Descended on San Francisco to take part in the full super bowl experience thats where we find cody alcorn tonight at the Moscone Center 3 3 you just never know who will show up at the super bowl theres people from all over the world here in San Francisco for super bowl fiftyand check out who i ran into this morning at the Carolina PanthersNews Conference 3 3 whats up man, how you doing . Man, congratulations to you i appreciate thatgo to work on em boy laughs laughs yes, thats snoop dog himselfhes no stranger to the football scenesnoop has his own Youth Football League so of course hed be here for super bowl 50he told us cam newton is his favorite player to watch on the field and even threw a few questions out for there for cam himself. 3 3 3 snoop first of all i want to say cam, oh cam, cam cam dab question is is the kid in you outweighing hte man in you in this big game youre about to play . Cam thats a good question. I dont know i just think half of me tries to be as professional as possible but the human in me just wants to take it all in innow i should add3 snoop dog also made an appearance at the broncos newswer before the panthers 3 i will say this. Snoop stole the show as soon as people realized he was in the building. And cam seemed to minute before the newswer to say heycoming up later in the newscastmore about this place, radio row. This is the ultimate Fan Experience and ill tell you why in a few minutes. Sports director Aaron Cheslock of course here with me to talk about what the players had to 3 say. 3 all the talk defensively so fars been about denver. Understandable since theyre the number one unit in the league. Facing a topranked panthers offense. But carolinas defense stacks up pretty well too. Overlooked or not, the panthers simply 3 couldnt care less. 3 3 3 its fine with us, its fine with us. We feel like were a one wants to believe that, well just go out on sunday and well show them. Number four versus the run. Ranked 11th against the pass. Pretty good numbers for the panthers defense. But with denver bringing in the number one d overall. Carolinas units not getting a lot of california love. 3 3 we know what type of defense we are, and where were trying to go this year, we know we still have a lot to get done. We have to put a whole half together as a defense. Its going to take all of us communicating, and be disciplined and play our role. 3 3 we fight as a team. Were not just going to single out the number one defense, number two offense. I dont care about all that. You know we play as a team, we win as a team, weve been doing that all season. We dont point one guy out that hes the whole team, were just going to keep fighting as a team. Charles johnson and kaiwan short anchoring a stout dline. Thomas davis and luke kuechly manning the middle. While many claim kuechlys the addition. 3 3 3 i think in defense, you add pieces. But i think the foundation of our defense was already set up with guys like thomas and charles. Guys that have been around for a long time. Those guys are the foundation, weve just added some good pieces around them. Then theres greenwood native e josh norman on the outside. Never soft spoken. He says crown denvers defense all you want. While the game still hasnt kicked off. 3 3 i dont care about that man. It is what it is. I guess were going to show you on sunday. I guess well give it to their group up until that day. 3 the panthers shutting down a 3 couple prolific offenses already in the playoffs. Especially the cardinals. Theyll get a crack against one of the alltime greats in Peyton Manning onsunday. 3 coming up well hear more from all hang out in the last game of the season. Diana, back to you. 3 and dont forget. Fox carolina will have live coverage from San Francisco for super bowl 50 all week long on the ten oclock news news and on saturday february the 6th at 7pmbe sure to tch the panthers pursuit of the title for one on one interviews and everything panthers in the hours before the big game. 3 new tonight 3 nearly a month after a double homicide in iva four people are charged for their alleged roles in the crime. Crime. The Anderson County sheriffs arrested wesley malmister, tabitha roberts, Brandon Davis, and Randall Simpson after two people were found dead in their home in the Early Morning of january 10th. 10th. The coroner identified the victims as Casey Waddell 3 Authorities Say the two were killed the night before inside the home at the intersection of pierce and amy road after an attempted robbery. This is a look at the scene the coroner says waddell suffered a single gunshot wound to the head. And williams was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. 