Stays dry and cold in the 20s. 3 wrap up 3 now lets send it 3 over to the pit crew Traffic Center. 3 were watching one lane open i26 west 24 mmdeadly crash investigation1730 hwy 290 290heres a live look at the 3 3 3 the president ial candidates continue to focus on South Carolina. Ahead of the first in the south primary. And today. Four republican candidates are coming to greenville for a big event. Event. Fox carolinas Ashley Minelli is live at Bob Jones University where a president ial forum is happening todayand ashley its not too late to get tickets for this event. 3 go online to fox Carolina Free general admission, to event happening here here 3 carson 12 30 bush 1 15 4 45 3 these 4. Behind trump in the gop poll here in sc cruz, rubio, bush, carson last chance to see candidates ahead of tomorrow nights debate still dont know if the four attending todays event will all be at gop debate in Downtown Greenville ag alan wilson moderating the event 3 doors open at 11 3 and also happening in greenville. The next gop debate is tomorrow night. Night. But this morning. Its still not clear who will be on stage. Stage. Based on the criteria from cbs news. We know donald trump, ted cruz and marco rubio will be there. Jeb bush is also expected to make the cut. Cut. Tomorrows debate takes place at the peace center. Police are warning downtown will be busier than usual. Media on hand. Hand. Most of the roads around the peace center will be closed, starting at 8 00 tomorrow morning. You can find more information on road closures and parking on fox carolina dot com. 3 the democratic president ial candidates squared off in their last debate before the South Carolina primary. Primary. The debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders was hosted by pbs in milwaukee. Clinton and sanders showed they have similar goals for the presidency. But once again clashed on issues like the iraq war and campaign financing. Clinton also took on sanders heath care plans. Saying hes promising for. 3 3 the family right in the middle of the economy would pay 500 more in taxes and get a reduction in their healthcare cost of 5000. In my view healthcare is a right of all people. 3 you need to level with people about what they will have at the end of the process you are proposing. Based on every analysis i can find of the goal, the numbers dont add up. having been in the trenches fighting for this, i believe strongly that we need to guarantee healthcare. I believe we are on the path to doing that. That. 3 after the debate. Hillary clinton heads to South Carolina today. Shell hold a town hall meeting in Bamberg County this afternoon. 3 democrats in nevada will have their caucus february 20th. Followed by the South Carolina democratic primary on the 27th. 3 3 covering our countiesanother teen is facing charges in connection to a deadly shooting in Greenville County. County. Mauldin police have now charged a 16 Year Old Girl with murder. The shooting happened january 30th outside the bojangles on east butler road. Road. Investigators say 19 year old savon allen was killed. Authorities have said they think drugs were involved. Involved. A total of four teens are now charged with murder. Including these two 19 year 3 in Spartanburg Countya driver is being treated after crashing into a house thursday night. Greer police say it happened around 9 30 on anita street. We are told the driver suffered some kind of medical issue just before the crash. One person was in the house, but was not hurt. 3 water workers in Greenville County are hopeful a yellow dye found in the reedy river will be completely gone by sunday. Sunday. The Renewable Water Resources say the dye was found in water collected at the mauldin road water Resource Recovery facility. Were told the dye likely came by from a nearby manufacturer and is no longer showing up in its systemsofficials say there is no threat to the public or the environment. 3 now for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. Minutes. 3 flurries possible friday morning through lunchtime, then snow develops near tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the mid40s upstate, and upper 30s in the mountains. Tonight 3 adlibs 3 were watching i26 west shut down in spartanburg co. At mm 24 24 3 deadly crash on 290 in spartanburg co. 3 good morning, joe joe 3 its pretty cold outside. But this weekend, some upstate folks are taking the plunge into frigid waters to help babies in need. Were live at Lake Hartwell, next. Pelham road 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 carolina. Youre looking live at i26 west in Spartanburg County. The interstate is shut down, because of multiple crashes at 3 3 it is freezing cold today. And it is sure to be just as cold tomorrow. Tomorrow. The perfect weather for taking a dip in a lala. Seriously. Seriously. Fox carolinas joe gagnon is live from Lake Hartwell. Because a bunch of people will be doing that correct . 3 tomorrow morning it is on. As dozens are signed up to jump into these rather cold Lake Hartwell. Hartwell. 