The odds of coming up big in this history making drawing are still one in more than 292 million. Several players told me the high amount of the jackpot makes it well worth fine if i lose a little bit of money. But if you get it you get so much. State lottery officials are once again encouraging residents to play tonights lottery responsibly. The South Carolina education lottery released a statement this morning asking people not to spend foolishly or overindulge their ticket buys. The number of tickets you purchase virtually will not change your odds of winning the jackpot. The drawing is tonight at 10 59 pm. Wis will have the numbers for expect clear and cold expect clear and cold the upper 20s and lower 30s. Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs near 60, clouds will be on the increase 80 chance of showers. 1 rain totals are likely with fridays system. Saturday is dry before the next and we have Team Coverage on her press conference today. Jack kuenzie explores talks on the governor possibly becoming a Vice President ial candidate for the gop ticket. First, Allie Spillyards has more on her her plans to improve education in the palmetto state. Governor haley joined superintendent Molly Spearman today celebrating the strides the state has made towards bettering our schools while also laying out the plan for 2016. That includes increasing the student based cost, building 7 new charter schools, increasing funding for Virtual Schools and Early Childhood education and raising the wage for school bus drivers, while allowing some to now be full time. Haleys plan puts a huge focus on revitalizing rural and underserved schools. Part of that includes a new plan to offer school Debt Forgiveness for new teachers who work at least 8 years in a rural district. Another part of the plan includes a massive effort to assess every school in the state, creating a dollars of state funds towards renovating and building new schools. If we put them in schools theyre proud of, if we put them in schools that are safe, theyll know that theyre worth more. Theyll know their value. Theyll know theyre confidence. Superintendent spearman followed the governor giving her support for the plan and encouraging parents and teachers to speak with their legislators. While haley and spearman have been able to align their agendas, haley also proposed that in the future. Her successors be allowed to appoint their superintendent of education, rather than leaving the position up for election. Should that pass the position would be appointed starting in 2019. Governor haley tried today to spotlight her plan to address serious needs in the states schools. But much Media Attention continues to focus on the her party after last nights state of the union speech. Andher political future. Jack kuenzie spoke to the governor this afternoon about the gop responseand criticism from some in conservative media. Dawndyin the space of less than ten minutes, Governor Haley managed to significantly raise her profile as a potential Vice President ial choice. And simultaneously enrage some of the most conservative National Media figures. Haley became a target of withering social media attacks from the likes of michelle malkin, Laura Ingraham and in particularann coulter, who accused haley of supporting open borders and letting in all the muslims. Coulter also tweetedtrump should deport nikki haley. I asked the governor today for her reaction. Those are the angry voices, right . Thats the thing. Look, i can appreciate that theyre angry. I said what i believe. I stand by what i believe. I think that this country is better when we Work Together and acknowledge the fabric of america is based on legal immigrants of all professions, of all races, of all religions. Its what makes us the greatest, freest country in the world. While haley might have alienated some in the more extreme wing of the gop, she didnt exactly sign on with a couple of the republican candidates in the socalled establishment side either. Of marco rubio, haley said hequotebelieves in amnesty, which i dont. She also criticized former Florida Governor jeb bush for passing common core. And of Donald Trumphaley said he supported her in her campaigns and she considers him a friend. Haleys message to trump personally. Jack kuenzie wis news ten. Investigators looking for two suspects wanted for kidnapping and armed robbery. They forced a man walking down broad river road into a vehicle at gunpoint and drove him to tyeu trail and bakersfiled road, where they left him after beating and robbing him. The victim was taken to a hospital but is expected to be ok. To call 1888 crime sc. The town of north now has new police chief after the previous one resigned last month. Lin shriers first day as new chief is next tuesday. He comes from the Elloree Police department where he was assistant chief for 10 years. The entire police force including former police chief mark fallaw resigned last month after stating several