3 Winter Weather is forcing a few of our mountain schools to close today. Mitchell, madison, yancey and macon county schools are closed. For a complete list of closing and delays head to foxcarolina dotcom and keep an eyeon the ticker at your screen. 3 were following an overnight development this morning. Cherokee county dispatch says the Sheriffs Office helped Highway Patrol end a chase early this morning around 1 am on eye85. Were told one person was arrested. Ems was also called to the scene but no word on who may have been treated. No other information has been released as soon as we get more well pass it along 3 3 the president ial candidates are now turning their attention to South Carolina just a day after the New Hampshire primaries. 3 donald trump and Bernie Sanders won their respective elections on tuesday. Republican john kasich came in second behind trump. Sanders swept majorities of men, women, independents and young people in his win over hillary clinton. Despite the loss
3 we are just one day away from the democratic primary here in South Carolina and the candidates are gearing up for another day of campaigning. 3 Fox Carolinas Ashley Minelli is live at Greenville County square where today people are getting ready to cast absentee ballots. 3 voting starts 3 at 8 polls close here at 5 3 3 while absentee voters cast ballot, candidates stumping around state both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders make stops in orangeburg and columbia the two are attending get out the vote rallys in both cities dr. Willie wilson speaking at events in charleston today all the info for these events on fox carolina dot com National Polls clinton in sc palmetto poll 64 of likely voters clinton 14 for 3 reminder polls open at 7 tomorrow morning. Close at 7 last weeks republican primary 3 it was another night of harsh words and accusations for the republican candidates for president. President. Marco rubio and ted cruz book took direct aim at donald trump to try and slow down hi
3 and wake up with fox carolina. Weve got traffic and weather every ten minutes from five to nine am. 3 ill have much more,coming up up3 thanks kendrawe continue tonight 3 the mountain snow has some schools closed Madison Mitchell and Yancey County will all be off tomorrow. Remember for the latest School Closing information just head to fox carolina dot com the link is right on our home page. 3 only on fox at ten 3 an upstate lawmaker wants to get rid of cwps. So everyone in South Carolina can carry a concealed gun without 3 senator lee brights proposed bill is sparking a lot of debate. 3 Fox Carolinas shale remien joins us live in the newsroom with what this means for gun owners. 3 diana this bill was proposed about a year ago and was amended several times, but never passed. Senator bright says hes trying again because he thinks it will help People Better protect themselves. But others are saying it might do more harm than good. 3 3 3 3 tons of people come in and out of Sharp Shooters
Into the 20s with a light breeze. 3 wrap up 3 hold hold were watching 3 this in the Pit Crew Traffic Center. Center. You are looking live at 3 3 with this bitter cold weather sticking around. Many experts are warning about the danger of not bundling up. Up. And there are also some other things you need to be aware of ofFox Carolinas Ashley Minelli is live in Pickens County. Hows it feeling out 3 ad lib about the weather right now, talk about the current temperature 3 weve seen a lot of people bundling up over the past few days. That will continue through weekend this morning. Wind chill can make it feel 20 degress. 3 frost bite cover nose, toes, fingers, face. Etc hypothermia body temperature dips below 95 degrees. Babies and elderly people most at risk shoveling snow take breaks, drink water, keep back straight, use your legs up3 3 3 covering our counties. Things are back to normal this morning after a fire broke out just outside a spartanburg hospital. 3 take a look at this pictures.
Look out for 3 cody and diana very concering tonight that a burgular has been walking into vacant homes and stealing anything that seems to be of value. I spoke to a greer woman over the phone. She didnt want to speak on camera but told me she was robbed. She and her husband lost electronics, tvs. Even her jewelry stolen. Tonight people on the eastside and in greer all looking out for one another. 3 3 3 a string of breakins in Greenville County. And no arrest. The Greenville County Sheriffs Office says at least five homes have been hit. Others like jessica tan, having close calls. Calls. My doorbell rang and i answered the door and no one was there. And i thought it was ups and theres not package or letter. A man is seeing if anyone is home. 3 if not, he welcomes himself in. In one case, he tore a door off its hinges. I looked around and i saw a guy wearing glasses and suit, like a business man and got into his car and drove away. The suspicous act has many people on edge. Chad slayer