how much money hollywild says it needs to remain open. >> tammy: you know, sometimes facebook's "like" button just a so, let me get this straight -- u.s. cellular has the phone you're looking for, a network that's built to give you coverage way out here where the other guys don't, and 6 gigs for only $40 a month. that's a lot less than verizon and at&t. with one of those other guys? switch to u.s. cellular now and get 6 gigs of data for $40 a month plus get $300 back. >> frank: stocks close higher today. the dow was up 53 points finishing out at 16,484. nasdaq picked up 39 and closed at 4442. >> tammy: an upstate zoo is . >> frank: attendance at hollywild fell after an electrical fire killed 27 animals last year. keeping up on infrastructure and animal care has become difficult without funding. they're setting a fundraising goal of $500,000 this year. december to make our operation costs run smoothly. >> frank: find out how you can help save hollywild from closing. >> tammy: the suit alleges that a customer died of ovarian cancer caused by the company's products. plaintiffs in the cas

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and hollywild...is in need of a helping hand!now they're asking the community to step up and save the animal park! park! 3 severe weather is clearing out of our area this afternoon-- but not before bringing heavy rain and strong winds.this is a live look along in a neighborhood off of nelson avenue in spartanburg where winds toppled a tree a short time ago. 3 and take a look at the downed power lines in spartanburg-- police had to close john b white senior boulevard this morning as power crews worked to get the lines removed from the roadway. roadway.and here is a look at the current power outages.duke energy reporting more than 12 thousand without power in greenville, pickens and oconee counties.64-hundred in spartanburg and cherokee counties.31-hundred in anderson and greenwood counties.and more than 16- thousand and 500 without power in western north carolina 3 let's check in with chief meteorologist kendra kent---- with what we can expect tonight. 3 winds will be a major issue across our area through this evening. winds could

mike: hollywild needs to raise $500,000 in 2016. the park has never done a full-fledged fundraising campaign. >> when it was converted to non-profit, the leaders said, we want to share our strengths. it's very hard to ask for help and share your strengths at the same time. leader, sees strength in admitting the park needs help. >> we really want to have a clear, transparent message of who we are, that we do take great care of these animals. mike: hollywild has a new curator, >> i've been in the zoo world over 30 years. mike: who's looking after the animals, and training the staff. >> there are so many resources that are not being used, that we can use, and we will. mike: what they can and will do, depends on you. >> it's like trying to run with only one leg. it's impossible unless you have the community's support. mike: if you would like to meet with hollywild's leaders to share your suggestions, your hopes, or your opinions for the park, you can do it right here at the spartanburg area chamber of commerce, tomorrow morning at 8:30.

hollywild says they've made the required changes. the executive director says hollywild needs to raise $500,000 this year. >> it's an ambitious goal, we realize, but in 16 years we've never asked likek this before. we're asking now. really trying to establish existence for hollywild's 15-16 existence long into the future. geoff: the park, which is a nonprofit, has never done a full-fledged fundraising campaign. the executive director says it's important that the park is honest and forthright about their issues. she says they've hired a new curator who used to hold the position at the greenville zoo. allyson: the lions club years old and chose the spartanburg lions to help celebrate the years of volunteer work done. the lions vice president bob corlew and fellow lions made a stop in the upstate yesterday to the south carolina school for the deaf and the blind. this is part of the lions centennial bus tour. the group is making 26 stops in nine southeast states to unveil plans for the assocations 100th anniversary. >> our purpose in doi

hollywild zoo experienced a fire last year that claimed the lives of dozens of animals--and were also given several violations by the u-s department of agriculture.if you have any suggestions for the animal park--we've got a link online. 3 the presidential race is heating up in texas ..as the republican candidates vie for votes ....wiwi 155-delegates hanging in the balance. balance.tonight ted cruz, marco rubio, john kasich and ben carson spoke on fox's "the kelly file..."for a town hall. gop frontrunner donald trump...who sealed last night's win in nevada...was not in attendance due to scheduling issues. issues.tonight the candidates spoke about a number of issues...from the military and including women in the draft....to the economy....the use of anti-muslim rhetoric in this election...along with veteran affairs. 3 3 3 "but i don't think we ought to be forcibly drafting women particularly putting them in a situation where they're in combat. i don't think that makes sense, i don't think military. if women want to step forward and serve voluntarily i think that's perfectly appropriate

