Wyff 4 mobile app, including jeb bush in Spartanburg Greenville , and central. Marco rubio is set to be in clemson. Geoff polls open tomorrow in the gop primary. Allyson donald trump is taking things to a new level, taking on the pope. Nikole killion joins us live from our exclusive washington newsroom with more. Nikole good morning. Donald trump initially dismissed the popes criticism as disgraceful, but now he is softening his stance. He defended his proposal to build the wall at the u. S. Mexico border, something the pope says is not christian. They have their own bickering battle at their town hall on nbc on msnbc. Bernie sanders is now leading democratic nomination, 47 to 44 , but others keep Hillary Clinton in the league. Allyson Hillary Clinton may be getting another key endorsement. Can you tell us who . Nikole we understand that this man jim clyburn is expected to endorse Hillary Clinton later today. That will be a key endorsement ahead of the primary, considering he is the states highest ranking democrat and one of the top africanamerican leaders on capitol hill. We understand that is expected sometime today. Geoff Nikole Killion live in a washington newsroom, thank you. Back in greenville, senator ted cruz and dr. Ben carson share the stage of the bon secours wellness arena. The candidates urged people to go out to vote some but for nation. We, the people, should stand up for what we believe in and we are fed up with the damages coming from the corrupt politicians in washington. Geoff some voters at the event say they have not decided on the candidate and others say they hope the convention will help make a choice easier. Wyff news 4 is your home for political coverage. Tomorrow night, as soon as the polls close at 7 00, well bring you the Election Results right here on wyff 4 and on our mobile app. You can also watch n. B. C. s lester holt reporting from South Carolina on nightly news tonight, ahead of the primary. Allyson to an update now on our breaking news yesterday morning out of powdersville. Officials now tell us that a deadly wreck involved a chase with Greenville County deputies. The Anderson County chief deputyty coroner says 62yearold Stephen Burnett of easley died at the scene yesterday morning. He just so happened to be on the road during the chase. Deputies say they were chasing this man, 25yearold dexter reeves. The Anderson County coroner says reeves car was turning onto highway 81 when it hit burnetts truck. Geoff also, an update this morning after a teen was killed in a shooting at an Anderson Bowling alley. The murder suspects seemed more worried about the cameras than the courtroom yesterday, turning and touting their social media accounts. Albert taylor is accused of shooting 17yearold kejuan brown at tricity lanes in easley wednesday night. Jamari fair, dennis gibbs and a fifteenyearold are also charged in the case. Police say the group went to the Bowling Alley to fight after an argument over social media. Meanwhile, a person in greenville is recovering after being caught in the crossfire of a shotting there. Police say it happened on butler avenue yesterday afternoon. They say one person was injured by shattered glass. Officers say gunshots were fired from two different cars. Right now, no one is in custody. An update now in pickens county, an upstate judge says he needs more time to make a decision about a coal ash landfill. The attorney representing the North Carolina company told the judge yesterday, theyre on a deadline to place a bid this month. The project includes dumping highway 93 and cartee road. The countys attorney accused mrr of working behind the backs of county officials to submit changes to dhec. Mrr denies the claims of deceit. Allyson taking a look at the roads. Major traffic news with the deadly accident in Greenville County on saluda dam road. Still in the road right in Greenville County. Also, up the road closures. We have falls park drive closed in Downtown Greenville due to construction in the area. Also, construction from river street joe neal street. Tomorrow, a 5k on woodland weight circle that will be close woodland way circle and that will be close. Lets see how we look on 385 and hayward. That is your beat the traffic. Geoff we are in the Weather Center with dale. This weekend, get out there. Dale if you enjoyed yesterday, how about another like it . A Beautiful Day today and it gets warmer by the time we get to tomorrow. I woodruff road skycam showing traffic picking up as usual. No problems with fog across the area. High pressure keeping this dry. Temperatures representing anywhere from 20s in western North Carolina to low 30s across the mountains. Lets check on greenville right now where it is 37. Quite a range from 30 and caesars head to 33 in woodruff and mid 30s in simpsonville. Cool for the morning, jacket or sweater will feel good. By the afternoon, temperatures rise to the upper 50s. A northeasterly breeze right now. By the afternoon, it shifts to later in the day. Afternoon temperatures reaching 57, which is average. The mountains will see lowtomid 50s for afternoon highs. It gets warmer tomorrow. 