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WYFF WYFF News 4 5am February 19, 2016

Person. And im, i am a very nice person. [applause] and im a very good christian because the pope said something to the effect of maybe donald trump is not christian and ok, he was questioning my face. I was very surprised to see it. Geoff the son of reverend billy graham chimed in on all this. The reverend Franklin Graham said on facebook, i agree that as christians we should try to build bridges with everyone that we possibly can, but that doesnt mean that wewehould security. Allyson donald trump had a busy schedule yesterday. In addition to kiawah he was in columbia for a cnn town hall. The town hall also included jeb bush and governor john kasich. Bush and kasich both chimed in on trumps feud with the pope. I dont question peoples christianity. I think thats a relationship that they have with their lord savior and themselves. So, i dont think it is appropriate to question donald if he has a relationship with the lord, fantastic. If he doesnt, it is none of my business. We have every right to build a wall, but i tell you what, there are too many walls between us. We need bridges between us if were going to fix the problems in washington because all they do is have walls. Geoff senator ted cruz and dr. Ben carson shared the stage at the bon secours wellness arena. The event featured a dozen speakers, all conservatives from different areas of the country. President ial candidates urged the people to get out and vote. I am not in the business of picking peoples candidates, but i will tell you americas in trouble and i think the more the people hear from the candidates and i put them on regularly on radio and tv and give them an opportunity to present their vision for the country. Geoff there were some voters at the event who havent decided on a candidate and others said they hoped the convention would help their choice a little easier. Those endorsing senator marco his side. Allyson that is governor nikki haley. Yesterday, she talked to us about how she came to her decision. She said after talking with marco rubio, it was clear he was her choice. Even though she actually calls another candidate a friend. Let me tell you that governor bush is a friend a very dear friend and someone who has been a mentor and who has done great things to help me every step of the way. But when you have to find someone who is going to be president , you have to think bigger than who your friend is. Geoff marco rubio has landed some big endorsements in the palmetto state. Alongside governor haley, he has and congressman trey gowdy. Jeb bush will be campaigning with his mother here in the upstate. Hes holding a meet and greet with former first lady mrs. Barbara bush in spartanburg. Thats at wades restaurant at 9 30 a. M. They will then go to greenville. Hell be holding a meet and the kroc community center. Central is the next stop on the list. The other candidates are Holding Events in the low country, midlands. Allyson marco rubio will be in clemson today. A rally will be at 7 30 at clemsons madren center. Ahead of the South Carolina republican primary, Nbcs Lester Holt will anchor nightly news from South Carolina tomorrow. As soon as the polls close at 7 00, we will bring you full coverage of the election results. Live reports from across the upstate from candidate watch parties. Well cover this through news 4 at 11 00. With everything you need to know about the South Carolina gop primary right here on wyff 4 and on our mobile app. Geoff on the democratic side, congressman jim clyburn is expected to endorse Hillary Clinton today cnn is reporting the congressman 00 this morning at Allen Clyburn is the highest ranking elected democrat in South Carolina. Allyson also backing Hillary Clinton is michelle kwan. She stopped by our studios and told us she spent time working under the clintons leadership once she retired from the sport. I saw firsthand her leadership, her vision. Hillary clinton. Of state, first lady, secretary of new york. She understands both domestic and foreign policy. She works over party lines and gets things done. That is who i want in the white house. Allyson the two time olympic across South Carolina. Geoff we are just a day away from the democratic caucuses. Yesterday, sanders met with National Urban league in washington, dc. Sanders says he understands the struggles the African American Community Goes through today in allyson an update now on our breaking news from yesterday morning. The chase involving Greenville County deputies ended up in a deadly wreck in powdersville. The man who was running from authorities is now in jail. 62yearold Stephen Burnett died in that wreck. Here is 25yearold dexter, he is in the Greenville County jail. He is held without bond overnight. Geoff according to the coroner, reevescar was turning onto highway 41. Allyson they were taken to greenville memorial hospital. Someone was caught in the crossfire of a shooting. This is sky 4 video. Gunshots were fired from two different cars. One person was injured by shattered glass. No one is in custody right now. Geoff an update now on a deadly shooting at a Bowling Alley. Suspects seemed more concerned about the cameras in the take a listen. I have a question. What are these cameras for . It is the news media. Of the news media . Follow me on instagram, or twitter,or facebook, or snapchat. Geoff albert is accused of shooting the 17yearold on wednesday night. Jamari fair, dennis gibbs, and a 15yearold are all charged in this case. There was an argument over social media adn the crew went to the Bowling Alley to fight. Allyson dale is joining us again. Were looking at sunshine this weekend. Dale