.>> reporter: mayor steve mcdougal speaking to a packed room at the town's state of lexington address. there's been record construction, a lower crime rate, economic growth, and improved water quality. mayor mcdougal says that is helping make lex -- lexington one of the fastest-growing communities in south carolina. >> were it a good place in lexington. >> reporter: in 2015, it improved intersections and high tech traffic management systems to keep up with the increase in traffic. >> lexington has grown. it is grown tremendous inside of the city and also in the county.>> reporter: sherell harris has lived in lexington his entire life and he is the major economic growth over the look at the traffic at how it was and how it is now. it is really improved over the years.>> the town prides itself on being a place were citizens want to live, work, play, and learn.>> reporter: mayor mcdougal says that is evident and $70 million in construction and millions of new homes coming in 2016. that is just the beginning.>> we have a lot of dirt still in the town, and we have a lot of more -- a lot mo

a month later, he said, "mel, do you remember, uh, we were walking down mcdougal alley, and you-you gave me a whack! you know, you hurt me, and you took my wedding ring and my-- i can't drive my car. i leave my license--" "oh! i'm sorry, howie." hey, i gave him ev-- uh, everything back. he was a cute guy. every-- i gave everything back. two years later, we're rolling in central park, late, under a-- i s-- under a bridge-- i said, "this is a perfect--" [ laughter ] pow! [ laughter ] [ applause ] [ laughter ] >> he gave me his watch, his wedding ring. [ laughter ] >> he walked-- he put his shoes around his neck and he walked to shore. [ laughter ] when-- i love him. he's a won-wonderful guy. i can't-- he doesn't-- if he's not watching this show, tonight, i will rob him, in six months. [ laughter ] >> we're coming right back.

tonight, mayor steve mcdougal expected to talk about the response to october's unprecedented flood, as well as developments like project icehouse-- which is a 900 seat amphitheater that will be located downtown. councilwoman kathy maness says with a a the recent and future development projects, she also expects him to speak about the new computerized traffic signalization that was put in place last month. "we'll continue to look at the growth, and we have some new developments coming up which is exciting. but, we've got to make sure we handle this development right, that we handle the traffic." mayor macdougall's address is expected to begin at 6:30. the usc men's basketball team is back as a top- coming off of saturday's win over alabama, usc is now ranked 25th in the latest ap poll. the gamecocks are 23rd in the coaches poll. usc defeated the crimson tide 78 to 64 at colonial life arena in the two schools' second meeting of the season. alabama won in the first matchup. usc's next game is a road game against georgia--tomorrow night at 7. coming up, tonight's iowa caucuses could make o

a month later, he said, "mel, do you remember, uh, we were walking down mcdougal alley, and you-you gave me a whack! you know, you hurt me, and you took my wedding ring and my-- i can't drive my car. i leave my license--" "oh! i'm sorry, howie." hey, i gave him ev-- uh, everything back. he was a cute guy. every-- i gave everything back. two years later, we're rolling in central park, late, under a-- i s-- under a bridge-- i said, "this is a perfect--" [ laughter ] pow! [ laughter ] [ applause ] [ laughter ] >> he gave me his watch, his wedding ring. [ laughter ] >> he walked-- he put his shoes around his neck and he walked to shore. [ laughter ] when-- i love him. he's a won-wonderful guy. i can't-- he doesn't-- if he's not watching this show, tonight, i will rob him, in six months. [ laughter ] >> we're coming right back.

connected to a shooting near mcdougal terrace. police say the suspect tossed right now the search continues for that suspect. but all lanes are back open. a traffic alert is new tonight about that water main break responsible for shutting down chapel hill road in morrisville. the road is now back open. between airport boulevard and southport drive. officials say if you live in the area, you should continue boiling your water for three minutes. or use bottled water through at least tomorrow morning. james stremmal died doing what he loved. next tonight, the incredible way fell poe skydivers are paying tribute and moving forward. then we hear from the naacp about a key decision to toss congressional voting maps. their response and the possible impact to our state's march primary. but first, a live look at the raleigh skyline. you see there on the left side of your screen the p.n.c. tower. all lit up in blue tonight. showing it's panthers pride on this super bowl eve. also, liz horton tracking some viewing area. but doesn't sound lik

prosecutor kate mcdougal standing up for them. >> this is a family that has conducted themselves with nothing but respect for this process and respect for this court. >> reporter: the teen's public defenders also asking the judge to limit what richard's loved ones will be allowed to say. >> the impact of the trial itself on the victim's families, mr. chism's alleged failure. >> reporter: the 81 siding with the prosecution. they could all speak for as long >> it's remarkable the level of respect and dignity that we're showing the most difficulty circumstances. >> chism's lawyers are asking serve. they want him parole eligible by the time he's in his mid-40s. we don't know who will be speaking on his behalf tomorrow but expect to hear a lot about his youth from the defense. he was 14 years old when he committed this rape and murder. reporting live in salem tonight, i'm ted daniel, fox 25 news. >>> the mother of jeramiah oliver will go to trial in september with her boyfriend. the 5-year-old massachusetts boy was missing for months before he was found buried on the side of the highway. e