3 we were there as one of those suspects 26 year old Brandon Davis headed to bond court this is video youll see only on fox. He was arraigned yesterday charged with two counts of murder, attempted Armed Robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Crime. All four suspects remain behind bars in Anderson County facing those same charges they all will have bond hearings in General Sessions Court in the coming days. 3 in a fox carolina investigation 3 ree Spartanburg CountyFire Departments could face closure if something isnt done to fix the funding. Thats the word from the fire chiefs of the enoree, hobbysville and cross 3 tonightits either more moneyclosureor consolidation Fox CarolinasDerek Dellinger is live tonight in lyman. Thats where county fire chiefs took up this issu tonightderekwhat will thi mean for fire service in those areas . 3 wellif it comes to a closure that is a really big question. Nobody wants it to come to thatbut the chiefs we talked with tonight say the money they get is not enough to keep them going. 3 3 3 if you look at the Enoree Fire Department off highway 221 youll see the a building that, by its chiefs admisson hasnt aged well. When the department gets only around 30 thousand dollars a year in taxesit can only go so far. Far. 3 3 you lose a piece of equipment in a fire, whether its turnout gear or whatever, there goes all your money for the yearhis department isnt the only one with the tight budget. Budget. 3 3 i have less than 20thousand dollars a year for fuel and to heat the buildings, patch up equipment, and buying question163305the cross anchor Fire Departmentalong with the enoree and hobbysville fire deparments are right now in the crosshairs of a growing discussionon their future. Future. 33 3 we thought we had something, and then when our lawyers went and researched it, we found out no there was a reason we could not do it and we went back to square onejane hall is a Spartanburg County councilwoman she represents the district where all three Fire Departments are. She says the problems they are dealing with have been an issue for yearssince state law places the bigger burden on businesses, not home, for property taxes. Theyre hurting in areas that dont see much industrycompared with the rest of the county county 3 3 our Fire District citizens are just as important as everybody elses citizens arehall says its meant tough times times 3 3 this is our core reason for being, to provide these services to people, and when we cant do it, when we cant give them any more money than they can, then its a very sad daytheres talk of merging the Fire Departmentstheres also talk of closurenobody wants that to happenbut if the worst happens 3 3 if i lose a truck, i dont know what the community will do 3 collectivelythe cross anchor, enoree and hobbysville Fire Departments all get less than 200thousand dollars a yearthats to go to paying back fire truck loans insurancefuel and new gear if they need it. By comparison were told some other districts in the county get more than a Million Dollars a year, each. Live in lyman Derek Dellinger, fox carolina the ten oclock news. 3 kendra has the forecast forecastill talk about the big chill this weekend weekend and shes been on the of year. And shes been on the big chill this weekend weekend and shes been on the job one year. Given the task of turning around dss fox carolina investigates. Changes happening. That will affect South Carolina families and those who work there there plus only on fox a Spartanburg County mother risks her life to save one of her children from their burning home days later shes being released from the hospital and this community is rallying around a family who lost nearly everything but each other. Andere mourning the loss of the cofounder of earth wind and fire Maurice White has passed away at his home at the age of 74. The band sold more than 90 million albums and was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2000. His impact on the industry will surely be missed 3 3 3 were back with breaking news 3 its out of Greenville County thats where a dive team is on scene of talley bridge road where a car is submerged in the water. Dispatchers say crews havent found anyone in the water. But they did find wet footprints leading away from the area. So far a driver hasnt been located. 