killer.fox carolina's ashley minelli is live at the phyllis wheatley center where a special ceremony will be held tonight- ashley- are police any closer to an 3 arrest at this point? 3 - leads came in as recently as this week- gpd: a detective dedicated solely to this case case- this is 16 year old cobey smith- shot and killed here in nicholtown community- night of january 25th, 2015 family gathered at his home to hold a candlelight vigil... talked to family and friends still hoping for peace in case 3 3 "my brother will get justice, even though "my brother will get 3 "my brother will get justice, even though it's taken a long process." process." 3 "it kind of makes you wonder, like has anybody given up, it just makes you ask questions like what's going on? on?police: not giving up- here's a look back at that scene- smith found dead on sliding rock trail... offshoot of swamp rabbit... just around corner from his home in this community 3 tonight:- put down the guns young people hosting a "celebration of life" in smith's honor... at 6:30more 864-23-crime3 3 3 covering our counties--a m

nicholtown community on january 25th, 2015. 2015.fox carolina's ashley minelli is live at the phyllis wheatley center... and ashley-- the community is making another big push for answers this week. 3 - over the summer: gpd handed out gun locks... flyers searching for answers- tonight: a celebration of life for cobey smith... walking on sliding rock trail; swamp rabbit- witnesses: a few people running around- leads are still coming in to this day - no arrests yet, gpd *focusing* on case 3 3 3 3 "we have an assigned detective who's sole purpose is right now to be focused on this and he's got no other cases but that one to make sure we can try to actively pursue this." this."3 - candlelight vigil last night tonight: - put down the guns young people- parade beginning at nicholtown community center at 6 3 celebration of life here at phyllis wheatley: 6:30coming up: hear from family 3 3 in the lowcountry -- 14 in the 3 in the lowcountry -- 14 citadel cadets are facing disciplinary action this morning...it's after an extensive investigation into controversial pictures that were posted online. online.

life.a blood drive will be held on monday outside the phyllis wheatley center.it's called "diversify the blood supply" - and will focus on those who may not be able to find a match.we caught up with those who work at the blood connection-who tell us a lot of african-americans have specific, rare antigens in their blood-so it can sometimes be hard to find 3 3 3 "everyone that can donate, come out. we need you. if you're african american, especially, integents? man, this is special, you can do something special on a special day." day."again - the blood drive will be held monday outside the phyllis wheatley y nter from 11 a-m to four p-m.those who attend will be given a free t-shirt with a martin luther king quote. 3 animal lovers...listen up!for two days only -- this friday and saturday -- greenville county animal care is waiving adoption fees on all cats and kittens! kittens!over the adoption event -- "home of free...cats and kittens" .. during which they tell us more than 13-hundreds cats found news homes.so they've decided to do it once again...this time in hopes of finding 50 new h

people were also at the phyllis wheatley center donating blood to the "diversify the blood supply" blood drivehosted by the blood connection.organizers say they brought in critical blood donations that will helps those with blood types who may not be able to find a match. 3 happening now 3 the panthers sit just one win away from getting to the super bowl... carolina beat seattle on sunday, which sets up a huge game in charlotte this weekend... joins us now... and aaron, i know there's plenty to talk about the game... but there's some other news coming out of panthers-country right? 3 well the goal's to keep all your players safe... so head coach ron rivera's not taking any chances... the panthers coach banning hoverboards from the panthers facilities... facilities...if you're not familiar with the term hoverboards... you've probably seen these around... rivera says he banned the self- after seeing some of the players drag-racing around the facility... it's actually been in place for about a month, but was just noticed by the media since players haven't been jetting around on them recentl

nicholtown community.then tomorrow...smith's life will be celebrated during a ceremony at the phyllis wheatley center at 6-30. 6-30.smith was killed on january 25th of last year along a paved area of the sliding rock creek greenway trail.he was found there between the sterling school and the heritage apartment community where he lived. greenville police are still investigating...but no arrests have been made in the case. they're asking anyone with information about the teen's death to come forward. 3 sad news to pass along...a retired greenville county k-9 has died- 3 the sheriff's office posted on its facebook page saying k-9 "cash" died due to an age-related illness.he was twelve- cash served with the department from july 20-04 to december 20-09.he helped and succesfully chased and the streets- 3 also in greenville county- travelers rest police are on the search for a wanted man. man.a manhunt got underway along highway 276 in the downtown area early this morning for michael jones. police tell us it followed a domestic situation at an apartment...but that jones left before they got on scene.

