Alley on calhoun highway just after nine oclock wednesday night. Easley police say when they arrived on the scene kejuan brown had already passed away from a gunshot wound. 3 police say Pickens County deputies caught up with the suspects a short time later at this spinx on 183. Jamari fair, dennis gibbs, Albert Taylor and a 15 year old were all taken into custody and charged with murder. Investigators say they believe the suspects knew the victim and this wasnt a random act. As soon as we learn more about the case well pass it along. 3 3 the republican primary in South Carolina is now two days away. And the candidates are using a National Stage to reach out to voters. During wednesday night town hall hosted by cnn at the old Cigar Warehouse in Downtown Greenville ted cruz, ben carson, and marco rubio answered questions from moderator anderson cooper. The candidates all took the stage at separate time and were also asked questions from local voters. Among the topics whether to take in refugees, Political Correctness and their stance on gun control take a listen. 3 be a country thats open to refugees but in the 21st century if we dont know who you are, and we dont know why youre coming. We are not going to be able to allow you to come in because the threat we face is so significant now and so real. Real. 3 i dont think the military should be governed by Political Correctness should be used for social experiments. So for example if im elected president , we will not be drafting our daughters into combat on the frontlines. Frontlines. 3 carson it is the fundamental right that we have to be able to protect ourselves, but we also need to take safety into account. As long as we do that in a reasonable way, i think your right, my right, all of our rights should be preserved. 3 tonight cnn will host another town hall event in columbia. The rest of the republican candidates. Donald trump, jeb bush, and john kasich will be there. 3 many of the candidates will be today as we get down to the wire ahead of saturdays primary. Primary. Fox carolinas Ashley Minelli is live in the newsroom this morning to give us a rundown. 3 kick off bright and early here in the upstate 3 senator marco rubio at the swamp rabbit crossfit. Doors open at 8 event kicks off at 9 senator tim scott will be there. Coming off a big night endorsement from governor nikki haley now has the backing of the states most popular gop leader. Still isnt on top in sc. In anderson at 12 30 for a town hall at the Hilton Garden Inn front runner donald trump clear lead in the polls hes making stops all over sc tonight before his cnn town hall tonight in columbiain the upstate trump heading to a town hall meeting in gaffney at Broad River Electric cooperative. That begins at 5 30 this evening event in greenville at the well conservative review conventionstarts at 7confirmed candidates include senators ted cruz and marco rubio, dr. Ben carsonseveral congressmen including tim scott, trey gowdydo have to register, event costs 10 dollars 3 coming up gov. John kasich and sen. Ted cruz also going to be making stops in the upstate. Find out where in our next half hour hour 3 the Democratic Candidates are focused on the nevada caucuses right now where Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are neck and neck. Neck. The caucuses are this saturday and according to a new cnnorc polldemocratic voters in nevada are split almost evenly between clinton and sanders. 48precent of voters support clinton while sander trails behind with 47 precent. Clinton has a strong lead with women while sanders is ahead with voters 3 here is a look at the Democratic Candidates who will face off in the South Carolina primary next saturday, february 27th. 27th. And these are the republican candidates who will be on the primary ballots this saturday. Polls are open from seven until seven. For more information on the candidates leading up to the primaries head to foxcarolinadotcom 3 and just a reminder if you are going to vote bring a photo id. Which can be any one of these a South Carolina drivers licenseor an id card issued by the dmv. A Voter Registration card with photo or a federal military idor a us passport. 3 time for weather and traffic 3 thursday will be sunny and seasonably cool with highs in the mid50s for the upstate and near 50 in the mountains. Tonight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Friday brings more sunshine with highs warming to near 60. 3 3 now to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold 3 were watching this this 3 youre taking a live look at 3 hey joe joehey guys coming up ill tell you how you can get a free Heart Screening this morningand it will only take a few minutes. 3 we head to break 3 with a live look at. Clemson youre watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolinawere taking a live look at. Breaking news. Anderson countycoroner called out to a crash on Anderson Road at 4 30 this morning 81 is blocked right now. As soon as we get more information well pass it along. 3 3 covering our counties. In buncombe county we are learning more about a High School Student who was shot to Death Outside of his apartment. 3 police say kyri logan died wednesday morning at mission hospital. Logan was a junior and played football for erwin high school. He would have turned eighteen on friday. Friday. Investigators saythey have identified persons of interest in the shooting. But no other information has yet been released. 