota: "the decisions that were made when the site was opened in 1978, there's little we can do about it now, but going further in the future, we need to make sure that those improvements are better for future generations." senator courson says the technology is there to make sure a leak doesn't happen, but it's now a matter of lawmakers appropriating the funds to get it done. 3 richland county deputies and the attorney general office

arrested six people for human trafficking.they announced that on december 9 that the south carolina state grand jury issued six indictments . all were arrested and taken to the richland county jail. the indictments were sealed by court order until defendants could be arrested.this case began with an investigation by richland county sheriff department deputies into allegations that female victims were being trafficked for money. 3 awareness is one of the most important things we can do. 3 the indicments say the trafficking happened in richland, lexington, orangeburg, and aiken counties. 3 the chapin police chief will be returning to the job after being suspended for three days

without pay.karen owens, a spokeswoman for the town, didn't give specifics but says chief troy crump was suspended for a personnel matter and a violation of job standards. back in november chief crump stepped down as chief and took a community policing position. the town has been in the process of searching for a new chief.in the mean time captain ray craig is stepping in during the suspension.the chief is expected to be back on the job tomorrow. 3 3 a reminder to all drivers. the department of transportation is closing an exit on interstate 26.this is for the eastbound off ramp at exit 115.it's closed tonight to replace an overhead sign. it will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.the two right lanes will be closed. detour signs will be in place for drivers needing the exit 115 eastbound off-ramp. be careful when traveling through this area.

topic across the nation and the u-s-c school of law will look to address it today with a discussion on body cameras. they're hosting a breakfast seminar this morning from 7-45 until 8-45.a law professor and former police officer will talk about the practical and legal implications of body cameras.the event of is open and free to the public.the city of columbia approved purchasing 300 body cameras for the columbia police department last month. 3 if you were affected by the october flood...you still have time to share your story at several public hearings in richland county. there are three meetings today across the midlands and one this weekend.we have their locations on your screen now. the meetings are part os a series of six called the the community input and recovery project. public input from the meetings will be used to compile a technical report that is specific to the county and will include strategies for mitigating or lessening the effects of future flooding.you can also see the meeting times and locations on our website at w-l-t-x dot

3 richland county would like a penny for your thoughts as they talk about the richland penny program.officials are hosting a public meeting for this year's sidewalk projects. it starts at 6 tonight at the eau claire print building on ensor avenue. 3 the saint patty's day spirit is alive and well in 2016. later today ... the saint pat's in five point planning committee will announce this year's musical line up for the saint patrick's day celebration as well as some changes coming this year. that will be at delaney's pub in five points from 6 until 7. 3 the gamecock women's basketball team is looking to keep their undefeated streak alive.they travel to auburn for tonight's game before getting back on the road for a game against mississippi state. if you want you can also travel with gamecocks for tonight's game.tickets at 60 bucks for a round trip ride ... as well as a t-shirt ... boxed lunch ... other goodies and or course a ticket to

tonight's game.tip off is set for 7 p-m tonight.the bus leaves at 12:30 p-m today from columbia and is supposed to return around 3:30 tomorrow morning. 3 3 there is a lot of together time...and financial stress during the holidays...and those two things can put a real strain on relationships. this morning we're taking a closer look into why there's always a spike in divorces during the month of january. w-x-i-a atlanta's jennifer leslie has the details.

3 jon says he also gets really busy in 3 may and june since many couples wait until the end of the school year to try to

3 we all have passwords for our online activities, but some are just too easy for online crooks.see if yours made it to the new list of worst passwords and a look at new ones to stay away from. 3 but first, prepare to bundle up this morning.meteorologist efren afante has a look at your forecast before you head out the door right after this

