Transcripts For WHNS Fox Carolina Ten OClock News 20160107 :

Thursday, with highs getting back into the low 50s with is right around normal for this time of year. Rain should hold off until late thursday night, so the Daylight Hours are looking dry. 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 upthanks kendrawe continue tonight 3 now to breaking news tonight at ten 3 in Oconee County a man is locked up acccced of seriously injuring a 48dayold baby. Tonight deputies say that infant is fighting for her life. 3 Seneca Police arrested 19year old leroy morris after they were called to ghs yesterday. Police say the baby was brought to the hospital by her multiple injuriesincluding a broken collarbone. And fractured eye socket. The Mother Told Police morris her livein boyfriend. Was taking care of the child the night before. During questioning, Seneca Police say morris admitted that on another night. He became frustrated with the childs crying and began shaking her before throwing the child. And they say he also admitted to hurting the child while drinking alchcol and using drugs on christmas eve. Eve. The child right now is in in critical condition. Morris is charged with unlawful conduct towards a child. But additional charges and arrests are possible in this case. Just a few minutes ago chief John Covington sent us this response quote unfortunately this is one of the worst cases of child abuse i have seen in my 29 year career and it is unimaginable that someone could do this to a helpless innocent baby. No criminal charge on the books can render justice in this case. We are prayerful she 3 and just into our newsroom the Pickens County Sheriffs Office says the man who shot and killed a legendary pickens high football coach and his neighbor has died. Died. The Sheriffs Office says albert bowen died from Health Complications early this morning while in the custody of u. S. Marshals. Marshals. Bowen was charged withthwith the murder of coach bill isaacs and his neighbor Dickie Stewart back in september. 3 the shooting happened outsdie issacs home his neighbor Dickie Stewart saw issacs on the ground and rushed to help himwhile on the phone with dispatch deputies say stewart shot and killed him too 3 stewart had been in custody since his arrest he was flown out of state in october for psychological evaluations he suffered a health issue while in the process of returning to South Carolina before he died this morning 3 well continue to update these breaking stories on air and 3 developing tonight 3 in Greenville Countylaw enforcement is trying to figure out who shot out windows at least three diffrent African American chruchesthe damage is in the thousands 3 rocky creek missionary baptistbethlehem baptist and Calvary Baptist churches have all been hit in the last two days. But all three held wednesday Night Services theyre not letting any shattered windows stop them from praying. Praying. Derek dellinger live at rocky creek derek what was the reaction from those churches tonight . 3 they tell us its less anger over what happenedand more disappointmentbut these churches are getting a lot of support from the community tonight. 3 3 3 nats tonight nats 3 3 tonight. 3 3 3 nats tonightis meant for celebration and praise here at rocky Creek Missionary Baptist Church in simpsonville. And they are doing so tonight on right outside their church. nats shattered glass 3 122838multiple windows that were shattered. Multiple doors that were shot at, shot through122845and its hard to find a window that is not damaged. 123119its safe to say that it was an ill act of ungodliness that was rendered1231293 and reverend adrian mcilwains church isnt the only one hit. Down the road at bethlehem baptist 3 70418bethlehem was also vandalized70420and even further down the roada youth center at Calvary Baptist, so shot up with a pellet gun. 3 104013it seemed like a night that someone wanted to ride around to some churches in the areathe worst of it came last nightrocky creek seeming to suffer the worst of it. Authorities say bethlehem and calvary were hit late monday night or early tuesday morning. But theres no word yet if all the cases of vandalism are connectedbut many we talked conference this afternoon state senator karl allen expressed worries that two of the three churches hit were targeted because of their mostly africanamerican congregations. 3 the state of South Carolina takes that matter very seriously. And while the cleanup continuesthere is worry that this is not over. 123104whos next . We dont know. Whats the next church, next building thats going to be vandalized . 123408 nats the prayers and praise are still happening regardless. And to those that might want to disturb this peacethe pastor of rocky creek says they should find somewhere else. 3 123754stop, if you want to use it, use it on a trail, on a nature trai. But dont destroy gods house. 123809 house. 123809 3 sledGreenville County deputiesand Simpsonville Police are all looking for whatever shot out the windows at the churchesso far arrests have been made. Cody . 3 do the churches feel like they targeted . There is that worry and thats why sled is in on the investigation, especially here at cky creek. But Calvary Baptist told us tonight that they feel like they were a convenient target because they were right off the interstate. Codyback to you. 3 fox carolina is following up 3 an organization in greenville says theyre fighting for justicethey claim Greenville Police used Excessive Force on a man they were arresting 3 the Group Fighting injustice together held a News Conference this afternoonthey addressed what they describe as misinformation about the case we first brought you earlier this week. Specifically they claim that Jaquan Williams was taken to the ground in a quote animalistic way during an arrest. But the Police Report says williams was detained in a controlled manner. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 lawsuit into the december 15th incident. The group says the officer slammed williams head on the ground, resulting in a tooth being knocked out a social media post displayed pictures of williams mouth showing a missing and chipped tooth 3 however, these photos from police taken at the time of booking and release from jail. Reportedly show williams with his missing tooth still intact. They say he was cuffed after he refused to return to the vehicle during the stop and citation for marijuana possession. 