The final republican president ial debate before the Iowa Caucuses went on as scheduled and without donald trump. The gop frontrunner was just three miles away holding a Campaign Event of his own. Karin caifa reports from des moines. Fox news had an extra podium to the side of the stage. They said they didnt expect to use it, but had it just in case donald trump made a lastminute decision to he did not and his top rival acknowledged it, right out of the gate. President ial candidate let me say, im a maniac. And everyone on this stage is stupid, fat, and ugly. And ben, youre a terrible surgeon. Now that weve gotten the donald trump portion out of the way in the absence of trump, candidates tried to take a more civil tone with their counterparts on the stage. At one point cruz went after the moderatorssaying they were trying to bait candidates into still the canidates did clash over differences on immigration, leadership, and electability. Meanwhile three miles away from here at Drake University the Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum nothing but nice as they tried that. But you have to stick up for bush have spent a lot of time up iowa. Reporting in des moines, im karin caifa. Over at his event, trump told here in iowa. Reporting in des moines, im karin caifa. Over at his event, trump told the crowd of about 700 people that he would have debate, but said he was committed to supporting veterans who are being mistreated. Trump acknowledged that he idnt know if skipping the debate would hurt his chances in iowa, but took the opportunity to taunt rival jeb bush and his low poll numbers. Even after his event had started, trump said fox news was still trying to smooth things over. Fox has been extremely nice the last number of hours actually and theyve wanted me there and they said how about now, they called a few minutes ago, how bout now, can you come over, i said hasnt already started . And we actually thought what wed do is wed let them start and we wanted to be about 15 minutes into that hour so that by now theyre all tuned in. Look at all the cameras, like the academy awards, this is like the academy awards, this is the academy awards. Trump will be campaigning in New Hampshire today. So did donald trump, trump last nights debate . Live report from iowa later this morning right after sunrise. Last night, family and friends gathered at a vigil in honor of robert mcnair, a South Carolina every year since the Space Shuttle tragedy. Chad mills has the story. In this lake city church, 73 seconds of candlelit prayer and silence seems like an eternity as friends and family of Ronald Mcnair think back to a cold january morning 30 years ago. A day when mcnair, along with six other astronauts, lifted off from Cape Canaveral aboard Space Shuttle challengers short, final mission. Carl mcnair something was very strange about this launch. The solid rocket boosters were and veering to the right and there was, obviously, an explosion. My immediate thought was, this is some crazy scifi movie. but mcnairs brother, carl, and the rest of the world quickly realized it wasnt that. All seven astronauts died just 73 seconds into the flight, including mcnair, a native of lake city. Carl mcnair i stood there and essentially just broke down and cried. My wife came out and asked me what was wrong, and all i could do was point to the television set. But mcnairs legacy is still evident in his hometown. His remarkable story of growing up here hasnt been forgotten 30 years later back in 1950, at just some of those books are now on you define your limits. His older brother says ron tackled selfdoubt later in life at North Carolina a t state university, where he briefly decided to study music before an advisor convinced him that physics was his calling. He graduated from there and mit before being selected as an astronaut in 1978. He flew a Successful Mission aboard challenger in 1984 and became the second africanamerican in space. It was his Second Mission aboard challenger two years later that ended in tragedy. Carl mcnair he set his sights high on education. Now, carl and many others are using rons legacy to impact others. Thehere hoping children, from all backgrounds, will follow in his footsteps. Carl mcnair let them know that theyre good enough to go try and apply. You cant possibly have a chance to win. Columbia native general charles bolden, whos now the administrator of nasa, has said if it werent for mcnair, he would have never applied to become an astronaut. Mcnair was given an honorary doctorate from in 1984. The usc Mcnair Center for Aerospace Innovation and name in 2011. A new leader has been selected to take over the lexington distriri one School Districtct the school board named doctor gregory little as superintendent at a special meeting last night. Little was one of three finalists the board narrowed down earlier this month. He currently serves as superintendent of mount airy city schools in North Carolina. He takes over for doctor karen woodard, who announced her retirement at the beginning of the school year. A bank manager in North Carolina is credited with thwarting a bank robberyand it was all caught on camera. Police say a person wearing a mask tried to enter the back of zebulon , which is east of raleigh, shortly after the bank opened thursday. Security video shows the manager held the door shut after he saw the wouldbe robber coming. According to a police statement, the man showed a small, black handgun and used it to hit the door. He eventually ran off. Richland county deputies say theyve identified a man wanted for an attempted murder at a gas station