warmer temperatures are always a plus this time of the year. Yesterday we got up to 57. Currently, 32 degrees in spartanburg. Jackets and sweaters will feel good early and by the afternoon, similar to yesterday. Woodruff road, no problems. Across the upstate, the mountains, and northeastern georgia we will stay dry today. There could be an isolated shower on sunday in the mountains as the next system starts to push in to the area. Currently, it is quite a difference. Greenville at 39 and laurens is 29. Those temperatures will rebound into the upper 50s. Races tonight out of the northeast will become more southerly for the afternoon. Another cool front is coming albert way and this will kick up showers on monday, for sure. Monday through wednesday will be wet and cooler with this nexis to. With this next system. Today though, lets enjoy the next couple days, which are very pleasant. Afternoon and 5355 is the high for the mountains of north carolina. As we look ahead, tomorrow and sunday will be in the 60s. 63 saturday and 67 sunday. And then monday, rain returns. We of a chance of showers by sunday afternoon in the mountains, but a better chance come monday. It reminds me why i got into teaching. Geoff the weeks golden apple award winner bringing joy to her students in and outside the vo want to be happy with your next vehicle purchase . At enterprise, we guarantee it. Head to your neighborhood enterprise car sales and let the people who buy more vehicles than anyone. Allyson small in stature, but big in hard. Thats how one parent describes this weeks golden apple award winner. Geoff shes a teacher who promotes individuality through group work. Take a l lk. Ok geoff when you step into this room. Go ahead and move to your next center. Geoff there is a distinct buzz. She brings so much fun to the classroom and the kids, when they are learning, they dont realize that they are learning. When you add them altogether you have nine. Geoff an atmosphere fitting of their fifthgrade teacher. She is tiny, but she is full of energy. We have to come with energy Geoff Colleen henson in her eighth year at Chandler Creek elementary at greer is not wasting any time. I only have them for a limited time. At can i give them to carry with them . Geoff like math skills using rotating math centers. One of them, multiplication war with cards. It is really hard because you have to go faster. Geoff and then there is get busy baking, dealing with fractions. Small groups encourage students to ask questions they may not want to in front of the entire class. At the center of the centers is ms. Henson, rotating groups every eight minutes, making sure everyone is comprehending what she is asking. The more they are interested, the more they are motivated. Geoff a classroom as exciting warning. Going out in the snow, nothing better. As a teacher, i feel like i am always learning. Each year i am incorporating something new. Geoff describing her classroom is the Malcolm Forbes quote on her board. She is driven and focused on her students indivudual success. When it starts to snow, you dont miss that opportunity. Allyson you were out there with them werent you . Geoff you can nominate a teacher. Allyson pick up the Nomination Form at any ingels store. A special theme night for the greenville swamp rabbits. Weekend vo whats your dog foods first ingredient . Corn . Wheat . In purina one true instinct grain free, real chicken is always 1. No corn, wheat or soy. Support your active dogs whole body health one of the cool perks of this place is you can eat as much cereal as you want. Its like im going to work to get some. Alrighty. We just like cereal. We make it, eat it, love it, live it. laughing 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, 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 and not just the powerful few. Doppler 4 hd weather forecast. Dale it is 39 degrees in downtown greenville. It will probably drop a few degrees before it starts to climb. We have High Pressure to the north of us of the coast, keeping the southeastern corner of the country dry. What we will experience over the next couple days is a nice little warm up as winds start to become more southerly across e area. 30 degrees in greenwood. Newberry, 38 degrees. We have a wide range of temperatures. 26 in franklin and 30 degrees in asheville. By the end of the day, we will get into the upper 50s for the upstate and lowtomid 50s in the mountains. What is average for this time of the year . 30 six in the morning and 57 for the afternoon. Really today, we are as close to the record was set two years ago, 75 degrees in 2014. They got down to nine degrees in 1958. A can be very cold and warmer than normal this time of the year, but we are where we should be. The average for the mountains is 52 in the afternoon, but we will get up to 55 in spots today. The southeastern part of the country has a nice weekend ahead. Other parts of the country are getting a blast of cold air. That will produce some rain for us by monday, once the cooler air starts to push back in. Today is kind of cool up and done the eastern seaboard, but it rebounds in the afternoon. We will be nice weather in the upstate and the beach. Tomorrow is 62 at times at myrtle beach and 68 degrees on sunday. 