3 3 3 3 that he took him down in a controlled manner. When a man is handcuffed you slam him to the ground on his face. Thats not controlled. Thats animalistic. And were not going to stand for it. 3 bruce wilson, with fighting injustice together, says he and williams want to talk to sled about the investigation. Greenville police say theyre conducting their own internal 3 the National Football championship is less than a week away. 3 and the undefeated Clemson Tigers are getting ready for the big day. The team will leave for arizona on friday. 3 the tigers will take off from the westzone around 12 30pm. If you want to send them off youre asked to show up aruond 11;45 near the entrance the band and spirit squad will be out there 3 some of you may be wondering what will it take for the undefeated tigersroll past alabama . Alabama . Fox carolina talked to former clemson head coach danny ford. He was the last coach to lead the team to a National Title in 1981. And up until now thats the only National Championship that clemson has ever wontoday we asked coach ford what it will take for the tigers to add another trophy to their case heres what he had to say 3 3 3 if alabama turns it over then alabama can win certainly, but there is a reason they are yet caught up with alabama in recruiting but they certainly can win they just have to play really well well3 ford added that he believes clemson has a big advantage at the quarterback position with deshaun watsonbut he said he thinks alabama has the upperhand on defense and on special teams 3 of course well be covering every angle leading up to the National Championship on mondaywell have live reports from arizonastarting tomorrow on the four oclock news. News. Some of our crew left today and touched down in phoenix this afternoon. Afternoon. Sports anchor Shannon Sommerville and photojournalist Amanda Salvucci are already there working and getting to learn about the area. Well hear from shannon a little later in the show. And you can follow their 3 kendra has the forecast forecast 3 3 its been more than two months. Since four people months. Since its been more its been more than two months. Since four people were found shot to death inside their Anderson County home. Tonight the latest on the investigation. And why deputies are asking for your help in solving the case. Case. And as clemson gets ready to head out west were catching up a former player, who just happens to be coaching for the arizona cardinalsand is ready to welcome the tigers to his home field 3 and. 500 Million Dollars is up for grabs this is live look in greenville at the qt along woodruff and verdae. The cashier said hes sold 45 hundred dollars worth of tickets since coming on his shift at one oclock. He said the early shift sold 25 hundred dollars. Those lucky numbers will be drawn right top of t3 the National Football championship is almost here 3 it is all clemson all the timeat least through monday from here out fans, alumni and of course the team are focused on the National Title 3 with only one National Championship under their belt in 1981 most former players dont know the feeling of that kind of win. But some have had some big moments that compare. Compare. Fox carolinas Sharon Johnson joins us live with how it feels to be a former tiger player with their team going to the big game. 3 the excitement is truly over the top for anyone who loves clemson. And if you have a closer connection youre definitely going to arizona to watch them play. You may even 3 3 3 the big moment in football for this former clemson player came when he played in the superbowl for the pittsburgh steelers. Now this big one for his college team. levon 14 08 02 normally, im objective about things but i feel like this team has something, the tigers do and i feel like theyre going to suprise a lot of folks and win this game,and levon kirklands welcoming clemson fans to arizona where he is one of the cardinals outside linebacker coaches. His Facebook Post reads clemson, i welcome all of yall to arizona sot, levon 10 41 16 you know i had to show a little southern flavor in there, but im looking forward to people that have orange on. 3 one of those men in orange will be another clemson standout. patrick sot 17 42 38 coach swinney, without a doubt, is one of the best coaches in the country. Patrick sapp played as a quarterback and running back in the mid 90s then went on to the nfl. His title now is Alumni Development at clemson. But he does much more. More. 3 17 38 32 i mentor a lot of these guys, also do our broadcast for the games as well. I get a chance to call the games and im on the sidelines as well with the guys during the games, so, i feel like im in that realm and that kinda satifies urges. He says his dual role allows him to enjoy clemsons success. 17 37 12 its a great time to be a tigerand both men former athletes and clemsons finest know the pressure is on for the team to bring home the National Championship. 3 both players agree this is a once in a lifetime moment for players and the clemson family. One they will cherish for the rest of their lives. Reporting live Sharon Johnson fox carolina the ten oclock news. 3 the Clemson Tigers are not the only ones preparing for the big showdown the tigers band is also working to make sure they bring the boom check it out. 3 tonight fox carolina caught up with the band at practice at the indoor football practice facility. 300musicans were working up sweat. Preparing for the big battle on monday. We spoke with members who say they ready for the big day. 3 mark spede director of bands ; director of tiger bandtrt 22its a personal bucket list for me. Ive been associated with a lot of other top band programs and ive never been at a National Championship game with a team or the band i was associated with, so this is a first for me as well. And, certainly as a Big College Football fan, im super excited to be in this position. Position. 3 the band will leave saturday for arizona. 