High in the upper 50s. More clouds for friday with periods of rain likely, warmer with highs in the lowers 60s. Saturday now looks a little wet and sunday drier, this is a change from yesterday. Moved up the timing of the weekend rain system. Highs upper 60s over the rain chance 60 both friday and saturday. Sunday returns to partly cloudy skies, highs near 60 the cold weather is sometimes a challenge for school didiricts around the state as they try to keep buses running and keep students warm. Raycoms Michael Clark has the story. Its the time of year when we see plenty of jackets and coats at schools but it keep temperatures s rm enough inside the buildings the lowest that our classrooms are allowed to get in the heating season, is 69 degrees. Kim melander and his crew showed me how they control the thermostat for every classroom in about 40 rock hill schools. Every building, every campus within the whole School District is tied together to one Energy Management system. From any compu
Expect for the rest of the year coming up. Rochelle thanks, jonathan. Rochelle this rain is causing some concerns in Newberry County as officials anticipate more rain and monitor current runoff. Officials say they plan to release water from the lake at greenwood Buzzard Roost dam along South Carolina highway 34 into the saluda river as a precaution. Crews have shut down the bridge on roof bottom road until it can be inspected to see if its structurally sound because of high water. Another problem with water. A relocation project could affect dozens of residents in west columbia. A boil water advisory is in effect for more than 20 streets near leapheart and Mineral Springs roads. Residents in those areas could lose water from now until 7 00 tonight. Once water is restored, affected customers will need to boil their water for one full minute before drinking or cooking. A complete list of affected areas are on our website abccolumbia. Com. Rochelle were not the only ones dealing with some
3 3 the jackpot for tonights powerball is now up to 450 Million Dollars. Its all because of huge tickets sales as a result. This will be jackpot in history. And theres a chance the number could go even higher. Tickets are on sale until 10 00 tonight. And you can watch the drawing as it happens just before our 11 00 newscast. 3 3 you need to check your freezer this morning. After some beef has been put under recall. The sam choice black Angus Vidalia onion beef patties. Are under recall because they may be contaminated with wood particles. They were sold nationwide in 2 pound boxes. With six patties inside. They have use by dates of may 17, may 29 and june 6 of 2016. If you have the ground beef. Eat it. And throw it away or return it to the store you bought it from. For a refund. 3 3 West Columbia city council once again decided to put a major redevelopment decision on hold. News 19s loren thomas was at last nights meeting and as has more on why they are waiting before giving the proper
Were going to use it to try to kill the president had it dismissed on the grounds that shes insane, does it make any sense. Charleston was selected as an interview location because of last years mass shooting at emanuel ame. We will hear more of the vicepresident s comments later on wis news 10. People are sure to be glued to their tv sets tonight hoping to get a little lucky tonights Powerball Jackpot has grown to a whopping 500 Million Dollars. That of course means many people chose to take the time to pick up a ticket or several. Our mike desumma joins us now from corner pantry off garners ferry road in columbia with more on that. Mike. Dawndy its been a mission for many people to grab as many tickets as they can. State lottery Officials Say in sales every time the jackpot gets this high. Those hoping to win will have their work cut out for them. More than 30 states will be taking part in the drawing tonight. In fact Officials Say the odds are you have a better chance of being hit b
Wis is helping to sponsor the event, which is celebrating 25 years. The 10k run starts at 7 45. Then there will be a 5k run at 8. And a 5k walk at 8 30. Online registration has endedbut you can still sign up at strictly running locations in you can also register the day of the race, starting at 7 near lincoln and laurel streets. Most of your saturday will feature patchy drizzle and isolated light showers. Saturday evening night a few moderate heavy showers will feature patchy drizzle and isolated light showers. Saturday evening night a few moderate heavy showers will cross the area, therefore we will carry a 60 chance of rain overnight. Highs will settle in the middle 50s. Conditions will turn breezy as showers clear out early sunday, expect highs lower 60s. Dry and Cool Conditions will prevail during the workweek with highs in the lower 50s. Meteorologist von gaskin two days and counting until the Clemson Tigers take on the alabama crimson tide. The teams are getting set up in phoenix