also, terry crews taking part in the debate on thursday and friday he will be at the usc alumni ctr., andrea said columbia. and on thursday, rick santorum will be taking part in a foreign the his will take place at 2 pm. >>> downtown columbia might look different in the next few years. business owners and residents got a peek at the 2020 vision plan. mary sturgill has more. strawberries for the festival the city center partnership the five points association. the president george crouch like the look into the future provided by 2020 vision. several things, a new bill at least projected and all we can't afford to do and things coming down. >> the new partnership will be glad to have it in centennial plaza. there is a beautiful place. my age come together to hang out. is an old businesses. mary atkinson helps shed in the light will help the problem.>>a lot of folks said this would never be done. stacy's connectivity will be helpful connecting ourselves to the web through mainstream. we need to connect ourselves to main street from assembly and lay the street. thus the conversation we ha

over at the usc alumni center. then he will be holding a rally at 7:45 p.m. at north greenville university. >>> let's find some fun as we go into the weekend. restaurant week continues this is your chance two get out and try a new place, or when you thought you could not afford otherwise. over at the bay, you can get three courses for $48 per couple. over at tara it is $30 per person for a whole three-course meal, or you can head over to his eyes for a salad, pizza and a glass of wine for just $1$1 have a full list of participating restaurants on our website wltx.com. this event goes through sunday. >>> if you are getting ready to do home repairs you might want two check this out. remodeling expo 2016 read more than 100 companies will be on hand featuring exhibits and demonstrations. experts can answer your questions on homebuilding, and many of us every -- remodeling after the flood. e event runs through sunday, at the columbia convention center. it is free. >>> panthers fans, you already know, this sunday is it. the team takes on seattle at 1 o'clock at the

our charles molienaux joins us it starts at 3:45 this afternoon at the usc alumni center on senate street. the event is being hosted by the conservative leadership project. ted cruz is seen as one of the frontrunners for the gop nomination. for weeks, he has been trading barbs on the campaign trail with donald trump. today, however, he sat down to discuss issues for south carolina attorney general alan wilson. it is part of the clp's ninth presidential forum and constitutional conversation. "and it was obama saying thing are hunky dory, the economy is doing great, which if government lobbyist in washington, he's right, this is the time fo fat and happy but for working men and women in this country, enough is enough" today, senator and former presidential candidate lindsey graham endorsed candidate jeb bush as his economy is doing great, which if you're a big government lobbyist in washington, he's right, this is the time fo fat and happy but for working men and women in this country, enough is enough" today, senator and former presidential candidate lindsey graham endorsed candidate jeb b

at the usc alumni center in columbia. on thursday rick santorum will take part in the forum. his will take place that citadel at 2:00 p.m. meeting in columbia at noon this saturday. >>> charleston sworn in its new mayor. the first time they had a new mayor in 40 years. john tecklenburg took the oath of office around noon. he succeeds sheriff joe suck -- succeeds joe riley. >>> still ahead, we will head out to greenville for another clemson watch party and jim is cold night >>> david bowie died after a battle with cancer. his career spanned five decades. same day he >>> lots of clemson fans in the upstate. half hour away, everybody will turn out for the big game. everybody ready to go for kickoff tonight? >> reporter: we have been looking outside and there are some people starting to line up. doors open at 7:00 p.m. at the wellness arena in downtown greenville. they are expecting a couple thousand people to come out and see the cremson tigers to play the alabama tide here and we have lisa here with us. this is an experience? >> that's right. we are planning to have a big huge

it starts at 3:45 this afternoon at the usc alumni center on senate street. the event will be hosted by the conservative leadership project. free tickets are still available and can be found at cruz event s-c dot com. this sunday, the democratic presidential candidates will have a debate in downtown charleston. it's sponsored by the congressional black caucus institute and is hosted by nbc news. democratic frontrunner hillary clinton, bernie sanders and martin o'malley will be attending. our crew will be out there and will bring you the latest. and those same candidates will be in columbia next week. will be in the capital city for king day at the dome on monday. the event is held annually at the state house and is hosted by the naacp. solutions of hope to bring about community. that was the discussion last night on the campus of usc as part of the university's annual martin luther king day celebration. the panelists included justice jean toal, bob coble, representative mia mcleod and usc law professor eboni nelson. the audience raised questions about equity