3 our foxcarolina crewhas already landed in arizona to bring you play by play updates leading up to the championship game. Here is Fox Carolinas sports anchor Shannon Sommerville with a preview. Preview. 3 well were here in phoenix arizona, just got here a little bit ago. Weather is a little chilly here in phoenix but certainly a little bit warmer here than it is in greenville. Its about 50 a beautiful scene we have here behind me. This mountain is called mummy mountain, and they say its just because it looks kind of like a mummy laying on its back there. But certainly a very beautiful scene for this National Championship game. Well be here all week long, keeping you caught up on what you need to know on this matchup between the Clemson Tigers and the alabama tide. Well be here starting tomorrow with your live reports right here on fox carolina. Reporting from phoenix arizona Shannon Sommerville fox carolina sports. 3 mostly clear skies will lead to another cold night, but it will be a few degrees warmer than previous nights. Lows will drop to 31 in the upstate and 25 in the mountains on thursday morning. Clouds will increase through the day on thursday, with highs getting back into the low 50s with is right around normal for this time of year. Rain should hold off until late thursday night, so the Daylight Hours are looking dry. 3 a Spartanburg County woman. Accused of trying to poison and kill her daughter who has down syndrome. Syndrome. Tonight her former neighbors are speaking out. Why they say there has to be more to the story. Story. Plus. Seven months after a oneyearold vanished from her Pendleton Home. Theres a new push to find her. How the family of Leonna Wright is coming together. In search for answers. Answers. And. A bank robber lookalike why dirty jobs star mike rowe is setting the record straight. After this man was caught on cam. Holding up the place place 3 3 dirty jobs tv star mike rowe. Has done many jobs. Isnt one. 3 mike rowe took to facebook todaysetting the record straight that he isnt the one caught on camera robbing a bank in oregon. Medford Police Posted these surveillance photos from a robbery tuesday. A short time later. People began saying rowe was the suspectto clear things up the actor took to facebook. He says quote if this crook was disguised as me, he could still be in medford. Walking among you. In which case the public should not be on the lookout for me, but rather, a much skinnier and far less attractive man. End quote. 3 this got many of you talking we made this the topic of tonights fox fuss 3 we wanted to know if you thought this guy looked like the Discovery Channel host and you guys had some funny comments comments including kim who said quote bank robbing is a dirty job, for sure lol 3 and chelle wrote. When doppelgangers go wrong 3 let us know what you think remember you can email us anytime at the fox fuss at fox carolina dot com. Or find us on facebook under fox carolina news. 3 a wild ride. On an Anderson County Ambulance Ambulance this man is accused of stealing the vehicle. With a paramedic still inside. Tonight why Officials Say some quick thinking. May have saved lives. Lives. Plus. The search for a missing oneyearold. Leonna wright disappeared from her Pendleton Home. Seven months ago. Tonight how her family is hoping these billboards. Will help find her. Her. And. Powerball fever the jackpot is up to 500 Million Dollars. One of the biggest in powerball history catch the big drawing right here on fox carolina. At the top of the hour hour 3 3 tonight marks seven months since one year old Leonna Wright vanished from her Daylight Hours<\/a> are looking dry. 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 upthanks kendrawe continue tonight 3 now to breaking news tonight at ten 3 in Oconee County<\/a> a man is locked up acccced of seriously injuring a 48dayold baby. Tonight deputies say that infant is fighting for her life. 3 Seneca Police<\/a> arrested 19year old leroy morris after they were called to ghs yesterday. Police say the baby was brought to the hospital by her multiple injuriesincluding a broken collarbone. And fractured eye socket. The Mother Told Police<\/a> morris her livein boyfriend. Was taking care of the child the night before. During questioning, Seneca Police<\/a> say morris admitted that on another night. He became frustrated with the childs crying and began shaking her before throwing the child. And they say he also admitted to hurting the child while drinking alchcol and using drugs on christmas eve. Eve. The child right now is in in critical condition. Morris is charged with unlawful conduct towards a child. But additional charges and arrests are possible in this case. Just a few minutes ago chief John Covington<\/a> sent us this response quote unfortunately this is one of the worst cases of child abuse i have seen in my 29 year career and it is unimaginable that someone could do this to a helpless innocent baby. No criminal charge on the books can render justice in this case. We are prayerful she 3 and just into our newsroom the Pickens County<\/a> Sheriffs Office<\/a> says the man who shot and killed a legendary pickens high football coach and his neighbor has died. Died. The Sheriffs Office<\/a> says albert bowen died from Health Complications<\/a> early this morning while in the custody of u. S. Marshals. Marshals. Bowen was charged withthwith the murder of coach bill isaacs and his neighbor Dickie Stewart<\/a> back in september. 3 the shooting happened outsdie issacs home his neighbor Dickie Stewart<\/a> saw issacs on the ground and rushed to help himwhile on the phone with dispatch deputies say stewart shot and killed him too 3 stewart had been in custody since his arrest he was flown out of state in october for psychological evaluations he suffered a health issue while in the process of returning to South Carolina<\/a> before he died this morning 3 well continue to update these breaking stories on air and 3 developing tonight 3 in Greenville County<\/a>law enforcement is trying to figure out who shot out windows at least three diffrent African American<\/a> chruchesthe damage is in the thousands 3 rocky creek missionary baptistbethlehem baptist and Calvary Baptist<\/a> churches have all been hit in the last two days. But all three held wednesday Night Services<\/a> theyre not letting any shattered windows stop them from praying. Praying. Derek dellinger live at rocky creek derek what was the reaction from those churches tonight . 