3 Winter Weather is forcing a few of our mountain schools to close today. Mitchell, madison, yancey and macon county schools are closed. For a complete list of closing and delays head to foxcarolina dotcom and keep an eyeon the ticker at your screen. 3 were following an overnight development this morning. Cherokee county dispatch says the Sheriffs Office helped Highway Patrol end a chase early this morning around 1 am on eye85. Were told one person was arrested. Ems was also called to the scene but no word on who may have been treated. No other information has been released as soon as we get more well pass it along 3 3 the president ial candidates are now turning their attention to South Carolina just a day after the New Hampshire primaries. 3 donald trump and Bernie Sanders won their respective elections on tuesday. Republican john kasich came in second behind trump. Sanders swept majorities of men, women, independents and young people in his win over hillary clinton. Despite the loss other candidates running for the Oval Office Say this is only the beginning. 3 3 3 3 a president has to do all parts of the job for all americans. To make sure nothing holds you back. Not debt, not discrimination, not a deck thats always stacked. We need to break down those barriers. And build ladders of opportunity for every person. Person. 3 3 tonight we head to South Carolina. Then from South Carolina. All across this country. We will end up in the midwest. And let me just tell you. So much is going to happen. If you dont have a seatbelt. Go get one. One. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says hes headed back in the race. 3 were just 10 days from the South Carolina primary and the candidates arent wasting any time trying to win over voters here including frontrunner donald trump. Trump. Fox carolina andrew resser joins us live from clemson where trump will hold a rally tonight. And andrew, trump is just one of three republican candidates coming to the upstate today. 3 donald trump, fresh off his win in New Hampshire last night. Now turns his attention to the palmetto state. As well as two other contenders for the white house. House. 3 3 candidates hit sc ahead of primary election 3 heres a look at whats expected today. Senator marco rubio will be stumping at the Spartanburg Marriott beginning at noon. 3 senator ted cruz will address voters at the summit Point Convention center in spartanburg at 4 pm. Pm. And republican front runner donald trump will also be in town. Rallying at Clemson University tonight at 7 pm. Were expecting to hear more from other candidates as we head into the South Carolina primaries next saturday. Well bring you live coverage of todays events on our website at foxcarolinadotcom. 3 take vo last night in New Hampshire. The outsider candidatescame out on top. Bernie sandnds. The self proclaimed democratic socialist. And donald trump. `the controversial frontfrunner for the gop both winning the nations first primary. The two lost in iowa last week. But their wins were expected in New Hampshire due to high poll numbers there. Now three major president ial contenders turn their sights to South Carolina. 3 3 3 i love you 3 all, thank you, New Hampshire. We are going now to South Carolina. Were gonna win in carolina. Let me tell you why. Let me tell you why that will never happen again. Its not about me. Its not about this campaign. It is about this election. Election. Now i want to congratulate donald trump on an impressive win tonight. And john kasich had a good night tonight. But the real winner. The real winner. Is the conservative grassroots. Grassroots. Cruz finished third in tuesdays New Hampshire primary. Rubio. Obviously disappointed in the results. Has been criticized for being too robotic on the campaign trail. 3 3 many analysts now say they are unsure of what his loss last night will do to his candidacy. Candidacy. But tonights arent all thats happening this week. The gop contenders will be at the peace Center Saturday ill be there and will have the latest on that saturday on the ten o clock news. Ben lauren . 3 heres a look at the republican heres a look at heres a look at the republican candidates who will take part in a debate at the peace center in greenville this saturday then the primary follows a week later on february 20. 3 and just one week after that. The Democratic Candidates will face off in their own South Carolina primary election on february 27. Remember for information on all the candidateshead to fox carolina dot com. 3 3 covering our counties Haywood County deputies say they need your help finding a missing person. 3 the Sheriffs Office says Jeffery Scott turner was last seen at work around 10 monday morning and hasnt been seen or heard from since. Deputies say they believe turner is driving a black 19 87 Toyota Pickup truck here with North Carolina tag number zsl1573. If you know where he may be youre asked to call the Haywood CountySheriffs Office. 3 in Greenville County city leaders are warning people of a scam targeting water customers. Customers. Greenville water say the scammers say they are with the water company. 