3 president obama is encouraging all americananto remain hopeful and embrace change after he gave his final state of the Union Address. 3 president obama spoke more directly to the American People rather than Congress Tuesday night. He tried to calm fears about National Security and pushed for criminal justice reform. President obama also urgegeamericans to not play into the fear that politicians send out during an election year. 3 3 3 i can promise that a year from now, when i no longer hold this office, ill be right there with you as a citizen inspired by those voices of fairness and visisi, of grit and good humor and kindness that have helped America Travel so far. Know. Thats the country we love. Cleareyed. Big hearted. Optimistic that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word. A greenwood woman was invited to join the first lady for president obamas address. Edith childs is credited with providing one of the unofficial slogans of president obamas 2008 campaign
And meteorologist nicole papay. Thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 sunny ; cold today, with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the mountains. A light breeze will stick around. Tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. Thursday brings another round of sunshine, before rain returns on friday. 3 wrap up hold were watching this in the Pit Crew Traffic Center. No delays or accidents accidentsyou are looking live at 3 president obama is encouraging all americans to be hopeful. And embrace change after he gave his final state of the Union Address. 3 president obama spoke more directly to the American People rather than Congress Tuesday night. He tried to calm fears about National Security and pushed for criminal justice reform. President obama also urged americans to not play into the fear that politicians send out during an election year. 3 3 3 i can promise that a year from now, when i no longer hold this office, ill be right there with you as a citizen inspired b
3 sunny ; cold today, 3 with highs reaching 48 in the upstate and 39 in the mountains. A light breeze will stick around. Tonight stays clear and cold with lows in the 20s. Thursday brings another round of sunshine, before rain returns on friday. 3 wrap up 3 now lets send it over to the 3 were watching watching 3 heres a live look 3 at the s. C. D. O. T. Cam on 3 3 3 president obama and thats why i stand here as confident as i have ever been that the state of our union is strong. Thank you. You. For his final time in office. President obama addressed the nation with his state of the union. The president reflected on his last seven years in office. Saying there have been positive changes. But there is also work to be done. Including protecting the us from terrorists. Hes calling on congress to take action. 3 3 priority number one is protecting the ameririn people and going after terrorist networks. Networks. If this congress is serious about winning this war, and wants to send a message
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Westnorthwest at three miles per hour. The precipitation is occurring right now, but watch out for slippery spots in the mountains. 25 in asheville. 19 in boone. Andrews, 21. The 813 mile per hour breeze makes it feel colder. I the afternoon, temperatures for the upstate will reach the mid40 range. For the mountains, upper 30s may be the best we see. It will be a little cooler than normal today. We will talk more about how the rest of the week plays out and the next chance for rain in a few minutes. Allyson thank you, dale. President barack obama delivered his final state of the Union Address last night. Patrick he layed out his agenda for what he hopes will be a busy these year in busy eighth year in office. Karin caifa has reports from capitol hill. Reporter president obamas address struck an optimistic tone. Next five years, the next 10 years and beyond. Reporter the president urged members to work together. The president discussed how he plans to handle the growing threat of isis.