last month. They are looking for 19 yearold yakiem breeland. They say on december 26th, breeland was involved in a shooting at the circle k gas station on hardscrabble road. The victim has since been released from the hospital. Deputies say if you know where breeland is to call crimestoppers at 1888 crimesc. Bond has now been set for three men locked up after a nearly yearlong investigation into an organized drug ring. Raheem jackson, telly jones, and Jermetres Kirkland are each being held on 125thousand dollars bond. This all comes after the search of a home by the Newberry CountySheriffs Office, newbery police department, and sled which turned up drugs and multiple firearms. Crack cocaine, marijuana, a rifle, and five pistolsone of which was reported stolen last year. They say they also found more than 1000 dollars in drug money. The centers for diseasesecontrol is warning about a potentially dangerous type of virus that is spreading throughout central and south america. The zika virus, as it is called, is transmitted by mosquitos and can cause birth defects in unborn children. So far at least 31 people in the u. S. Who have traveled overseas have been diagnosed. Health experts say symptoms can appear in common forms like headache, joint pain, fever, rash, and inflammation of the upper eyelid. Steve crump talkeketo Health Officials and travelers about what you can do protect yourself. At the International Arrivals area of charlotte douglas, Global Health concerns are taken with a great degree of seriousness. Bring up the issue of the zika virus to overseas Airline Passengers who obviously pay attention. 10 27 super gary silvers International Traveler im concerned about whats going on out there, as far as viruses or anything international. 2 51 concerns about spread of zika virus can cause birth defects its a very bad situation. Mecklenburg county medical director dr. Stephen keener suggests that travelers with questions follow the advice of the World Heath Organization 2 25 for pregnant women not to travel to i think its up to 20 countries now. The reason for that is because there has been an association between zika virus and pregnant women and poor birth outcomes. Dr. Keener says at the point in time need to sound the alarm. 5 01 all the cases that weve had, and they are few in number, and they have been imported, and number two mosquitoes are not the best way to avoid the zika virus. They say several insect repellantsincluding those with deet, are considered safe for pregnant women. Coming up. The winning Streak Continues for gamecock Womens Basketball. Rick henry has the sights and sounds from last the usc women are now a perfect oh on the season. The second ranked gamecocks keep their undefeated record intact by the ole miss rebels tonight at Colonial Life arena. First quarter. Aja wilson gets it going early knocking down the jumper. She had 8 of uscs first 11 points. Usc up 115 at this point gamecocks finish the quarter strong. Bianca cuevas crosses the defender and finds Sarah Imovbioh for the basket. Usc leads it 2411 after one. Second. Bretta hart gets the easy basket. Rebels would cut the usc lead to 8 at one point but usc stood tall. Alissa alston goes up for the layup but Tiffany Mitchell is there to swat it away. Gamecocks up 14 at the break. Third quarter. Gamecocks pour it on. Mitchell drives past the defender for the score. Three. Ole miss would cut the lead to into the area from the west. The ridge will shift the winds and allow temperatures to warm up to the 60s through the weekend. Southwesterly wind, daytime high temperatures will soar to the lower and middle 70s. Our average high this time of year is in the upper 50s, so enjoy the unseasonably weather. The next chance of rain will arrive midweek. Meteorologist von gaskin break 2 findings from a new study may challenge assumptions about dating violence. Researchers looked at teenagers who had been living in violent homes or neighborhoods. Teen boys were just as likely as or assaulted by a romantic partner. The rates were higher among younger boys. But the trend started to reverse as the kids got older. With more teen girls reporting dating violence. It motivates kids. Teaches them about wellness. And even makes classes more fun. One minnesota middle school is using new technology during physical school is using new technology during physical education chris yu explains. In shane vanbeeks pe classes every jump. And every throw. Now has a number. This allows everyone to see their instant feedback and how theyre doing throughout class. Those numbers represent heart rates recorded in real time. But this isnt your typical heart rate monitor. The blink armbands connect with the bridge. Which connect to the ipad, connected to the projector. That projector displays every students beats per minute on the wall for everyone else to if my friends heart rate is lower, then you gotta on sunrise. Michael phelps takes a break from training for the upcoming olympics to help an arizona basketball team. Break 3 Hallie Jackson good morning, and this morning highlights from the republican are here in the Filing Center after a night that saw highlights not just on the debate stage but off of it as well. Donald trump still the most talked about candidate online, even though he didnt even show up at the debate. Fireworks for sure and well have a recap coming up for you a warming trend will beginn today. A ridge of High Pressure will move into the area from the basketball win on the court. Phelps took part in asus curtain of distraction, designed by the students to make life difficult for opposing free throw shooters. Phelps