the parks director says hollywild may have to close their doors for good if they can't get enough support from the community.if you have any suggestions for the animal park--we've got a link on fox carolina dot com. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 expect sunny, breezy conditions for most on thursday with highs in the mid-40s to low 50s. light tennessee border snow lingers. with lows at freezing or below. friday brings back sunshine and cool temperatures in the low 50s. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center: center: 3 3 3 it's ______.good morning joe. joe.good morning you guys. children in spartanburg will be able to meet some of the legendary figures of childhood this saturday.i'll tell you how you can take part. 3 we head to break with a live look at...clemson you're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 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

administrators for hollywild animal park say they are in desperate need of money. attendance has fallen since that killed 27-animals. officials say keeping up on infrastructure improvements and animal care has become difficult without enough funding. so, they set a fundraising goal of 500- thousand dollars for this year. 3 s. nigel platt, hollywild animal park"realistically, we need it this year prior to december to make our operation costs run smoothly and to bring us back to the level where we should be." along with the 500-thousand dollar goal this year, the hollywild staff hopes to raise 250-thousand dollars every year after 2016. donation information is on our website, wlos-dot-com. 3 3 we are getting a look this morning at what an overdose reversal drug can do through newly released video. it's called narcan... and several mountain agencies have begun using it. this video comes from pennsylvania. it shows a man sitting in the front of a bus, overdosing on heroin and passing out. first responders arrive and use the drug to revive him. he is able to stand up an

it's time we asked and it's time responds."3 the parks director says hollywild may have to close their doors for good if they can't get enough support from the community.if you have any suggestions for the animal park--we've got a link on fox carolina dot com. 3 3 tonight, the republican presidential candidates will debate again.. five days ahead of "super tuesday." tuesday."cnn and telemundo are hosting the debate in houston. after donald trump won nevada and south carolina.. the other candidates will be looking to chip away at his chances of becoming the nominee.analysts predict marco rubio and ted cruz may go after trump more aggressively than ever before. next tuesday... gop voters in 11 states-- including georgia and tennessee-- will head to the polls. 3 the democratic candidates are campaigning in south carolina, ahead of saturday's primary. hillary clinton heads to the lowcountry today.. while her husband will be in mauldin and at usc upstate this afternoon. bernie sanders returns to the midlands tomorrow.you can find carolina dot com. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 min

carol: and the fate of hollywild animal park is in your hands. what happens when they decided to open up about their problems. john: clouds and very windy wh michael: the hollywild animal park held a form, and about 25 people came to talk about how they can keep the park in recently, the park has suffered a devastating our, bad weather, and criticism from peter. they say they have to raise up to $500,000 this year. the curator says zoo is not as bad as some have made it out to be. >> i have heard it all. i have only been there twice, but when i went there, i said, this is nowhere near to what people have been saying. michael: it opens march 5. carol: happening right now, the annual blood drive, where five different groups of buncombe county groups want to get the >> one unit of blood can save up to three lives, and that is a huge reason to support the drive today. >> the weather is a good reason to come out. carol: the winner will be announced next week. organizers tell us 137 pints were donated today. system, no in chicago, also let us be lovers

"hollywild" is trying to raise thousand dollars ... by december. next on 7 news .... a local activist .. is going after nightclubs... after a string a violence. and now he's calling for better security.... or to shut them down. we'll tell you how he hopes to get his message across. and... cool, fresh rides... are in the upstate... for the "auto summit" this week. but it's not just about... the car's appearance. people are looking at... techonology. we'll show you...what makes the "auto a local activist wants the state... to shut down nightclubs across south carolina ... unless officers... certified by the state law enforcment division... are allowed to work security. jack logan says ... he' seen criminal activity happen at -2- clubs... involving the bouncers hired... to work has written a letter... to the state attorney general ... about the matter: ----- sot logan i will make every effort to ask mr.wilson to make that a requirement to shut down the club until they have certified sled officers in there. a spokesman for attorney general wilson says the office has not r

