Temperatures in the lower 20s with a few areas in the teens look for a mostly sunny day with a few clouds by midafternoon highs upper 40s. Due to a few more clouds and winds turning to the southwest, not as cold tonight, lows middle 30s. Increasing clouds thursday, much warmer, 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 weekend. Rain chance 60 both friday and saturday. Sunday returns to partly cloudy skies, highs near 60 teens look for a mostly sunny day with a few clouds by due to a few more clouds and winds turning to the southwest, not as cold tonight, bill to president obama to repeal the Affordable Care act and defund planned parenthood. Symbolic vote the house voted 240181 obama made clear that he intends to veto the measure no gop alternative to obamacarewhen House Speaker paul ryan was asked why they put ahead this repeal bill without first suggesting an alternative, ryan told reporters just wait. Ryan hopes theyll be able to put forward agenda that the 2016 republican nominee can build upon democratic opponents to the repeal bill say that the Republican Leadership is only doing this to energize their base. Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin is wrapping up a busy day in washington; hes there asking for our chad mills spoke with the mayor before todays trip. Thats right, charles. He says thats why it was important to be there in person to lobby for any assistance available. When i talked to him on the phone just a little while ago, he told me things were going well. Benjamin spoke oneon one with congressman jim clyburn, had a meeting with the Deputy Assistant to the president and director of Intergovernmental Affairs jerry abramson, and spoke with the secretary of housing and urban development, julian castro, and his staff. Benjamin says there are still vast infrastructure needs, crop losses, business losses, and damage to neighborhoods. The mayor is looking for a piece of 300 Million Dollars in Community Development block grants, which is a Fund Available for disaster relief, long term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure. Letters and phone calls and emails are important, but sometimes, you need to look and say exactly what you want. Look him in the eye and say, this is what my people need, and make it well bring a history of very of federal funds with us, and well articulate those priorities, and we wont take no for an answer. The mayor says there might also be opportunities for help through femas Hazard Mitigation grant program. He told me hes being joined by sumter mayor joe mcelveen on the dc trip. Another concern is rebuilding the Columbia Canal as well. Benjamin says hes hoping to score both federal and state funds to get that done. Well have more from the mayor and take a closer look at what he says the need is coming up at 11 oclock. West columbia is still working Riverwalk Park after octobers flood. Two portions remain closed, but most of it has been reopened. The area between the gervais street bridge and Riverside Drive and the piece south of the amphitheater adjacent to the village at the riverwalk neighborhood are also still closed. Officials are working with the South CarolinaEmergency Management division and fema to mitigate erosion issues in those areas. Students from River Gate Elementary School in charlotte are helping Students Affected by the flood. Today, the principal and twenty of her Student Council members went to pine grove Elementary School off of broad river road in columbia to deliver food as part of the snack pack program. Im elated because it helps me understand and know that what were doing as educators and teachers is teaching children the importance of giving back and the importance of being good citizens and they are impacted by that and we want to continue to encourage them to want to do something to make a people. Students from charlotte say their goal was to collect 100 plus items to pine grove students. South carolina Business Leaders unveiled today what they want to see done in the upcoming legislative session including one big issue that lawmakers did not resolve last year. Will whitson explains. The competitiveness agenda rolled out by the South Carolina chamber of commerce today includes two hotbutton issues debated by lawmakers over the past year including road repairs and Workforce Development that includes Early Childhood education, a big staple of the Abbeville School district lawsuit. And Business Leaders have a message for lawmakers stop debating, start making progress. The chamber pushed for road and bridge repairs before putting it at the top of their list last year but the bill stalled in a filibuster in the senate in june. We were disappointed that the senate really failed to get it up and debate the issue. Last year is they put it in a special order slot. That special order for the bill gives it priority status when lawmakers returns next week. Business leaders present at the Chamber Event today said lawmakers stalling on issues like roads or Workforce Development hurts South Carolinas economy and its employers, so leaders want more votes, less talk. Battles. People names. We encourage our legislators to think about small business, lets get on with infrastructure. Lets get on with Workforce Development. Lets change the way we do business in cities and counties. Ww, wis news 10 South Carolinas School Superintendent says the state should be giving money away to some School Systems. As part of a Court Ordered plan to improve the states schools, a state House Committee is considering creating a low Interest Loan Program so School Systems can improve and maintain theri buildings. But today superintendent Molly Spearman said some School Systems wont be able to pay that money back and they of loans. Some new businesses will be coming to the forest acres area soon. And some People Living nearby say it will only bring more traffic. More on what the city is doing to fix the problem. Plus, hes out of the race to become the next president , but hes still hoping to make his mark in the palmetto looking ahead. Republican president ial on the terrorist threat. Marco rubio was missing fundraising in california instead. Two weeks later, terrorists struck again in san bernardino. And where was marco . Fundraising again in new orleans. Over the last 3 years, rubio has missed Important National security hearings and missed more total votes than any other senator. Politics first thats the rubio way. Right to rise usa candidate marco rubio will be making at stop in the csra. Rubio will be hosting a town aiken. A location has not been decided yet. Doors will