3 were days away from super bowl 50 3 and theres much more to this event than just football theres the halftime show of course featuring beyonce and anticipated commercials from our favorite bands and even closer to the action an entire super bowl city full of activities for all nfl fans. Fans. Cody joins us live there in San Francisco with more 3 this is a fans dream. Its called radio rowand its literally a ton of radio shows lined up in a row. Theyre from all over the country and heres the thingthey have current and past nfl players stopping by all day long. 3 i mean check it outthats troy aikman on the cbs sports radio setthen youll see the legendary jerry rice on just one of the radio showsfans lined the barriers trying to get autographs or even a picture if theyre lucky. But youll see inside this placewe actually caught up with ed too tall jones who played for the cowboys and knows all to well what it takes to win a super bowl 3 3 3 if youre lucky and blessed enough to get to this game win it you may never play in another one. I dont care how good you are its tough to win today. So im sure with not only cam guys on that team whove een around a while and even guys whove played with other teams who see an opportunity now they want to take advantage of it and thats what you have to do play it like its your last. Last. 3 3 back out here live on radio row ad lib what i see. And as fans descend on the bay area theyre also opening up their wallets well have more on the costs of a once ina lifetime trip like this one 3 diana, back to you. 3 the folks in california arent the only ones with panther pridecheck out this crowd at wofford during their spirit rally for the team today students, stata, and alumni gathered on the steps to take this photo to be sent to panthers owner and founder jerry richardson. Richardson of course graduated from Wofford College in 1959 and brings the panthers back to his alma training camp. 3 little panthers fans are gearing up for the super bowlwith new gear thanks to academy sports. 50kidsfrom the greenville and spartanburg ymca got a chance to spend big at the woodruff road store. Each child received a 50dollar gift cardto rack up on panthers jerseys, hats, and souvenirs. The kids say now theyre ready to cheer on the panthers. 3 now to a story youll see only on fox 3 after running inside her burning home to save one of her children, a Spartanburg County mother is recovering from burns to her face and hands. Hands. Angela jenkins is a mother that like most parents would do anything to protect her children. And she did. 3 and now on top of suffering painful burns, jenkins and her husband and kids have lost everything and are staying with friends. 3 Fox CarolinasRebecca Atkins spoke with Close Friends of the Fire Department that was on scene, shes live with more on what happened. Rebecca . 3 diana, im here in moore. As you can see the left side of this home is in shambles. The siding has almost completely come off and the Fire Department says it cannot be lived in. Luckily the mother and two children made it out, but for the mom, she was left with injuries and memories that will be with her forever. 3 3 3 underneath this sunset sits a chared and broken home. The family that once lived here lost everything in a fire monday evening. 3 3 the house was just ingulfed in smoke coming out of everywhere, it was very traumatic. David and Stacey Steeves are best friends with Angela Jenkins and her husband. They say they rushed straight over to the familys home on westmeath drive when they heard about the fire. The kids were crying, it was tough. Angela did not have a to be okay to the kids. And it was her kids that she was trying to protect, moments before she was rushed away in an ambulance. Steeves says angela began getting her kids out of the home when she heard her daughter screaming. She ran back into the house to try and find her, not realizing that she had ran out the garage and she was screaming and crying in the garage. He says angela suffered Second Degree burnsnsn her face and hands from running inside the home. The steeves were told by the family a burning candle may have ignited the fire. But the Fire Department that responded says they are still looking into that. That. 3 the front room sustained heavy damage. Tracy williams the assistant fire chief says that front room which was one of the childrens rooms is where they believe the fire started. But he says thankfully ems arrived right behind them. This scenario worked out very well, they dont always happen that way but in this case it happened very quickly. The steeves say the family didnt have renters insurance. A go fund me has been set up to help. The steeves are trying to clean up items. And have been greatly impacted by this tragedy. Tragedy. 3 share your blessings. If you have blessings, share them, share what you have if you have it. 3 and angela was released from the hospital yesterday, she espected to make a full recovery. If you are interested in helping this family we will have a link on our website to the go fund me page at fox carolnia. Com. Reporting live in moore, Rebecca Atkins fox carolina the 10 oclock news. 3 in god we trust its the National Motto of the united states. And it appears on our money. Now you can find it on patrol cars in Western North carolina. 