3 3 3 3 3 in Pickens Countydeputies are trying to figure out how an easley man got a hold to one of their badges. The Sheriffs Office says alan gunter is behind bars accused of posing as a Greenville County deputy and trying to steal a car. They say when they interviewed gunter he actually showed them a Greenville County badge. 3 investigators say it started at a home on pope field road told a man to give up his car. Were told the victim called the Sheriffs Office and gunter was arrested on scene. Hes charged with attempted carjacking and impersonating a police officer. 3 if you live in pendleton listen up. A boil water advisory is still in effect this morning. Water pressure was lost after water main breaks on lebanon road. Micasa drive and west main street. Residents are advised to vigorously boil water for at least a full minute before drinking or cookingofficials are waiting for test results before lifting the advisory. 3 do you know your numbers . Do you know how healthy your heart is . Is . If not. You can find out in a matter of minutes this morning. Morning. Fox carolinas joe gagnon is live from the bon secours wellness arena because they are holding free Heart Screenings 3 3 join us for a free 3 Heart Health Screeningfebruary 18, 20167am 9am or while supplies lastbon secours 3 wellness arenacomplimentary parking in the vip lot off of church streetthe basic Heart Health Screening includes full lipid profileblood pressure blood glucosebmirisk assessment fasting is recommended for accurate results. No pre 3 back to you. You. 3 time for traffic and weather 3 thursday will be sunny and seasonably cool with highs in the mid50s for the upstate and near 50 in the mountains. Tonight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Friday brings more sunshine with highs warming to near 60. Partly cloudy skies and mild air start the weekend saturday with highs in the mid 60s, followed by increasing clouds and highs near 68 by sunday. Sunday night into monday clouds and rain move in, with wet weather lingering into tuesday and wednesday. Daytime highs stay in the 50s and low 60s through midweek. Seasonably cool with highs in the mid50s for the upstate and near 50 in the mountains. Tonight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Friday brings more sunshine with highs warming to near 60. Partly cloudy skies and mild air start the weekend saturday with highs in the mid 60s, followed by increasing clouds and highs near 68 by sunday. Sunday night into monday clouds and rain move in, with wet weather lingering into tuesday and wednesday. Daytime highs stay in the 50s and low 60s through midweek. 3 now to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold 3 were watching this this traffic 3 sponsored by Kevin Whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 news you need to know. The search continues for two men in Anderson County after a clerk was shot during robbery at the Hickory Point bp wednesday morning. Deputies say the suspects were caught on surveillance. The victim is in stable but critical condition. 3 cliven bundy and four others were indicted by a federal grand jury in connection to an april 2014 standoff with officers at his nevada ranch. Bundy as well as his sons were indicted on 16 felony charges. 3 governor nikki haley has made her choice and is endorsing marco rubio for president. She made the announcement wednesday just days before the primary. Haley said there are a lot of good people running for president , but her 3 with the South Carolina primary just two days away. A National Poll shows senator ted cruz is leading the republican president ial field over donald trump. Trump. A new nbc news wall street journal poll reports 28 percent of Republican Voters asked are backing cruz. Trump is close behind with 26 percent support. Its a major shift from the same poll last month, which gave trump a wide 13point lead over cruz. Pollsters say its too soon to tell if the shift is permanent or temporary. 3 3 its time . Post Traumatic Stress and depression has become a big epidemic among for our troops and vets. Coming up a new study is shedding some light on what the government is doing right and what it is doing wrong in helping these men and women. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Greenville. Marco rubio will be at this location later today swap rabbit crossfit. Hes not the only republican candidate in South Carolina today. Ashley minelli more candidates will be. Youre watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolinawere taking a live look at. Breaking news. Anderson countycoroner called out to a crash on Anderson Road at highway153. Happened around 4 30 this morning 81 is blocked right now. Chris will have to alternative routes you can take if you have to be out on the road this morning. And as soon as we get more information about this crash well pass it along onair and online. 3 a new study is calling out the military claiming its failing to give troops. Suffering from post Traumatic Stress and depression. The therapy they need. Need. The Rand Corporation studied 40 thousand cases and found only a third of troops with ptsd and less than a quarter who are depressed are getting the minimum number of therapy sessions required. The study has found a big improvement in how the military follows up after servicemembers with ptsd are released from Mental Hospital many suicides occur. 