Of smoke inhalation at the Augusta Burn Center last night. 3 Fox CarolinasAshley Minelli is live at the church near her home and ashley right now this community is trying to help this family through donations and prayers. 3 family needs a lot of help right now; lost everything in the fire, and they lost a Member Community describes as a ray of light lightsophia one of 9 3 people in the home during fire fire chief got stuck between a couch and a wall, family couldnt go back in for her because of smoke and flames Krista Overby family friend, devestated over the loss 3 3 3 3 sophia was a great kid, full of life full of spunk uh curious, asking lots of with the girls. 3 again, long road to recovery as this family lost everything clothing is a big necessity overby need size 6 and 7 in girls clothing and size 03 in girl baby clothes 3 all donations can be brought here to First Assembly church of god on green streetmore Details Online online 3 3 covering our counties in Greenville County a shooting investigation is underway after police say a gunshot victim showed up at the hospital. They man was shot in at the brookhaven apartments monday night. The man is expected to be okay. So far this morning olice have not released any information on a suspect. 3 in Anderson County a man is locked up accused of breaking into cars at upstate businesses. 3 deputies say they arrested jeffrey mcclain. They say they responded to the walmart on Anderson Road in powdersville and when they got there they heard someone yelling that mcclain had broken into their car. Deputies say mcclain took off running throwing the things he stole as he ran. He was caught after he ran into a deputy. Authorities say he also broke into a car at rite aid and broke into a home on ross street twice. Mcclain is being held on a 80thousand dollar bond. 3 3 one of the biggest days in the the president ial primary race. Is here. Its super tuesday and more than 10 states will be holding primaries or caucuses. Caucuses. There are 595 delegates up for grabs for the republicans. And 865 delegates for the democrats. Georgia, massachusetts and texas have the most delegates up for 3 in georgiaia two groups could make the difference for candidates. According to usa today black voters will determine the outcome for the democrats and evangelical christians for the republicans. Georgia is a major state for president ial hopefuls with 193 delegates up for grabs. Frontrunner donald trump and Hilary Clinton are leading the polls. 3 heres a look at the Democratic Candidates who will be on the ballots today. 3 and here is a look at the five remaining republican candidates. Polls in georgia open at 7 am and close at 7 pm. Remember for everything you need to know on the president ial hopefuls head to foxcarolinadotcom. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes with nicole. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. Some storms could be strong. Highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. Tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn 3 now to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold 3 were watching this this 3 youre taking a live look at 3 3 a bill that would protect tow Truck Drivers on the road is expected to be talked about in columbia today. Today. The family of an upstate tow truck driver killed on eye85 is behind the proposal and theyre talking only to fox carolina. Carolina. Troopers say eddie mills was hit and killed while loading a car onto his back in november. Now his wife stacy is leading an effort to pass eddies law. The law would provide protection for tow Truck Drivers. Who are only covered under certain circumstances in the states current slow down, move over law. 3 3 3 hes loved towing his whole life, he loved helping people, he was very dedicated to the business he loved it very much and was a hard worker, a great husband and a loving father, a good friend friendits just hard to go through this with your family familyeddies law is sponsored by upstate representatives bill chumley and mike burns. This new bill has a maximum fine of 5hundred dollars but violators can also be sentenced to 30days in jail. The bill is set to be discussed by the education and public works subcommittee in columbia this afternoon. Dozens of tow trucks are expected to show up at the capitol to show support for the bill. 3 3 its. Good morning joe. Were getting ready to celebrate all kinds of cultures right here in our area. Ill tell you when, where, and how you can take part. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Youre watching the morning news on fox carolina. Pet moments are beautiful, unless you have allergies. Then your eyes may see it differently. 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. 3 youre watching 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. Greenville county. Pelham road 3 3 this weekend a benefit will be held in honor of a Greenville County deputy who was shot in the line of duty. Duty. This saturday, march motorcyle ride called a love run for officer dave dempsey. The event kicks off at 1 pm at the Greenville County squareand will be a straight ride to the Travelers Rest police department. All the money raised will go to officer dempsey and his family. Family. Back in December Dempsey was shot during a burglary call in taylors. He spent 41 days in the hospital and has already undergone weeks of rehab. And he still has a long road ahead. Event organizers say support for dempsey and his family continues to pour in. 3 3 3 and then the people that ive met througohut this whole process, just the outpour of love, the outpour of wanting its amazing. Amazing. Organizers say whether youre riding a motorcycle or driving a car youre welcome to join. There will be a 10dollar donation for every person participating. 3 this month is full of events to celebrate the many here in the upstate. Upstate. Fox carolinas joe gagnon is live from the office of upstate international starts today. 