3 the scammers call and tell customers theyre late on payments. And must pay over the phone or risk having their service disconnected. Disconnected. The company says they will never ask for personal or Financial Information over the phone. Phone. And sometimes the scammers call on weekends which greenville water says theyd never do. Do. If you receive a call like this contact Law Enforcement and greenville water. 3 and because of phone scams like that the workers at the Better Business bureau is offering some other tips. People at the bbb says most Companies Wont call saying you owe on a bill, they will mail you a letter. They say if you receive a call from a potential scammer ask their name, number, the company theyre with and let them know youll call them back. And always report it, if you think 3 time for weather 3 and traffic every 10 minutes with nicole. 3 a frigid morning with temperatures in the teens and low 20s, feeling colder with strong wind. Expect a mostly sunny, cold day with highs at 40 in the upstate and 28 in the mountains. The wind could gust to 25 mph from the northwest throughout the day. 3 3 now to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold 3 were watching this this 3 youre taking a live look at 3 3 its. 3 its. Whats up joe . Joe . Some of the most brilliant adults in the upstate. Are going to be meeting some of the most brilliant kids in the upstate. Im live showing you where all these genius people are going to meet. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Usc upstateyoure watching the morning news on fox carolina. If youre doing everything right but find it harder and harder to get by, youre not alone. While our people work longer hours for lower wages, almost all new income goes to the top 1 . My plan make wall street banks and the ultrarich pay their fair share of taxes, provide living wages for working people, ensure equal pay for women. Im Bernie Sanders. I approve this message because together, we can make a Political Revolution and create an economy and democracy that works for all and not just the powerful few. 3 welcome back to the morning taking a live look at. 3 in washington dc 3 president obama is getting criticism for his 4point1 trillion dollar budget proposal. Proposal. The fiscal plan includes a tendollarabarrel oil tax for infrastructure and transportation projects. Along with money for Cancer Research and opioid abuse programs. Also some more controversial spending items like money to fight climatatchange. Despite the anticipated spending the president also has planned almost three trillion dollars worth of deficit reduction over 10 years. 3 one week after an Anderson County dog was found shot and blindedthe Sheriffs Office says no criminal charges will be filed in the case. Case. We told you about amara last week,she was found wandering around townville suffering from a gunshot and starving. Deputies now tell us they were able to locate amaras owner who told them he tried to put the dog down himself because she was aggressive. The owner said he didnt realize she survived until seeing her on the news. The Sheriffs Office says they took the case to a magistrate, who determined that no criminal charges would be issued. Anderson county paws wants pet owners to know there are other options. 3 3 3 3 we have many different adopter that are looking for an older pet or a new puppy, we have a lot of different variety that people are looking for to adopt and to actually help out in the community. Community. 3 paws tells us they offer a humane method of euthanasia for 10 dollars. Also, they say if you have an aggressive animal it may be better to call local Law Enforcement instead of taking things into your own hands. Amaraby the way is recovering in North Carolina. 3 3 some of the most brilliant adults in the upstate. Are going to be meeting some of the most brilliant kids in the area this weekend. Weekend. The Roper MountainScience Center is hosting a festival for science. Technology. Engineering. And math. Called stem fest. 3 Fox Carolinas joe gagnon is live from Roper Mountain with what its all about. 3 this saturday from 93. You will see some of the top businesses right here in town showcasing their skills to kids. Kids. There will be robotics. Drones. Computer systems to see. And if you watched the latest star wars. Bb8. The little round robot. Is actually a real thing. And it will be here to see in person on saturday. If you are a fan of nature there is tons of activities to see at the hall of natural science. Tickets are 8 dollars for adults. 7 for kids. But its free for kids 4 and under. 3 3 back to you. 