3 they tell us its less anger over what happenedand more disappointmentbut these churches are getting a lot of support from the community tonight. 3 3 3 nats tonight nats 3 3 tonight. 3 3 3 nats tonightis meant for celebration and praise here at rocky Creek Missionary Baptist Church<\/a> in simpsonville. And they are doing so tonight on right outside their church. nats shattered glass 3 122838multiple windows that were shattered. Multiple doors that were shot at, shot through122845and its hard to find a window that is not damaged. 123119its safe to say that it was an ill act of ungodliness that was rendered1231293 and reverend adrian mcilwains church isnt the only one hit. Down the road at bethlehem baptist 3 70418bethlehem was also vandalized70420and even further down the roada youth center at Calvary Baptist<\/a>, so shot up with a pellet gun. 3 104013it seemed like a night that someone wanted to ride around to some churches in the areathe worst of it came last nightrocky creek seeming to suffer the worst of it. Authorities say bethlehem and calvary were hit late monday night or early tuesday morning. But theres no word yet if all the cases of vandalism are connectedbut many we talked conference this afternoon state senator karl allen expressed worries that two of the three churches hit were targeted because of their mostly africanamerican congregations. 3 the state of South Carolina<\/a> takes that matter very seriously. And while the cleanup continuesthere is worry that this is not over. 123104whos next . We dont know. Whats the next church, next building thats going to be vandalized . 123408 nats the prayers and praise are still happening regardless. And to those that might want to disturb this peacethe pastor of rocky creek says they should find somewhere else. 3 123754stop, if you want to use it, use it on a trail, on a nature trai. But dont destroy gods house. 123809 house. 123809 3 sledGreenville County<\/a> deputiesand Simpsonville Police<\/a> are all looking for whatever shot out the windows at the churchesso far arrests have been made. Cody . 3 do the churches feel like they targeted . There is that worry and thats why sled is in on the investigation, especially here at cky creek. But Calvary Baptist<\/a> told us tonight that they feel like they were a convenient target because they were right off the interstate. Codyback to you. 3 fox carolina is following up 3 an organization in greenville says theyre fighting for justicethey claim Greenville Police<\/a> used Excessive Force<\/a> on a man they were arresting 3 the Group Fighting<\/a> injustice together held a News Conference<\/a> this afternoonthey addressed what they describe as misinformation about the case we first brought you earlier this week. Specifically they claim that Jaquan Williams<\/a> was taken to the ground in a quote animalistic way during an arrest. But the Police Report<\/a> says williams was detained in a controlled manner. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 lawsuit into the december 15th incident. The group says the officer slammed williams head on the ground, resulting in a tooth being knocked out a social media post displayed pictures of williams mouth showing a missing and chipped tooth 3 however, these photos from police taken at the time of booking and release from jail. Reportedly show williams with his missing tooth still intact. They say he was cuffed after he refused to return to the vehicle during the stop and citation for marijuana possession. 3 3 3 3 that he took him down in a controlled manner. When a man is handcuffed you slam him to the ground on his face. Thats not controlled. Thats animalistic. And were not going to stand for it. 3 bruce wilson, with fighting injustice together, says he and williams want to talk to sled about the investigation. Greenville police say theyre conducting their own internal 3 the National Football<\/a> championship is less than a week away. 3 and the undefeated Clemson Tigers<\/a> are getting ready for the big day. The team will leave for arizona on friday. 3 the tigers will take off from the westzone around 12 30pm. If you want to send them off youre asked to show up aruond 11;45 near the entrance the band and spirit squad will be out there 3 some of you may be wondering what will it take for the undefeated tigersroll past alabama . Alabama . Fox carolina talked to former clemson head coach danny ford. He was the last coach to lead the team to a National Title<\/a> in 1981. And up until now thats the only National Championship<\/a> that clemson has ever wontoday we asked coach ford what it will take for the tigers to add another trophy to their case heres what he had to say 3 3 3 if alabama turns it over then alabama can win certainly, but there is a reason they are yet caught up with alabama in recruiting but they certainly can win they just have to play really well well3 ford added that he believes clemson has a big advantage at the quarterback position with deshaun watsonbut he said he thinks alabama has the upperhand on defense and on special teams 3 of course well be covering every angle leading up to the National Championship<\/a> on mondaywell have live reports from arizonastarting tomorrow on the four oclock news. News. Some of our crew left today and touched down in phoenix this afternoon. Afternoon. Sports anchor Shannon Sommerville<\/a> and photojournalist Amanda Salvucci<\/a> are already there working and getting to learn about the area. Well hear from shannon a little later in the show. And you can follow their 3 kendra has the forecast forecast 3 3 its been more than two months. Since four people months. Since its been more its been more than two months. Since four people were found shot to death inside their Anderson County<\/a> home. Tonight the latest on the investigation. And why deputies are asking for your help in solving the case. Case. And as clemson gets ready to head out west were catching up a former player, who just happens to be coaching for the arizona cardinalsand is ready to welcome the tigers to his home field 3 and. 500 Million Dollars<\/a> is up for grabs this is live look