Wind to 3 accompany the rain. Rain clears this afternoon, with overnight lows dropping into the 30s and 40s. Partly cloudy, seasonably Cool Conditions return thursday. 3 wrap up 3 now lets send it over to the pit now lets send it 3 now lets send it over to the pit crew traffic center. 3 were watching hudson rd devenger rde. Butler rd i 385white horse rd i185 southern connector connector 3 heres a live look at the s. C. D. O. T. Cam on 3 3 3 new from overnightthe Greenville CountySheriffs Office is investigating after two women were shot early this morning. Morning. This happened at a home on mansion circle in piedmont. Just after 3 00 this morning. Deputies tell us the two female victims were taken to the hospital, but are expected to be okay. Deputies have not made any arrests. Were told neighbors reported seeing two men getting into a dark, older model acura. If you know anything about this shooting. Call 23crime. 3 new this morning. State investigators have cleared an upstate Sheriffs Department after an inmate died in custody last year. Year. Sled has ruled the Oconee CountySheriffs Office and the Detention Center were not responsible for the death of ernest smalley, junior. Smalley was arrested back in october on a Family Court Bench warrant. He died after four days in custody. The coroner ruled it a natural death. But smalleys family disputed that. Now, sheriff Mike Crenshaw tells us. The Solicitors Office says the case should be closed. 3 3 covering our countieswere working to find out if charges will be filed in the death of a Haywood County toddler. Toddler. According to the Sheriffs Office. An autopsy showed the 17 month old boy died from blunt force trauma. Investigators were called to a home in canton early sunday morning. The child was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies say they are still investigating. 3 a man is wanted out of Spartanburg County after deputies say he broke into his exgirlfriends house. Beat her up, and took their child. The victim says she woke up to find barton attacking her. She says he then took their two year old son and ran outside into 29 degree weather while the baby was not fully clothed. The child was later found at a friends house. Anyone with information on Michael Barton is asked to call the Spartanburg Countys Sheriffs Office. 3 3 with the Iowa Caucuses behind them. The president ial candidates are now turning to New Hampshire. Hampshire. Tonight. The two remaining democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will head to derry for a town hall event on cnn. After winning iowa by a narrow margin. Clinton is looking at a much tougher battle in New Hampshire. The latest cnn poll shows bernie sandede is leading among New Hampshire democrats with 57 percent support. Compared to 34 percent for clinton. 3 and while New Hampshires primary is six days away. The campaigns are also pushing ahead to South Carolina. Carolina. Today. Former president bill clinton will be in columbia to stump for his wife. Hell go to Allen University for a rally tonight at 6 00. Before that. Clinton is also scheduled to meet with 3 and straight from his win in iowa. Republican ted cruz made a stop in greenville tuesday evening. Evening. A full house greeted him at the Td Convention center. Also on hand was representative jeff duncan. Who is supporting his campaign. Cruz reminded the crowd of how important the South Carolina primary will be. 3 3 3 South Carolina this year is going to ensure that the next republican nominee and the next president of the United States is a true and proven conservative. Conservative. Cruz also promised voters that he will repeal every word of obamacare if hes elected. And will pass a simple flat tax. 3 Rick SantorumsCampaign Says theyre postponing his tour through South Carolina. The republican candidate was supposed to make three stops in the upstate today. But his Campaign Says weather and other issues have forced them to postpone. Theres no word on 3 heres a look at the 11 republicans left in the race. The South Carolina primary is february 20th. 20th. And this is the democratic ballot. That vote takes place february 27th. 3 3 the countdown is on for super bowl fifty. And one of the biggest things to watch will be the quarterback matchup. Matchup. The panthers face a very tough opponent with the broncos Peyton Manning. But cam newton is also favored to be an mvp. Newton gets his share of criticism. But head coach ron rivera says his contribution to the team is invaluable. 3 3 3 3 a lot of people dont see the things that he does behind the scenes the workouts, the extra film time, the extra meeting time; coming in on tuesday, on his day off, to sit in with the two other quarterbacks to see what they see on tape and talk about the things that they think might work. Work. Super bowl 50 kicks off sunday night in San Francisco. 3 and dont forget. Fox carolina has special coverage of the panthers journey to the super bowl this weekend. Sommerville will look back at the teams nearperfect season during panthers pursuit of the title. You can catch that saturday night at 7 00 on fox carolina. 