People living near fort jackson may see still see some some smoke rising this afternoon. But no need to worry. The forts Forestry Branch conducted a prescribed burn this there are just 3 days left until voters head to the polls for the republican president ial primary. Meet and greet in seneca. This is a live look at that event at the seneca Family Restaurant on by pass 123. Tonight, cruz will hold a rally in spartanburg at oakbrook preparatory school. Thats at 6. Ben carson is making several appearances around the midlands today. His day began with a stop at cromers peanuts in columbia. The republican spoke with entrepreneurs and discussed startup companies. Carson also spoke about what he has to do to earn the support of South Carolina voters, including evangelicals. Im not going to change who i am. If they resonate with somebody who has the3 kind of values that are very consistent with the evangelical mission, im here. If they prefer something more boisterous and something that does
Shooting of a teenage burglary suspect will stay locked up for now. A judge is considering bond for jimmy methe. Hes charged with manslaughter for the death of 17 year old Brandon Spencer. Authorities say methe shot spencer after spencer tried to steal property out of methes truck. Our mike desumma was in the courtroom today. Mike. Charles, dawndy its safe to say the facts of this case have taken a toll on both sides. Those who knew methe addressed the court asking for him to get a low bond. The judge for now is taking that request under advisement. Supporters also spoke to his character calling him a good father and member of the community. To Law Enforcement and prosecutors methe was not within his rights when he shot Brandon Spencer near his home saturday night. Investigators say methe saw the victim and another person near his truck early saturday morning. Fled. And then police say methe fired on spencer from behind fatally wounding him. Methes supporters say he had been the victim
President ial candidates will continue their whirlwind tour of the state today. Ahead of this weekends republican primary. But with only three days to go. Still no word from governor nikki haley on who she supports in the race. At a tuesday News Conference, the governor said she knows her decision could come soon. But shes still unsure who she believes best understands the challenges our state is facing. She did however make it clear that she would not be endorsing the current frontrunner donald trump. People in South Carolina are doing, which is, i watch the debate. Im trying to go through all the situations, im looking at all the candidates who are there, and trying to figure out who that person would be. So no, im not at a point yet. The governor said at the end of the day the Republican Party needs a fighter. In 2012 haley endorsed former Massachusetts Governor mitt romney ahead of the South Carolina primary. Some top watchers of the campaign say a haley endorsement could go a long
Energize his supporters. Grace joyal was in sumter. Reporter the line to get into the Sumter County civic center wrapped around the building into the back of the parking lot. The building fits up to 3200 people. But there were plenty of others who did not get inside. As Trump Supporters lieutenantgovernor Henry Mcmaster put it, buckle up. Were going for a ride and with the crowd tonight, it certainly felt like it. Reporter from baby boomers i would like to see us go back to the way we were. Reporter to practically babies. Donald trump for president. Reporter decked out in red, white, blue. Gets under peoples skin. He got the money to back it up, see. Reporter it felt more like arock concert than a rally in sumter wednesday night. Thousands listened to a tennis use on trade relations, Foreign Policy and immigration. We cant let people into our country that we have no idea who they are. [ cheers ] reporter intermixed with insults about his opponents. Cruz, he lies. I never saw a man lie
Another chance of rain may move into the midlands by sunday as low looks to form off the coast late saturday into sunday. Today, scattered morning shows, breezy and mild as we start out in the e60s. Warm and windy by midday with scattered showers and thunderstorms, some heavy rain possible. Highs lower 70s, rain chance 100 . The timing of todays rain is best from 11am ripped through their neighborhoods. Homes were damaged. Along with a federal Corrections Institute. Raycoms josh gauntt talked to a pastor who lost his home. But his church was saved. Its bad its real bad this is whats left of a pastors home on Martin Luther king road in the sappsbeavertown area near aliceville in Pickens County. Strong winds blew the home off its foundation. The Church Next Door. Still standing. Nats down the street. Powerful winds split this mobile home down the middle. And nearly pushed it in the road. Power lines are down. Trees arestrewn all about. But emergency Officials Say thankfully no one has se