park.you're invited to share your thoughts with hollywild leaders this morning at the spartanburg area chamber of commerce.director "kim atchley" says the future of the park depends on public input since it doesn't get any government funding.the forum starts at 830, its is free but seating is limited. 3 now for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3 storms early could bring damaging wind, flooding rain, and a possible isolated tornado. rain will taper off in the afternoon, with highs reaching the low 60s. a strong wind remains in place, with possible trees down and power problems. tonight becomes clear and cold with lows in the 30s. 3 we're watching: accident in gaffney inside lanesi-85 south &; north @ 102 mmn church st @ whitney rd blockedhanging rock rd @ old furnace rdw. washington st @ bramlett rd rdhere's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 good morning, joe-- joe-- 3 an upstate college dance team makes their debut tonight. we're live in spartanburg with a preview. upstate-- 3 you're watching the morning ins in effect until 845 am est for northwestern oconee county

commerce.you can read hollywild's full statement on our website...foxcarolina.com- 3 we're learning new details on a deadly shooting in michigan 3 an uber driver is facing 6 mureder charges...after authorities say he went on a rampage in between stops--more from police straight ahead. 3 plus--apple's ceo is saying thank you to his employees-- over the fbi's push to to have the company hack the iphone of the san bernadino's shooters... more on what he said...next 3 and keeping the faith!just thing that survived a car fire! it was a bible! 3 coming up we'll take a look at your seven-day forecast...and what you can expect as you head out the door tomorrow morning.stay with us. 3 3 driver is facing six counts of murder--among other charges-- accused of going on a shooting rampage while on a shift. shift.jason dalton-- the accused shooter- was arraigned in court earlier today.police in kalamazoo say dalton shot eight people.. killing six. among the victims... a father and his teenage son who were shopping for a car at a dealership.other attacks happened in an apartment complex parking lot...

cam on-- 3 3 3 it's ______.leaders at hollywild animal park are asking neighbors to step up and help.. or else the park may close.more on that story when we come back. 3 we leave you with a live look at 85/pelham--thee morning news on fox carolina is back in minutes. 3 good morning, i'm 3 cody alcorn.and i'm diana watson. first at four...congestion, runny nose and a cougha&from at-home remedies to a simple surgery to fix your sinus issuesa&we've got the story at 4. and new at ten..its been several months now since greenville county deputy dave dempsey was shot and nearly killed in the line of duty. only on fox...hear from his wife...amy dempsey... for the first time..she talks about the night her husband was shot, their day to day struggles....and the obstacles ahead in deputy dempsey's recovery. 3 you're watching the morning (vo) with thousands of quality pre-owned vehicles... and exceptional customer service, head to your neighborhood enterprise car sales and let the people who buy more vehicles than anyone... flip your thinking about buying your next one. (vo) new tidy cats lightwe

hollywild?! hollywild?!the animal park that's found itself at the center of controversy...is in need of financial help...and 3 wild weather damage across our area.part of west washington street in greenville will be closed until this power line is repaired.there are problems like this all across the upstate and mountains. 3 and in mauldin--the winds whipped the roof right off a bus shelter at the golden strip career center and landed on the roof of the main building causing damage to the side of the building and roofing deck.thankfully no students or staff were hurt. and maintenance crews got out there fast to clean it up. 3 winds will be a major issue across our area through this evening. winds could gust over 50 mph in the upstate and nearly 60 mph on the mountains peaks. this will cause numerous trees to go down and reported already. a high wind warning is in place until 7pm for most of our area.the tornado watch has been cancelled for our area, as the severe storms are heading east of us. the

the parks director says hollywild may have to close their doors for good if they can't get enough support from the community.if you have any suggestions for the animal park--we've got a link on fox 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 expect sunny, breezy conditions for most on thursday with highs in the mid-40s to low 50s. light tennessee border snow lingers. tonight stays clear and cold with lows at freezing or below. friday brings back sunshine and cool temperatures in the low 50s. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** crew traffic center:anderson accidents cely ln @ anderson rd ballard rd @ cherokee rd injuries injuries 3 you are taking a 3 a dozen local football standouts are hoping to impress scouts at the nfl combine. combine.but.. panthers general manager dave gettleman says he's more focused on players already on carolina's roster. roster.gettleman talked to the media wednesday about former greenwood high standout josh norman.the star cornerback is now eligible for free agency. the g-m says they're trying to re-sign