3 tonight why the Rutherford County sheriff made the change and how people in the community are reacting reacting and chief meteorologist kendra kent is putting together your seven day forecastshell tell you what you can expect. In the week to come. Come. 3 continuing to cover our counties 3 Henderson County detectives suspicious death of a father and are now looking for his son. Son. Just before 9 30 this morning deputies were called to this home on oawkwood road near mountain home. When they arrived the found the body of 66yearold terry butler. Butler. As deputies investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Butlers family says he was a generous person 3 my brother was a very loving man. He would let ybody stay at his home and not charge him a dime, he would feed them, give them a place to sleep. Sleep. 3 butler lived at the home with his son joey who was last seen just before 7 this morning. At this point authorities are looking to make sure he is safe. If you have any Information Contact the Sheriffs Office at the number on your screen. 3 in Jackson County deputies are now calling a suspicious death. A homicide. Deputies say Timothy Norris was found dead inside his panorama trail home yesterday. Noris wife returning home from work. Right nowthe Sheriffs Office is asking anyone with security footage in the area of zeb alley road and cashiers lake road to contact the Sheriffs Office. So far, no arrest have been m me. 3 meantime Anderson Police need your help finding an endangered teen. 17yearold Douglas Chapman was reported missing tuesday but was spotted yesterday at the qt on north main street. He was wearing a green tshirt and jeans. If you see him or know where he is. Call the number on your screen. 3 tonight. I sit down with the director of dss. A state agency with its share of critics. Critics. Shes talking about changes shes putting into place. After one year on the job. What shes doing to stop so many caseworkers from leaving. To protect the states children children plus. Another case of Church Vandalism in the upstate glass shattered in greer has the congregation shaken up 3 3 when the republicans werent going after president obama they were coming after me. His attorney general. In the cabinet, i served with hillary clinton. Ive known her for almost 25 years. This is a woman whose fought her whole life for children, to protect civil rights, voting rights. And today hillary is pushing hard for tougher gun laws and police accountability. If you want to make sure republicans dont take us backward help hillary move us forward. 3 in a fox carolina investigation 3 its been a year. Since susan alford became the head of the department of social services. Sworn in by lawmakers. To turn around an Agency Responsible for to foster care. To family assistance. Its a tough job. Running an agency with thousands of employees who deal with some of the most difficult issues. 3 dss has had a revolving door of caseworkers. Who say they cant keep up with the demands. A third of those who get hired. Leave within a few years. But director susan alford is working to change that. Looking at everything from salaries to security. And ultimately, how best to protect South Carolinas children. 3 weve heard case. After case. Nats from news stories. The child is in dss custody children abused or neglected. And taken into d ss custody. Pulled from homes after alleged drug busts. To even the case of missing Anderson County baby leoanna wright. Nats from any story mentioning dssfor the director of the department of social services. Children is the ultimate goal. But to do that. Takes getting dss on director alfordthe hard part for me is you come in and immediately want to start fixing. You want to start making things better and i think my 3 challenge even more was i had to really listen alot and i had to take the time to listen a year ago. Susan alford was sworn in by South Carolina lawmakers. Just two months before that. She was introduced by governor nikki haley. Just coming off working at the girls center in clemson. For at risk girls. Https www. Youtube. Co m watch . V cc0jof2hnya 1 11 i found someone who has really lived her entire life as a child advocate. From day one. Director alford. Here in her columbia office, hit the ground running. Director alford 09 46 46 it has been a whirlwind. It really has. She vowed to visit every state dss office. And she has. All 46. nats of camera flashes heres a look at a few. Barnwell. Colleton. labeled as walterboro and lancaster. She says visiting each location. And finding out the challenges was essential. 09 49 06 it was going to take my going out and making sure that i understood county by county exactly what our staff was dealing with. What were their issues they had just in terms of the environment they work in, what are the challenges they have in their particular county and found out reasons for high staff turnover. Listen to this number. When she started it was at 39percent. She said they felt overworked. And underpaid. Unable to keep up with demand. 