differences with mayor patty carson. No word yet on when or if any new police have been hired. Legislative Committee Heard a long list of concerns laid out in a special public hearing regarding scdot. Our Billie Jean Shaw joins u to breakdown what happened during the hearing. Members of the Committee Say this is all in an effort to continue to promote transparency and consistency when it comes to the department. For nearly two hours, the committee listened to several suggestions and concerns regarding payment issues. Two former contractors from north say they were hired by scdot to do resigning work on i26 ten years ago. The contractors say they never received full payment and are nearly 400hundred dollars short. The men say often times they were offered favors instead of money for their work. Several projects the money will be slow, inspectors will ask for hunting trips. Yes, the money is important because its the way we paid our bills, the way we buy but its about accountability. York county getting to bottom of why some sub contractors and contractors are not getting paid is something this whole commitee will want to get to the bottom of. We just got this statement in from the scdot about tthe claims it says in part. Different scdot personnel have reviewed hoffmans claims on at least three separate occasions and have concluded that there is no interim secretary hall has offered recently to submit the hoffmans claims to a dispute review board for resolution, but the hoffmans have not accepted this offer. Lawmakers have not set the date coming up on wisseveral organizations are stepping up their fight to improve public education. Are heading to the capital city next week. Details next. Break from the alert center. Were following a developing clerk sled reports that 63 year old ellen pamela long has been arrested. She used to be the town clerk in the town of ward. Shes accused of stealing from the town, and from a community church. Shes charged with embezzlement of public funds of more than ten thousand dollars and breach of public trust as well as forgery. All o the charges are felonies. If shes convicted, she could get up to 10 years in prison. She was booked into the Saluda County detention center. Today several groups across the state came together to talk education. An Advocacy Group announced its schools. Use the new agenda to determine legislative priorities and initiatives for prek to 12th grade public education. What we did as professional educators in this state is come together and together work for our children. This wasnt done overnight as you heard. This took plenty long hours of work, so if we put our Heads Together and our agenda together and we do whats best for our children. Access to high quality learning opportunities for all learners democratic president ial candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin Omalley will all be in columbia for king day at the dome this coming monday. The event is held annually at the state house and is hosted by the sc n doubleacp. Leaders of the Civil Rights Group say all of the Democratic Candidates reached out and asked to attend the event. Each candidate is expected to make brief remarks at the rally. Expect clear and cold temperatures tonight in im judi gatson with a wis military salute. Griffin jr. Of pomaria was recently promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in the United States marine corps. He has proudly served our country for 14 years. His sister, jennifer, says he joined the military after 9 11 so that he could do his part to protect our country and our children. Every time he has deployed hes had to leave behind a son who only gets to see his dad about 3 months out of the year. Jennifer says her baby brother is her hero because of the sacrifices he has a look now at your first alert marco rubio. He ran for senate saying he opposed amnesty. Then he flipped, and worked with liberal Chuck Schumer to coauthor the path to citizenship bill. He threatened to vote against it. And then voted for it. He supported his own dream act and then he abandoned it. Marco rubio. Just another washington politician you cant trust. Jeb bush. Hes a leader, so you always know where he stands. Right to rise usa expect clear and cold temperatures tonight in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Thursday will be mostly sunny clouds will be on the increase thursday night as lows drop into the upper 30s lower 40s. Friday, low pressure will track across the south and deliver an 80 chance of showers. 