57 for the mountains today and 5255 for afternoon highs in the. Tomorrow will be a little bit warmer. We are pushing 59 in the mountains and 63 in the upstate, and look to upper 60s on sunday. The mountains will see a chance of showers on sunday. The upstate and mountains have a 50 chance of rain on monday. Allyson thank you, dale. Two of the swamp rabbits biggest theme nights will be combined tonight. Geoff if you like hockey and you like what is going on in the community, tonight is your night. Geoff wyff news 4s aly myles joins us live from the bon secours wellness arena to explain. Aly we are talking about heroes night and celebrate greenville, two of the biggest nights of that got pushed back in weather. Tonight, they will be recognizing several local businesses and leaders in greenville, as well as recognizing and honoring several local heroes for their bravery and courage in the line of duty. Also, the swamp rabbits will wear novelty jerseys during the game that will be auctioned off afterwards with proceeds benefiting upstate warrior solution, the greenville Fire Association Scholarship Fund and the Marcus Whitfield youth camp. The swamp rabbits are playing the South Carolina stingrays at 7 00 p. M. Allyson thank you, aly. In pickens county, an upstate judge says he needs more time to make a decision about the coal ash landfill. They told the judge they are on a deadline to place a bid this month. The project includes dumping coal ash at a landfill on highway 93. The waste is shown to contain toxic chemicals. The county attorney in accused mrr of deceit. In columbia is affecting children and the upstate. The department of social services is struggling with caseloads. An official told the senate panel this week that some workers are responsible for more than 50 children. One in Anderson County is responsible for 119 children. They are evaluating how many more workers they need and whether grants will pay for temporary positions. It is now time to take a look at our timeline. On this day 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 who watched rod stewart perform there in 1994. A look at our woodruff road skycam. We have traffic and weather, reporter coming up on today. The war of words between senator sanders and secretary clinton escalates at our msnbc telemundo town hall. Well tell you what each candidate had to say about immigration and wall street reform. Plus, donald trump versus the pope. Well have trumps latest comments and reaction to pope francis claims that hes not a christian. And why a 2002 radio interview may be sparing a new controversy. To change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability. Bernie sanders. He was there when dr. King marched on washington. Unafraid to challenge the status quo to end racial profiling, take on police misconduct, and take down a system that profits from mass imprisonment. To end institutional racism. Education. Opportunity. Reform. Bernie. Im Bernie Sanders and i approve this message. Now, your live super doppler 4 hd forecast. Dale good morning. 5 27 as we check out our skycams. Clear and cold conditions. 30s in the upstate. By the end of the day, the upper 50s. Lots of sunshine to enjoy and the outlook for the mountains, temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s climbing to the the jacket or sweater will feel good by the early afternoon. Time for dales school salute. We have two pictures this morning. The first goes to concrete primary. Mrs. S. Rown and mrs. Melindas kindergarten class made snowman shirts to celebrate winter. And this is skyland elementary, where a first grader said its a miracle when snow came down at recess last friday. That is mrs. Lewis first grade class. They made snow angels and caught cold snowflakes on their tongues. Geoff i love the reaction. They look like they are saying, we can go outside . Dale well, they wont be paying attention inside. Geoff you got that right. All right, 5 27 and in this mornings buzz, baby tiger at the miami zoo got to join his mother after passing [indiscernible] make sure the cub would be able to swim out of the moat of his mothers exhibit is the fellow man, so they decided to throw him into the deep end. Tatu to not need the help because he was able to paddle. The safety. Zoo step hope they can move him in with his mama the next few days. Geoff i know some people like to do that with their children. Allyson mel, no, they tease them. My cousins did that because they lived in florida. They tie their arms undershirt and they teach them how to swim should they break their arm. Geoff i havent seen that. Allyson it is big in florida because there is a pool at every house. Something new every day. Geoff thank you. Our news continues right now. [captioning made possible by wyfftv] national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] geoff an update overnight to breaking news. The man who caused a deadly wreck in Anderson County is now in jail, held with no bond. Allyson we are 24 hours from the republicans facing off. The latest developments, including Donald Trumps back and forth with the pope. Geoff in the Weather Center with dale, how weaker and this weekend . Dale regardless, i will take it. It is a good point. After last weekend, right about where it should be today and actually warmer than normal by tomorrow. Not a whole lot going on in the country. I sunday, may be an isolated showers and on monday come at the rain comes back. We have it. A jacket will feel good. Laurens at 29, 25 in boone, 20s in franklin and andrews, low 30s to upper 30s over a good bit of the area. Reese is out of the north, northeast and they will become more southerly for the afternoon afternoon high temperatures in the upper 50s, 57 for the upstate 50s for the mountains. We will talk about a warmup this weekend in a few minutes. Allyson thank you. In commitment 2016, Franklin Graham way men on the backandforth between donald trump and pope francis and others. Geoff on the way back from a visit to mexico, the pontiff was asked about trumps views on immigration. A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building

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