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
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 governo
The gulf and tracks off our coast. Some rain may be heavy, rain chance 70 . Highs near 60. Saturday is dry before the next system forms in the gulf and will bring us a chance of showers on sunday. Position of this low and its track will determine how much rain we receive, will continue to watch. Were keeping an eye on a developing story out of iran 10 u. S. Navy sailors who were aboard two small boats being held by iran are expected to be transferred to a u. S. Ship this morning. The pentagon says the boats drifted into iranian waters in the persian gulf after one of the sailors were picked up by Iranian Forces near farsi island. Well have much more on this story ahead on sunrise at 5am. Top story of the morning. South carolina is once again in the National Political spotlight with governor nikki haleys address following president obamas final state of the Union Address. The governor gave the address from the Governors Mansion last night. She highlighted major turning points for South
Prize are about one in more than 292million. Check those tickets the winning numbers again are. In just two days all eyes will be on arizona as the tigers and the tide tangle for a National Championship. But today the two teams got plenty of attention at media day and held their final practice. Wis sports director rick henry reports from glendale, arizona. Its pretty calm this weekend outside university of phoenix stadium. That wont be the case monday when the Clemson Tigers face the alabama crimson tide for the National Championship. The tigers held their final full practice today. Clemson is looking to finish their dream season 15 and oh which means theyll also claim the National Championship trophy. Despite being number one in all polls. Clemson is a touchdown underdog to alabama. Its been a familiar theme this season for the tigers. A lack of respect. No i dont care. It is what it is. Its the opinion of what other people think. At the end of the day you still have to play football
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