3 3 3 they are doing it for a good cause for sure. Its for a fund called pennies for preemies. To support babies born prematurely. It was started by grace cromer who was born prematurely herself and weighed about a pound. Registration is at 9 am. The plunging begins at 10. At the Portman Marina in andersonto sign up. Go to foxcarolina. Com. 3 time for weather and traffic. Traffic. 3 flurries possible friday morning through lunchtime, then snow develops near tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the in the mountains. Tonight stays dry and cold in the 20s. Saturday becomes sunny and cool in the 30s and mid40s, followed by highs in the 30s sunday. Monday starts with snow showers and possible sleet, then changes to heavy rain by late afternoon. Some light accumulation is possible before changing to rain. Flurries possible friday morning through lunchtime, then snow develops near tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the in the mountains. Tonight stays dry and cold in the 20s. Saturday becomes sunny and cool in the 30s and mid40s, followed by highs in the 30s sunday. Monday starts with snow showers and possible sleet, then changes to heavy rain by late afternoon. Some light accumulation is possible before changing to rain. Flurries possible friday morning through lunchtime, then snow develops near tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the mid40s upstate, and upper 30s in the mountains. Tonight stays dry and cold in the 20s. Saturday becomes sunny and cool in the 30s and mid40s, followed by highs in the 30s sunday. Monday starts with snow showers and possible sleet, then changes to heavy rain by late afternoon. Some light accumulation is possible before changing to rain. 3 chris is in the Traffic Center now 3 3 3 were watching deadly crash investigation1730 hwy 290one lane open on i26 west 24 mm mm 3 heres a live look at i26 i26 3 this is the scene on 2903 pit crew traffic 3 sponsored by Kevin Whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 hartwellyoure watching the 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 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina. Were looking live at usc upstate 3 leaders with the Greenville CountySchool District say they are no longer punishing students with zeros on their homework. Homework. The new policy is based on a proposal scheduled to go into effect next fall. This new nozero grading practice is already being implemented in test schools. Students with incomplete work. Caught cheating on tests or plagiarizing must be given at least a 61, which is a failing grade. Leaders say they hope the new policy will allow students to redeem themselves much faster than if they got a zero. One principal says the new policy has been a success. But some parents say they do not agree with the policy at all. 3 flurries possible friday morning through lunchtime, then snow develops near tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the mid40s upstate, and upper 30s in the mountains. Tonight stays dry and cold in the 20s. 3 time for traffic. 3 were watching old Boiling SpringsBuena Vista Rd scuffletown rd lee vaughn rd old spartanburg rd w. Silverleaf st st 3 heres a live look at i26 i26 3 this is the scene on 290 3 3 heres a live look at Lake Hartwellyoure watching the morning news on fox carolina. There has to be a way. Carry the centimeter, divide by 3. 14 something something something. [ beeping, whirring ] great caesar salad and now the name your price tool shows people policy options to help fit their budget. Is that a true story . Yeah people really do save an average of over 500 when they switch. I mean about you inventing it. I invented the story, and isnt that what really matters . Now. 3 the gop president ial candidates are going all over South Carolina, working for your votes. Were live at Bob Jones University where some of the candidates will be talking about faith and family, later today. Today. 3 some of you could see flurries this morning. As cold conditions linger. Well see whats in store for the weekend. Coming up. 3 good morning. Its friday, february 12. Im ben hill. Hill. And im lauren elise. Here with nicole papay and chris scott. Thanks for joining us on the morning news. Its been a busy morning in the traffic department. Well go to chris scott for an update. 3 were watching watching 3 3 3 this is the deadly crash scene on 290 290 3 lets send it over to nicole in the Weather Center center 3 flurries possible friday morning through lunchtime, then snow develops near tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the mid40s upstate, and upper 30s in the mountains. Tonight stays dry and cold in the 20s. 3 wrap up 3 3 the president ial candidates continue to focus on South Carolina. Ahead of the first in the south primary. And today. Four republican candidates are coming to greenville for a big event. Event. Fox carolinas Ashley Minelli is live at Bob Jones University where a president ial forum is happening todayand ashley its not too late to get tickets for this event. 