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WHNS FOX Carolina 4 OClock News February 16, 2016

Sunny and mild wednesday afternoon. Highs will reach 57 for the upstate and 49 in the mountains. The seasonably cool air will stick with us through the rest of the work week with lots of sunshine on the way. The weekend will be even warmer as highs climb to 67 in the upstate on saturday and 63 in the mountains. Showers will be possible by late sunday. 3 wrap up 3 now lets send it over for the latest on traffic. 3 were watching one accident in Greenville Countyits at white horse road extension and fork shoals road. And one crash in Spartanburg County at fairforest road and north pine streettroopers are reporting injuries there there 3 heres a live look at the s. C. D. O. T. Cam oneye85 3 and we told you about two deadly crashes in greenville on last nights icy roads. Now we know more. About the People Killed. Killed. One crash claimed the life of 17yearold lauryn agnew. She was a senior at southside high school, where counselors are being made available to her friends and classmates. Troopers say she hit an icy patch, slid on the road, and hit a tow truck headon. The crash happened just before 830 last night on verdae boulevard near woodruff road. Troopers say agnew was trapped in the car and had to be pried out. She was taken to the hospital. Where she later died. Died. The driver of the tow truck was also hurt and taken to the hospital. The company he works for. Willimon towing. Says is home recovering this afternoon. 3 agnew was one of the two People Killed in crashes last night in Greenville Countythe Coroners Office says 28 year old clayborn jester was hit and killed after he wrecked his car on 385. 3 but investigators say it 3 Fox Carolinas Adrian Acosta joins us now live along i85. And adrian, tell us how this terrible tragedy unfolded. 3 diana and cody it really was a tragedy. The Coroners Office says clayborn jester wrecked. And got out of his car. And thats when another car hit and killed him. 3 3 3 this was the scene on 385 near villa road last night. Greenvile Police Say One of their officers was investigating a wreck when another car hit his cruiser. As well as the two of the people involved in the original wreckmelody beach lives feet away from where the accident happenedpeople are just. Everyone is in a hurry beach says the impact tossed the pedestrians that were hit down an embankment embankment 3 there were officers probably 15 of them trying to findthe coroner says clayborn jester died at the scene. Another man and the officer were taken definately goes out to these families. Its a tragedy captain Richard Campbell with the Boiling Springs Fire Department says what happened on 385 could have been caused by a number of factors factors 3 its dark that adds more danger, the ice adds a whole different level of danger, people getting out of their car after an accident that can be another hazardnats campbell says while its unclear what happened last night. There are steps you can take to be safe after an accidentif youre on the interstate and your car will not move its better to stay in it. Because on the interstate theres limited safe places. If they hit the car you have a better chance of surviving another incident campbell says his department is constantly working on ways to protect First Responders who are working accidents. And he says incidents like this can serve firefighters, ems, police and others it is a law to slow down and move over away from any emergency vehicle, police officer, recovery vehicleif you see those flashing lights give us a safety are there helping somebody else 3 the Highway Patrol says they are still investigating exactly what happened in this accidentwere also told the officer that was hit is doing well today and only suffered minor injuries. The other pedestrian that was hit were told is still in the hospital with serious injurieslive in Greenville County adriain acosta the four oclclock news 3 as you decide 2016 3 its a huge week in politics here in South Carolina with the president ial primaries right around the corner cornerthe republican primary is just four days away meaning candidates are taking over the state. Including a surprise visitor at tommys country ham house in greenville this morning morning gop president ial candidate and frontrunner and eggs. And tommys famous homemade sausage. Trump paused for pictures, shook hands, and signed autographs for many of his supporters a lot of whom were surprised to see the candidate at tommys coming up later in the newscasthear what trump had to say about his visit to the iconic eatery and his greenville experience 3 despite Donald Trumps significant lead in the polls. Hes not letting up on his opponentsincluding former Florida Governor jeb bush. It appears trump bought the domain rights to jeb bush dot com. You can see right here the url redirects to Donald J Trump dot com. The two have gone back and forth recently. Including at saturdays gop debate right here in greenville. 3 bush isnt the only competitor trump is taking swings at. Hes threatening to sue texas senator ted cruz over his alleged lies about the businessmans positions on several issues. 3 trump saying hes still seriously considering the suit. And a potential independent run for the white eyebrows among his fellow gop hopefuls. Including retired neurosurgeon doctor Ben Carsoncarson made stops in roebuck and gaffney this afternoon. And while in roebuck. Carson responded to trumps lawsuit claims saying its hurting the republican partys president ial potential. 