3 now to weather with nicole 3 thursday will be sunny and seasonably cool with highs in and near 50 in the mountains. Tonight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Friday brings more sunshine with highs warming to near 60. 3 weather hit 3 chris is in the 3 traffic center. 3 hold hold were watching this fatal accident in powdersvillesc hwy 81 shutdownsc hwy 153 open open 3 3 coming up tonight at 10 do sled background checks paint a complete picture of a persons criminal history . 3 when the state Law Enforcement division sent us the rap sheet for accused Colorado Planned Parenthood shooter robert dear we found it didnt include all of his past arrests in South Carolina. Sled and its former director both weighed in on whos ultimately responsible for inputting that information. And why in some cases its 3 3 3 there are very often times when the information that youre seeking is not neatly packed in an arrest, conviction, and disposition on that sentence. Sentence. Tonight on thee 10 o clock news well show you man robert dear and what South Carolina courts had to say about some of his prior arrests. Not found in a sled check. Plus details on what the former sled director believes should be done. To make a persons past. More accessible. Its a story youll see only on fox. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Clemson youre watching the morning news on fox carolina. Pet moments are beautiful, unless you have allergies. Then your eyes may see it differently. Only flonase is approved to relieve both your itchy, watery eyes and congestion. No other nasal allergy spray can say that. Complete allergy relief or incomplete. Let your eyes decide. Bo`o3 the morning news at 5 30 starts now. Now. The republican candidates are trying to win over South Carolina voters with just two days until the primary. Well show you how some of them faired at last nights town hall in greenville. Greenville. 3 today will be sunny and seasonably cool with highs in the mid50s for the upstate and near 50 in the mountains. 3 were following breaking news out of Anderson County. The coroner has been called out to a deadly crash on Anderson Road at highway153. It happened around 4 30 this morning. 81 is blocked. The South CarolinaHighway Patrol is investigating the crashas soon we learn more well bring online. 3 3 good morning. Its thursday, february 18im lauren elise eliseand im ben hill, with traffic reporter chris scott and meteorologist nicole papay. Thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 thursday will be sunny and seasonably cool with highs in the mid50s for the upstate and near 50 in the mountains. Tonight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Friday brings more sunshine with highs warming to near 60. 3 lets send it over to chris. Hold 3 were watching this in the Pit Crew Traffic Center fatal accident in powdersvillesc hwy 81 anderson rd shutdown sc hwy 153 openalternatives hood rd and river rd rdyoure looking live at 3 3 we start with some overnight developments out of easley a 17 year old is dead and four with murder following a shooting at a Bowling Alley in easley. Easley. This was the scene at the tri city lanes Bowling Alley on calhoun highway just after nine oclock wednesday night. Easley police say when they arrived on the scene kejuan brown had already passed away from a gunshot wound. 3 police say Pickens County deputies caught up with the suspects a short time later at this spinx on 183. Jamari fair, dennis gibbs, Albert Taylor and a 15 year old were all taken into custody and charged with murder. Investigators say they believe the suspects knew the victim and this wasnt a random act. As soon as we learn more about the case well pass it along. 3 cnn is will have its second town hall in columbia tonight after a successful event last night at the old Cigar Warehouse in greenville. 3 with just two days before the South Carolina primary the republicans are trying to win over those undecided voters. The town hall style allowed the candidates to take the stage separately. They answered questions on race and to go to cuba and. And apple being asked to crack into phones for the fbi 3 3 3 but i also know that there are communities in this country where minority communities and the Police Department have a terrible relationship. Relationship. 3 i think its a real mistake. I think the president ought to instead be pushing for a free cuba. Cuba. 3 i think apple and probably a lot of other people dont necessarily trust the government governmentbut were going to have to get over that because right now were faced with tremendous threats and radical jihadists who want to destroy us. Us. 3 each candidate spoke for about 45minutes to an hour. And took questions from a wide range of people such as students to members of the military. 3 if youre still an undecided voter. Or just want to see your candidate of choice in person. Theres a lot of Campaign Events happening across the upstate today. 