3 3 chat 3 3 3 the usc women's basketball team falls to u-conn in the battle of the top two teams. number 2 usc mounted a fourth- quarter rally but it's wasn't enought to over come tough shooting in the first quarter of each half as the gamecocks fell to number one uconn 66 to 54. news19's sports director reggie anderson will have the full highlights in sports at 4:49. the women will conclude a three game homestand thursday when it hosts florida at the colonial life arena. tip off is set for 7pm. 3 meanwhile the men are gearing up to take on lsu at home tomorrow. lsu sits at the top of the sec standings right now.. but a win over the tigers would give the

arena. 3 3 the first votes were cast at midnight in the new hampshire primary.gop front-runner donald trump is looking for his first win in the republican race and even more momentum here in south carolina.tomrorow he will shift his focus to the palmetto state.he is holding a rally at clemson university at 7pm. 3 gop hopeful john kasich is also hoping to do well today in new hampshire.right now....he's scheduled to campaign in our state later this week . he begins tomorrow in charleston for a town hall...then will make stops in georgetown, north myrtle beach and florence.on friday he will speak to the state chamber members here in columbia and will also make a trip to dukes barbeque in orangeburg...and also make a stop in hilton head. 3 it remains to be seen if marco rubio's weekend debate performance will hurt him in the campaign.after new hampshire...rubio will head straight to south carolina. tomrorow ....he will be in

columbia.he is speaking at the columbia metropolitian convention center at 3pm.then on thursday he'll make stops in hilton head, myrtle beach and simpsonville. 3 we're hearing south carolina may make or break jeb bush's campaign.several donors are saying they plan to stick with the former florida governor...at least through the south carolina primary. there's also word that his brother....former president george w. bush will campaign across the state for him. details on those campaign stops havent been made public yet.we do know that jeb bush will be in the low country for a town hall tomorrow. is taking plple in mount pleasant at 3:30 3 chris christie is scheduled to bring his campaign to south carolina.and we say scheduled...because he's putting a lot of time and effort in new hampshire....and a really bad finish there could end his campaign. however....as of this morning christie is supposed to take part in the conservative leadership project's presidential forum.it is taking place tomorrow at the college of charleston.

republican candidates will take part in another debate...this time at the peace center in greenville. cbs has not released many details about the event....other than it's going to be 90 minutes long.we also don't know if all remaining candidates are being invited to the main stage.....or if there will be an undercard debate. more details are expected to released soon.you can watch that debate saturday night begining at 9:00 right here on news19. 3 oscar nomineneangela bassett will be in the midlands today. she is taking part in a "get out the vote" tour.she will be speaking to students at sc state university from 2 until 3...then she will head oveveto claflin university and speak to students there at 4pm. admission is free and the public is invited to both events. 3 3 evangelist franklin graham will be in columbia today.it's all part of the decision america tour. the focus is to hold prayer rallies to challenge christians to pray for the u.s., it's leaders and

at the ballot box. it's going on today at the state house starting at noon. 3 palmetto health will offer free diabetes, breast and cervical cancer screenings today women can head to palmetto health women center on sunset drive from 5:30-7 p.m 3 the alala cancer society invites you to celebrate world cancer day, mardi gras tonight at six.the event will take place at he hallat senate end, all proceeds from each twenty-fve dollar ticket benefits cancer survivors in south carolina guest chefs will prepare traditional cajun food to complement the beverages from total wines. guests must be 21 years or older.there will also be door prizes and a vip table auctioned off at 6:30pm. . 3 it's fat tuesday and city roots farm is hosting a harvest dinner from 6:30 until 9:30.the four course meal includes traditional family style creole dishes.the courses include a north carolina catfish courtbouillon, crawfish

and bananas foster creme brulee.advintage will be featuring wine pairings and a complimentary cocktail will be prepared by bourbon on main street. 3 it tax time and everyone could use a break. richland two w.r. rogers center is partnering with sc thrive to offer free tax help. no filing fees will be charged to prepare and file state or federal taxes. to eligible you must make $65,000 or less or if married filing jointly...$95,000 or less. the free service will be offered, today from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. at the w.r. rogers center located on old clemson road. space is limited and an appointment is necessary. 3 3 people in winnsboro got a chance to voice their opinions on what they want to see change in fairfield county. news 19's loren thomas was in the county tonight for a community development meeting.

3 it's mardi gras, and the annual tradition isn't the same without a king cake. we'll expain what it is and

kick, that;s ahead at five. plus, some midlands students created a bike that will charge your cell phone. how it works and helps to keep you in shape. 3 but first, we are waking up to freezing temeperatures. meterologist efren afante has

3 in lexington...police need your help in identifying a burglary suspect. you're looking at surveillance video from the business.it happened last wednesday at the mattress man store on sunset boulevard. officers say the suspect stole a laptop computer.if you know who the person is, your asked to call crimestoppers at 1-triple-8-crime-sc. 3 you can also call crimestoppers if you have any information about this individual.. richland deputies say the suspect attempted to steal a tire off of a used car from sloan motors on two notch road early sunday morning.

was going on and was able to get this picture.again, call one-triple-8-crime-sc if you know who this person is. 3 3

(baseball on tv in background) with heart failure, danger is always on the rise. symptoms worsen because your heart isn't pumping well. (water filling room) about 50 percent of people die (dog whimpering) within 5 years of getting diagnosed. but there's something you can do. talk to your doctor about heart failure treatment options. because the more you know, the more likely you are... (dog whimpering)

the son of a polish immigrant who grew up in a brooklyn tenement. he went to public schools, then college, where the work of his life began -- fighting injustice and inequality, speaking truth to power. he moved to vermont, won election and praise as one of america's best mayors. in congress, he stood up for working families and for principle, opposing the iraq war, supporting veterans. now he's taking on wall street and a corrupt polilical system funded by over two and a half million contributions, tackling climate change to create clean-energy jobs, fighting for living wages, equal pay, and tuition-free public colleges.

and they want real change! [ cheers andndpplause ] bernie sanders -- husband, father, grandfather, an honest leader building a movement with you to give us a future to believe in. i'm bernie sanders, and i approve this message. janet? cough if you can hear me. don't even think about it. i took mucinex dm for my phlegmy cough. yeah...but what about mike? it works on his cough too. cough! it works on his cough too. mucinex dm relieves wet and dry coughs for 12 hours. let's end this.

have created an invention that will help you cut the pounds and track your calories all while charging your cell phone. at keenan high school, two classes created a bike that charges your phone when you ride it. the students also created an app that tracks calories and how many miles you're traveling on the bike. their teachers are of course happy their students are having fun while learning. 3 3 after becoming 3 state winners in a samsung competition they will nwo take the protype into the national competition. 3 cooking with your sweetheart. we're live with a heart healthy recipe ahead of valentine's day, that's head at 5:30.but first at five, the first in the nation primary is

hampshire. a preview and the oscar nominee coming to the midlands to encourage voting.

mardi gras in voters in new hampshire have already begun taking to the polls in the first in the nation primary contest but the candidates are now looking to the palmetto state. where they'll be this week... 3 plus..usc women's basketball team puts up a fight but doesn't manage to pull in the win. hear what the fans had to say. 3 and it's fat tuesday. we'll tell you where you can find a mardi gras feast. news19 this morning starts right now. 3 3 3 good morning and thanks for waking up with us on news19 this morning. i'm deon guillory