hollywild's executive director says the park needs to raise $500,000 this year. hollywild hopes the community will come out and support the park when it opens saturday march 5. geoff: in western north carolina, the battle of the badges blood donation drive is over but we won't know the , winner until next week. five different groups of buncombe county first responders try to get the most blood donated in their name each year in this drive. the winner gets bragging rights and a trophy, organizers tell us 137 pints were donated. winner next week. to spartanburg now, where a teen's celebrating her birthday by giving back. allyson: this is the third year 14-year-old ginger dailey presented all of her birthday money, $1500, to the gibbs cancer center. it's in memory of her grandfather. the funds will go toward spartanburg regional's cancer special needs fund. that helps pay for medicine, transportation, and other unexpected expenses for cancer patients. geoff: coming up on 6:54. what is happening on the roads? allyson: a few things going on. we are taking a look at ou

hollywild needs to raise $500,000 in 2016. the park has never done a full-fledged fundraising campaign. what they can and will do depends on you. they are holding a forum to meet with members of the community whwhwant to share suggestions, opinions, or support. that is at the spartanburg area chamber of commerce. the park will also offer an online survey. geoff: pendleton high school held a breakfast to recognize some future farmers. it's all a part of national future farmers of america week. university recruiters were on hand for the celebration. getting into agriculture. they're seeing more and more female students in their programs. increase in female we've seen an increase in our agricultural programs, specifically agricultural education. veterinary sciences is dominated by females. geoff: the eighth students recognized will study agriculture at clemson university next year. allyson: have you checked your ticket yet? someone in the upstate has a lottery ticket worth thousands. a $300,000 palmetto cash 5 ticket was sold in

hollywild is at a crossroads. without a commitment from the community - the park, which is a non-profit, could be forced to close. hollywild needs to raise 500-thousand dollars in 2016. the park has never done a full-fledged fundraising campaign. in greenville county... the save tindal park effort has failed. the school district has found a buyer for the land the 2-point-8 acre park has been on the market for about a year... the school district decided it no longer wanted the property that includes tennis courts, playground and basketball court. new focus builders struck a deal with the district for the land at a million and a half dollars. the school district is using the strengthen career centers around the county... they expect the sale to finalize in about 3 months. ---------------- dale. flash flood watches and wind advisories are covering the area today through tonight as showers and thunderstorms pass through with potentially damaging high winds. greenville, spartanburg, anderson will be cloudy, windy, show

is asking for your thoughts about running the park.you're invited to share your thoughts with hollywild leaders this morning at the spartanburg area chamber of commerce.the forum starts at 8:30. 3 thousands in georgia, florida, and louisiana are dealing with the aftermath of severe storms. forecasters say at least three people were killed tuesday from the same system.according to the national weather service, at least seven tornadoes hit areas across the deep south yesterday. 3 we head to break with a live look at...clemson.. wind and expected... 3 but first let's take a look at last night's winning lottery numbers. numbers. 3 3 at four 3 welcome back--we're taking a live look at...greenville county... white horse seseng some wet road.. 3 beyonce is coming to north carolina in may and unlike some other cities -- she won't be facing a boycott from the raleigh police union. union.her formation world tour stops by raleigh on may third. the raleigh police union announced they will not boycott the singer in response to her super bowl half time act and new video.unions across the nation have

commerce.you can read hollywild's full statement on our website...foxcarolina.com- 3 time for weather and traffic 3 cloudy with light rain off and on through the day. highs will remain in the upper 40s to low 50s. tonight, widespread rain arrives with lows in the 40s. wednesday brings t-storms, heavy rain and wind, and possible flooding. sunshine returns thursday. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** crew traffic center: center: 3 3 you are taking a live look at: 3 3 it's ______.could your floors be making you sick?what the cdc is warning you about. 3 we head to break with a live look at...usc-upstate..rain... you're watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 you're watching the morning news with lauren elise, ben hill, meteorologist nicole papay, chris scott with pit 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina---we're taking a live look at... eye- 85 mile marker 57 gsp exit 3 3 a local vietnam veteran says he's thankful for presidential candidate marco rubio going the extra mile to make sure he's okay. okay.vietnam veteran -