63 tomorrow. Cold in the morning in the 40s and on sunday, 60 seven. The mountains will see an isolated shower on saturday and a better chance sunday afternoon. The upstate and mountains by monday have another front coming in, bringing a good chance of rain for the first of next week. It kind of reminds me of when i got in the picture. Geoff this weeks golden apple students i allyson small in stature but big in heart. Thats how one papaent describes this weeks golden apple award winner. Geoff shes a teacher who promotes individuality through group work. Take a look. The timer has gone off. Geoff when you step into this room move to your next center. Geoff theres a distinct buzz. She brings so much fun n the classroom. When the kids are learning, they dont realize they are learning. Geoff an atmosphere fitting of their fifth grade teacher. Energy. You have to come with energy cause theyre coming with energy whether youre ready or not. Geoff Coleen Hinson in her eighth year at Chandler Creek elementary in greer isnt wasting any time. I only have them for a little time, so what can i give them to carry with them for the rest of their lives . Geoff like math skills. Using rotating math centers. 1, 2, 3. Ah, 72. Geoff one of them multiplication war with cards. Its really hard because you have to be faster than anyone. Geoff and theres get busy baking, dealing with fractions. It gives it more of an idea of how you can use it in real life. Geoff small groups encourage students to ask questions they may not want to in front of the entire class. And at the center of the centers is ms. Hinson rotating groups every eight minutes. Perfect, perfect. Geoff making sure everyone is comprehending what shes asking. Geoff in a classroom as spontaneous and exciting as the snow that suddenly arrived without warning. Lets go. Going out in the snow. Nothing better. As a teacher, i feel like im always learning. Each year, i incorporate something new. Geoff describing her classroom is the Malcolm Forbes quote on her board, diversity the art of thinking independently together. Coleen hinson of Chandler Creek elementary, driven and focued on focused on her students individual success. She is a real pro. When the snow came down, they got the e ggles out. You can nominate a teacher who you think deserves a golden apple award. Allyson pick up the nomination dale great weekend for there are those who say we cannot defeat a corrupt political system and fix a rigged economy. 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 andrandchildren. 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 im Bernie Sanders. I approve this message, now, your live super doppler 4 hd forecast. Dale good morning. Coming up on 6 16. This is portland shoals marina. We at one hour away from sunrise at 7 11. It will be cold this morning and climbing quickly with some expected. Temperatures reached into the upper 50s today. A light breeze out of the northeast becoming more a few other communities across the region. Asheville that 30. Brevard at 32, mars hill at 30, by the afternoon, the mountains will reach lowtomid 50s. As we check out what we normally expect, our project gsp is 57. Two years ago, he got up to 75 degrees. We will warmup this weekend, not the 70s but mid to upper 60s by sunday. The mountains average 52 and today, 55 anticipated with the record of 72 set two years ago. When the jet stream receives a little bit, mild temperatures come in saturday and sunday. What we are seeing in the nations midsection slips to the southeast with temperatures up 63 on saturday and 67 to 68 on sunday. Myrtle beach, 60 two saturday, 68 sunday. Good weather from the mountains to the coast. My sunday afternoon, the mountains of North Carolina seat a slight chance of showers. [no audio] especially on tuesday, when it just stays in the 40s. An update on traffic, coming up. Allyson lets take a look at the roads. I85 at highway 290, all clear. Important news to report this morning with a deadly accident around to 15 this morning in Greenville County yet saluda dam road and oba road. Avoid t tt area this morning. Clear except for road closures drive and it will remain closed today. Also, a new closure that read street to river street tell neil street. Point concrete in the area and will be close. Tomorrow, woodland way circle will be close for 5k in tonight 30 in the morning. 385 and 85 the smooth will be closed for 5k tomorrow until 9 30 in the morning. 385 smooth. That is your beat the traffic. Geoff 18 minutes after 6 00 back to commitment 2016, the , South Carolina gop primary just a day away. And joining us for some insight is mike gallagher. Radio host on 94. 5 wgtk and political commentator. Mike, its a great time to a be. This is as good as it gets with the material you have. Super bowl and a have Great Respect because having lived in the upstate for many years and being heard nationally, i get to hear the nations perspective on what is happening in South Carolina because all eyes are on the palmetto state. Everyone is watching trump, who will take second place, so a big deal in many predict that South Carolina, as has been the case in the past, could be the path to the presidency or the nomination for the republican party. Geoff do you think people think there is a different perspective in South Carolina than other places . Mike there was a respect for South Carolina teen and early harbinger of things to come. What is happening here, matters. Last year, we had a bigger event with 5000 plus p pple to hear ted cruz, ben carson, and marco rubio was the surprising noshow five minutes before the event would take place which was controversial. It was pretty special to see listen to conservative ideas and try to figure out who we are going to nominate to be the gop contender for the presidency. Geoff we have 30 seconds and we will get you back later, but something quickly about the popes comments in regard to donald trump, a person to donald trump, a person the things only about coping walls wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not a christian. Mike the reaction from my listeners at any 4. 