3 3 3 3 i dont see really how that does the cause any good. If the republicans are out there suing each other adn trying to destroy each otehr, it seems to me that only makes it easier for the democrats in the general election. Why would we do Something Like that . That . Carsons roebuck stop was at spartan felt incorporated. Before he headed to daddy joes barbeque in gaffney. Well have more on his upstate Campaign Stops coming up in the next half hour. 3 and a live look at the Boiling Springs fire distrcit station 4 in Greenville County. Where Ohio Governor john kasich is holding a meet and greet with voters. He was recently endorsed by former clemson streaming his event live on our website and will hear more from him coming up. 3 it turns out South Carolina isnt just drawing the 2016 candidates. Its also bringing former president bill clinton to town town clinton made a stop at the west End Community Development Center greenville this afternoon. Hes campaigning for his wife Hillary Clinton and outlining why he thinks the democratic candidate is the best choice for south carolinians. The former president says he know hillary is a fighter and will get things done and protect the progress the country has made under the leadership of president obama. He says hillary has spent her life taking on the toughest fights on behalf of families and childreneven while he was the governor of arkansas clinton says his wife led a program to help educate the stateand nations youngest students. 3 3 34 3756today. Pause. In their 30s there are thousands and thousands of americans who more, went further in life and had better lives and have no clue that hillary had anything to do with it becasue she always made something good happen. 3 clinton is one of three candidates running on the democratic ticket. The South Carolina democratic primary is set for next saturday, february 27th. 27th. And again just four days from today. The gop primary will take place on saturday. Six candidates remain in the race for the republican nomination. We also want to mention senator ted cruz will be holding a rally along side congressman jeff duncan tonight at 730 at the andersoncivic center. We will stream that live on our website foxcarolinadotcom. You can find information on all the candidates and all the latest political headlines on foxcarolina. Com. 3 the search is on. For a missing greer man. Man. His family is desperate to find him, but they need your help where they are looking. And how you can pitch in. In. Plus. New crime stats are out for South Carolina. Were breaking down one area. This year. The number of officerinvolved shootings. Shootings. Head to your neighborhood enterprise car sales and let the people who buy more vehicles than anyone. Change your thinking about buying your next one. Something is just fundamentally broken when African Americans are more likely to be arrested by police, and sentenced to longer prison terms, for doing the same thing that whites do. When too many encounters with Law Enforcement end tragically. We need investments in to counter generations of neglect. We have to face up to the hard truth of injustice and systemic racism. Im Hillary Clinton, and i approve this message. 3 were back with weather and traffic every 10 minutes 3 first lets get a check of the weather with chief meteorologist kendra kent 3 clouds will move in through this evening as showers approach. Some light rain will be possible in the upstate, while the mountains will see a rain snow mix, turning to all snow late night. Some along the tennessee border by wednesday morning. Wednesday morning will bring temperatures in the mid 30s for the upstate and around 30 in the mountains. Skies will clear for the day, leaving a sunny and mild wednesday afternoon. Highs will reach 57 for the upstate and 49 in the mountains. The seasonably cool air will stick with us through the rest of the work week with lots of sunshine on the way. The weekend will be even warmer as highs climb to 67 in the upstate on saturday and 63 in the mountains. Showers will 3 3 for weather 24 hours a day, log on to fox carolina dot com and click on the weather tab 3 wrap up 3 now lets get the latest from the pit crew traffic center. 3 were watching one crash in Spartanburg Countyits at hannon road and farms bridge roadgood news no injuries reported therebut troopers do say the roadway is blockand one accident in Greenville Countynorth rutherford road locust hill road road 3 heres a live look at the s. C. D. O. T. Cam oneye85 traffic sponsored the Carolina Law Group 3 now to a developing story 3 Asheville Police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital. Police say they received reports of shots fired at the deaverview apaprtments around one this afternoon. They tell us gunfire was exchanged and that one person was hurt. No word on any suspects or arrests. But police say there is no threat to the community at this time. 3 happening now 3 the search is on for a greer man missing now for a week. Investigators say adam worley was last seen near his home on fisher road. 3 and today his family is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. Dozens are out near his home right now looking for him himthats where Fox Carolinas Andrew Reeser is live for us 3 adam worley we are told lives here near this orchard in greer with his girlfriend. And behind me theres a command center set up as a Community Search party looks for any sign of him. 3 3 3 family members of adam worley say for him to just disappear is very out of the ordinary. 