1 rain totals are likely with fridays system. Saturday is dry before the next system forms in the gulf and will bring us the possibility of few showers on sunday. Coming up on wisdonald trump is firing back at governor nikki after last nights gop response to the state of the union. PlusHillary Clinton sharpens her differences with Bernie Sanders as he surges in iowa polls trump says obama is not helping his race and he calls out Governor Haleys politics. The republican front runner was targeted after the state of the union by South Carolina governor nikki haley, chosen by Party Insiders to give the republican response. Sot gov. Nikki haley, 11 17 during anxious times, it can be tempting to follow the siren call of the angriest voices she confirmed today she includes donald trump. Who she called a friend. Sot gov. Nikki haley, 22 27 and so what i would say to mr. Learned in South Carolina that im passing along but trump had retaliated on msnbc sot voice of donald trump 31 39 im leading in South Carolina by a lot in all of the polls and people agree with immigration president obama, last night slammed trump and most republicans sot president obama 44 49 anyone complaining that americas economy is in decline is peddling fiction yaya trump fired back with two statistics sot voice of donald trump the Median Income is lower now than when barack obama took office. You look at the African Americans. I mean theyre doing worse than theyre ever done and we have an African American president drama in the democrats race Hillary Clinton has lost her big lead iowa polls. Sot Hillary Clinton 1 091 12 no im not nervous at all Bernie Sanders says that despite losing his big lead in New Hampshire polls sot sen. Bernie sanders 1 171 22 and yes we have the energy we have the funding to take this to outcue im steve handelsman, nbc news, washington. Coming up on wisjackpot fever is at an alltime high. And it has some of you going to North Carolina to get a ticket because you did the math and know it could save you millions of dollars. Break thanks for staying with us for the news at 5 30. Im judi gatson. Tonight, onepointfive billion dollars is up for grabs in a Lottery Jackpot thats now the largest in the world. The pot could even even grow larger before tonights powerball drawing if leanne gregg has the latest. 19 31 47 1 21 thousands of people crossing the border from nevada, one of the few states that doesnt sell powerball tickets, into california, hoping to buy the winning ticket. Nat no one matched all 6 powerball number saturday, leading to the Current Record breaking prize, and feeding the frenzy. I think these are the winners and now that im on this is the luck. Odds of winning it all about one in 292 million. For many, not a deterrant, when buying the chance for a dream. I would just share with everybody because its just a great amount of money. Even those who dont normally play are lining up where tickets are sold. The winner could opt for annual payments over about 30 years, or a one time lump sum of 930 million. Its really simple, its 2 dollars for you to be able to dream big. To just fantatize about what you could possible do with 1. 5 billion dollars with high demand for tickets at grocery and convenience stores, the mania is spreading into workplaces and office pools. Natural sound hi. I need your money for powerball. All about the prospect of winning, and the collective experience, daydreaming about how to spend a fortune. If theres no grand prize winner tonight, it would break a record for the drawing saturday would be worth an estimated two billion dollars. Even though gas stations from here to the North Carolina state line were packed with people getting in on the lottery craze. And some are saying the trip to North Carolina to pick up your powerball ticket. Could be well worth it. Because the state income tax in South Carolina is 7 percent. If you win, youll be forking over 7 percent of your winnings, to the state. In North Carolina though, the state income tax is 5. 75 percent. Meaning buying a ticket in North Carolina could save yourself several million of dollars, over buying a ticket in south just because were that close to another state. I just thought it would be fun to buy one in South Carolina as well as where we live. With one point five billion on the line, even people who dont usually play are heading to the nearest gas station or Grocery Store. But now, some of the people i spoke with today. May be going to North Carolina to purchase what they hope is a winning ticket. What would you do with lottery winnings . Expect clear and cold temperatures tonight in thursday will be mostly sunny with highs near 60, clouds will be on the increase thursday night as lows drop into the upper 30s lower 40s. Friday, low pressure will track across the south and deliver an 80 chance of showers. 