Weekend. Highs will continue to be 15 degrees below normal. Keeping an eye on late sunday into monday as a quick moving storm system could give us a brush of winter precipitation. This would Church Shooter dylann roof. Of himself was not in court today. Prosecutors told the judge in a hearing this morning that they were ready for trial, but roofs lawyers said they are not. Both sides are waiting for the justice departments decision on whether to seek the Death Penalty against roof. Defense lawyers say roof will plead guilty if the Death Penalty is taken off the table. Roofs Death Penalty trial for state charges is scheduled for july 11. Were learning new details about a student yesterday at camden high. Student johnquevious jay dashonjames Johnston Police report pulled aside in school when administrators heard he had a firearm. School officials he did it because of concerns over a situation in the neighborhood. Search small handgun with a clip in it. Kershaw county Detention Center charged with a weapons law violation. Gop president ial candidates are already hitting the campaign trail in the palmetto state. Jeb bush will soon be in the capital city after stopping by sumter and florence. Dr. Ben carson spoke with supporters in gaffney. Ohio Governor John Kasich made appearances in georgetown and myrtle beach. And senator marco rubio was also in the lowcountry. Raycoms lisa gresci reports. Here at the Crown Reef Resort president ial hopeful marco rubio stood before a standing room only crowd. Though right now rubio is trailing third in carolina. The people that filled this room dont doubt his success as president. One of rubios stand out moments was an answer to one of those questions and a promise he made to cancel president obamas deal with iran day one in office. He spoke on rebuilding our military, coming out of national debt, and not only improving the American Dream but expanding the message behind it to more people. Lastly, rubio asked the people of South Carolina for their vote. Reporting in myrtle beach for network. Im lisa gresci. We will have much more coverage on gop president ial candidates coming up at 5 30. Democratic candidates arent here in South Carolina yet, but theyre still campaigning. Hillary clinton and Bernie Sanders are getting ready to square off in tonights debate in milwaukee. Its at 9 p. M. On pbs. Polls have Hillary Clinton as the heavy favorite heading into South Carolinas democratic primary later this month. But the campaign isnt taking anything for granted. Our Billie Jean Shaw tells us the strategy in the next the female vote and the africanamerican vote are what the former secretary of state is counting on to win over palmetto state voters. Former South Carolina governor jim hodges tells me Hillary Clinton is in great shape for the upcoming primary. Over the next 2 weeks he says clinton will make her way through heavily democratic areas specifically in the eastern parts of the state. Hodges says clinton has always been a strong voice for African Americans, average working families and women and children. The latest nbc poll shows clinton with double the support of sanders in South Carolina. Hodges tells me clinton not only presents ideas she implements them he says that is why voters will chose her over sanders. She has been a strong voice, shes been a fighter for average working families here in South Carolina. Shes been terrific on issues of particular sensitivities in the African American community and i thinkost importantly she has a long history here, well over 30 years where shes working for childrens rights reconciliation, shes done. Clinton will host a town hall meeting in denmark tomorrow afternoon at 3. She will discuss the disparities facing south carolinians and communities of color at denmark olar elementary school. Coming up at 6, well hear what the Bernie Sanders campaign plans to do to pull an upset. In the studio, bjs, wis news 10. The Congressional Black CaucusPolitical Action committee has endorsed Hillary Clinton. Although the clinton camp is touting the endorsement. Others are pointing out that she does not have the support of every member of the Congressional Black Caucus. One committee member, congressman James Clyburn has not revealed which candidate he is backing. Although i said at the outset that i would stay neutral in all of this, im beginning to feel that maybe theyre right, that i need to let people know where i stand not today or this week. To get the latest news on the campaign trail, head over to and why the youth vote could be key in the primaries. Its all eyes on South Carolina as president ial candidates get ready for a political showdown. And that put Senior Reporter jack kuenzie on n msnbc this afternoon. After the break, the Cable Networks effect on the political process in South Carolina. Plusbethune residents getting read to voice their passions and concerns surrounding the most recent talk of closing down the towns school. Details next. Break as the president ial candidates ramp up their activities in South Carolina, closely followed by dozens of media organizations. Some have set up shop here in the midlands. Jack kuenzie was on msnbc