the rainbow push coalition will hold a blood drive at the phyllis wheatley center. it will also donate become your lab -- donate a computer lab that is free to the public. still to come on news 4, how the clemson men's basketball team broke a record with its win today. plus, no need for a moving van when you have friends with bikes. why one georgia couple decided to use two wheels instead of four to move all of their chris: here is a good idea what you can expect as far as snow totals. model whole lot. a dusting far of i-85. -- not a whole lot. the clemson "publix grocery store" welcomed students back >> you are watching live, local, breaking news with patrick hussion, weather with meteorologist chris justus and sports with marc dopher. patrick: the clemson publix grocery store welcomed students back to school for the semester with some free food today. the store offered samples, demonstrations, and discounts . employees tell us they had a number of recipes they showcased throughout the store. they say it's just their way of saying welcome back for another semester

case.the community came together at the phyllis wheatley center to celebrate his life tuesday night."put down the guns young people" led a parade with a balloon release.organizers say they'll keep supporting the family.. while they search for answers. 3 "i really appreciate all the young people, who came out last night,and all the young people who came out today, and the the young people who came out with a positive mind from january 1st up into this date smith."greenville police say they're still getting leads about the case.anyone with information is asked to call 1- 888-crime-sc. 3 3 covering our counties:a spartanburg county man will spend the next 15 years behind bars for robbing a bank. bank."samuel shorter" was sentenced tuesday. investigators say he pleaded guilty to holding up the arthur state bank in spartanburg on east main street in june. june.police say shorter walked in the bank and demanded the teller load a bag with cash. investigators used a surveillance camera and fingerprints to identify shorter as the suspect.he was arrested the next day at a motel in kings mountai

monday: 11 to 4 at the phyllis wheatley community 3 info on all of these events on fox carolina dot comnext houu - we'll talk to some of the people behind these events events 3 and happening right now..the annual mlk breakfast is underway at the td conventionon center in greenville.this is the 34th year the city of greenville has held this event. we're told city workers have also taken part in a coat drive as part of a service project in honor of mlk weekend. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3 sunny skies will dominate today with highs in the 50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. rain moves in late morning on friday, with highs in the upper 40s. skies should clear for saturday, with highs back in the mid-50s. 3 now time for traffic with chris. 3 we're watching: watching: 3 here's a live look at the s.c.d.o.t. cam on-- 3 it's ______."friends" fans have asked for it for years and now it looks like a reunion is finally happening.. but will it live up to expectations??we're talking about it--next. 3 here's a live look in los angeles.the oscar nominations b

will host their annual luncheon in city hall at 11:30.and a blood drive will be held at the phyllis wheatley center.we have a full list of events on fox carolina-dot-com. 3 3 covering our counties:an anderson county man is dead.. after his truck hit a tree. tree.the coroner says "stephen christenbry" was **killed sunday afternoon around 3:45. investigators say he was driving home from a friend's home when his truck ran off "smith mcgee" road.they say christenbry's truck hit a tree ..and he was throw from the truck.he wasn't wearing a seat belt. 3 two people are facing charges in graham county after a big drug bust. bust.deputies say the bust started during a routine check along *talullah road in robbinsville friday.jimmy musselwhite and crystal dillard from tennessee were arrested at the check point car.this is a look at what they found--deputies say they discovered meth, nearly a pound of marijuana, and over 3-hundred *oxycodone pills. deputies are also looking "jesse jenkins" from robbinsville for questioning. 3 3 for the first time in franchise history -- the carolina panthers will host t

it helps and it gives back." back."3 monday: 11 to 4 at the phyllis wheatley community center in greenville 3 info on all of these events on fox carolina dot comnext hour: - we'll talk to some of the events 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 sunny skies will dominate today with highs in the 50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. rain moves in late morning on friday, with highs in the upper 40s. skies should clear for saturday, with highs back in the mid-50s. 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 with traffic.now to chris 3 now to chris with traffic. 3*********hold****** *********hold****** 3 we're watching this in the pit crew traffic center: center: 3 3 you are taking a live look at: 3 3 it's ______.the chipotle faithful was shaken after a massive e-cole scare -- 3 we head to break with a live pleasantburg driveyou're watching the morning news on fox carolina. after trying brookside chocolate, people talk about it online. love at first taste. i would liquefy it and bathe in it. curse you, brookside! your nefar

young people- parade beginning at nicholtown community center at 6 3 celebration of life here at phyllis wheatley: 6:30coming up: hear from family 3 3 in the lowcountry -- 14 citadel cadets are facing disciplinary action thth morning...it's after an extensive investigation into controversial pictures that were posted online. online.this all stemmed from pictures posted on social media back in december.they show students wearing sheets and pillowcases on their heads --that many say resemble the k-k-k.after a thorough investigation -- school leaders say the students claim they were tyring to dress as "ghosts of christmas past...." but the citadel's president says they should've had better judgment. 3 3 3 "the second they thought it was going to be offensive or could be misconstrued, they should have stopped and that was a leadership failure." failure."school leaders say seven juniors and seven freshmen are now facing suspensions --and one cadet has been dismissed from campus for a full year. the school says it's also expanding its diversity training. 3 3 covering our counties. things are back to no