1 rain totals are business. Our Allie Spillyards set down with the woman whos unique design took the equestrian world by storm and now boutiques across the midlands. When stay at home mom joanna husbands business took a hit during the recession she turned her own dilemma. Finding the right socks for her short equestrian boots. Into a Business Model that could support her famiy of 6. Jojosox was born with nothing more than a 1000dollar credit. Joanna found a company willing to manufacture her idea. Well fitting socks with a tough to find 4 inch cuff. She first peddled her goods to local equestrian stores before driving from the southern tip of florida all the way to massachusetts. By a stroke of luck or as joanna will tell you, an answer to prayer, 95 of those stores started carrying her socks. Now shes expanded her desings from 1 to 50 and her business from equestrian stores to fashion boutiques. And as she looks to expand even further shes keeping her focus close to home. You have a bit more favor in your own home state, and theres plenty of business right here in the carolinas. When asked when she truly felt success, joanna told me it was when all bills and accounts were paid in full this past december. Now shes focusing to continue building her business while doing the same in 2016. And she hasnt stopped with socks coming up at 7, find out more about joannas south korean Officials Say theyve fired 20 machine gun warning shots at a north korean drone that crossed the border today. The gunfire missed the drone, and the aircraft flew back into north korea. This is the first time shots have been fired in what has so far been a cold warstyle standoff between the koreas in the wake of north Koreas Nuclear test one week ago. This is the latest in a series of tense exchanges between the rival neighbors. Owners vote to approve a move that would allow the st. Louis rams to relocate back to los angeles this year. The rams move would end the nfls 21year absence from the nations secondlargest media market. Now that deal will also give the San Diego Chargers the option to head north to la in 2017. In los angeles, fans have been hanging onto rams gear since the team left in 1995 many are happy about this move. But as you can imagine, theres disappointment in st. Louis. Its just disappointing to see a team that i loved and poured all my sundays into for years just leave. They never should have left, they belong to los angeles and thats why i get so upset when they even think about any other team coming here the rams new home will be an inglewood stadium, set to be completed in 2019. Oklahoma county Sheriff Deputies were taken on a dramatic chase when the driver of a truck would not pull over. Officers chased the truck reaching speeds above 100 miles an hour. Wrong way on the interstate, officers made a decision to spin the car out. They bumped the truck and pushed him to the side of the road. The suspect then started to fight back and reached for a gun. The officers overpowered the suspect and took him to jail. Emergency crews in oakland, california rescued a worker trapped in a trench this morning. After more than 10 hours, fire crews rescued the plumbing contractor trapped in a 10 foot sewer line. The contractor was working on the sewer line in front of a residence when the trench collapsed on him. I want to say thank you to the city of oakland fire department, i want to say thank you police department, paramedicals. I want to say thank you to everybody. After being rescued, the man was given pain medication and taken to a local hospital. Hes expected to be fine. People in a russian town today were surprised to see a wild boar wandering through a public park. Curious onlookers gathered that was blocked off by police waiting for animal patrol to arrive. A local who saw the wild pig on his way to a Grocery Store said the animal was following him as he tried to hide from it. But at the end, he had the chance to pet the animal and take pictures to show his wife. A water main break created a massive geyser that sent water flowing into the air in Montgomery County this morning. Helicopter aerials showed water shooting about 30 feet in the air. Due to the sub freezing temperatures, the water from the main was instantly freezing on power lines, trees and even a nearby building. Crews were able to shut the water main off about a hour after it happened. Coming up on wis, its getting chilly in the midlands, but could rain also be in the forecast . Well check in with meteorologist von gaskin to get your forecast. Break a look now at your first alert expect clear and cold the upper 20s and lower 30s. Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs near 60, clouds will be on the increase thursday night as lows drop into the upper 30s lower 40s. Friday, low pressure will track congress voted to outsource the work. Against irs recommendations. As part of a new highway funding bill that took effect last month. Critics are concerned scammers will have an even easier time to pose as irs tax collectors to dupe people out of their money. Its already a problem that has cost consumers 20 to 30million dollars the last two years. The new law calls for the irs to enter into contracts with qualified tax collectors by march. Us oil prices briefly dipped to 30 dollars a barrel for the first time in 12 years. Crude Oil Prices Declined three percent on tuesday to settle at 30 dollars 44 cents that means for us the average price of a gallon of regular gas fell below a dollar 97 this week. Thats compared to about three68 