in greenville at the qt along woodruff and verdae. The cashier said hes sold 45 hundred dollars worth of tickets since coming on his shift at one oclock. He said the early shift sold 25 hundred dollars. Those lucky numbers will be drawn right top of t3 the National Football<\/a> championship is almost here 3 it is all clemson all the timeat least through monday from here out fans, alumni and of course the team are focused on the National Title<\/a> 3 with only one National Championship<\/a> under their belt in 1981 most former players dont know the feeling of that kind of win. But some have had some big moments that compare. Compare. Fox carolinas Sharon Johnson<\/a> joins us live with how it feels to be a former tiger player with their team going to the big game. 3 the excitement is truly over the top for anyone who loves clemson. And if you have a closer connection youre definitely going to arizona to watch them play. You may even 3 3 3 the big moment in football for this former clemson player came when he played in the superbowl for the pittsburgh steelers. Now this big one for his college team. levon 14 08 02 normally, im objective about things but i feel like this team has something, the tigers do and i feel like theyre going to suprise a lot of folks and win this game,and levon kirklands welcoming clemson fans to arizona where he is one of the cardinals outside linebacker coaches. His Facebook Post<\/a> reads clemson, i welcome all of yall to arizona sot, levon 10 41 16 you know i had to show a little southern flavor in there, but im looking forward to people that have orange on. 3 one of those men in orange will be another clemson standout. patrick sot 17 42 38 coach swinney, without a doubt, is one of the best coaches in the country. Patrick sapp played as a quarterback and running back in the mid 90s then went on to the nfl. His title now is Alumni Development<\/a> at clemson. But he does much more. More. 3 17 38 32 i mentor a lot of these guys, also do our broadcast for the games as well. I get a chance to call the games and im on the sidelines as well with the guys during the games, so, i feel like im in that realm and that kinda satifies urges. He says his dual role allows him to enjoy clemsons success. 17 37 12 its a great time to be a tigerand both men former athletes and clemsons finest know the pressure is on for the team to bring home the National Championship<\/a>. 3 both players agree this is a once in a lifetime moment for players and the clemson family. One they will cherish for the rest of their lives. Reporting live Sharon Johnson<\/a> fox carolina the ten oclock news. 3 the Clemson Tigers<\/a> are not the only ones preparing for the big showdown the tigers band is also working to make sure they bring the boom check it out. 3 tonight fox carolina caught up with the band at practice at the indoor football practice facility. 300musicans were working up sweat. Preparing for the big battle on monday. We spoke with members who say they ready for the big day. 3 mark spede director of bands ; director of tiger bandtrt 22its a personal bucket list for me. Ive been associated with a lot of other top band programs and ive never been at a National Championship<\/a> game with a team or the band i was associated with, so this is a first for me as well. And, certainly as a Big College Football<\/a> fan, im super excited to be in this position. Position. 3 the band will leave saturday for arizona. 3 our foxcarolina crewhas already landed in arizona to bring you play by play updates leading up to the championship game. Here is Fox Carolinas<\/a> sports anchor Shannon Sommerville<\/a> with a preview. Preview. 3 well were here in phoenix arizona, just got here a little bit ago. Weather is a little chilly here in phoenix but certainly a little bit warmer here than it is in greenville. Its about 50 a beautiful scene we have here behind me. This mountain is called mummy mountain, and they say its just because it looks kind of like a mummy laying on its back there. But certainly a very beautiful scene for this National Championship<\/a> game. Well be here all week long, keeping you caught up on what you need to know on this matchup between the Clemson Tigers<\/a> and the alabama tide. Well be here starting tomorrow with your live reports right here on fox carolina. Reporting from phoenix arizona Shannon Sommerville<\/a> fox carolina sports. 3 mostly clear skies will lead to another cold night, but it will be a few degrees warmer than previous nights. Lows will drop to 31 in the upstate and 25 in the mountains on thursday morning. Clouds will increase through the day on thursday, with highs getting back into the low 50s with is right around normal for this time of year. Rain should hold off until late thursday night, so the Daylight Hours<\/a> are looking dry. 3 a Spartanburg County<\/a> woman. Accused of trying to poison and kill her daughter who has down syndrome. Syndrome. Tonight her former neighbors are speaking out. Why they say there has to be more to the story. Story. Plus. Seven months after a oneyearold vanished from her Pendleton Home<\/a>. Theres a new push to find her. How the family of Leonna Wright<\/a> is coming together. In search for answers. Answers. And. A bank robber lookalike why dirty jobs star mike rowe is setting the record straight. After this man was caught on cam. Holding up the place place 3 3 dirty jobs tv star mike rowe. Has done many jobs. Isnt one. 3 mike rowe took to facebook todaysetting the record straight that he isnt the one caught on camera robbing a bank in oregon. Medford Police Posted<\/a> these surveillance photos from a robbery tuesday. A short time later. People began saying rowe was the suspectto clear things up the actor took to facebook. He says quote if this crook was disguised as me, he could still be in medford. Walking among you. In which case the public should not be on the lookout for me, but rather, a much skinnier and far less attractive man. End quote. 