this afternoon giving analysis and getting close look at how this particular Cable Network operates in columbia. Dawndy and judiwhen you have operation you have to constantly fill that air time. President ial elections are great for that especially when you still have a lot of candidates and many intriguing storylines for both parties. But while networks have impressive resources and capabilitiesthey dont always have the understanding that comes from being in one place year round. Thats where the locals can help and how i and state newspaper reporter andy shain ended up with Msnbcs Thomas Roberts this afternoon. One of the many live segments emanating from the liberty tap room in the vista. In addition to whatever insight we could provide, the network is also seeking perspective from the states political and civic leadersamong them, the ndoubleac ps dr. Lonnie randolphas candidates clinton and sanders battle for the africanamerican vote here. The issues of this country, the major Health Issues of this country you can find them all right here in South Carolina. And those that African Americans and African American children die from, those are the conditions that were dealing with today. The way that we had hoped to see progress made in this country in an equitable fashion. From a different point on the political spectrumwe also heard from state gop chairman matt moore. And thats just a small slice of whats coming out of columbia and from around the palmetto state as we count down the days leading up to the gop primary february 20th and the democratic vote on the 27th. The head of the Kershaw County school board could be facing a lot of questions this evening. All of them surrounding recent talks on closing two rural schools. Elementary which has got some families in the small town pretty fired up. Mike desumma is in our newsroom with more. Dawndy, judi the County School board has become the focus of much attention in recent weeks. That came after members voted in favor of consolidating bethune elementary with the mt. Pisgah school. Plans called for moving the two schools into one new building. The school board however placed any further discussions on hold in response to the public outcry. School Board Chairman ron blackmon says hes planning to take questions from residents of bethune tonight. This is just the most recent dialogue to come on closing the school down. County voters rejected the idea at the polls back in 2014 as part of a larger and upgrades. School leaders say the cost of renovating and bringing bethune elementary up to code has to be weighed against the cost of building a new school all together. Some residents of the town say the choice for them is easy. Bigger is not always best and we feel thats true. We feel that the money that could be spent on mega Million Dollar pisgah and bethune and used to renovate our present school. Theres a lot of upgrades that need to be done and when you Start Talking about a lot of upgrades you Start Talking about cost and how much cost it would be. Basically it boils down to economics of money and it boils down to numbers. Tonights meeting on the school will be taking place at North Central high school in kershaw. Its set to get underway at 6 30. Opponents of closing bethune elementary say theyre already looking ahead to next tuesday. Thats when the entire County School board will be meeting again. Many say they plan on coming to speak their minds before it. Strong High Pressure in place will keep us sunny, cold and dry over the next few well see a few more clouds friday as it looks possible that low pressure will form off our coast north. Not much moisture to work with so going to keep it dry. Highs middle to upper 40s break a look now at your first alert strong High Pressure in place will keep us sunny, cold and dry over the next few well see a few more clouds friday as it looks possible that low pressure will form off our coast and scoot to the north. Not much moisture to work with so going to keep it dry. Highs middle to upper 40s as promised, another shot of weekend. Highs will continue to be 15 degrees below normal. Keeping an eye on late sunday into monday as a quick moving storm system could give us a brush of winter precipitation. This would be a rain snow or freezing rain mix. We are first alert mode for the temperatures will greatly improve by the end of next week. Coming up on wistaking steps to fight Heart Disease were takign a look at the break february is american heart month. We are teaming up with lexington the fire broke out at 3. Firefighters are on the scene. No danger to people in the area. February is american heart month. We are teaming up with lexingtonon Medical Center to remind you to just say know thats know learning how to reduce your chances of suffering cardiovascular disease. Were here with dr. Dee prastein to go over what happens when you have a heart attack. What happens when you have a heart attack . What is cardiac arrest . Where does cholesterol build up in your heart . What happens during coronary surgery . Break to remind you to just say know thats know learning how to reduce your chances of suffering cardiovascular disease. Were