shed his shirt to show his eight gold medals and was joined by a bodies. The distraction worked. As the oregon state shooter missed both free throws. Arizona state would go on to win 86 to 68. The time is now 4 thanks for starting your day he was rated a by the nra. Not for his promises, but for defending the Second Amendment. Hes a man of deep faith, who fought time and again for the right to life. He laid out a plan to destroy isis months before paris. Hell strengthen our border and use conservative principles to put whingtons broken fiscal house back in order. Jeb bush. Hes the conservative you can trust, to fight for our beliefs. Right to rise usa is responsible stage one last time before the Iowa Caucuses on monday. I dont think you have to give up your liberty for a false sense of security. Theres three lanes, theres anti establishment lane and the kasich lane. The top debate takeaways setting thtone for voters in early elections. Plus notable absence. Gop frontrunner r nald Trump Stands Firm on his word, skipping out on the fox debate and instead showing his support for veterans. Theyve wanted me there and they said how about now, they called a few minutes ago, how bout now, can you come over, i said hasnt it already started . How much money Trumps Campaign raised. And other gop presesential candidates that joined him in a last minute showowf support. Plus. A look at your forecast for today. Its friday, january 29th. And news 10 sunrise starts right now. Good morning. Thanks for waking up with sunrise. Im mary king. Im len kiese. Its five oclock on this the final gop debate ahead of the Iowa Caucuses is setting the tone for voters who will head to the polls on monday. 7 candidates took the stage. There were plenty of Health Exchanges with clashes over differences on immigration, leadership, and electability. Fox news still had an open spot for gop frontrunner donald trump. He stood firm in not attending the debate due to the ongoning issues with the network. He instead hosted a veterans event close by, acknowledging that fox news apologized to him for its past treatment. Well have much more on trumps event, and whether he feels his boycott of fox will hurt his polling numbers. If you take a look outside, youre seeing a foggy start to the morning. Von gaskin is in for tim miller friday through monday will be mostly sunny with highs from near 60 friday and approaching 70 by the end of the last gop debate is in the caucuses on monday. Seven republican candidates squared off last night on the fox news channel. Our Michal Higdon is live in the studio this morning with some of the biggest takeaways. The dynamics of this debate were donald trump wasnt there. But for the candidates who were, several top issues were discussed. The most contentious immigration. Specifically an amendment ted cruz offered in 2013 that would have allowed some undocumented immigrants a chance to earn legal status. Cruz defended an amendment to that bill as a poison pill that killed comprehensive Immigration Reform that included a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. But a Video Montage showed at the debate included a number of clips during that time in which the texas senator defended his amendment as the only way the legislation could pass. Other senators werent buying it. Rand paul he is the king of saying oh, youre for amnesty. everybodys for amnesty except for ted cruz. But its a falseness. Marco rubio the truth is, ted, throughout this campaign youve been willing to say or do anything in order to get votes. Ted cruz when i ran in texas, i told the people of texas that i will lead the fight against amnesty. Chris christie this is why you need to send someone washington. I feel like. I feel like i need a washington to English Dictionary converter. On the issue of immigration, ben carson went on to say that the United States has to be intelligent about forming new policies. Jeb bush added you can deal with the threat of terror when it comes to immigration, but in the us we still need to be aspirational across the board. John kasich kept quiet during this topic. Now, the one issue that seemed to get the candidates in agreement across the board the war on terror against isis. Ill have those details in the next half hour. Live in the studio, Michal Higdon, wis news 10. So which candidate had the most talk time during last nights debate . According to numbers compiled by nbc news. Marco rubio took the most chat time at nearly 14 minutes total during the debate. Ted cruz just over 13 minutes. The candidates with the least talk time rand paul with 8 minutes. Ben carson 6 minutes. Note of frontrunner Donald Trumps absence from the debate. The candidates made brief, often joking references to trump. S sen. Ted cruz president ial candidate 15 im a maniac and everyone on this stage is stupid, fat, and ugly. And ben, youre a terrible surgeon. Now that weve gotten the donald trump portion out of the way. Has systematically destroyed many of the things that made america special. While he wasnt at the gop debate, republican frontrunner donald trump was just a few miles away at Drake University hosting an event for veterans. About 700 people cheered him on as he took the stage. Trump told the crowd that fox news had apologized to him and tried to persuade him to attend up until air time, but that he skipped it quote out of respect for himself. He added he was committed to supporting event had raised millions. For me personally is it a good thing . A bad thing . Will i get more votes or bad . Nobody knows. Iowa races. The latest nbc newswall street journalmarist poll has Hillary C