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 a frigid morning with temperatures in the 3 teens and low 20s, feeling colder with strong wind. Expect a mostly sunny, cold day with highs at 40 in the upstate and 28 in the to 25 mph from the northwest throughout the day. Tonight, lows drop into the teens. Thursday will be sunny and cold with highs in the 30s and low 40s, followed by sun and clouds on friday with highs in the mid40s. The weekend stays clear and cooler than usual, with the next chance for snow arriving monday of next week. A frigid morning with temperatures in the teens and low 20s, feeling colder with strong wind. Expect a mostly sunny, cold day with highs at 40 in the upstate and 28 in the mountains. The wind could gust to 25 mph from the northwest throughout the day. Tonight, lows drop into the teens. Thursday will be sunny and cold with highs in the 30s and low 40s, followed by sun and clouds on friday with highs in the mid40s. The weekend stays clear and cooler than usual, with the next chance for snow arriving monday of next week. 3 weather hit 3 now to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold 3 were watching this this 3 youre looking live atpit crew traffic sponsored by Kevin Whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 3 cadillacchevrolet Kevin Whitaker sponsored by pit crew traffic sponsored by Kevin Whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 its time . Fans of beyonce are coming to her defense saying shes being targeted. Well tell you why people are upset with the diva. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Clemson youre watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 youre watching the morning caress presents a fine fragrance breakthrough. The worlds only body wash. With fragrance release pearls. Touch your skin to release fragrance up to 12 hours. New caress forever collection. 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolinawere taking a live look at. Pelham road Greenville County 3 it looks like beyonces fans are allin on in their support of her after critics say her super bowl half time performance was inappropriate. Inappropriate. A hashtag entitled boycott beyonce started when critics said she used her show as a platform to promote the black panthers and other controversial movements. Former new york mayor Rudy Giuliani called her performance outrageous saying she used the show to attack the police that protect her. But many of her loyal fans are firing back saying she is being unfairly targeted and 3 now to weather with nicole 3 a frigid morning with temperatures in the teens and low 20s, feeling colder with strong wind. Expect a mostly sunny, cold day with highs at 40 in the upstate and 28 in the mountains. The wind could gust to 25 mph from the northwest throughout the day. 3 chris is in the Traffic Center. 3 hold hold were watching this 3 3 youre looking live at 3 we head to break 3 with a live look at. Youre watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 youre watching the morning 3 the morning news at 6 30 starts now. Now. 3 the republican president al hopefuls turning their attention to South Carolina ahead of next weeks primaries. Im live with a report of who will be in our 3 dangerous cold is moving inill tell you how cold it could get. 3 good morning. Its wednesday, february 10 im lauren elise eliseand im ben hill, with traffic reporter chris scott and meteorologist nicole papay. Thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 a frigid morning with temperatures in the teens and frigid morning with 3 a frigid morning with temperatures in the teens and low 20s, feeling colder with strong wind. Expect a mostly sunny, cold day with highs at 40 in the upstate and 28 in the mountains. The wind could gust to 25 mph from the northwest throughout the day. 3 lets send it over to chris. 3 hold crew Traffic Center black ice woodruff rd hwy 417 417youre looking live at 3 3 now that the New Hampshire primary is out of the way president ial candidates are heading to the palmetto state. State. Theyre hoping to earn the support of voters after a big night in New Hampshire. Hampshire. On the republican side donald trump won a landslide victory, securing 35 percent of the vote, earning 10 delegates. Ohio Governor John Kasich surprised many with a second place finish beating out ted cruz, jeb bush, and marco rubio. Bernie sanders beat out hillary clinton, as expected, with 60 percent of the votes securing 13 delegates. Both primary winners shared their thoughts on the victory. 3 3 the government of our great country belongs to all of the people, and not just a handful of wealthy Campaign Contributors and their superpacs. Superpacs. We are going now to South Carolina, we are going to win in South Carolina, i love you all thank you very much, thank you. You. Marco rubio came in fifth but promised supporters that would never happen again. He was followed by chris christie, carly fiorina, and doctor ben carson. Clinton won 9 delegates with nearly 40 percent of the democratic votes. 3 many of the candidates are saying this is just the beginning and are banking on South Carolina to get them ahead. Ahead. Fox carolinas Andrew Reeser in clemson for us this morning. And andrew, we have four republican candidates coming through the area today. 3 and hes not the only candidate coming to the palmetto state straight from New Hampshire. Take a look. 3 3 at whats expected today. 3 senator marco rubio will be stumping at the Spartanburg Marriott beginning at noon. 3 senator ted cruz will address voters at the summit Point Convention center in spartanburg at 4 pm. Pm. And republican front runner donald trump will also be in town. Rallying at Clemson University tonight at 7 pm. Were expecting to hear more from other candidates as we head into the South Carolina primaries next saturday. Well bring you live coverage of todays events on our website at foxcarolinadotcom. 