3 go online to fox Carolina Free general admission, to event happening here here 3 carson 12 30 bush 1 15 3 these 4. Behind trump in the gop poll here in sc cruz, rubio, bush, carson last chance to see candidates ahead of tomorrow nights debate still dont know if the four attending todays event will all be at gop debate in Downtown Greenville ag alan wilson moderating the event 3 doors open at 11 3 senator marco rubio will be in a row. Row. After he attends the forum at bjua rally is planned at the Downtown Greenville airport at 5 oclock. This is a look at his town hall event at Southside Christian school in simpsonville thursday. The senator addressed a wide range of topics from foreign 3 3 you are scared and you are worried, you are concerned and you have every right to be. And thats why this election is no ordinary election, this elections a turning point. History will write that 2016 is a turning point for america. What kind of turning point is what we must now decide 3 jeb bush is also making a stop in the upstate before he heads to that forum at bob jones. Hes holding a meet and greet at the Anderson Civic Center this morning at 11 15. 3 doctor ben carson stopped by the Gaffney Visitors Center thursday afternoon. He spoke with voters during a qanda Group Americans for peace, prosperity and security. Carson says the Current Administration is not handling the gun control issue well. 3 3 the obama administrations ideal of taking care of this is to deprive the people of guns. I think its really just the opposite. The government should be offering the people free courses in how to utilize guns in order to protect themselves. Themselves. 3 for a list of where all the candidates will be over the next few days click on the you decide section of fox carolina dot com. 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. Minutes. 3 flurries possible friday morning through lunchtime, then snow develops near tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the mid40s upstate, and upper 30s stays dry and cold in the 20s. 3 weather hit 3 chris. 3 3 3 this is the deadly crash scene on 290 290 3 were watching watching 3 3 3 heres a live look at i26 3 good morning, joe joe 3 its pretty cold outside. But this weekend, some e upstate folks are taking the plunge into frigid waters to help babies in need. Were live at Lake Hartwell, next. Clemson youre watching the morning news on fox carolina. I support Bernie Sanders because i think that his ideas are much more forward thinking and innovative than any of the other candidates. When Bernie Sanders is engaging with the black lives Matter Movement its Proof Positive that he doesnt just give lip service to being supportive of issues and when he is elected we will see longoverdue changes to our criminal Justice System that continues to criminalize people just for being black. 3 youre watching the morning news with lauren elise, ben papay, chris scott with pit crew traffic. 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina. You are looking live over 85 and pelham road. 3 3 all new this morning. One person is recovering after a fire at a motel in greenville. The Gantt Fire Department responded to the country hearth inn on bruce road just before 5 00 this morning. Were told it appears the fire started with a heater in an empty room. Crews say someone from a nearby room got burned while trying to put out the flames. No one else was hurt. 3 3 covering our counties deputies in Spartanburg County say a suspect in an Armed Robbery is locked up. But theyre still looking for his accomplice. Accomplice. They need yoururhelp to find Matthew Hemphill. Deputies think he may be driving a 97 or 2007 burgundy bmw sedan. Investigators say hemphill was identified by the robbery. Investigators say zavion anderson admitted to the crime. He is behind bars this morning. Morning. Deputies say the two were caught on surveillance robbing the Scotchman Convenience store on north blackstock road back on january 31st. If you know where Matthew Hemphill is. Youre asked to call 1888crimesc. 3 people in Pickens County are protesting a plan to dispose coal ash in a local landfill. And now state lawmakers are also getting involved. Involved. Residents are asking dhec to reject a proposal from the company mmr pickens llc to dump thousands of tons of coal ash at a landfill in liberty. Neighbors and county councilmembers are concerned about the health and environmental impact. On thursday. The South Carolina house passed a bill to limit where coal ash can be dumped. A similar bill has been introduced in the state e senate. Well be following these bills and well let you know what happens. 3 3 it is going to be bitter cold tomorrow morning. But when you ehad outside tomorrow. Dont grab your winter jacket. Get your swim trunks. Lake. Fox carolinas joe gagnon is live from the Portman Marina on Lake Hartwell in anderson to explain why. 3 tomorrow morning it is on. As dozens are signed up to jump into these rather cold Lake Hartwell. Hartwell. They are doing it for a good cause for sure. Its for a fund called pennies for preemies. To support babies born prematurely. It was started by grace cromer who was born prematurely herself and weighed about a pound. Registration is at 9 am. The plunging begins at 10. At the Portman Marina in andersonto sign up. Go to foxcarolina. Com. 3 back to you. You. 3 time for weather and traffic. 