3 turning to college football. Later today. We could get a glimpse into where some of the young talent will go next season. Season. Its National Signing dayand clemson could land the number one recruit in the nation. Nation. Fox carolinas joe gagnon is live in clemson this morningwith more on where some of the top players could go. 3 the rich may get a lot richer today. After being a few points away from a National Championship against alabama. The tigers may be bringing in nation. 3 after many experts thought 3 rashan gary was going to michigan. The tides have turned after he made a stop in clemson a few days ago. Now clemson is one of two options for the nose tackle. Tackle. 3 4 star safety Isaiah Simmons from kansas tweeted his commitment to clemson last night. And many more big time names are expected to sign their letter of intent. And you can see it live on clemsontigers. Com they will be having a live broadcast from right here this morning. Morning. Usc has quite the class as well. With more than a dozen verbal commitments that just need a signature. Including korey banks, wr, tyrone, ga. former unc commitment a stephon taylor, dt, new orleans, la. A randrecous davis, wr, atlantaa jacoby hill, de, atlanta 3 and we will be all around the upstate covering where out local players will commit. If you are at a signing day make sure to send your pictures to foxcarolinanews at foxcarolina. Comor to our 3 back to you. 3 now for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. Minutes. 3 heavy rain and tstorms likely until early afternoon, with highs in the 60s. Expect gusty wind to accompany the rain. Rain clears this afternoon, with overnight lows dropping into the 30s and 40s. Partly cloudy, seasonably Cool Conditions return thursday. 3 lets send it over to chris. 3 were watching hudson rd devenger rde. Butler rd i385 white horse rd i185 southernconnector connector 3 heres a live look at the 3 heres a live look over Lake Hartwell youre watching the join us again this year for inspiring superbowl stories from the best teams in the nfl. Jesus christ has changed my life in so many ways. God. Family. Football. And youve got to keep it in that order. As long as you love god, you know that he has a plan for you. Im a true believer that god is in control. My identity and my value comes from just thursday vo shop all makes, models and colors in your neighborhood. All with worryfree ownership. Head to your neighborhood enterprise car sales and let the people who buy more vehicles than anyone. Shift your thinking about buying your next one. 3 youre watching the morning news with lauren elise, ben hill, meteorologist nicole papay, chris scott with pit 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina. Youre taking a live look over i85 in greenville. 3 3 people in two Southern States are cleaning up major damage this morning after tornadoes came through on tuesday. Tuesday. This is a look at pickens county, alabama. Where officials confirm a large tornado hit. Officials say several homes were damaged. Along with a federal prison. Widespread Power Outages were also reported. But there were only minor injuries. Another tornado was confirmed in mississippi. While thunderstorms left damage in parts of tennessee. 3 one of two Virginia Tech students charged in the death of a 13 Year Old Girl is due in court today. Today. Natalie keepers is facing accessory charges, after Authorities Say she helped David Eisenhauer dispose of the body. Body. Authorities now say Nicole Lovell was stabbed to death last wednesday. Thats the same day her mother was found saturday just over the North Carolina state line. A neighbor tells the Associated Press that nicole talked about sneaking out to see her older boyfriend, whom she met online. 3 michigans top environmental regulator will be in washington today. Today. Eith creagh will provide testimony at a hearing in front of a House Oversight committee. This is the first hearing on capitol hill about the water crisis in flint. A copy of keiths planned comments state he believes all levels of government share the blame. His statement also indicates michigan leaders should have required the city of flint to do a better job of treating their water. 3 if you plan on flying american airlines, there is some good news. News. Company execs announced theyre bringing back complimentary snacks for the First Time Since 2003. Passengers in the main cabin can get free cookies and pretzels starting in april. American airlines is also expanding its free Entertainment Options on domestic flights. Customers with inseat tvs will have access to up to 40 movies, 60 listen to. 3 time for weather and traffic. Traffic. 