3 take vo donald trump made good on the high poll numbers he had in New Hampshire. Coming off his disappointing loss in the iowa caucus. Ted cruz coming in third in last nights race. After john kasich. And marco rubio finishing in a disappointing fourth place. A result that many analysts say means his Campaign Needs to regroup and figure out how to win votes in South Carolina. The next key state in this campaign. 3 3 i want you to understand something. Our disappointment tonight is not on you. Its on me. Its on me. Were going to do something so good and so fast and so strong and the world is going to respect us again, believe me. And so now, on to South Carolina, on to nevada, on to super tuesday. Tuesday. All three candidates will be here in the palmetto state tonight. Trying to win hearts and minds. 3 tonights rally here at clemson begins at 7 pm and for more information on that and the other rallies happening around the state. Visit fox carolina dot com. Republican candidates who will take part in a debate at the peace center in greenville this saturday then the primary follows a week later on february 20. 3 and just one week after that. The Democratic Candidates will face off in their own South Carolina primary election on february 27. Remember for information on all the carolina dot com. 3 3 covering our counties the case for an Oconee County teen shot by a Police Officer is heading to federal court today. Today. Lawyers say a hearing for Zachary Hammond will be held in Greenville County today at 10 00. Were told its in connection with the defendants motion to remove a subpoena. Its to determine if the city of seneca should release communication between the Police Department and their hired pr firm in the wake of the shooting. Back on july 26th lieutenant mark tiller shot and killed hammond in the hardees parking lot. No crimninal charges were filedhammonds parents say tiller used excessive force. Well be at the hearing and let you know what happens. 3 were working to learn the names of three men arrested by the Greenville County sheriffs for a robbery. Were told the robbery forced three schools to go on lockdown. Thomas ekerns elementary. Southside high. And mt anderson support were all affected. Investigators say the men robbed a home on oak hill drive around noon. Deputies say k9s helped catch the suspects after they ran from a car. Right now we dont know about any charges being filed. The investigation is ongoing. 3 a Spartanburg County woman is behind bars for driving with Illegal Drugs and putting a child in danger. Danger. This is a look at karla owens. Greer police say her car was sitting at a stop sign for several minutes on saturday. Police say they found marijuana, meth, cocaine, and painkillers in the car next to a child. Right now the child 3 time for weather 3 and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 a frigid morning with temperatures in the teens and low 20s, feeling colder with strong wind. Expect a mostly sunny, cold day with highs at 40 in the upstate and 28 in the mountains. The wind could gust to 25 mph from the northwest throughout the day. 3 weather hit 3 now to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold 3 were watching this in the pit crew Traffic Center center 3 3 you are taking a live look at 3 its. Whats up joe . Joe . Some of the most brilliant adults in the upstate. Are going to be meeting some of the most brilliant kids in the upstate. Im live showing you where all these genius people are going to meet. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Usc upstateyoure watching the morning news on 3 youre watching 3 the morning news with lauren elise, ben hill, meteorologist nicole papay, chris scott with pit crew traffic 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolinawere taking a live look at. Eye85 Greenville County 3 leaders in 3 ferguson, missouri are asking the Us Justice Department for several changes to a proposal to improve the police force. Force. The city Council Agreed to a list of reforms from the Justice Department but say costs need to be limited. When the changes were announced tuesday, a packed house started chanting in protest. City finance workers say if their requests for changes are not met, the federal proposal will bankrupt the city. 3 city leaders in flint michigan could Face Criminal Charges for allowing the water supply to be contaminated. Prosecutors say Involuntary Manslaughter charges could be brought to the table if government leaders were found grossly negligent. But they cautioned a switch in the citys water supply could have been an honest mistake. Governor rick snyder is proposing more than 232million dollars be spent on helping the city get clean water. 3 many of you buy extra lotion in the winter to help with cracked skin, but is the cold air causing more than just irritation . Irritation . Workers with the Cleveland Clinic says cold air is less wet and leads to a greater chance of you getting sick. They say humidfiers help offset the negative affects of cold air. But they caution too much humidity can cause mold and dust mites which may lead to respiratory issues. Health officials suggest drinking more water, taking supplements and shortening your showers in order to stay healthy. 