09 58 57 which basically means by the time we hire a caseworker, someone else is walking out the door. Keeping consistent caseworkers. Helps the families and children served by dss. So alfords working with the legislature on the budget to change that. In 2015. They approved money for 177 new caseworker positions. 157 of them have been hired. Plus 67 caseworker assistants. Are being put in place. 09 54 33 our staff are out there doing lots of work that is sometimes dangerous, it is work that is critical to safety and they really do, they do an incredible job of trying to get at, at this point, with some big barriers in the way, the caseload sizes them to do a good job, we really have to get through that barrier for them. And another major issue. Is security. Alford says its not consistent at dss offices across the state. We noticed these cameras at the columbia headquarters. Something that doesnt exist in many counties. 10 02 34 we do have alot of worry that in our county office buildings, sometimes our staff feel very vulnerable if there is not adequate lighting in the parking lot, if there are not secured files because its overcrowded and they are in buildings that are very old sometimes, safety issues can be everything from there is no Keyless Entry so anyone off the street can walk in and get in a county building and have access to our staff. So theyre looking at things like panic buttons. Lighting. And Training Staff for potential dangers. 10 05 17 dss doesnt close. So our folks are in and out all night, for them to bring removing them from their homes in the middle of the night. They need to feel safe, they need to feel like they can come in and out and not get accosted in the parking lot. So many issues. With no easy answers. But director alford says building a Strong Foundation for dss is the goal. So the agency. That does such important work. Can move forward for the people of the state. 09 54 08 we really are at the fabric of all the risk factors that bring people to dss. Were talking about poverty, hunger, unemployment and all of the things that put people at risk and those are the things we try to address. 09 54 27 so we really get at alot of the hardest issues that face the state in terms of our citizens. We really do. 3 and one of the Biggest Challenges for dss and director alford right now. Is increasing the number of foster homes in the state. They are rolling out a recruitment plan. And have changed the licensed as a foster parent. Its going from about a year. To four months. And they are looking to offer more incentives to relatives who can take in children in dss custody. So they stay within their own family. 3 happening now 3 Spartanburg Countydeputies are looking for the suspects behind a vandalism at a greer Church Church the Spartanburg CoutySheriffs Office says they were called to the Pelham Church of god on abner creek road tuesday morning. After a Church Official discovered four broken windows deputies say it appears the suspects used a cinder block to shatter the glass were told it happened sometime between five sunday evening and nine tuesday morning. Morning. Yone with information is asked to call crime stoppers. 3 upstate fans are getting ready for super bowl 50 3 one party in simpsonville is celebrating its 20th year. And is one of the hottest tickets in town. Tonight the Party Planners started with event. Fox carolinas Sharon Johnson is live in the studio with her vip access and what to expect. 3 they are perhaps the hottest tickets in towna when it comes to super bowl bashes. But just like the real super bowl you have to have vip tickets to get in. 3 3 3 the party is in simpsonville and although not quite known as a big party town. Theres one super bowl bash just off main street thats been going strong 20 years now. Now. 2 45 16 we have hosted this party for so many years, and i think as long as were living at this house we will have a Super Bowl Party. Their Super Bowl Party grows larger each year with guests from across the upstate who have been looking forward to watching the panthers make it to the super bowl. Their friends here tonight to get ready. Ready. 2 51 01 i like cam newtons dancing, what about you guys . Iyea, his energy and excitment. I love that when he makes a touchdown that he rob ; reginas 3 Super Bowl Party is a tradition for their small neighborhood. The couple has mastered having one of the hottest super bowl parties around. Around. 