commerce.you can read hollywild's full statement on our website...foxcarolina.com- 3 paying it forward is something that people do daily....but a group of upstate police officers and their families experienced it first hand -after their dinner bill was taken care of. 3 this was the reciept that the table of officers and their tab was paid for at the los cabos bar and grill in inman. the woman who picked up the tab wrote "blue lives matter". 3 one of the restaurant owners said he was very surprised to hear the women wanted to pay a bill for so many people. he said the woman didn't want the officers knowing who she was. we got one of the officers reaction after he found out, here's what he has to say. 3 3 3 "it just floored a bunch of us, we were passing it down the table and a couple of the wives really thought it was special cause you know they see how the officers react to getting on work.... coming off work and dealing with that at home, not just on the job but dealing with their individual police officers, so they thought it was really really special." special."a wife of one of the

get 7 news live at 5 is back with the details of a new inspection - at hollywild >>> 7 news live att5:00 become with details on a new inspection at the holly wild animal park. >> inspectors visited on february 2 and 3. they have three facilities they were erosion. last t ear, they were tagged for poor living conditions and the animal care. >>> nearly 3000 dogs at the westminster dog show. the canines strut around with the tutus and sweaters and a raincoat for the drooling dogs, and they take them to trainers before the show which is would you very prepare for the newscast. >> make sure we're nice and clean and not nervous. >> are you nervous? >> a little bit. >> are you nervous, gordon? tomorrow, it will be the top sporting, working, and terriers' time to shine, and the best in show will not be determined until tomorrow night. >>> california sea lions taking a stab at a selfie stick. this is an aquarium worker making the technology adjust to the animals with a pole and a gopro. the weighted balance is easy for the sea lions to hold and this is awesome video. workers say they want to s

nigel: plus, coming up all new at 6:00, a plea for help from hollywild animal park. the non-profit is at a crossroads, and its leaders want to meet with you face-to-face, open. gabrielle: and new information on an suv found partially submerged in the saluda river. where it was reportedly stolen from. john: elisha looking down clemson boulevard, overcast with off and on drizzle and light rain. there are those who say we cannot defeat a corrupt political system and fix a rigged economy. but i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place and look to the american horizon. to a nation where every child can not only dream of going to college, but attend one. where quality healthcare will be a birthright of every citizen. where a good job is not a wish, but a reality. where women receive equal pay and a living wage is paid to all. an america where after a lifetime of labor, there is time for rest and grandchildren. a nation that defends our people and our values, but no longer carries so much of that burden alone. i know we can create that america and not

hollywild needs to raise 500-thousand dollars in 2016. the park has never done a full-fledged fundraising campaign. hollywild is holding a forum at 8:30am this morning at the spartanburg area chamber of commerce.... to meet with members of the community who want to share their suggestions, opinions or support. --------------- dale, flash flood watches and wind advisories are covering the area today through tonight as showers and thunderstorms pass through with potentially damaging high winds. greenville, spartanburg, anderson will be cloudy, windy, showers and thunderstorms likely. a 100% chance of rain. high today of 63. ese winds 15-25+. asheville, hendersonville will have showers and thunderstorms likely, a 100% chance of rain, high of 63. winds from the southeast 10-25+. colder overnight with lows in the low to mid 30s, the mountains could get a rain/snow mix early thursday. clearing and change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability. bernie sanders. he was there when dr. king marched on washington. unafraid to challenge the s

michael: coming up, all new at 6:00, hollywild animal park is at a crossroads, and its future is in your hands. >> we had to put it out that but we're really counting our -- counting on our community to say, "no, that's not what we want." michael: the park's leaders want to meet with you face-to-face, to hear ideas. for the first time, they're launching a major fundraising campaign. why they haven't done it before, and how you can share your thoughts about this place in the upstate. that is all new at 6:00, right here on wyff news 4. john: severe thunderstorms rumbling across southern mississippi and the eastern part of louisiana. a big-time thunderstorm just north of new orleans. a couple tornado warnings in the red boxes. tornado warning continues for tornado hillary clinton: i do not believe we live in a single-issue country. the economy is rigged in favor of the top. but i want to go further. whether it's poison in the water... hardworking immigrant families living in fear... racism holding people back... wall street and big financial interests along with drug companies, insurance co

get 7 news live at 5 is back with the details of a new inspection - at hollywild >>> 7 news live att5:00 become with details on a new inspection at the holly wild animal park.