3 3 upstate international month, held march 131st, is a Community Wide collaboration currently covering 5 counties and showcasing 120 events. Communities of the upstate have the opportunity to see, taste, touch, hear, and learn about the world right here at home from performances, such as the tonda puppet theater coming all the way Cultural Panel discussions, to art contests, and ethnic dinners, there is an experience waiting for everyone who wishes to expand their horizons. 3 3 3 3 time for traffic and weather 3 increasing clouds with 3 spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. Some storms could be strong. Highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. Tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. Wednesday slowly clears to sunshine, with highs in the 40s and 50s. Thursday brings one more round of showers with highs in the mid50s, followed by clearer skies friday, and warmer temperatures into the weekend. Increasing clouds with spotty followed by rain and storms this evening. Some storms could be strong. Highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. Tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. Wednesday slowly clears to sunshine, with highs s in the 40s and 50s. Thursday brings one more round of showers with highs in the mid50s, followed by clearer skies friday, and warmer temperatures into the weekend. 3 now to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold 3 were watching 3 hold 3 with traffic. Now to chris 3 now to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold 3 were watching this accident white horse rd grove rd construction w. Broad st river stroad maintenance operationsi26 west between us29 exit 21 and i85bl exit 19 19 3 youre looking 3 youre looking live atpit crew traffic sponsored by Kevin Whitaker sponsored by pit crew traffic sponsored by Kevin Whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 news you need to know. Oscarwinning actor George Kennedy has passed away. 180 movies and tv shows over his career. He won a best supporting actor oscar for his role as the convict dragline in 1967s cool hand luke. He was 91. 3 police say the man who shot and killed his brother at an ohio church sued the minister over an inheritance dispute five years ago. Reverand William Schooler died on sunday. His brother daniel is charged with murder. 3 later today president obama is expected to meet with the Senate Republicans that are vowing to block his nominee to the supreme court. It will be the first time the leaders have met since justice antonin scalias unexpected death last month. 3 after a record breaking 340 days in spaceastronaut scott kelly will be coming back to earth today. 3 nasa embarked on its very own astronaut twin experiment. They sent scott kelly up to the International Space station while his identical twin also retired astronaut mark kelly stayed on earth. Nasa has been taking samples comparing the data scientiset hope to get a better understanding on what happens to the human body in space. 3 3 its time . Coming up, activists and musicians are coming together to help the people of flint. How much they raised. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Uscupstateyoure watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 youre watching the morning 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolinawere taking a live look at. Sc dot cam. Eye85. Mile marker 43 3 music stars are coming together in hopes of raising money and awareness for the water crisis in flint michigan. Michigan. The fundraiser concert was organized by local activists and filmmakers monday night. Several celebrities, including comedian hannibal buress, were at the concert encouraging others to donate to the cause. The show featured performances from local musicians and stars like stevie wonder. Nearly 150 thousand dollars was raised to help the people of flint. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. Some storms could be strong. Highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. Tonight drops into the 40s a a upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. 3 chris is in the traffic center. 3 hold hold were watching this accident white horse rd grove rd construction w. Broad st river stroad maintenance operationsi26 west between us29 exit 21 and i85bl exit 19 19 3 youre looking live at 3 3 its. It could be a turning point in the race for president. A dozen states will be voting for super tuesday today. Well break it down for you. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Greenville county. Pelham roadyoure watching the morning news on fox carolina. 3 youre watching the morning news. The morning news at 6 30 starts now. Now. 3 a heartbreaking tragedy a five year old pulled from a fire doesnt make it,and now the community is pulling together to try and help her family. Im live with a report. 3 3 partly cloudy start for the morning. Then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s. 3 good morning. Its tuesday, march 1im lauren elise traffic reporter chris scott and meteorologist nicole papay. Thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 increasing clouds with 3 spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. Some storms could be strong. Highs reach the mountains. Tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. 3 lets send it over to chris. 3 hold hold were watching this in the Pit Crew Traffic Center center 3 youre looking live at 3 its super tuesday. Today 12 states head to the polls and it could clinch the nominations for frontrunners donald trump and Hillary Clinton. Clinton. There are 595 delegates up for grabs for the republicans and 865 delegates for the democrats. Georgia, massachusetts and texas have the most delegates at stake for both parties. Democrats need 2,383 delegates to win the nomination and republicans need 1,237. A new cnn poll shows donald trump and Hillary Clinton are ahead in most contests. Clinton is leading the race with 55 percent to sanders 38percent. While trump is leading with 49 percent support among republicans. 