it starts at 3:45 this afternoon at the usc alumni center on senate street. the event will be hosted by the conservative leadership project. free tickets are still available and can be found at cruz event s-c dot com. this sunday, the democratic presidential candidates will have a debate in downtown charleston. it's sponsored by the congressional black caucus institute and is hosted by nbc news. democratic frontrunner hillary clinton, bernie sanders and martin o'malley will be attending. our crew will be out there and will bring you the latest. wis will have a special decision 2016 show at 7 tomorrow night. we will have one-on-one leading up to the south carolina primary. three lexington county deputies have been awarded the medal of valor by the south carolina sheriff's association. deputies damon prater, thomas smith and scott zylstra received the award at the association's winter conference. the award recognizes bravery performed in the line of duty. lexington county sheriff jay koon says the deputies go above and beyond what is expected of them every day.

it starts at 3:45 this afternoon at the usc alumni center on senate street. the event is being hosted by the leadership project. ted cruz is seen as one of the frontrunners for the gop nomination. for weeks, he has been trading barbs on the campaign trail with donald trump. today, however, he sat down to discuss issues for south carolina attorney general alan wilson. it is part of the clp's ninth presidential forum and "and it was obama saying thing are hunky dory, the economy is doing great, which if you're a big government lobbyist in washington, he's right, this is the time fo fat and happy but for working men and women in this country, enough is enough" this morning an area of low pressure has moved the low will cross through sc later today and deliver 1" rain totals in most areas with highs in the 40s and 50s. the rain associated with the of there by late friday night. saturday, partly cloudy, breezy with highs near 60. sunday another area of low pressure will move across the gulf of mexico and change conditions across the area . during the late morning

that one is taking place at 3:45 at the usc alumni center located on greenstreet right here in columbia. >>> the undefeated carolina men's best team place today they travel to alabama to face the crimson tide. the men moved up in the polls after our win against vanderbilt over the weekend. and the usa today coaches poll and 19 and the a people. tip off for tonight's game is a 9 p.m. >>> meanwhile the women's team also on the road this week, they take on kentucky. both the men and women are a combined 30-zero this season. tip offer that game is at 7 p.m. >>> today is the day that could change her life and you could become a billionaire all by winning the largest powerball jackpot in history. that jackpot is a whopping $1.5 billion. officials say that number is expected to go even higher either drawing time later tonight. tickets are just two dollars and they are on sale until 10 p.m., you can watch the drawing right here on wltx just before our news 19 at 11. >>> let's beat the traffic now with meteorologist, efran afante >>> we are taking a peek right now what i 26 east and westbound la

that's going to be at the usc alumni center. doors open at 2:00. cruz will also make stops in the upstate this weekend. >>> rochelle: the democratic presidential hopefuls will be going head-to-head next in the lowcountry. martin o'malley, bernie sanders and hillary clinton will all take part in the democratic presidential debate this sunday in charleston. and o'malley almost missing this next debate. the democratic presidential iowa. the debate's host, nbc, had said in order to participate,e, candidates would have to average at least 5% nationally or in one of the states with an upcoming contest. o'malley barely made it, thanks to the n nwork's willingness to round up his percentage. both hillary clinton and bernie sanders called on nbc to include o'malley in the debate. o'malley will be here in columbia tomorrow holding a pre-debate town hall discussion on equal opportunity and justice at benedict college. that starts at noon. >>> rochelle: and it's another busy day across the street from us at the state house. >> crysty: as lawmakers focus on edu

it starts at 3:45 this afternoon at the usc alumni center on senate street. the event will be hosted by the conservative leadership project. free tickets are still available and can be >>> it's 4:30 now. friday morning. 15th of january, 2016, and it's a nice morning out on the plaza. we've got an energetic crowd getting ready to start the weekend, feeling good. we've got our matt lauer fan here today. good morning to you. nice to have everybody. >> coming up, we're going to check in with our four js as they take questions on today's facebook page about sticking to your resolutions this time around. >> speaking of resolutions, doesn't have anything to do with it, but we'll cook up a good brisket recipe and this does get the stamp of approval from >> we love her and fashion star megan is here reminding us you can look stylish. >> i love that hat, i don't know if i'm brave enough to wear that. >> i can see you wearing that. >> i'll get one for all of us when we talk to her. >> but first let's get a check of the weather. >> let's see if you need a hat like that s