open at 8 in the morning and the event will begin at 9. Senator Lindsey Graham is still sharing his strong stance on Immigration Reform and other topics though hes no longer running for president. The senator was in greenville today. We need comprehensive Immigration Reform. We are not going to deport 11million people. We need a flatter tax. We are not going to eliminate the irs, and when people tell you that, that is just telling good idea. Senator graham dropped out of the president ial race last month after struggling in the polls. So far, he has not endorsed another candidate. Governor nikki haley will be on the National Stage next week as the face of the republican party. House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell announced tuesday afternoon Governor Haley will deliver the gops response to president obamas state of the union address. The governor says she plans to talk about the challenges and opportunities facing our immediately followed by haleys speech airs next tuesday. A new company is creating almost 60 new jobs in bamberg county. Black Water Barrels makes barrels for aging bourbon and other spirits. Its investing 3 point 6 Million Dollars into a new facility. Theyll start hiring in april and plan to be fully operational late this year. Clear and very cold this morning with temperatures in the lower 20s with a few areas in the teens look for a mostly sunny day with a few clouds by midafternoon highs upper 40s. Due to a few more clouds and winds turning to the southwest, not as cold tonight, lows middle 30s. Increasing clouds thursday, much warmer, high in the upper 50s. Morning with temperatures in the lower 20s with a few areas in the teens look for a mostly sunny day with a few clouds by midafternoon highs upper 40s. Due to a few more clouds and winds turning to the southwest, not as cold tonight, lows middle 30s. 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 weekend. Rain chance 60 both friday and saturday. Returns to partly cloudy skies, highs near 60 the Clemson Tigers are only a few days from the chance to become National Coming up, well head to the gridiron to show you how theyre prepping for the big game. The forest acres planning f approval for a new development at the site of the old Cardinal Newman high school. The school is moving to a bigger lot on alpine road. In its place, charleston developer the Beach Company plans to build retail the Planning Commission opened the discussion to the public and then approved it by a 51 vote, although some neighbors are worried the project could bring more traffic. There is a tradeoff of the lack of student traffic relative to new traffic that would be coming about by the development. The developer is planning to put a traffic light at the bilo next to the site to help mitigate traffic. The plans now go before city council for official approval. Head coach dabo swinney has five days for final preps to get his team ready for one of the biggest games in clemson history the national championship. The wis sports team was in clemson at practice before the big matchup against alabama. Clemson will work out at home again tomorrow, then fly to arizona friday. Our live coverage from glendale, arizona begins friday morning. Ahead of mondays game, youll want to catch chasing a championship. A special look at the tigers season and how rick henry will be in phoenix and will join us before kickoff. Our special show is monday night at 730 here on wis news 10. Are you feeling lucky . People here in South Carolina and all across the country are hoping to become 500 Million Dollars richer the Powerball Jackpot would be the sixthlargest jackpot ever in north america. If no one wins the prize tonight the jackpot will continue to go up the numbers will be announced tonight at 10 59. Well have those number on the news at 11. It started out as a dream. Before it played its first game this season. The reality now. Is that the tigers chase for the championship is almost complete. All that stands in clemsons way. Second ranked alabama. A complete crimson tide team. Loaded with talent on the defensive side of the ball. Alabama ranks number one in the nation in sacks and rush defense. Today. The tide preparing in tuscaloose. To try to slow down one of the most dynamic offenses in colege football. Clemsons racked up 500 plus yards in 10 straight games. The tigers have soared to 17 straight wins. The longest active win streak in the nation. Number 18. Earns clemson the most presitigous title in the land. National champions. To claim the programs Second National title in school history. Theyll have to go through a great alabama team. Dabo this next one, alabama, it is what it is. Theyre a complete Football Team in every sense of the word, great coaches, great depth, great on defense, great in special teams. Saban clemson has an outstanding team. Certainly going to be a tremendous challenge for us. I think their Quarterback Deshaun Watson is certainly one of the best players in the country. No doubt in terms of his production, performance, leadership has been. I think they balance they have on offense between running and the pass makes it very difficult. This opportunity presented to coach dabo swinney. Extra special. With his alabama roots. He was borned and raised in alabama. H e loved to roll tide growing was 31. Dabo reminded everyone during yestedays press availability. How his love for alabama. Like many roll tide fans. Started at birth. Swinney i was brain washed. Are you kidding . Alabama. When you come out of the hospital they stamp your birth certificate alabama or auburn. Or you dont leave. Gridiron. To the most dominant program in sec womens hoops. Carolinas posted 30 wins in its last 33 regular season conferece games. The gamecocks most recent. An 8532 thumping of arkansas at home in this seasons sec opener. The reigning sec champs. Embrace their power on the floor. And remain driven to keep the crown. Wilson its a great feeling being the power house of the sec, but like i said we have a lot of work to do. The best is yet to come with this South Carolina team. I dont know if you can believe that, but it is. Brings in a lot of confidence and a lot of pride. So we leave room for improvement. One final check of the forecast clear and very cold this morning temperatures in the lower 20s with a few areas in the teens look for a mostly sunny day with a few clouds by midafternoon highs upper 40s. Due to a few more clouds and winds turning to the southwest, not as cold tonight, lows middle 30s. Increasing clouds thursday, much warmer, 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