2 51 45 i hang out with regina quite a bit but i always expxpt to see her first weekend in february. With tailgating starting earlyfood and beverages for all their guests with different backgrounds. Tvs in different rooms with of course two big screens 3 2 52 36 im from nc, thats where i was born gastonia. So, my eyes will be g ged to that screen this year. So, what youre not talking to us . Ha, ha ill chat for a little bit. And its even Family Friendly the kiddos have an area too. 2 47 54 regina i couldnt imagine including my friends without their kids if their kids wanted to come. So. With planning done. Organizers ready to hit the field on game day with the home team while at home. 3 Regina Shelley says organizing this party is almost routine now. But shes thinking she may need to do 3 super bowl 50 is on its way to becoming the most expensive sporting event in us history. 3 ticket tracking sites peg the average ticket price just shy of five thousand dollars far more expensive than tickets to super bowl 49, which set the previous nfl record. Record. But theres much more than that to buy and for a closer look at how much this experience costs lets send it back out to cody. 3 theres no doubt the super bowl experience is expensive were talking flight, hotel, food, tranpsortation while here plus, the game and any extra things you want to do. Here alone you have to get a day pass to get in here which can range. adlib check out this placethe n f l shopyou here from super bowl fifty apparell, to the broncos and of course the pantherstheres even a customization station where you can customize your gearbut this stuff will put you back. I saw a jacket for 500, regular shirts run between 30 and sixty bucks. So bottom line the super bowl doesnt cater to everyone. Even on a tight budget youl spend several thousand dollars. Plus if you go to the game. That will cost you another grand or two. Ill tell you its a once in a life time experience but it will cost you to experience it. 3 fans are looking forward to the big game and sports director Aaron Cheslock of course here with me to talk about what the players are doing to prepare. 3 its been a long road for this panthers team. Winning in a lot of different ways. But winning consistently none the less. And with only one game no holding back now. 3 carolina comes in with the top ranked offense. A top ten defense as well. One thatll match up with a future hall of famer in Peyton Manning. Who has most of the country outside the carolinas rooting for the sheriff to ride off into the sunset with one last super bowl. But carolinas not worried about all that. With a 171, record. The to stay true to here. But know if it comes down it necessary. Including taking with their 3 weve got to understand what the situation, the circumstances are in the game. Its situational football from here on out and as you said its a no holds barred. There is no next game. The approach has to be do everything we need to do well have him do the things to do what we need to do for us to give us the best opportunity to win. Win. Theyll need steller play from cam newton. The mvp front runner absolutely sensational in the win over arizona. More than 300 yards and 4 touchdowns. 3 really only one game this year came off for the panthers. Against atlanta. The falcons of course handing the pa theres their only loss. Some people think its a good thing carolina lost one in the regular season. Since it could take some pressure off. 3 well hear from their quarterback on coming up at 11. You. 3 its hard to predict who will win superbowl 50 this sunday. But Fox Carolinas joe gagnon says he has been hard at work with some of the most competitive people in the upstate trying a football simulation to determind who would win. Here are the results. 3 3 3 hey guys we found some very serious competitors right here at oakleaf village retirement home as a matter of fact ruth and hoyle who are both in their 90s and are both going to play one of the most technologically advanced video games of al time madden on playstation 4triangle square or x. For what. To choose a playdoes it matter. Not eally. Oh my goodness. Oooo. Nice gee whiz. 3 go go pass. Look at that isnt that beautiful. I dont need to walk like that though. Are you catholic 3 sure. Go for the hail mary. He did a somersault yea. Ever seen anything like. No. Applause for hoyle. 