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3 3 will we ever learn?a new list of the worst passwords in 2015 -- includes some old favorites. the company "splash data" compiles the list based on two million leaked passwords. for the fourth year in a row -- "password" and "1-2-3-4-5-6" were named the worst passwords.sports passwords were also popular...ootballwas no. 7 and aseballwas no. 10. new this year -- several passwords inspired by the new

anticipation 3 for film led to tarwarsat 25, oloat 23 and rincessat 21. 3 reaction this morning to governor nikki haley's state of the state address.we break down her key points with a look at the democratic response. 3 plus, a consumer alert this morning.why disney is recalling thousands of these onesies.that and more when news 19 this morning continues

the senate hopes to continue to honor his work during this session. "it's a void there, but we will carry on without

him, but he deserves that honor. we look forward to one day unveiling his portrait in the senate chambers and just proud that we will be able to keep his legacy alive. i just look forward now to seeing the state of south carolina and this same general assembly embrace his ideas and expand medicaid, care about the least of these. as he told us prior to his death, the eyes of the nation are watching us. senator pinckney meant the world to us here at the senate. at the same time we would be remised if we didn't remember senator odell who served here for many years." senator odell died of heart 3 problems at the beginning of this year...and was also remembered in governor haley's speech. before she ended her address...she 3 once again spoke about the charleston massacre...tearing up as she asked two of the survivors to stand. while the state went difficult times in 2015...governor haley is the future. "the state of our

3 3 one of the longest standing ovations...was for senator pinkney's family.governor haley said ...she wants to honor his memory by all spending more time getting to know the people behind the policies. 3 while there will be plenty of analysis of haley's goals for this year ... we want take some time to see how close she came to meeting her goal's for last year's state of the state address.robert kittle has that story. 3 in last year's state of the state address ... governor nikki haley had two main things she wanted: to fix roads .. and improve rural schools.bullet: raise gas tax 10 cents/gal, cut income tax to fix roads ... she wants to raise the gas tax ten cents a gallon ... but cut your state income tax. the -house- did pass that plan last year ... and it's now in the senate. senate

chairman larry grooms thinks her plan has about a 50-50 chance of passing.sotsen. larry grooms, r-berkeley (00.04.07.23) "there are some senators who said, 'i will not vote for any gasoline tax no matter what.' we've got some groups in our state that are advocating no bill will pass, or no bill should receive a yes vote if it includes a gasoline tax, even if it meant eliminating all income taxes. i think that's a little crazy." (00.04.25.17) to improve rural schools ... she wants to attract more good teachers.gov. haley "first, if a student graduating high school is willing to spend eight years teaching in their underserved home district after college, we will pay for up to four years of tuition at a state school."bullets: repay student loans; raises; pay for grad school her plan would also help repay student loans for teachers in rural districts ... give new teachers in those districts pay raises ... and pay for grad school. that plan has -not- passed yet. lawmakers will have to put 15 million dollars in next year's budget to implement it. dillon representative jackie hayes is also a high school football coach.sotrep. jackie hayes, d-dillon, high school coach (00.00.45.16) "it 3 will help tremendously. the

main thing i'm concerned with is we need to help the teachers that have been there, that have paid their dues and continued to come to work every day." 3 last year she also asked again for ethics reform ... and again ... that did -not- pass. 3 the state democratic party released an official response to the state of the state...and it was delivered by representative mandy powers norrell of lancaster. she said the governor has not made education funding a priority in her five years in office. she also says the governor is willing to give millions of dollars of incentives to out-of-state corporations for local plants but refused to ask for extra money to help farmers devastated by october's floods.to see her full remarks...got to our website w-l-t-x dot com 3 3 a new report claims to rank the best countries in the world.and the u-s is not number one.the "best countries" report was unvieled yesterday at the "davos" forum in switzerland.it looks at

things like sustainability, culture and economic influence -- even adventure.germany came in at number one -- followed by canada, the u-k.the united states comes in at number four. but we were ranked the most the most *powerful* country in the same report. 3 the state department has issued a new travel warning for anyone heading to mexico. they say u-s citizens have been the victims of violent crimes there ... such as murder, kidnapping, carjacking and robbery.and that travel around the popular spring break destination of rocky point -- should be limited to day light hours and only by the main highway. 3 3 parts of the east coast are gearing up for a potentially paralyzing winter storm.the d-c metropolitan area got a taste of what's to come yesterday when another storm system - caused major traffic headaches ... even for president obama.snow is