3 heavy rain and tstorms likely until early afternoon, with highs in the 60s. Expect gusus wind to accompany the rain. Rain clears this afternoon, with overnight lows dropping into the 30s and 40s. Partly cloudy, seasonably Cool Conditions return thursday with highs in the mid50s. Friday and saturday will be cool and sunny in the low to mid50s, followed by sun and clouds on sunday. Monday into tuesday next week brings colder conditions, with a chance for rain and wintry mix. Heavy rain and tstorms likely until early afternoon, with highs in the 60s. Expect gusty wind to accompany the rain. Rain clears this afternoon, with overnight lows dropping into the 30s and 40s. Partly cloudy, seasonably Cool Conditions return thursday with highs in the mid50s. Friday and saturday will be cool and sunny in the low to mimi50s, followed by sun and clouds on sunday. Monday into tuesday next week brings colder conditions, with a chance for rain and wintry mix. Now 3 3 3 were watching brook forest dr hillside lanesheriff mill rd hwy 8i85 north hwy 3 3 heres a live look at the s. C. D. O. T. Cam onpit crew traffic 3 sponsored by Kevin Whitaker chevrolet cadillac 3 3 and heres a live look at usc upstate in spartanburgyoure watching the morning news on the son of a polish immigrant who grew up in a brooklyn tenement. 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New customers, open a checking and savings account and you can get a polaroid cube video camera on the spot. 3 welcome back to the morning news on fox carolina. Were weblive on clemsons website. Where a big celebration of signing day is happening right now. Joe gagnon is also live at clemson this morning. Hell have more for us coming up at 8 30. 3 super bowl 50 is just four days awayand fans in spartanburg are going all out to show their support for the college. At city hall there are several panthers decals along the windows. Theres also a sign inside the beacon restaurant that says spartanburg loves the Carolina Panthers. People are welcome to come in and sign the poster. One of the owners says the sign will be brought to the super bowl. Wofford college is also taking a picture and sending to the panthers. 3 3 everyone is just beyond excited, we just really feel like theyre a part of our family cause they are with us every summer. Our Food Service Folks are so excited to cause they get to know the players really really well during training camp. Camp. The city encourages anyone who is interested to come out on thursday morning at 10 00 to take a Group Picture in your panthers gear. 3 time for weather with nicole. 3 heavy rain and tstorms likely until early afternoon, with highs in the 60s. Expect gusty wind to accompany the rain. Rain clears this afternoon, with overnight lows dropping into the 30s and 40s. Partly cloudy, seasonably cool 3 time for traffic. 3 were watching brook forest dr hillside laneschool bus crash sheriff mill rd hwy 8i85 north hwy 101 exit 60left lane lane 3 heres a live look at the s. C. D. O. T. Cam on 3 3 heres a live look at youre watching the morning news on fox carolina. Roast it. Roast it. Roast it. Slice it. New, handcarved slowroasted sirloin. Perfectly paired, perfectly served. And starting at just 10. 99 . 3 the morning news starts now. Now. The parents of a clemson student who died more than a year ago are still working to get justice. Coming up. We have new information on the lawsuits filed in the death of tucker hipps. Hipps. 3 heavy rain and thunderstorms may slow down your commute when it should all clear out. Coming up. Up. 3 National Signing day is here. Were live at clemson with a rundown of which Star High School players are expected to commit today. 3 good morning. Its wednesday, february 3. Im ben hill. Hill. And im lauren elise. Here with nicole papay and chris scott. Thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 heavy rain and tstorms likely highs in the 60s. Expect gusty wind to accompany the rain. Rain clears this afternoon, with overnight lows dropping into the 30s and 40s. Partly cloudy, seasonably Cool Conditions return thursday. 3 wrap up 3 were watching brook forest dr hillside laneschool bus crash sheriff mill rd hwy 8i85 north hwy 101 exit 60left lane lane 3 heres a live look at the s. C. D. O. T. Cam on 3 3 3 two lalauits filed by the family of tucker hipps have been consolidated meaning theyll be decided in one trial. Trial. The hipps family filed a suit for wrongful death and survival action each one looking for up to 25million in damages. Those have now been combined. Oconee county deputies continue to investigate the death of the 19yearold clemson tudent. Student. Those lawsuits allege hipps was hazed by members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon in Lake Hartwell back in september of 2014. 14. You can read the entired combine lawsuit on our website. Foxcarolina. Com. The trial is expected to last at least two weeks. 3 the us marines say theyre working to salvage the wreckage from two helicopters that went down last month. Month. The us marines say they found a very small amount of human remains off hawaiis coast. Back on january 14th. Witnesses reported seeing two marine choppers collide in a midair fireball. Fireball. 12 marines were on board. Including woodruff native effrey sempler. 3 3 covering our countiesthe Haywood County