3 this morning a group of Valdosta State university students, in georgia, say theyre upset after being removed from a donald trump rally. Rally. The group of about 30 black students were asked to members. The secret Service Members told the students trump asked for their removal before the rally. Trump reps say thats not true. Many of the students say they were planning on watching thehe rally silently from a distance. 3 here is a look at the five remaining republican candidates who will be on the ballot in 12states today todayand heres a look at the democrats. Remember for everything you need to know on the president ial hopefuls head to foxcarolinadotcom. 3 3 this morning a community is pulling together to try and help a family who tragically lost a little girl after a fire. Fire. The coroner says 5yearold Sophia Rhodes died of smoke inhalation after a fire inside her home on sunday night. 3 Fox CarolinasAshley Minelli is live in honea path near the familys church. And ashley the community is trying to cope with this loss the best they can. 3 collecting donations here at clothing is a big necessity overby need size 6 and 7 in girls clothing and size 03 in girl baby clothes clothessunday night fire tore through this home in honea pathchief destroyed home 9 people were inside, including sophia who didnt make it out devestating loss for the family who also has to start from scratch as they mourn sophia 3 3 3 3 the biggest help is gonna be prayers and cash donations or gift cards. Cards. 3 People Living in this community described sophia as a ray of light fire chief family tried to go back in for 3 in addition to donations family needs prayer prayer 3 3 covering our counties. A twocounty chaseends in tragedy for an upstate man who was on his way into work. 3 and only on fox the family of Stephen Burnett is speaking about what happened to their loved one. 3 Greenville County deputies say they tried to pull over Dexter Reeves earlier this month insteadhe led deputies on a chase into Anderson Countyit ended when reeves collided with the pick up truck burnett was in driving to work. They say the 62yearold died on scene and now his death has been ruled a homicide. Burnetts family says although they are still searching for answers. Theyre thankful for the support theyve received. 3 3 3 weve had such an outpouring from the community, the powdersville community. Its daily, its constant. It just that powdersville is a really Caring Community and theres a lot of great people here who love this family. And thats whats important. They also want some answers as to what happened and whats going on. 3 Highway Patrol is investigating Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and they havent released what charges reeves may face in connection to the deadly wreck. Wreck. Reeves is being held without bond on previous including burglary, abandonment of a child, and two counts of domestic violence. 3 were learning new information about a deadly crash that killed four uscupstate student athletes. Athletes. The coroner says the driver. And others in the car had been drinking and says alcohol played a part in their cause of death. James campbell, josh lee, mills sproull, and Sarah Vande Berg were killed after their car hit a tree in Spartanburg County last year in october. 3 after months of pushback. The Spartanburg County coroner released toxicology results during a press conference on families did not want toxicology or autopsy results released. The coroner says results show that the driver, James Campbell was legally drunk, and two of the passengers had blood alcohol levels above the 0. 08 legal level. The coroner says one of the passengers barely had any alcohol in their system. We spoke with josh lees girlfriend who knew all four students. 3 3 3 theres a part of it you cant just you know push aside and just ignore it and i think a lot of people think the families were trying to cover it up, and they werent they were just trying to protect their kids they were trying to mean their kids arent here and they want to protect their name but at the same time we all make mistakes in this world. Rielly says josh planned on proposing to her shortly after her graduation this may. A spokesperson for uscupstate says incoming students are now required to take a course on alcohol 3 Union County School leaders say a teacher resigned after a nude photograph of her spread through the school. 3 the woman worked at the career filed a Police Report stating that while she stepped out of the classroom a 16 year old student went through her phone. She said this happened back on february 18th. 3 the Laurens County sheriff tells us two dogs are dead this morning. He says the dogs were killed in house fire overnight. Deputies were called out around 2 15 to help the waterlook Fire Department near whitten road and sid lee road. Thankfully no one was hurt in the fire. 3 in Anderson CountyWater Service is expected to be restored. By 7 oclock tonight in west pelzer. 3 town leaders are asking residents to boil their water for now. They say a water main broke monday. Town leaders tell us water samples are being tested. Residents are being asked to check the towns Facebook Page for the latest updates. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. Some storms could be strong. Highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. Tonight drops with lingering showers and tn border snow. 3 weather hit 3 now to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold 3 were watching this in the Pit Crew Traffic Center center 3 you are taking a live look at 3 3 its. Good morning joe. Joe. Good morning you guys. Were getting ready to celebrate all kinds of cultures right here in our area. Ill tell you when, where, and how you can take part. 3 we head to break with a live look 3 at. Lake hartwell youre watching the morning news on this afternoon at dunkin, save when you sip. Get a free donut or turbo shot when you buy any beverage between 2 00 and 6 00 p. M. America runs on dunkin. 