3 this got many of you talking we made this the topic of tonights fox fuss 3 we wanted to know if you thought this guy looked like the Discovery Channel<\/a> host and you guys had some funny comments comments including kim who said quote bank robbing is a dirty job, for sure lol 3 and chelle wrote. When doppelgangers go wrong 3 let us know what you think remember you can email us anytime at the fox fuss at fox carolina dot com. Or find us on facebook under fox carolina news. 3 a wild ride. On an Anderson County<\/a> Ambulance Ambulance<\/a> this man is accused of stealing the vehicle. With a paramedic still inside. Tonight why Officials Say<\/a> some quick thinking. May have saved lives. Lives. Plus. The search for a missing oneyearold. Leonna wright disappeared from her Pendleton Home<\/a>. Seven months ago. Tonight how her family is hoping these billboards. Will help find her. Her. And. Powerball fever the jackpot is up to 500 Million Dollars<\/a>. One of the biggest in powerball history catch the big drawing right here on fox carolina. At the top of the hour hour 3 3 tonight marks seven months since one year old Leonna Wright<\/a> vanished from her Pendleton Home<\/a>. 3 today her family placed teddy bears and balloons along the missing persons billboard in anderson. They continue to seek out what happened to her on the night of june 6th while in the care of her mothers boyfriend. 3 travis jones is that man and although he is behind bars for neglect of her sister, he has not been charged in leonnas dissappearance. 3 its a case that has drawn much attention for the past 7 months and remains a missing persons investigation tonight. 3 Fox Carolinas<\/a> Rebecca Atkins<\/a> spoke exclusively with baby shes live in anderson with what they shared on this 7 month anniversary. Rebecca . 3 leonnas mother and father did not want to talk on camera tonight, but they told me how important it is that they spread the word for someone with information to come forward. Their family spoke on their behalf and say this is a tragedy theyll never get over. 3 3 3 3 shes still in the back of our minds everyday. Hugs and tears filled the grass lot where the billboard of missing Leonna Wright<\/a> sits along murray ave. In anderson. They placed teddy bears and balloons along the poster. A balloon for every month shes been missing. 3 3 our family is in deep deep deep pain. And we need answers. Larussia sullivan spoke today on behalf of the entire family, and she says each day without leonna gets harder. Harder. 3 3 we would never imagine this would ever happen to our family, we are such a big family and we have so much know whats going on. Leonnas mother stood by in tears next to her daughters father, looking up at the picture of thie little girl. She says each day gets harder. 3 3 3 on a daily basis her picture is shared on social media and we just continusly put it out there that we want to bring leonna home. Investigators searched the area surrounding the babys Pendleton Home<\/a> for weeks and never found any traces of the little girl. But family and friends are holding on to hope. Hope. 3 w dont know, so until we find out. Were gonna continue to search. Family friend and activist traci fant says she and leonnas family asked a close friend to reach out to the Spanish Speaking<\/a> community who lived in the apartments where leonna vanished. If they may have seen anything that night. Night. 3 3 3 if you know this family, they are good people, they are looking for this baby. If you know or if you have any information please call 1888 family. They say the balloons and bears are to represent leonnas innocence in hopes it will finally bring forward some answers. 3 and i did reach out to the Anderson County<\/a> Sheriffs Office<\/a> today for an update in this case, and they say there are no new developments at this time. Cody . 3 rebecca do you know if any tips or leads have come from the billboard being placed there and do you know how much longer it will be out there . There . The family says the do know that people have called the number with information but again the Sheriffs Office<\/a> says there are no developments in the case, but they told me its only going to be up for another month, so they are hoping some of those answers they are looking for will come before the billboard is taken down. Reporting live in anderson, Rebecca Atkins<\/a> fox carolina the 10 oclock news. 3 continuing to cover our counties at ten 3 in Greenville County<\/a> a man will spend 40years behind barsafter a robbery turned deadly for a homeowner. 3 22year old Brandon Adams<\/a> was found guilty by a jury today. Part in a burglary. Armed robbery. And the murder of 51 year old joeseph crite. Crite. Back in december 2012 crite was shot and killed in his home on lanford drive. Deputies say two of the suspects held crite at gunpoint, then killed him. Him. These three people are also charged in connection to the deadly robbery. 3 buncombe county deputies need your help finding a missing teen. Teen. Jessica crawford is fifteen years old and from black mountain. Shes described as five feet tall with brown hair and blue eyes. Authorities believe she may be in madison or burke counties. If you know where she is youre asked to call the Sheriffs Office<\/a>. 3 and in Mcdowell County<\/a> dss is asking for your help finding two runaway teens. Officials say 16yearold David Whittington<\/a> went missing from nebo the day after christmas. Christmas. Deputies are also looking for 14yearold ciera waldrop. If you have any information on either of their whereabouts youre asked to call the Sheriffs Office<\/a>. 3 an Anderson County<\/a> man is steal an ambulance with a paramedic still inside inside take a look at lenny ware. Anderson police say he tried to steal a medshore ambulance outside anmed hospital this morning. Morning. Officials tells us after paramedics had just dropped off a cardiac arrest patient and one paramedic was in the back cleaning up. Thats when ware who was just released from the hospital jumped in and started driving towards the highway the paramedic was able to crawl through the cab, stop the suspect, and put the ambulance into park. With the help of a firefighter on scene. Medshore Officials Say<\/a> theyre grateful things didnt take a turn for the worst. 3 3 3 3 i think it was very good judgement from the paramedics standpoint. Very scary on our standpoint. The safety of our crews and our ambulances. He actually did the right thing to stop before it got worse. Worse. Shore tells us thankfully the paramedic and from the incident. 