5 of you to to ksm push back against the popes comments. I dont doubt that this helped donald trump. He falls into something without even trying and comes out small and michael rose, but most people agree with the idea of a wall, or the security, blocking our doors, closing offenses, and to be called not the christian was pretty harsh. I dont doubt that may be donald trump went up a couple of points without trying. Geoff we want to talk to about the big shift in the poll allyson a few friends with me. Lake hartwell has a fishing allyson inner morning, a Big High SchoolFishing Tournament on sunday at Lake Hartwell. Geoff with us this morning, jacob smith and daniel clark from Travelers Rest high school. They will be competing in the ram american fishing tour, and i think we have that picture of you competing in doing well, holding up a couple fish. We showed that shot earlier, but you have a big tournament coming up this weekend and you won the florida opened last month and now you have the big win coming up this weekend on Lake Hartwell. It should be a good tournament and good turnout for people coming. Geoff are you expecting a lot of people . Yes. You and be surprised how many people can pile in Lake Hartwell. Geoff you have a question. Allyson what is the biggest fish you ever caught . The biggest bass was 12 pounds and six ounces one ounce, excuse me. Geoff dale . Geoff winning the fourday open is essentially the carolina open which gets you through to regionals in the fall. What do you have to do to get out of the regionals and into the National Championship next year . In the regional tournament, which is scheduled for september in kentucky, we have to place in the top 10 of the tournament and we can qualify for nationals. Geoff do you feel pretty good about this . We will go up about one week ahead of time to figure something out. [laughter] geoff we hope the home knowledgeably car will will help you on sunday as you go up against knowledge of Lake Hartwell will help you on sunday as you go up against the of the high schoolers. Dale those guys are professionals. Upper 60s for the afternoon. Upper 50s for the afternoon. Cool early, but for the ride home, 57 in the upstate and for kids in the mountains, mid later today. Speaking of kids, cute pictures for dales school salute. First concrete primary, the kids dressed up as snowmen. We have another picture that came in and also from scotland elementary. They had a chance to get outdoors last friday when the snow came down for that short time. We appreciate all the pictures that come in for dales school salute. Geoff thank you. Its time now for your wyff news 4 timeline on this february 18. On this date in 2006, the group known as the worlds greatest rock n roll band put on one of the worlds greatest shows before their biggest audience ever. Allyson 1. 3 Million People went to the Rolling Stones concert in rio de janeiro, brazil. A staggering total but well short of the 3. 5 Million People there in 1994. If youre doing everything right but find it harder and harder to get by, youre not alone. While our people work longer hours for lower wages, almost all new income goes to the top 1 . My plan make wall street banks and the ultrarich pay their fair share of taxes, provide living wages for working people, ensure equal pay for women. I approve this message because together, we can make a Political Revolution and create an economy and democracy that works for all and not just the powerful few. Geoff in this mornings headlines, a development overnight with our suspect from breaking news yesterday morning. We know more about the deadly wreck and powdersville. Suspects seemed to not take the murder of a 17yearold seriously. Breaking traffic news with a overnight in Greenville County on saluda dam road and oba road around 2 15 this morning. Geoff we have a great shot on ulocal from a viewer in laurens. This is last nights sunset on we are looking at a nice forecast. Dale we really are. It will go from 37 to 57 for the afternoon. As we take a look right now at temperatures and conditions across the south, High Pressure keeping us dry. We will be in great shape today and tomorrow, low 60s and upper 60s by sunday. By the afternoon, if you enjoyed yesterday, we will start to see the wind become more subtle and nice day to get outdoors and a good start for the baseball game season. Both starting today. Geoff that is right. Monti late making his debut for the tigers. Today in commitment 2016, the lastminute scramble in South Carolina for candidates to get your vote. Allyson the gop president ial candidates have at least 20 events planned in South Carolina today. We have all their visits to the upstate listed for you on our wyff 4 mobile app, including jeb bush in Spartanburg Greenville and central. Marco rubio is set to be in clemson. Geoff pulse open tomorrow and candidates are getting to their lastminute pitches. Allyson donald trump is taking on the pope. Nikole killion has more. Nikole donald trump initially dismissed the popes criticism as disgraceful but now he is stopped in the his stance. Donald trump says he does not the pope said the wall is not christian. Democra