3 and traffic. Time for weather 3 time for weather and traffic. 3 flurries possible friday morning throroh lunchtime, then snow develops near tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the mid40s upstate, and upper 30s in the mountains. Tonight stays dry and cold in the 20s. Sasarday becomes sunny and cool in the 30s and mid40s, followed by highs in the 30s snow showers and possible sleet, then changes to heavy rain by late afternoon. Some light accumulation is possible before changing to rain. Flurries possible friday morning through lunchtime, then snow develops near tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the mid40s upstate, and upper 30s in the mountains. Tonight stays dry and cold in the 20s. Saturday becomes sunny and cool in the 30s and mid40s, followed by highs in the 30s sunday. Monday starts with sleet, then changes to heavy rain by late afternoon. Some light accumulation is possible before changing to rain. Flurries possible friday morning through lunchtime, then snow develops near tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the mid40s upstate, and upper 30s in the mountains. Tonight stays dry and cold in the 20s. Saturday becomes sunny and cool in the 30s and mid40s, followed by highs in the 30s sunday. Monday starts with sleet, then changes to heavy rain by late afternoon. Some light accumulation is possible before changing to rain. 3 adlibs 3 lets send it over to chris for traffic. 3 3 were watching old Boiling SpringsBuena Vista Rd scuffletown rd lee vaughn rd old spartanburg rd w. Silverleaf st st 3 this is the deadly crash scene on 290pit crew traffic sponsored by 3 Kevin Whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 Greenville County animal care reps say they have the perfect gift for your loved one on valentines day daythis saturday only the shelter is waving the adoption fee. Every dog will also be spayed or neutered. Vaccin ated. Microchipped and tested. Leaders at the shelter say theyre offering the special to make it easy for anyone thinking about adopting a pet. Greenville animal care is located on furman hall road. 3 and time for birthday shout outs. William from hodges. Gabby from liberty. Liberty. Weekend shoutouts evan from greenville. Jacqueline from anderson. Cadan from spartanburg. Spartanburg. Shannon from greenville. Floyd from greenville. Greenville. If youd like us to mention a birthday on the air, send the name, date, and hometown to birthdays at fox carolina dot com. And let us know if youd like to see it in either the 7 or 8 oclock hour. First. A look at yesterdays 3 3 3 3 3 news you need to know. Traffic is moving again on i26 in Spartanburg County. Multiple vehicles including an 18wheeler crashed around 5 30 near exit 24. At least one person was taken to the hospital by a medical helicopter. 3 Mauldin Police have charged a 16 Year Old Girl with murder. Shes suspected in connection to a shooting that happened january 30th outside the bojangles on east butler road. Investigators say 19 year old savon allen was killed. Four teens are now charged with murder. 3 the next Republican Debate is tomorrow night at the peace center. Based on the criteria from cbs news. We know donald trump, ted cruz and marco rubio will be there. Jeb bush is also expected to make the cut. The debate is scheduled to start at 9 00. 3 flurries possible friday morning through lunchtime, tennessee in the mountains. Otherwise, skies become partly cloudy with highs in the mid40s upstate, and upper 30s in the mountains. Tonight stays dry and cold in the 20s. Gordon coming up. Here he comes. Gordon a scary surprise. Oh, gosh, there are problems. Gordon as a baby develops with a hole in his heart. He said the most humane thing you can do for your son is just let him pass. Gordon why this couple refused to give up hope, and how they saved their child. You couldnt have asked for a better outcome. Gordon on todays 700 club. Gordon well, welcome to the 700 club. Voters in iowa and New Hampshire have had their say in the republican up next is South Carolina and a week from tomorrow the people there will get their chance. Wendy what do voters in that state think . Paul strand talked to some of them to find out what theyre looking for in the next president. Reporter leave behind all of that iowa corn and New Hampshire show. Now it is time to go deep, as in deep south. Up to bat first, South Carolina. The first in the south primary is quite important, and the president ial candidates know it. They spent lots of time trying to shore up votes. Our pastor has been telling us, you know, that our religious liberties are really in jeopardy. And so anybody that would fight for those, i think would be a very important person to have in the white house. Now. I think this is one of the top issues facing america today. If we lose religious