a gallon about 18 months ago. Walmart is recalling hundreds of thousands of griddles because you can get shocked. The recall is for 330 thousand rival brand griddles sold at Walmart Stores and at walmart dot com last year from july through december. If you have one, take it back for a refund. The next time medicaid patients in new york city need a lift to the doctor. They may end up in the back of a lyft vehicle. National Medtrans Network is now booking 25hundred of its 25 thousand weekly rides in new york city through lyft a ride sharing company. The company arranges nonemergency medical transportation for people. Under the test program metrans operators can book a lyft car and driver using a new webbased dashboard. This partnership is lyfts first digiday is reporting twitter plans to gather product related tweets for advertisers to choose from. If your tweet is chosen, youll receive a direct message asking for permission for the advertiser to use your tweet. There is no word when the ad platform will be available to companies. And twitter hasnt publicly commented on the project. East Japan Railway is launching a gallery dedicated to a luxury sleepingcar liner expected to begin operation next year. The train will have observation cars at the front and rear, a dining car and several sleeper cars. It is planning seasonal travel options. The longest will be four days and three nights and is expected to be priced more than five thousand dollars. It will open to the public on february 1st. The company is spending more than 42 million coming up on wissay cheese one rescue pup is getting a lot of love after showing his beautiful smile on command. Marco rubio. He ran for senate saying he opposed amnesty. Then he flipped, and worked with liberal Chuck Schumer to coauthor the path to citizenship bill. He threatened to vote against it. And then voted for it. He supported his own dream act and then he abandoned it. Marco rubio. Just another washington politician you cant trust. Jeb bush. Hes a leader, so you always know where he stands. Right to rise usa bowies album has hit the charts. Rick damigella has your entertainment news. 1015 1519 1922 2229 2948 481 10 nominations for the Directors Guild of America Awards have been announced. Fresh off his win at the Golden Globes is Alejandro Inarritu for the revenant. Joining him are a trio of first time nominees including tom mccarthy for spotlight, adam mckay for his work on the financial crisis film the big short, and George Miller for mad max fury road. Rounding out the nominations is four time nominee ridley scott for the martian. The 68th dga awards will be announced february 6th. David bowies final album is on its way to number one. Blackstar, released on january 8th, is predicted to sell over 130,000 units and will likely debut at the top of billboards album chart, a first for the late artist. Blackstar is bowies 25th studio release according to billboard. The force continues to awaken movie theaters star wars the force awakens has topped the Japanese Box Office for four straight weeks and opened in china to a the seventh film in the star wars saga has grossed a worldwide total of onepointseventy five billion dollars. For hollywood minute, im rick damigella. Khloe kardashian was on an Airline Flight that made an Emergency Landing in las vegas. Officials say there were reports of electrical smell in the cockpit before the plane landed there yesterday. No one on the flight was hurt. A virginia farm is looking for goat snugglers. Thats no joke. The farm expects about 90 newborn goats by midfebruary. So it needs volunteers who will snuggle and feed all those babies. Newborn goats have to be bottlefed four times a day and they must be kept warm. This is kidding season, its gonna be a really happy and really hectic time, wed love to have people come and see that whole process and see where their food comes from. The farm says no experience is necessary for volunteers. A dog who has gone viral is the spotlight. Watch him cheese it up with a hilarious smileon command. The rescued pup has plenty to smile about he is going up for adoption soon in chicago. The poochs pearly whites have already earned the video over 12million views on facebook. Thanks for joining us for the news at 5. Well be right back. Right now and people across the midlands, and across the country are letting loose their dreams for a billion dollars plus from powerball. Expect clear and cold temperatures tonight in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs near 60, clouds will be on the increase thursday night as lows drop into the upper showers. 1 rain totals are likely with news at six. Im judi gatson. Thanks for joining us this evening. Im charles molineaux. Governor nikki haley is planning a major new wave of spending to improve South Carolina schools, especially in the states poorer Country School districts. Today the governor and superintendent of education Molly Spearman spelled out her education