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The new york judge denied a department of justice request for a court order on monday. Feds are trying to use a certain law to force apple to break into the bernardino shooters. The federal judge said the department of justice cant make Apple Developers write code to break into a phone. 3 3 as more people move into the upstate. It is certainly getting more diverse. Diverse. And a group from greenville is hosting a month to honor all of the cultures that have arrived here in south carolina. Carolina. Fox carolinas joe gagnon is live from the office of upstate international to explain whats planned. 3 3 3 upstate international month, held march 131st, is a Community Wide collaboration currently covering 5 counties and showcasing 120 events. Communities of the upstate have the opportunity to see, taste, touch, hear, and learn about the world right here at home from performances, such as the tonda puppet theater coming all the way from japan this year, to cross Cultural Panel discussions, to dinners, there is waiting for everyone who wishes to expand their horizons. 3 3 3 3 time for traffic and weather every ten minutes. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the increasing clouds with 3 minutes. Every ten and weather time for traffic 3 3 3 3 time for traffff and weather every ten minutes. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. Some storms could be strong. Highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. Tonight drops with lingering showers and tn border snow. Wednesday slowly clears to sunshine, with highs in the 40s and 50s. Thursday brings one more round of showers with highs in the mid50s, followed by clearer skies friday, and warmer temperatures into the weekend. Increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. Some storms could be strong. Highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. Tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. Wednesday slowly in the 40s and 50s. Thursday brings one more round of showers with highs in the mid50s, followed by clearer skies friday, and warmer temperatures into the weekend. 3 weather hit 3 now to pit crew traffic. 3 hold hold 3 we are watching 3 you are taking a live look at pit crew traffic live look at 3 we are 3 hold hold 3 traffic. Now to pit crew 3 now to pit crew traffic. 3 hold hold 3 we are watching watching pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by Kevin Whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 time for news you need to know. 5 year old Sophia Rhodes from honea path has passed away. The little girl was pulled from a burning home on green street sunday night. Investigators say she died at the Augusta Burn Center monday night just before 6 30 from smoke inhalation. 3 a benefit to honor Greenville CountyDeputy Dave Dempsey will be held this saturday at Greenville County square. Dempsey was shot in the head in the line of duty. Its called a love run for officer dave dempsey and starts at 1 00. A ten dollar donation is requested. 3 voters in 12 states polls today for super tuesday. Donald trump and Hillary Clinton are leading in many of the states. According to usa today black voters and evangelical christians will determine the vote in georgia. 3 we head to break with a live look at. Usc upstate 3 but first lets take a look at last nights winning lottery numbers. Numbers. 3 youre watching the morning vo shop all makes, models and colors in your neighborhood. All with worryfree ownership. 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Lake hartwell 3 Microsoft Developers say theyre one step closer to making virtual holograms a reality in your home. Home. The microsoft hololens was announced about a year ago. Now reps say a wireless, virtual hologram set will be available for preorder and shipping on march 30. The hololens let users interact with 3d holograms anywhere because the device is self contained. Microsoft reps say they plan to partner with nasa to explore mars virtually using the hololens software. The new technology will set you back about 3thousand bucks. Travel in supersonic jets if nasa has its way. Way. Scientists say one of the main problems theyre dealing with is reducing noise emissions from supersonic jets. They also say a new initiative is allowing them to develop new jets in their budget for next year. Lockheed martin is teaming up with nasa to make the jets greener, safer, and more quite. 3 now to weather and traffic every 10 minutes. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. Some storms could be strong. Highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. 3 3 lets send it over to chris with traffic. 3 hold hold were keeping an eye on on 3 youre looking live at 3 3 its. Coming up,voters in 12 states are heading to the polls today. Well tell you whos leading well tell you polls today. Heading to the states are voters in 12 coming up,its. 3 its. Coming up,voters in 12 states are heading to the polls today. Well tell you whos leading the polls ahead of super tuesday. 3 be sure to stay with fox carolina all morning long. Top stories until nine oclock. News you can 3 an upstate Community Rallies together after a little girl dies in a fire, and her family is girl dies in a fire, after a little rallies together community an upstate an upstate Community Rallies together after a little girl dies in a fire, and her family is left with nothing. Were live in honea path with details on how you can help. Help. The race for the white as voters in dozens of states head to the polls. More on what super tuesday is all about. Coming up. 3 good morning. Its tuesday, march 1st. Im lauren elise. 3 and im ben hill. Here with nicole papay and chris scott. Thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 increasing clouds with spotty rain in the afternoon, followed by rain and storms this evening. Some storms could be strong. Highs reach 67 in the upstate and 61 in the mountains. Tonight drops into the 40s and upper 30s, with lingering showers and tn border snow. 3 lets send it over to chris with traffic. 3 were watching watching 3 heres a live look at the s. C. D. O. T. 3 cam on 3 3 3 an upstate community is