3 Ashley Minelli is live in our newsroom with a rundown of 3 tonightnot only candidates coming together in one spot. But several elected officials will be at the conservative review convention here in greenville greenvilleat the well3 starts at 7confirmed candidates include senators ted cruz and marco rubio, dr. Ben carsonseveral congressmen including tim scott, trey gowdydo have to register online, event costs 10 dollars dollars3 and for a more personal event. You can dine with senator ted cruz at mutts barbecue in powdersville. Hell be there at 3 today. After a scheduled with Greenville County republican women at the Poinsett Club at noon. Governor john kasich is also hosting a town hall today. Hell be in Clemson Strom Thurmond institute. Doors open there at 1 15 3 trump, rubio also campaigning, more on them coming upall events online at fox carolina dot com. 3 3 before last nights town Hall Marco Rubio got a key endorsement here in South Carolina governor nikki haley 3 and it could be the boost he needs just days before the primary. Primary. Governor haley made the annoucement wednesday and said she wants someone with passion that will work for all the people. Haley will now be making Campaign Stops with rubio through saturday. 3 3 3 3 i wanted somebody with fight, i wanted somebody with passion, i wanted somebody with conviction to do the right thing but i wanted remember that you work for all the people. People. Rubio whos already been endorsed by senator tim scott and Representative Trey Gowdy is polling in at third place in South Carolina, behind donald trump and ted cruz. 3 and these are the republican candidates who will be on the primary ballots this saturday. Polls are open from seven until seven. Seven. Here is a look at the Democratic Candidates who will face on saturday for the nevada caucuses and then here in South Carolina on february 27th. 3 3 covering our counties. In Pickens County a child and two others are recovering after a deadly crash near easley. Easley. Troopers say the headon crash happened on latham road around three oclock on wednesday afternoon. The coroner says the driver of one of the vehiclestiffany lovell died on scene. The other driver along with a passenger and an 8yearold child were rushed to the hospital. Were working learning their conditions. 3 a drug raid has ended with 27 people behind bars and an job. The Sheriffs Office says they discovered up to 9point5milliondollars worth of drugs connected to horace mayfields Drug Trafficking ring. Agencies in South Carolina and georgia assisted in taking down the ring. And according to warrants Oconee County detention officer joy hunter was also arrested in georgia related to the investigations. The circumstances surrounding her termination are unclear. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 thursday will be sunny and seasonably cool with highs in the mid50s for the upstate and near 50 in the mountains. Tonight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Friday brings more near 60. 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 we head to break with a live look at. Greenville. Marco rubio will be at this location later today swap rabbit crossfit. Hes not the only carolina today. Ashley minelli is live to tell us where some more candidates will be. Youre watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 in our house, imagination runs wild. But at my table, i keep the food real. Like country crocks recipe made with real simple ingredients. And no artificial flavors or preservatives. Real Country Fresh taste from real ingredients. Welcome to crock country. This winter, you have the power to heal. Because your purchase of supports the vaseline healing project. Join us to help millions in crisis heal their skin. vo want to be happy with your next vehicle purchase . At enterprise, we guarantee it. Head to your neighborhood enterprise car sales and let the people who buy more vehicles than anyone. While some candidates suck up to trump. Or run away from him in fear. Jeb bush isnt afraid. Jeb bush that is downright wrong. He stands up to trump for his liberal democratic positions. Calls out trump for insulting women, attacking the disabled. Even trashing a decorated war hero. Trump i like peoplethat werent captured. Jeb Bush John Mccain is an american hero. Jeb bush. The better man. The real conservative. A commander in chief. Right to rise usa is responsible for the content of this message. News on fox carolinawere taking a live look at. Anderson county. Breaking news coroner called out to the scene two vehicles involved Anderson Road at highway 153 8181 is blocked at this time. Around 4 30 this morning another victim is being taken to the hospital authorties still on the scene. 3 later today we should learn Upcoming Trip to cuba. Cuba. We know it will be historic, he will become the first president in 90 years to visit the country. Country. The trip is reportedly in midmarch. It would be the final step in normalizing relations between the two countries. Since the relationship has changed over the past 14 months, embassies have reopened in both countries. President ial rubio, both cubanamericans say the president should not make the trip. 3 if you dont seem to have time to stop by the Doctors Office for a health screening. Then we have good news for you this morning. Morning. The bon secours wellness arena is living up to its name by offering free and fast Health Screenings this morning. Morning. Fox carolinas joe gagnon is live from the well with more. 3 3 3 join us for a free Heart Health Screeningfebruary 18, 20167am 9am or while supplies lastbon secours wellness arenacomplimentary parking in the vip lot off of church streetthe basic Heart Health Screening includes full lipid profileblood pressure blood glucosebmirisk assessment fasting is recommended for accurate results. No pre registration required. 3 3 back to you. 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 thursday will be sunny 3 every ten and weather time for traffic 3 back to you. You. 3 back to you. You. 