killer.fox carolina's ashley minelli is live at the phyllis wheatley center where a special ceremony will be held tonight- ashley- are police any closer to an arrest at 3 - leads came in as recently as this week- gpd: a detective dedicated solely to this case case- this is 16 year 3 old cobey smith- shot and killed here in nicholtown community- night of january 25th, 2015 20153 last night:- friends and family gathered at his home to hold a candlelight vigil... talked to family and friends still hoping for peace in case 3 3 "my brother will get justice, even though it's taken a long process." process." 3 "it kind of makes you wonder, like has anybody given up, it just makes you ask questions like what's going on? on?police: not giving up- scene- smith found dead on sliding rock trail... offshoot of swamp rabbit... just around corner from his home in this community 3 tonight:- put down the guns young people hosting a "celebration of life" in smith's honor... at 6:30more info onlinetips: 864-23-crime 864-23-crime3 3 covering our 3 covering our counties-- authorities in greenville county

mlk celebration will wrap up on january 18 with a blood drive and computer donations at the phyllis wheatley center. travel problems forced republican presidential candidate marco rubio to miss a planned stop here in the upstate the young senator was saturday. still in south carolina though. he made stops in hilton head and lexington county. barbeque in easley but did not make the event. rubio's campaign says he will reschedule the visit. but so far a new date has not been announced. families thrown from bed after a loud boom. the house explosion caught on video. pamela: good sunday morning. we can only find a few 40's through the close line -- coast line. warming up nicely, but a cool breeze bumping temperatures down during the game against tampa bay. right when you feel a cold sore, abreva can heal it in as few as two and a half days when used at the first sign. from cell to cell. only abreva penetrates deep and starts to work immediately to block the virus and protect healthy cells. you could heal your cold sore, fast, as fast as two and a half days when used at the first sign. learn how

case.the community came together at the phyllis wheatley center to celebrate his life tuesday night."put down the guns young people" release.organizers say they'll keep supporting the family.. while they search for answers. 3 "i really appreciate all the young people, who came out last night,and all the young people who came out today, and the the young people who came out with a positive mind from january 1st up into this date supporting cobey smith." smith."3 greenville police say they're still getting leads about the case.anyone with information is asked to call 1- 888-crime-sc. 3 3 covering our counties:a spartanburg county man will spend the next 15 years behind bars for robbing a bank. bank."samuel shorter" was sentenced tuesday. investigators say he pleaded guilty to holding up the arthur state bank in spartanburg on east main street in june. june.police say shorter walked in the bank and demanded the teller load a bag with cash. investigators used a surveillance camera and fingerprints to identify shorter as the suspect.he was arrested the next day at a motel in kings mountain

monday: 11 to 4 at the phyllis wheatley community center in greenville 3 info on all of these evevts on fox carolina dot comnext hour: - we'll talk to some of the people behind these events 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 sunny skies will dominate today with highs in the 50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. rain moves in late morning on friday, with highs in the upper 40s. skies should clear for saturday, with highs back in the mid- 50s. sunday will bring mostly brief mountain snow, with highs in the 30s to mid-40s. next week becomes cold and clear, with highs in the 40s and lows in the teens and 20s. sunny skies will dominate today with highs in the 50s. tonight, clouds increase with lows in the 30s. rain moves in late morning on friday, with highs in the upper 40s. skies should clear for saturday, with highs back in the mid- 50s. sunday will bring mostly cloudy skies and a chance for brief mountain snow, with highs in the 30s to mid-40s. next week becomes cold and clear, with highs in the 40s 3 ((weather hit)) 3 now to pit crew traffic. 3*********

the mlk celebration will wrap up on monday with a blood drive and computer donations at the phyllis wheatley center. happening today, the 37th annual greenville run downtown will begin at 9:00. it starts in front of soby's restaurant, and then head south. some roads around the area will be closed this morning for the chris: there is a chance for a light rain shower. it should not be more than a dusting in the mountains. myra: we are covering the nation now. in hawaii, the search continues for a dozen marines missing after a helicopter crash. two helicopters collided mission off the island of oahu. officials have identified a debris area that covers two miles. rescuers are now scouring choppy waters -- looking for any sign of the marines. the governor of michigan is asking the white house to declare the water situation in one town, a disaster. but now he and other officials are under investigation for their role in the toxic water crisis. in 2014, the city of flint stopped paying for water from lake huron, and instead began to process water from the flint river, saving them a year later $19 m