3 some Brilliant Minds will come together at the Roper MountainScience Center this weekend. To perhaps find a young scientist. Engineer. Mathematician. Or tech expert here in the upstate. Upstate. Its the 2016 stemfest. And your kids are invited. Invited. Fox carolinas joe gagnon is live from Roper Mountain with more. 3 this saturday from 93. You will see some of the top businesses right here in town showcasing their skills to kids. Kids. There will be robotics. Drones. Computer systems to see. And if you watched the latest star wars. Bb8. The little round robot. Is actually a real thing. And it will be here to see in person on saturday. If you are a fan of nature there is tons of activities to see at the hall of natural science. Tickets are 8 dollars for adults. 7 for kids. But its free for kids 4 and under. 3 3 back to you. 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 3 minutes. Every ten and weather time for traffic 3 time for traffic 3 and weather every ten minutes. Low 20s, feeling colder with strong wind. Expect a mostly sunny, cold day with highs at 40 in the upstate and 28 in the mountains. The wind could gust to 25 mph from the northwest throughout the day. Tonight, lows drop into the teens. Thursday will be sunny and cold with highs in the 30s and low 40s, followed by sun and clouds on friday with highs in the mid40s. The weekend stays clear and cooler than usual, with the next chance for snow arriving monday of next week. A frigid morning with temperatures in the teens and low 20s, feeling colder with strong wind. Day with highs at 40 in the upstate and 28 in the mountains. The wind could gust to 25 mph from the northwest throughout the day. Tonight, lows drop into the teens. Thursday will be sunny and cold with highs in the 30s and low 40s, followed by sun and clouds on friday with highs in the mid40s. The weekend stays clear and cooler than usual, with the next chance for snow arriving monday of next week. 3 weather hit 3 now to pit crew traffic. 3 hold hold 3 we are watching watching 3 you are taking a 3 live look at pit crew traffic sponsored by Kevin Whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 news youeed to know. Looking to get their fourth straight gold medal the Us Womens National soccer team will kick off its latest Olympic Campaign today with a qualifying game against costa rica. The north american tournament will run until february 21 in texas. 3 a pedestrian in Anderson County is recovering after being hit by a car. Police say the crash happened on east river street tuesday night around 7 00. No charges are expected to be filed. 3 North Carolina mens basketball coach roy williams is doing better this morning after collapsing. Williams fell down during a timeout tuesday when the team played boston college. He was taken off the court to be tested and given rest. 3 spartanburg city leaders are considering expanding alcohol sales to sunday. Sunday. City council is studying the possibility of allowing grocery and Convenient Stores to sell beer and wine on sundays. Sunday sales are still banned statewide though the policy in individual counties and cities. Any change to the citys sunday alcohol sales policy would require a petition. It would need enough signatures validated by the city of Spartanburg Election Commission before a referendum could be put on an upcoming ballot. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Clemson 3 but first lets take a look at last nights winning lottery numbers. Numbers. 3 3 welcome backwere taking a live look at. Greenville county 3 a group of kids in 3 our area are getting some valentines day love a little early thanks to a Police Department. Department. Valentines cards were unloaded by Police Officers at simpsonville elementary tuesday. Each student got to choose their own pack of cards. To be given out to classmates this week. The cards were donated by the store deal mart. 3 leaders with the Cleveland Browns are fighting claims that they lied to cover for quarterback johnny manziel. Manziel. Manziel missed the final game of the browns season. The team says he had a concussion and was following mandatory protocol. A source told espn the team lied because manziel was hungover on something. The source claims he showed up to a team meeting on december 30th drunk. The team says thats not true and manziel was suffering from a concussion until january. 3 a frigid morning with temperatures in the teens and low 20s, feeling colder with strong wind. Expect a mostly sunny, cold day with highs at 40 in the upstate and 28 in the mountains. 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South carolina were live in clemson with details on where all the candidates will be heading. Before the South Carolina primaries primaries 3 extremely cold temps continue throughout our region. Ill let you know when some Winter Weather could be moving in. 3 good morning. Its wednesday, february 10. Im lauren elise. 3 and im ben hill. Here with nicole papay and chris scott. Thanks for joining us on the