See. Good 3 morning efren. 3 3 chat 3 3 3 3 another victory for the republican president ial projecting donald trump is the winner of the nevada caucuses. Second place is still too close to call. Danielle nottingham has more from las vegas 3 3 nevada awards republican delegates in proportion to how the candidates fare in the caucses. John kasich and ben carson are also looking for a strong finish to help keep their campaigns alive 3 we are three days from the democratic primary here in South Carolina. Hillary clinton is expected to be in columbia this afternoon for a luncheon at Brooklyn Baptist church. Last night both clinton and Bernie Sanders held events in columbia. Sanders wife spoke in front of a small group discussing the importance of improving education. While clinton spoke out against gun violence at a forum with mothers who lost their children to gun violence and police incidents. Inclu ding the mother of eric garner. Cant breathe, but the disconcerted officers they chose to end his life. To add insult to injury there was no indictment. They learn very early that they are not going to be able to afford college and that they are not going to be able to get the 3 education they need to have the life that they desire. 3 tonight. Clinton will also speak at Morris College doors open at 5. Bernie sanders will not be back in our state until friday. 3 for complete coverage of the democratic primary and beyond. Head to our website. Wltx dot com. And click on sc primaries full coverage. Under headlines. 3 3 the senate still has not come to a vote on fixing the states roads. Senator tom davis of beaufort took the senate floor to start yesterdays debatehe blocked in hopes of not raising taxes on gas. The debate is a mamar road block for state senators and davis thinks a gas tax is unfair for taxpayers making 50 thousand or less. Senator davis also debated about fixing existing roads like eye85 eye95 and eye17 which he called eath traps before starting on the eye73 project in florence. 3 the Confederate Flag removed from the state house grounds could be on its way to charleston. The house ways and Means Committee advanced a proposal that would look at museum space in charleston. And if the space exists. Look at the cost for moving the confederate relic room and military museums collections there. Lawmakers say this could save taxpayers money. The relic rooms governing board 3 Million Dollars to expand exhibit space at its Current Location at the state museum. 3 3 South Carolina has paid millions of dollars to the 18 years because of our outdated Child Support payment system. The Family Support act of 1988 required all states to develop and implement a statewide, automated Child Support enforcement system. South carolina has failed to do that. News 19s Mary Sturgill looked into why this is and why we will continue to pay fines for the next four years. 3 i think we are the only state in the country that currently doesnt have an Automated System and so the governor has made it very clear to me that this is one of the biggest tasks that we have and that has cost us more than 170 million in the last 18 years. That problem in part due to a failed contracts with Huelett Packard and a previous vendor. Director susan alford says she had to pick up the reigns to move foreward. When i came to the agency the way the project really stood was that we had just gone through a Settlement Agreement and that agreement basically allowed us to start a new Partnership Starting from square one. We had to map it again with a new vendor again and because of that it is a four year process that its gonna take to do that. So my big task right now is just to make sure that we stay on track with that because as you said its been a long long history of the Child Support system not being implemented in South Carolina. As part of that task. Dss has enlisted the help of jimmy early who designed the sceis system of South Carolina. Which is the one central system that manages the states finances. Were just really encouraged that weve got the right guy in place to figure out how to get this done. Early sent news 19 this statement on the projects progress. E are beginning to transition from the initial planning phase of the project where we have been focused on key plans software development, requirement management, data conversion, etc. and the overall project schedule, to work more focused on system design. The system will be designed and developed in phases and we are beginning to work on design and Development Activities centered on the first system component. With the annual penalties. And the expected 2019 completion date, our state could be paying anywhere from 40 million to 72 Million Dollars 3 3 dss tells us to date over 50 of the penalties have been paid by contractors. The webbased system designed by xerox will be piloted in 2018 and implemented in all regions on or before september 30, 2019. 3 3 the usc mens basketball looking for a win against tennesee. The gamecocks are fresh off overtime victory over florida last saturday, and sit in second place in the sec standings entering tonights matchup. Tip off for the game is set for 9pm at the Colonial Life arena. 