here with dr. Dee prastein to go over what happens when you have a heart attack. What happens when you have a heart attack . What is cardiac arrest . Where does cholesterol build up in your heart . What happens during coronary artery bypass surgery . Thanks for staying with us for the news at 5 30. Im judi gatson. Im Dawndy Mercer plank. To remind you to just say know thats know learning how to reduce your chances of suffering cararovascular disease. Were here with dr. Dee prastein to go over what happens when you have a heart attack. What happens when you have a heart attack . What is cardiac arrest . Where does cholesterol build up what happens during coronary artery bypass surgery . Lexington Medical Centers free interactive heart fair on sunday, february 28 from noon4 00 p. M. At the Columbia Metropolitan Convention center on lincoln street in columbia to learn about your heart health. The event is free and open to the public. Thanks im Dawndy Mercer plank. After a Beautiful Day in the midlands, were in for a chilly night. Lets check in with meteorologist ben tanner. Strong High Pressure in place will keep us sunny, cold and dry over the next few days. Well see a few more clouds friday as it looks possible that low pressure will form off our coast and scoot to the north. Not much moisture to work with keep it dry. Highs middle to upper 40s as promised, another shot of cold air comes in for the weekend. Highs will continue to be 15 degrees below normal. Keeping an eye on late sunday into monday as a quick moving storm system could give us a brush of winter precipitation. This would be a rain snow or freezing rain mix. We are first alert mode for the possibility. More to come. Temperatures will greatly improve by the end of next week. Judi and ben ad lib about temperature more clouds friday as it looks possible that low pressure will form off our coast and scoot to the north. Not much moisture to work with so going to keep it dry. Strong High Pressure in place will keep us sunny, cold and dry over the next few days. Well see a few more clouds friday as it looks possible that low pressure will form off our coast and scoot to the north. Not much moisture to work with so going to keep it dry. Highs middle to upper 40s strong High Pressure in place will keep us sunny, cold and dry over the next few days. Well see a few more clouds friday as it looks politicking is now unfolding almost hourly here in the palmetto state. Multiple candidates and multiple locations. Jack kuenzie has a quick dawndymost of the action here today is of the republican stripe. Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders getting ready for another head to head showdown in a debate taking place at the university of wisconsin in milwaukee. Several gop candidates showing up in various parts of South Carolina today. Marco rubio and second place New Hampshire finisher john kasich in the grand strand. Kasich hoping to build some momentum in a state where experts say he does not have the same organization or resources that helped him in the last outing. Rubio trying to revive his campaign after a disappointing performance and a fifth place result in the granite state. Rubio todaylooking a bit more spontaneous on stage and using part of his time here to take a swing at senator Bernie Sanders big win on tuesday night. And closer to columbiaformer Florida Governor jeb bush. We have politicians that are preying on peoples fears right now. Theyre literally preying on their legitimate. And then we have candidates that believe were on the verge of greatness again but we have to solve the problems that exist. The press talks about this as lanes, you know theres an establishment lane and an outsider lane like were all little cars on the well im in the lane that solves problems whatever lane that is. Benenarson also on the road in lowcountryhe was scheduled to appear in Mount Pleasant today. In the newsroom jack kuenzie wis news ten. The Congressional Black CaucusPolitical Action committee has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. The committee, made up of 19 members of the Congressional Black Caucus, supports mrs. Clinton saying she has a track record of supporting issues important to African Americans. Members plan to bring that message to South Carolina. When the issues that are important to our constituents Hillary Clinton has been an outspoken person in regards to them empowerment of democrats and the democratic agenda in its entirety. Members said they will take their message to South Carolina. Candidates are now making their way across South Carolina following New Hampshires primary. However, the winners there didnt gain much, except for maybe momentum. Thats because there werent many delegates at stake and both parties awarded them proportionally. That means, even the losers got some. Bernie sanders picked up a total of 15 democratic delegates. Hillary clinton won nine. Among republicans, donald trump won 10 in New Hampshire. John kasich won four. Rubio each won three. Coming up at 7, a look at how many delegates each candidate has at this point and how many are up for grabs in South Carolina. To get the latest news