3 great job. Thank you. That was good really good. A lot of fun i wish i had more compeition. It was the game it fell the way it fell. Hoyle as the Carolina Panthers won over rtuh as the denver broncos. Im sure panthers fans hope for the same victory in super bowl 50 back to you guys. 3 kendra has a look at the forecast forecast 3 colder air will blast in tonight bringing strong winds into the mountains, and a for our area. The mountains will see scattered snow showers between 8 p. M. And 3 a. M. , with only light accumulations expected. A couple flurries could make it into the upstate, mixed with light rain. No issues expected. Temperatures will cool to 32 in the upstate and 27 in the mountains for friday morning. Expect lots of sunshine for friday, with highs in the low 50s for the upstate and 40s in the mountains. Winds will die down by late friday, leaving a pleasant weekend forecast as well. Sunny skies will be the rule on saturday with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s areawide, then it will be a few degrees warmer for sunday with a few clouds in the mix. Monday will bring a chance for snow in the mountains, and a possible rain snow mix in the cold front moves in. Extremely cold temperatures will settle in for middle of next week with 30s for highs and teens and 20s for overnight lows. 3 and wake up with fox carolina. Weve got traffic and weather every ten minutes from five to nine am. 3 time for foxs four Legged Friends 3 suzyq is a 6month old, 8 lb. , female, Chiweenie Chihuahua dachshund mix . She is spayed, utd on vaccines, microchipped and on hw preventative. Suzyq is a precious little gal but will children due to her size and the fact that she is still a little nervous around sudden, quick movements and loud noises. It takes her a little while to warm up but doesa she is a little love bug. She does well with other dogs. With her canine companions or her human but will also little nap. 3 head to our website for more info on her 3 and another four Legged Friend to talk about her name is bella and she is making her debut at this year 2016 puppy bowl. Her adorable audition tape was sent to Animal Planet. The terrier mix was only a few weeks old when she was brought to the buncombe county animal shelter. I guess you can say she has had a puppy bowl happy ending after her adopted owners helped her get her big break and shes not the only one meet keeganpotato cake and jasmine. You can check out the puppies on Animal Planet on sunday. 3 panther fans across the country are making their presence known ahead of sundays big game. Game. Tonight well introduce to members of the upstate the carolinas biggest fan groups hear about their traditions plus how you can get involved involved plusthe Rutherford CountySheriffs Office is making a statement with these new emeblems to their patrol cars. Why the sheriff calls new tonight 3 after icy conditions postponed the grand opening today marked the debut of greenvilles new boardwalk the first phase of the cancer survivors park set to open to the public. The one thousand foot boardwalk near Church Street is the first step in bringing the cancer survivors be the first of four ada accessible pathways into the park which will also include a botanical gagaen, an amphitheater, and a survivorship center. The entire 6. 8 acre project is set to be complete by the end of the year. 3 narrowing the field to 24 on American Idol 3 its judgment day for 51 American Idol contestants all fighting to make it to the top 24. 24. Checkout how one South Carolina native blew away the judges helping him to claim his spot. 3 3 3 make it rain, just make it rain down down16year old lee jeancan breath a sigh of relief after making it to the next round. Jean is a student from bluffton South Carolina. Its his smoothness and style that has won over the judges. 3 i think they have some really good singers alot of young singers this year somebody will pop up and ill look at them theyre 16 years old its 3 and lee jean is one of those teens i was talking about this morning on the hawk and tom show they said this years group seems extratalented. But they wondered if picking a younger artist. Would be a good choice. Or if it was better to go with someone who has a little more experience this years season will go by fast. Well know the final American Idol in early april catch the hawk and tom show weekday mornings on b93 point7. 3 a Western NorthCarolina Sheriffs Department is turning heads. Heads. And theyre doing it with this emblem. In god we trust. Marked on the back of each patrol car. Coming up Rutherford County residents are weighing in. 3 and youre looking live in San Francisco more live reports coming up as super bowl 50 inches closer 3 3 americas heroes have a message. If youve fought. You know picking a commander in chief is no small thing. Youre looking for smarts. And guts. We looked at each candidate. We studied their record. We know. Looked them over. We checked them out. And we chose one. Theres only one. Jeb bush. Hes got a plan. Hell keep us safe. Hes a president a commander in chief. Jeb bush. Best prepared to be commander in chief. 3 were back with a look at your forecast 3 colder air will blast in tonight bringing strong winds into the mountains, and a chance for snow and flurries for our area. The mountains will see scattered snow showers between 8 p. M. And 3 a. M. , with only light accumulations expected. A couple flurries could make it light rain. No issues