3 in Pickens County<\/a>Clemson Police<\/a> are asking for your help finding a stolen tiger statue just days before the big game game take a good lookpolice say this statue was stolen from the corner of College Avenue<\/a> and wall street sometime between six monday evening and nine tuesday morning. If you you see the statue or have any information on the who took itcall Clemson Police<\/a> at the number on your screen. 3 if you have driven past lake hartwellor even been out on the water youve probably noticed the water is higher than normal. 3 right now the current level is sixhundred and sixtyfour feet above sea level. Thats up more than it should be in the winter. Officials say the dam gates may soon be opened. They also say power is being generated through turbines right now. Recent rain and cooler weather in the upstate has effected water levels. 3 in a fox carolina follow up 3 leads on a quadruple murder in Anderson County<\/a> have gone cold. And the Sheriffs Office<\/a> is asking anyone with 3 its been over two months since cathy scott, michael scott, barbara scott, and Violet Taylor<\/a> were executed inside a home on refuge road in pendleton. Pendleton. The Sheriffs Office<\/a> tell us the investigation into their deaths is ongoing. But that no new leads are coming into Crime Stoppers<\/a> 3 while they say investigators are following up on leads theyve developedthey want anyone who might have information on this case to call Crime Stoppers<\/a> at 1888crimesc 3 today former neighbors of 68 yearold Pamela Contreras<\/a> are speaking out about the shocking allegations against her. Police say she tried to poison her daughter, who has downs syndrome. But neighbors believe she was a great mother. 3 they say contreras loved her daughter. And took her everywhere with her. They say they dont condone her actions but say there must be more to this story, as Fox Carolinas<\/a> ashley daley reports. 3 well before moving to spartanburg, Pamela Contreras<\/a> spent several years in a few of her neighbors who say not only was she a great mother but that non os this makes sense. I didnt think that somebody who loved her daughter like she did would care enough, would do Something Like<\/a> that. A former neighbor of Pamela Contreras<\/a>. Who asked not to be identified, says she knew pamela and her daughter well. She says pamela was a loving mother. She greatly loved her daughter, she walked her daughter around down here where she lived at and she took her everywhere she wanted to go. The neighbor says pamelas daughter, who has down syndrome, would often spend time with her at her apartment in kelly acres. Oh i loved her to death, shed come over here and sit with me two and three hours at a time. She could not talk, she could not do anything, but shed just sit and look at you. The neighbor says she was shocked to hear that on tuesday, pamela was arrested by Spartanburg Police<\/a> accused of trying to poison and kill herself and her daughter. Police reports say pamela told officers she was worried that when she died, no one would be daughter. She told me she was worried about, she didnt know who was going to take care of vicki. Thats a worry to every mother, whos going to take care of their daughter like that i mean you dont want them in a home. John cocciolone with the Greenville County<\/a> disabilities and special needs board says the job of a caretaker is not easy and oftentimes comes with health affects. 3 3 divorce rates high, clinical depression is very common, alcohol and Substance Abuse<\/a> is common, uh, its tough. But he says caretakers are not alone and says there are many state and private services that can help. If you know you have a child in that situation get a case manager, because a case manager then becomes de facto family until a guardian is assigned or a surrogate is assigned. Now Pamela Contreras<\/a> remains behind bars here at the Spartanburg County<\/a> jail. A judge denied her bond. We reached out to family, who say right now they just ask for privacy. In Spartanburg County<\/a> 3 on the fox carolina money watch 3 netflix is now available in nearly every country around the world world the streaming Video Service<\/a> is available in 130 more countries. Several countries are still offlimits for now including north korea and and syria thats due to Us Government<\/a> restrictions on american companies. The company says its even working to open its service in china. But media content in the country remains heavily censored by the government 3 a new style of Grocery Shopping<\/a> hits greenville tomorrow tomorrow its called shipt and for a fee, customers can have their food delivered to them them shipt uses a mobile app to offer the convenience of ordering, paying and receiving food without stepping foot in the store. Membership is 3 about 100 dollars and delivery is free on orders more than 35 bucks. Shipt will their shopping. For more information on how you can jump on board head to our website fox carolina dot com. 3 foodies get ready dozens of restaurants are prepping for Restaurant Week<\/a> in Greenville Greenville<\/a> the event kicks off tomorrow and will run through the 17th. Organizers say its all about celebrating South Carolina<\/a> cuisine and includes everything from fine to casual dining. Several restaurants will offer special menu items, promotions and eleven day period. 3 the inspiring story. Of a Citadel Cadet<\/a> from the upstate. Upstate. He lost his hand in a butcher shop accident in 2014. Tonight how hes achieving his dreams. In the face of adversity. Adversity. Plus. The countdown is on for the tigers tonight has to say. About facing his alma mater in the National Championship<\/a> game game and ill talk about wet weather for the weekend weekend 3 3 3 3 3 3 the National Championship<\/a>s just five days away. 3 the tigers taking on alabama for the biggest prize in college football. For clemson coach dabo swinney, its a situation hes been in before. Sort of. 3 sports director Aaron Cheslock<\/a> joins us now. And swinneys been in a championship before. But he was with the crimson tide, right . Right . 3 yeah, clemsons coach an alabama native. Played on championship team. So to say that this is an interesting matchup for him is a bit of an understatement. 