Theres still some Winter Weather cleanup happening in the mountains and because of that we know mitchell transylvania and Yancey County schools will all be on a two hour delay tomorrow. Remember for the latest updates on delays and closings just head to fox carolina dot com. 3 as you decide 2016 3 the final Republican Debate before the South Carolina primaries was tonight on fox news channel. And heres a look at the 7 candidates who participated. Youll notice front runner donald trump was not in attendance. 3 instead donald trump hosted his own event at Drake University to benefit veteransraising over 5 milliondollars. It follows his decision to not participate in tonights prime time debate. He announced earlier this week he was dropping out because he thinks moderator megyn kelly is biased against him. Tonight he said he wishes he could have been at the debate. But says standing up for yourself is more important. And its what our country needs. 3 3 3 you have to stick up for your righ
Safer now. Theyre giving their handlers much needed peace of mind when they head into dangerous. And potentially deadly situations. 3 3 3 natthis is don. Hes one of spartanburgs 4 legged finest. Playful when he wants to be. Nat growling. And mean when he has to be. Be. 3 3 23 57 23building search, tactical situations. Perimeter security. Wanted subjects. Officer shane morrow is dons handler. Recent k9 casualties like hyco in Anderson County. Weigh heavy on morrows mind. 23 5829theres no use in taking it out on an animal. We send them in to do a job. Thats what theyre supposed to do. But this new heavy duty vest. Donated to spartanburg k9 officers. Aims to reduce the amount of k9 deaths. 3 3 3 00 14 50this vest that don is wearing is a threat level 2 vest. Its built to resist stabs and bullets. Just think enough to resist penetration. The donations. Spartanburg resident karon ratke. Ratke. 3 00 18 08thats something i can do for my community to give back. She worked with the Company Vest
They just kept banging. And my phone was dead i was hiding in corner in a panic. When it finally charged i called 911. The year ago keith ex wife got its scary. It really is. Another Family Member received another threat on december 23rdrd. And still nothing. Nothing. In august of 2014, i walked with police chief heroin was out of control. The Community Rallied forming support groups and since then 34 addicts have voluntarily gone into drug treatment and drug dealing has dropped off dramatically. But there are still a few specific well known problems. In this particular situation now. Where, you know were having people threaten at gunpoint. And you know, bullets flying through peoples homes. Its disturbing. Which leaves Law Enforcement and citizens worried and frustrated. They are just under the impression that just because they see a lot of foot traffic particular place, i, they think we can kick the doors and make an its just not that simple. But they are trying. In new richmond, loc
Of the fun to read what was that like . Guest i was at Brandon Wilsons Collection Agency. He said to me, you have to get on the phone. If you can observe all you want but you wont understand what its like and i was reluctant for a few reasons. They started kind of her running me and saying, you have got to try this. I sat in front of one of these terminals. They had it on an autodialer says that debtors whose Contact Information had been verified would route to me. The first call came to me, and it was a woman who owed 450 on herself on bill. I said something like, man, i see you of this with interest, but we can give you a reduced rate. Would you consider paying this. I heard myself thinking, i would not paid. A weak opening gambit. Eventually we are talking and i am trying brandon told me you have to marry the daughter, have such empathy. What is going on with you in your life . Are you working . Connection. And at one point she says maybe i can write you a check, but i dont seize on
Words, with guest host, author nomi prins. This week this American Life contributor jake halpern and his latest book, bad paper. It tells the story of a former Bank Executive and a former bank robber going into business together to collect unpaid bank debts by often questionable means. The program is about an hour. Host hi and welcome. Im nomi prins here today with jake halpern, the author of the fascinating and horrifying new book, bad paper chasing debt from wall street to the underworld. Jake, welcome. Guest thanks for having me. Host thank you. This book is incredible, and so is your story. And i think the two really mirror each other. This takes place in buffalo, new york, a lot of it. And youre from there, arent you . Guest yeah, thats right. I grew up there. My tad and his wife my dad and his wife still live there, and its how i find my way into this world. Host you talk about a particular and many unsavory characters that are scrabbling to make their own peace with the world an