3 Palmetto Health is discussing ways to stay young this afternoon. At noon, they will host a seminar that changes as we age. Other topics include what exercise you body needs and the effects that stress has on aging. Join 3 geriatrician tobin r. Moss at Palmetto Health baptist on sumter street 3 today is the last day in columbia to get your dresses in for the cinderella project. Its a program that provides gently used dresses for High School Girls to wear to the prom. You can make a donation at more than a dozen locations including the news 19 studio. You still have until march 9th to donate in orangeburg. We have the full list of drop off locations on our website wltx dot com 3 if you are struggling to feed your family. Theres an event going on today to give you a free lunch. Its called the little caesers love kitchen at noon they will be at the Salvation Army on main street in columbia. Since 1985. The truck has traveled across the country. Often to areas hit by disaster giving out meals to more than 3 million 3 and tonight will be filled with music, spoken word, theater, dance and visual arts. All to help the homeless in our community. Homeless helping homeless will present ilent voices,at the Tapps Art Center on main street tonight. Doors open at 6 p. M. With a silent auction and the show begins at 7 p. M. Performances during the event are based on actual writings created by members of the columbia homeless community. Tickets are general admission with a donation of 10. Proceeds go directly to the performers. 3 its the Second Time Around in the classroom for one teacher. Why shes this weeks teacher of the week. Plus new information this morning in the dui arrest of lexingtons top prosecutor. What he told troopers about what happened and the results of his sobriety test. 3 plus. There is a chance we could see Severe Weather today. Meteorologist efren afante is putting together your forecast to tell us when 3 newly released accident and incident reports in the arrest of longtime 11th circuit solicitor donnie myers. We first told you yesterday he was charged with a dui. According to the accident report, myers crashed his car at 8 evening. The trooper wrote in his incident report that there was a strong odor of alcohol in the car. They then visited myers at his home where he allegedly told them he had one drink at unos before the crash, but he was run off the road. He told them he had nothing else to drink since the crash. The trooper says during a field sobriety test, myers was unable to recite his abcs twice and failed the finger dexterity test. He was taken to the Richland County jail and blew a 0. 09 at 10 08 pm, nearly two and a half hours after the accident. Myers did bond out of jail. If formally indicted by a grand jury, he can be suspended from office by governor haley. County. Deputies are looking for a man and woman wanted for shoplifting at target. Deputies say the man annd woman you see on your screen entered the target on two notch road earlier this month and stole numerous items off the shelves, placing the items into in a laundry bin and then ran out of the store. If you know who these suspects are call crimestoppers at 1triple8crimesc. 3 3 3 after the break. Clemson basketball has had a tough time on the road. What this championship chances. Reggie anderson will have that and more in your morning sports when we return. baseball on tv in background with Heart Failure, danger is always on the rise. Symptoms worsen because your heart isnt pumping well. water filling room about 50 percent of people die dog whimpering within 5 years of getting diagnosed. But theres something you can do. Talk to your doctor about Heart Failure treatment options. There are those who say we cannot defeat a corrupt political system but i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place and look to the american horizon. To a nation where every child can not only dream of going to college, but attend one. Where quality healthcare will be a birthright of every citizen. Where a good job is not a wish, but a reality. Where women receive equal pay and a living wage is paid to all. An america where after a lifetime of labor, there is time for rest and grandchildren. A nation that defends our people and our values, but no longer carries so much of that burden alone. I know we can create that america if we listen to our conscience and our hearts and not to the pundits and the naysayers. Im Bernie Sanders. I approve this message, classroom for this weeks teacher of the week. Dr. Bettie caldwell is described as taking an Old School Approach to teaching while making learning exciting. 3 could. This vocabulary lesson has deeper meaning for Kindergarten TeacherBettie Caldwell. Its part of her plan to get her super students at felton 3 Laboratory Charter school ready for the future. Bettie Caldwell felton Laboratory Charter school i tell them they can be anything that they choose to be. The sky is indeed the limit. They just have to want it and work hard. And that starts here with a word wall. Caldwell also encourages her students to dig into writing. Bettie Caldwell felton Laboratory Charter school i like to have the children talk to me. Let them conversate about a particular topic that we are talking about. Just to see what they have to say. This is caldwells Second Time Around in the classroom. She retired from teaching after more than 30 years last june, month later. michael ryent teachers assistant she works very well with them. She makes sure that they get everything that they need. samiyah martin student i like reading stories to the class and its fun when she reads stories to us. Deon hello, dr. Bettie caldwell. Im Deon Guillory from wltx, news 19 and youre our teacher of the week. Caldwell what . Oh my god. What . . 3 an honor for a teacher whose love of learning doesnt stop. Bettie Caldwell fefeon Laboratory Charter school were not perfect. Im growing and learning the same time they are. 3 if you know a teacher who deserves to be recognized for their hard work in the classroom, email us at tow wltx. Com 3 a line of strong storms could come our way today. Meteorologist eften afante is is working on his forecast now for a closer look at this possible Severe Weather. Plus, the move. The plan to keep up and what it means for you. Lowes presents how to put your foot in your mouth. Man, wish my yard looked like yours. Hey, the grass is always greener on the other side of the. Sorry