3 the historys so rich there. Swinney grew up an alabama guy. Of course down there you immediately have to choose between auburn or bama. Much like the tigers and gamecocks here. He then walked on to the football team, played five years including on the title team. Then coached in tuscaloosa as an assistant for 13years before coming to clemson. One of the most notable stories is how dabo swinney got his name. As an infant, his brother would try to enunciate that boy. And it came out dabo. The nickname stuck. Enough that swinney had a heck of a realization once he got into elementary school. 3 thats just, ive been dabo since birth. But its the honest to god truth, i didnt even know my name was william till abou the third grade. But about the 2nd or third grade they came out with those bubble this whole thing in. Itd take you longer to do that than to take the test. Especially with William Christopher<\/a> swinney. And im like good god. And i had to remind myself how to spell my own name. Theyd be like William Christopher<\/a> swinney and id be looking around like, theres another swinney in here . I got a cousin . Cousin . Coming up at 11 weve got tons to talk about with the National Championship<\/a>. Well hear from nick saban with the tide. And check in with shaq lawson on his status for the title game. Its all straight ahead at 11 in sports. 3 and dont forget monday at 7 tune in for our special report undefeated clemsons return to the championship. Well be going in depth on the tigers first shot at the National Title<\/a> since 1981. 3 3 3 the wait is over the First Episode<\/a> of the last season of American Idol<\/a> kicked off tonight. Here on fox carolina. 3 take a listen to some of the auditions. Auditions. 3 calling out father, stand by burn auburn on the Mountain Side<\/a> side 3 i cant hold out, i cant hold back like ive done before before3 those were a few of the auditions from tonights episode. Many singers were hoping to make it to hollywood. To make their dreams come true. Judges Harry Connick<\/a> jr. , Jennifer Lopez<\/a> and keith urban, along with host Ryan Seacrest<\/a> are back. Searching for the final American Idol<\/a>. 3 and weve been 3 talking about it all night drawing the jackpot now stands at 500millionand with thousands across the country heading out to buy tickets the final amount may be much higher since november. There have been 17 drawings so far with no winner. If theres no winner tonight, the pot will just keep growing. Before you get too excited. Know that your chances of giving birth to quadruplets. Or being killed by an asteroid are much greater than you winning the lottery. Lottery. And keep your tickets handy were just minutes away from finding out the winner so stay tuned to fox carolina for the live drawing you can only watch it live, right here. 3 3 mostly clear 3 skies will lead to another cold night, but it will be a few degrees warmer than previous nights. Lows will drop to 31 in the upstate and 25 in the mountains on thursday morning. Clouds will increase through the day on thursday, with highs getting back into the low 50s with is right around normal for this time of year. Rain should hold off until late thursday night, so the Daylight Hours<\/a> are looking dry. Friday morning will bring scattered light rain showers, with precipitation staying liquid even in the mountains as it looks now. Highs will reach the low 50s once again on friday with only isolated rain showers during the afternoon. This weekend will be milder as highs approach 60 in the upstate. Another round of rain is set to move in during the day saturday and linger into saturday night. Skies will clear on sunday and temperatures will remain mild before the chilly air settles in for sunday night. Next week will be colder than normal with highs in the 40s. With the cold air in place, well be watching the gulf closely for any developing storms. If have a good chance for winter weather. However, most of the models keep conditions dry through much of next week. Week. 3 3 3 and wake up with fox carolina. Weve got traffic and weather every ten minutes from five to nine am. 3 big plans. For Spartanburg County<\/a> schools. Schools. A new high county schools. Schools. Big plans. For 3 to nine am. Every ten and wake up with 3 and wake up with fox carolina. Every ten minutes from five to nine am. 3 big plans. For Spartanburg County<\/a> schools. Schools. A new high school. And a new elementary school. Tonight why district officials are urging voters to approve multimillion dollar renovations. Renovations. Plus. We introduced you to little avery last night. She caught a game ball. In the tigers big win at the orange bowl tonight only fox were talking with the two Miami Dade Police<\/a> officers. Who made it all new tonight recognizedbut not for his teaching skills 3 hes getting recognized for making all the right moves. Moves. Ron clark has become a viral sensationafter getting down with his seventh and eighth graders. The group hip hop danced as part of a social media challenge. The video has since gotten over three million views. And now dancers all over are creating their own dance to the tune using the hashtag can do it like me challenge. Students say that clarks school has had a huge impact on their lives 3 a moving story of an upstate native and Citadel Cadet<\/a>. Cadet. 3 its been a great rewarding experience honestly for something that i would say was tragic. Tragic. He lost his hand twoyears ago in a butcher accidentbut says hes not him down. See how coming up 3 and were Just Moments Away<\/a> from the Powerball Lottery<\/a> drawing. So get your tickets ready for the chance to win up to 500milliondollars 3 were back with a look at your","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"archive.org","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","width":"800","height":"600","url":"\/\/ia601203.us.archive.org\/21\/items\/WHNS_20160107_030000_Fox_Carolina_Ten_OClock_News\/WHNS_20160107_030000_Fox_Carolina_Ten_OClock_News.thumbs\/WHNS_20160107_030000_Fox_Carolina_Ten_OClock_News_000001.jpg"}},"autauthor":{"@type":"Organization"},"author":{"sameAs":"archive.org","name":"archive.org"}}],"coverageEndTime":"20240623T12:35:10+00:00"}