light to moderate rain today in the southern end of laurens midland of the upstate and south carolina. but for the most part, it's really going to wind down. 60 degrees. it's cloudy in asheville. we dropped a degree. only a degree. the difference is north wind at 7. it's a gradual process in evening in terms of cooling down. it will be a significant process, if you will, come tomorrow and especially on new year's day. where's the cold now? not far from the north. upper midwest through the great lakes down to the ohio and tennessee valleys. 44 degrees in memphis. about ready to move in to the mountains and move through. that will begin the changes for us as we get in to the weekend. the cold front will move through tonight slowly but susuly. this is an agonizingly slow process. slowly but surely it will move to the east. there's going to be rain there for the nexex 12, if not 24 hours. friday is going to be cloudy. new year's day will be cloudy here. it will be windy and cold, too. high pressure from canada anchors itself well to the west of us. it will be strong enough to push the col

midlands who neverot a chance to leave. hundreds of troops from fort jackson won't able to go home to the holidays. as lauren thomas told us the community stepped up to make sure they got at least one nice home cooked meal. >> i can't do what they do. this is the only way i feel i can give back. >> reporter: this is the season of giving. they decided to invite troops from fort jackson to a spaghetti dinner. >> it's a homemade recipe. it has been growing ever since. we are happy to provide for these soldiers who defend our country for us. >> reporter: they filled the gym in columbia. >> i feel honored. i would never -- it's an unexplainable feeling. >> she decided not to go home to her family. >> i don't want on the go to her home to save money and to not get out of the routine that is in basic. >> reporter: the private's home is in germany. everything that everybody is doing for us. we feel we haven't done much yet. en we walk in and everybody claps and it's like oh, my god it's so awesome. >> reporter: for torres and specialist who have been in the service for a few years they know missing time with the fam

midlands with the good thunderstorms. let's see where the most active weather is right now. south of i-85 and georgia toward abbeville and anderson county, scattered showers, greenville, abbeville and laurens with more action expected to develop in the afternoon. with the exception of north of i-40 in the mountains of north carolina, just the foothills are unr the flood watch, but upstate south carolina and northeastern georgia are creeks are full, so it does not take much to put them out of if you live in a pled from area, watch out for those late morning into the afternoon. overnight, a good bit of action in parts of alabama, georgia and it is working its way into the carolinas this evening. should be over by early tomorrow morning. temperatures mild one more day. 61 in greenville will reach 66 in the mountains go to 64 for tomorrow on the mild side. it starts to cool down by the first. on friday, 46 to 54. cold overnights of begin saturday morning to next week. have warm coats ready for the weekend, especially for the kids on monday. low 30's in the upstate and 20's in the mountains as we head back to work and school. >> new developments in the couch. -- ethan couch. the local sheriff s

lauren glassberg is here. >> harvest cafe focuses on training adults with developmental disabilities. the result fills both the heart and the belly. 694 new dorp lane in the midland beach section of staten island. >> the people are wonderful. i have to say the food is very good also but i like the whole idea behind the restaurant. it's really nice. >> reporter: there are a number of reasons to come to harvest cafe on staten island. there is the view. there is the food, like crab cake sandwiches, and there are the people who work here. >> i do food service area. i do the sugars, teas, and i give water to customers. >> reporter: harvest cafe is sponsored by a nonprofit, a very special place, which was started 40 years ago to provide services to developmentally disabled children and adults. people, but once we train them we employ them here, then we get them ready for going out in the community. >> reporter: the restaurant has been open for four years for many regulars. one of the most popular items club. >> it gives it an extra crunch factor, a little saltiness. >> reporter: chef nick deep- fries the chicken and places it on a pretzel bun with lots of bacon. >> how