3 3 05 55 31its very very unlike adam, he was always the type to let someone know when he was going somewhere. 06 00 25he was very keen to keep in contact with everybody in his family. His sister in law Tracey Worley led tuesdays search in the acreage near his trailer. Community members brought a tracking dog and strength in numbers to find him. Something Greenville County deputies have now done several times. Times. 3 3 09 15 43the Sheriffs Office has been out there three times since. Weve been there with cadaver dogs, weve been there with bloodhounds. The Sheriffs Office would not confirm but worleys family tells us his shoes were found near the pond says reports of him leaving his home last week to go pray and meditate have them confused. 05 58 05he was really religious but as far as what he was all into im not sure. 05 55 35its just very not normal. Now as a Community Searches. Donning these yellow ribbons. Quiet hope that the thirty six year old father of three will be found. 3 anyone with information is asked to call the number on your screen 271 5210. Thats for the Sheriffs Office. In greer Andrew Reeser the four o clock news 3 and the greenville zoos newest addition. Meets the public for the first time time we are there as the 6foot tall tatu. Gets the chance to stretch his legs and home plus. Spring really is around the corner angies list is breaking down some diy ideas you might want to tackle. From cleaning the dryer vent to repainting repainting good afternoon. Tmorrow were tracking warmer weather plus the forecast and traffic every 10 minutes. And joe will be live in anderson for a Mardi Gras Party for meals on wheels. 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. Im bernie sanders. I approve this message because together, we can make a Political Revolution and create an economy and democracy that works for all 3 were back with weather and traffic together every 10 minutes 3 clouds will move in through this evening as showers approach. Some light rain will be possible in the upstate, while the mountains will see a rain snow mix, turning to all snow late night. Some accumulations are expected along the tennessee border by wednesday morning. Wednesday morning will bring temperatures in the mid 30s for the upstate and around 30 in the mountains. Skies will sunny and mild wednesday afternoon. Highs will reach 57 for the upstate and 49 in the mountains. The seasonably cool air will stick with us through the rest of the work week with lots of sunshine on the way. The weekend will be even warmer as highs climb to 67 in the upstate on saturday and 63 in the mountains. Showers will be possible by late sunday. 3 3 wrap up 3 now lets get the latest traffic report. 3 were watching two crashes in Greenville Countythe first is at white horse road and us 25 troopers are reporting the roadway blocked therealso theres an accident at north rutherford road and locust hill road roadheres a live look at the s. C. D. O. T. Cam oneye85 north pelham road 3 and breaking down the numbers weve heard about several officer involved shootings in carolina. Fox carolina takes a look at the statistics. And whats being done to keep police and the public safe. Safe. Plus. The day after the dangerous ice on our roads. Its still busy for upstate tow companies. What theyre doing to get cars involved in wrecks. To the shop. And keep their drivers safe on upstate roads roads and several candidates a day in South Carolina from breakfast for donald trump at a greenville restaurant. To the former president campaigning in the upstate. Well tell you whos in town ahead of the primaries. Primaries. 3 3 were back with weather and traffic together every 10 minutesafter wet, freezing conditions yesterday. Were seeing a major warmup this afternoon afternoon lets check in with chief meteorologist kendra kent. Kendra. Were really thawing out this afternoon. And even warmer weather is on the way, right . This evening as showers approach. Some light rain will be possible in the upstate, while the mountains will see a rain snow mix, turning to all snow late night. Some accumulations are expected along the tennessee border by wednesday morning. Wednesday morning will bring temperatures in the mid 30s for the upstate and around 30 in the mountains. Skies will clear for the day, leaving a sunny and mild wednesday afternoon. Highs will reach 57 for the upstate and 49 in the mountains. The seasonably cool air will stick with us through the rest of the work week with lots of sunshine on the way. The weekend will be even warmer as highs climb to 67 in the upstate on saturday and 63 in the mountains. Showers will be possible by late sunday. 3 3 3 now lets get the latest from the pit crew traffic center. 3 were watching one crash in Spartanburg Countyits at sc 9 and bible church road. And two crashes in Greenville Countythe first is at white horse road and us 25troopers are reporting the roadway blocked therealso theres an accident at north rutherford 3 heres a live look at the s. C. D. O. T. Cam oneye85 south mm 87 3 freezing rain wreaked havoc on the roads last night. And although most had melted away by this morning. The abandoned cars are keeping tow Truck Drivers busy today today we caught up with willimon towing this afternoon. They tell us theyve been busy since last night the company says it cant keep up with the number of calls coming in one of thei

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