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 thursday will be sunny and the mid50s for the upstate and near 50 in the mountains. Tonight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Friday brings more sunshine with highs warming to near 60. Partly cloudy skies and mild air start the weekend saturday with highs in the mid 60s, followed by increasing clouds and highs near 68 by sunday. Sunday night into monday clouds and rain move in, with wet weather lingering into tuesday and wednesday. Daytime highs stay in the 50s and low 60s through midweek. Thursday will be sunny and the mid50s for the upstate and near 50 in the mountains. Tonight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Friday brings more sunshine with highs warming to near 60. Partly cloudy skies and mild air start the weekend saturday with highs in the mid 60s, followed by increasing clouds and highs near 68 by sunday. Sunday night into monday clouds and rain move in, with wet weather lingering into tuesday and wednesday. Daytime highs stay in the 50s and low 60s through midweek. 3 now to pit crew traffic. 3 hold hold 3 we are watching watching 3 you are taking a live look at pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by Kevin Whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 new you need to know. Pickens county deputies say four people are in custody after killing 17 year old kejuan brown brown was shot and killed at the tricity lanes Bowling Alley in easley believe the suspects knew the victim. 3 donald trump, jeb bush, and john kasich will be in columbia tonight for round two of cnns town hall. Marco rubio, ted cruz and ben carson were in greenville last night for the first part hosted by anderson cooper. 3 polls show that voters in nevada seem to be evenly split between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders ahead of saturdays caucuses. Many of the voters say their decision is based on the candidates opinions for the economy. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Greenville county 3 but first lets take a look at last nights winning lottery numbers. Numbers. 3 3 youre watching the morning 3 welcome backwere taking a live look at. Greenville the n secours wellness arena offering free and fast Health Screenings this morning. The basic Heart Health Screening includes full lipid profile blood pressureblood glucose joe is live this morning with more 3 duke fans are probably still relieved after a very close win over north carolina. Carolina. And many are wondering what the tarheels seconds left and trailing one point north cacalina forward Brice Johnson grabbed the defensive rebound. North carolina had three timeouts remaining, yet didnt call for one. Instead, the tar heels let seconds tick by. It all ended when joel barrys jumper was blocked and time expired. Expired. Duke snuck out the 74to73 win. 3 today is the deadline for nba teams to make their trades. Trades. Teams looking to shake up their lineup have until three olock this afternoon. Bigname players involved in trade talks or at least speculation include houstons Dwight Howard and atlantas al horford. 3 now to weather and traffic 3 thursday will be sunny and seasonably cool with highs in the mid50s for the upstate and near 50 in the mountains. Tonight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Friday brings more sunshine with highs warming to near 60. 3 3 lets send it over to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold were keeping an eye on fatal accident in powdersvillesc hwy 81 anderson rd shutdown sc hwy 153 openalternatives hood rd and river rdaccident asheville highway hwy 176 at john dodd rd rd 3 3 youre looking live at 3 its. Coming up, many of the republican candidates will be here in the upstate again today as we edge closer to saturdays primary. Well tell you where they will be next. 3 be sure to stay with fox carolina all morning long. Were bringing you the days top stories until nine oclock. Throughout our four hours of news you can catch live pet moments are beautiful, unless you have allergies. Then your eyes may see it differently. Only flonase is approved to relieve both your itchy, watery eyes and congestion. No other nasal allergy spray can say that. Complete allergy relief or incomplete. Let your eyes decide. Flonase changes everything. Now. All new this morning. Four people are behind bars in Pickens County. After a shooting left a 17 year old dead. Well tell you what we learned overnight. Overnight. The focus on South Carolina continues for the republican president ial candidates. Coming up, well recap last nights town hall in greenville. And tell you where the gop hopefuls will be today. 3 3 were following breaking news out of Anderson County. Where a deadly crash investigation is underway on Anderson Road at highway153. It happened around 4 30 this morning. 81 is blocked. Were told Greenville County deputies are involved in the investigation and a Reconstruction Team is on scene. Investigators say they are expecting to be out there for hours. As soon we learn more well bring you the latest onair and online. 3 dood morning. Its thursday, february 18. Im lauren elise. 3 and im ben hill. Here with nicole papay and chris scott. 3 thursday will be sunny and seasonably cool with highs in the mid50s for the upstate and near 50 in the mountains. Tonight lows drop into the 20s and 30s. Friday brings more sunshine with highs warming to near 60. 3 wrap up 3 lets send it over to chris