unsolved.at 6-30 tonight...people will come together at the phyllis wheatley center to remember and celebrate the life of 16-year-old cobey smith. smith.smith was killed on january 25th of last year along a paved area of the trail.he was found there between the sterling school and the heritage apartment community where he lived. greenville police are still investigating...but no arrests have been made in the case. they're asking anyone with information about the teen's death to come forward. 3 an investigation is underway after a union church was burglarized...and hundreds of dollars of the pastor's own money was stolen. stolen.the burglary happened at lakeside baptist church earlier this week. investigators say the intruder cut the power...and used tools to force his way in through the back door...then went into the church office and pried open file cabinent drawers.the pastor tells us more than 800 dollars that he keeps in case of emergencies involving church members..was stolen from his desk drawer. investigators say the thief probably wanted access to donations...and may even be a church

identified- 3 tonight - the community came together at the phyllis wheatley center to celebrate his life.put down the guns young people led a parade - with five hundred balloons that were released into the sky.organizers say it's important to show their support - as the family continues their search for answers. 3 "i really appreciate all the young people, who came out last night,and all the young people who came out today, and the the young people who came out with a positive mind from january 1st up into this darwin supporting cobey smith." smith."greenville police say leads continue to come into investigators-and asking anyone with information to call 1-888-crime-sc 3 happening now 3 with the carolina panthers heading to the superbowl - seems we are finding everything and everyone related to the panthers.from die-hard fans and cheerleaders to former nfl players who used to play for the home team. greenville native who spent several years in the nfl. brandon bennett calls greenville home again.he was a year in the league. league.fox carolina's sharon johnson talked with brandon - while doi

a blood drive will be held on monday outside the phyllis wheatley center.it's called "diversify the blood supply" - and will focus on those who may not be able to find a match.we caught up with those who work at the blood connection-who tell us a lot of african-americans have specific, rare antigens in their blood-so it can sometimes be hard to find compatible blood. 3 3 "we need everyone to donate, but i also need specific groups.. these different ethnic groups to donate for their own ethnic groups. it helps and it gives back." back."the blood connection tells us they teamed up with rainbow push for the blood drive.it's just one of several events part of the king legacy weekend being put on by the rainbow push organization - including a gala, and a college fair - we have all the details up on our website - fox carolina dot com. 3 on the fox carolina money watch 3 a bad start to 2016 for the stock market, just got even worse. worse.stocks plunged during the trading day - bringing the widely watched s&;p 500 index down 10 percent from its november peak.the last time the market had a plunge

that's happening monday at the phyllis wheatley center. long with the opening of the push 3 3 rainbow push says they're opening the computer lab for access to the entire community for free internet and of course free comuputers so they can not only apply for jobs, get their homework done as well. something the group is very much looking forward to. for more information on all the events head to fox carolina do com. reporting in greenville, ashley minelli, the four o clock news. 3 still to come--caring for cancer patients! patients!how a local cleaning company is helping people undergoing treatment with its cleaning for a reason program! program!plus...a popular charleston restaurant will soon make its way to greenville!the new downtown hot spot...where you'll soon be able to eat! eat! 3 3 3 3 new at four---- 3 after being diagnosed with an illness...cleaning may be the last thing on someone's mind.. so- one local organization has partnered with a non-profit that has set its sights on 3 merry maids of greenville is working with cleaning for

today.a brand new computer lab was dedicated this morning at the phyllis wheatley center.15 computer stations were donated by reverend jesse jackson's rainbow push coalition. organizers say they will be used to help bridge the digital divide--offering community members help with homework, research and residents applying for jobs. community leaders say the gift from push tech 20-20 is more than just simple technology...but a big boost to helping those in need 3 3 3 3 the community can come in and apply for jobs check on afternoon its just a community center for this area area 3 in addition to the new computer lab...many people stopped by the center to donate blood this afternoon. the "diversify the blood supply" blood drive hosted by the blood connection brought in critical blood donations organizers say helps those with blood types who may not be able to find a match. 3 now time for weather and traffic together every 10 minutes----first let's get a check of the weather with chief meteorologist kendra kent---- 3 the coldest night of the season so far is upon us tonight. overnight lows

now, we have been talking about a elite women who had the ears of the founding fathers, but phyllis wheatley i do cover because she wrote about george washington and went to see him, and he asked to meet her because she had been so gifted by the muse. and i write about lucy prince in "ladies of alert" who wrote the first piece -- the first poem written by an african-american, and then in -- then of course, sack would -- sack ya we ya, who is one -- shaka gentleman we ya, who is one of the most interesting women i've got ton know. i know her through the works of lewis and clark, it's so clear in the course of the journey they get to know her and value her more and here as the journey progresses so maybe pouring some of to journals, the part about her would be interesting toed the kids because honestly it's noticeable how clark's view of her changes in the course of the trip. and i do not have any hispanic women. a woman from new orleans, louise livingston of european descent but came from the eland of what it news haiti and was an example of multiculturalism at this period of time because wit