a job fair to help usc students and alumni columbia. the career fest and science, engineering and technology fairs are being held at the columbia metropolitan convention center. if you want to attend you still goes until four p-m. you are asked to bring multiple copies of your resume. visit s-c-dot-edu slash career for a list of employers attending the event and the positions available. also today a new walmart neighborhood market opened for business in columbia. it's located at 3603 broad river road. there's also a gas station and pharmacy at this location. the new walmart is expected to create about 105 new jobs in the midlands. stay with us -- just ahead -- what's next for oregon ranchers after a deadly clash with police. also -- an investigation is underway after a 6-alarm fire in new orleans. break one one person is dead and at least 8 are in custody after federal officials clashed with anti-government protesters occupying a national wildlife refuge in oregon. he went to public schools, then college, where the work of his life bega

it was at the usc anum nigh center in -- alumni center. he will head to the upstate for a rally there. >>> and tomorrow mike huckaby will campaign in chester county in the afternoon. >>> former secretary of state hillary clinton, bernie sanders and martin o'malley will speak that dome event. similar to 2008 when hillary clinton and john edwards and barack obama spoke. it is organized by the south carolina naacp. it began in 2000 and has been held each year on the martin luther king, jr. holiday. the theme is statewide education equality. >>> dan haggerty has died. he was best known for the tv series grizzly adams. dan haggerty starred as a mountain man who abandonona grisly bear cub. he had been diagnosed with cancer last august. die from cancer this week. david bowie and alan rickman. >>> ane surprising move the tennessee powerball winner has come forward. john robinson. he and his wife arrived with their dog to deliver the ticket to officials in nashville today. the couple live near the store where the winning ticket was bought. he bough

usc is hoping to help students and alumni find work through a job fair today. the career fest and the science, engineering and technology fairs are being held at the columbia metropolitan convention center. if you want to attend, you're asked to bring multiple copies of your resume. the events are being held from noon to four p-m. visit s-c dot edu slash career for a list of employers attending the event and the positions available. leaders from south carolola state are asking the state to "write off" millions of dollars to help the school polish up its finances. university officials told the house ways and means commitee yesterday they need 128 million dollars. in 2014, the blue ribbon loaned sc state the money. officials want the state to forgive the debt so the university will be in good standing with southern association colleges and schools. board members say they will next discuss searching for a new school president. and tim miller's getting your day started with your first alert forecast. scattered showers are in the forecast wednesday as a front slowly

usc is hoping to help students and alumni find work through a job fair today. the career fest and the science, engineering and technology fairs are being held at the columbia metropolitan convention center. if you want to attend, you're asked to bring multiple copies of your resume. the events are being held from noon to four p-m. for a list of employers attending the event and the positions available. a cold front will move through the area during the day, ahead of the front look for cloudy skies with scattered showers during the day. rain chance 50%. highs will max out right about where they are this morning in the lower 50s. tonight, a few scattered showers, colder, low in the middle to upper 30s. thursday, partly to mostly cloudy, a few scattered showers, highs near 50 clearing and warmer by friday and get breaking news first at w-i-s t-v dot com. good morning.. he was rated a+ by the nra. not for his promises, but for defending the second amendment... he's a man of deep faith, who fought time and again for the right to life. he laid out a plan to destroy i

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cruz will be in columbia...he is taking part in the conservative leadership project's forum.it the usc alumni center.then he is holding a rally at 7:45 at north greenville university. 3 3 senators will continue talks on the roads bill on tuesday... after not being able to reach a compromise. that group has been meeting throughout the week... and they say they've made significant progress from when they first started. president pro tem, senator hugh leatherman... said he hopes to have a plan by the end of the day on tuesday. but others say it could be another week or two ... before they bring their bill to the floor. 3 we can agree in that room among 8 people. but when you get out on that floor, yoou have different factions, you have different agendas,we cant guarantee that.however, i think that an apetite for a roads bill is so strong that those who are opposed to it just for politics will be overwhelmed with the support get something done 3 the group... which meets behind closed doors... will continue their discusson tuesday at 1pm. 3 also at the state house..their is now an effort underway