expected to begin falling in the central plains today then move into the northeast corridor tomorrow where more than a foot of snow is expected for some states. 3 michigan governor rick snyder is asking the president, once again, to declare a disaster in flint -- to help fix the city's water crisis.in an interview with cbs' scott pelley yesterday snyder said there is ongoing testing of lead levels in the water.president obama called it inexplicable and inexcusable that people in the community weren't notified immediately of the issue. 3 teachers in detroit are vowing to continue protests today over recent pay cuts -- and what they call -- deplorable conditions at their schools.nearly all the city's public schools were closed wednesday when educators staged a massive sick-out.the detroit school district had sought a temporary injunction to prevent another strike. 3 walt disney parks and resorts is recalling about 10-

a choking hazard.the recall involves the darth vader and disneyland 60th edition onesies.the snaps can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.if you have these-- contact walt disney parks and resorts for instructions on returning the item for a full refund. 3 3 south carolina state university interim board of trustees had a special meeting to put the finishing touches on a state mandated report. it a report they have to do every year ... but amid the school recent financial issues, there a bit more pressure3 news 19 janae frazier attended the meeting. 3 nats**during today south carolina state university board of trustees meeting board members asked administration personnel to leave to finish up any last minute details needed for a state mandated report due this afternoon the report with financial and legal information has to be done so that the school can request state money for the upcoming fiscal year **nats**no

specific numbers in the report were discussed or disclosed board of trustees chairman charles way says that because it will change way: hat a moving target. resident dr. dr. w. franklin evans says he just received the information for the proper formatting of the report yesterday so it was a race against time .(30 seconds)--- president: under the gun to get it done. he first draft was due to legislators by 4:30 legislators will then request any additional information needed before tuesday presentation. reporter: administration and board of trustees were asked to meet and present the report to the house ways and means higher education budget subcommittee on tuesday in columbia.in spite of the scramble the board of trustees chairman is confident in tuesday presentation.chairman charles s. way, jr.: el be ready, wel be ready.janae frazier.

3 3 board members also spent hours in executive session to discuss contracts, legal advice and employment matters. however..they made no decisions. 3 the countdown is on for this year's grammy awards.a look at the a-list stars who will perform on music's biggest night. 3 but first, bundle up and take your umbrella with you. meteorologist efren afante has your forecast before you head out the door when we come back. 3

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3 3 adele is among the a-listers performing at next month's grammy awards. top nominee kenrick lamar will also take the stage... along with country nominee "little big town."you can see the grammys right here on c-b-s on monday february 15th and for the first time, stations in the pacific and mountain time zones will have the option of broadcasting the show live, 3 the new horror flick "the boy" is out in theaters tomorrow.lauren cohan stars as a nanny who takes a job caring for a life-sized doll - only to discover its alive. rupert evans plays the grocery delivery man - who knows

3 and it all gets a bit creepy.3 evans says audiences are in for a big twist.3 3 3 star wars fans are still enjoying "the force awakens - - but they'll have to wait even longer for the next installment. episode eight has been pushed back and wont hit theaters until december of 2017. 3 the hunt is still on for the news 19 golden footballs. earlier this week we placed 19 signed football across all 11 counties in the midlands.the clues leading to their

twitter and facebook accounts. mosot the ball have been found but there are still some out there.if you find a golden football bring it to the wltx studios to win $50... and then register for our grand price of $519. the grand prize will be announced on january 26 on friends at 5. 3 reaction this morning to governor nikki haley's state of the state address.what lawmakers are saying about the moment she put them on the spot. 3 plus, new construction coming to west columbia.the plans for the brookland development and why neighbors have questions this morning.those stories and