00:01644 and it's time for news to go. We have a look at today's top news stories, your traffic and
00:05your weather all before you head out the door. But we start with new videos showing the moment authorities say
00:10a man ambushed a Greenville police officer. The suspect is dead and the officer is recovering. Our Tanequa Penix joins
00:16us live at the Greenville Law Enforcement Center with the latest. Tia.
00:21Well, good morning, Aaron. Investigators say this was a targeted and violent attack in a newly released video by authorities.
00:29You see multiple shots fired at a marked police vehicle outside the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center. Sled says the
00:37suspect David Lane may have used incendiary ammunition. Now police say Lane fled leading to a chase and an officer
00:44involved shooting. The Greenville County Coroner says Lane died from a self-inflicted murder.
00:50A neighbor shared nighttime video of Lane driving to the law enforcement center and video of Lane walking the apartment
00:58complex with a gun. Now, coworkers tell us Lane spoke of being watched and was paranoid about his neighbors. What
01:06we know so far is the officer is home recovering. As we learn more, we'll be sure to update you
01:11both on air and online. WIFF4.com. For now, reporting live in Greenville, Tanequa Penix, WIFF News 4.
01:19Thanks, Tia. The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating after a body was found in Chesney. On Saturday, deputies
01:25responded to Yiselle Boulevard after a body was reportedly found by a hunter. The coroner says they've made a presumptive
01:31ID of 57-year-old Ray Suttles, who was last seen in July of 2025. Search and rescue dogs teams
01:38helped investigators search for more bones in that area yesterday.
01:41In Livonia, Georgia, a surgeon's being accused of assaulting a patient. Sunday afternoon, police say they were called to St.
01:48Mary's Hospital. An officer say it started when a patient was on the phone with her surgeon, identified as Stephen
01:54Muscarail about concerns with her procedure. Officers say the patient told them Muscarail became angry and made his waiter a
02:00room where he then charged toward her in an aggressive manner. Police say two nurses witnessed the encounter. They say
02:06Muscarail is being charged with assaults.
02:09South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is announcing his executive budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. And one highlight, the
02:17governor says he wants to dedicate more than $1 billion for road projects. It also includes cutting the income tax
02:22and strengthening the state's rainy day savings. And the budget makes higher education more affordable as well. Also expands the
02:28full day four-year-old kindergarten program.
02:31And then provides breakfast also at no cost to every public school student. One point the governor highlighted yesterday during
02:38a news conference was raising teachers pay.
02:42When I arrived in 2017, the minimum starting salary of a teacher in South Carolina in the public schools was
02:51$30,113. $30,113. I proposed that we began raising it years ago up to at least $50,000 by
03:032026. Well, it's 2026 now and we're almost there.
03:09That's as the 2026 legislative session officially starts today and there are already two bills on the agenda.
03:14Isabel Marek talked to one of the bill's sponsors and is here to explain what it's all about. Isabel?
03:18Hey, Aaron, good morning. Now, Senate Bill 52 and 192 are both about reforming the current DUI laws.
03:24Now, if passed, Senate Bill 52 would add more punishments for people driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
03:30a combination of both.
03:31It would also target repeat offenders. Law enforcement could also recommend a breathalyzer test and or a blood test to
03:37check for both alcohol and other drugs.
03:40Now, under this bill, a blood test would be requested by the officer and drawn by a licensed professional, but
03:45Senate Bill 192 would include training for law enforcement so they can administer those tests themselves.
03:50That bill also includes other provisions like requiring officers to make reasonable efforts to video record the stop, test, and
03:58arrest of a person for a DUI. Aaron.
04:01Isabel, thank you. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will deliver his final State of the State Address before state lawmakers this
04:06week.
04:07The governor will outline his priorities for his administration's last legislative session.
04:11Governor Kemp's address is scheduled for Thursday, January 15th at 11 a.m.
04:16In North Carolina, on Monday, the state began sending out mail-in ballots to those who have requested them for
04:21the 2026 primary elections.
04:23So here are some important dates for voters.
04:25The voter registration deadline for those not using early voting is on February 6th.
04:30Early voting begins on February 12th.
04:32The deadline to request an absentee ballot is February 17th.
04:35And election day for the North Carolina primaries is March 3rd.
04:40Let's take a look at traffic now, see where things stand.
04:42A live look at I-85 South at Malden Road in Greenville County.
04:45More cars on the road there.
04:46Smooth sailing, at least at Malden Road.
04:48Starting to see some slowdowns in some of those other areas, though.
04:51And one of those areas is that Pelham Road area, Highway 14 area.
04:54In fact, our travel times reflected.
04:5585 southbound.
04:56It's still in the green, but it's ticked up from 6 minutes to 9 minutes.
04:59I expect that to keep going up.
05:00Give yourself about 5, 10 extra minutes through there in the next little bit.
05:03240 to Asheville Highway, holding steady at 11 minutes.
05:06And 385 northbound from Fairview Road to downtown Greenville is 14 minutes.
05:11You have less than a month to get a real ID, or you'll face a fee to board a plane.
05:14The TSA says starting February 1st, air travelers without a real ID or passport will have to pay a $45
05:20fee to get through airport security.
05:22The agency says the fee will cover the cost of the enhanced ID verification system, which is known as Confirm
05:28ID.
05:29At Raleigh-Durham International Airport, TSA says nearly 2,000 travelers daily arrive at security checkpoints without an acceptable ID.
05:36The North Carolina DMV commissioner says if you need a real ID, right now is the time to act.
05:42We want to avoid that if possible.
05:45It will cause a little bit of delay in your travel plans if you show up without that.
05:52The DMV commissioner says you can visit their website to learn about the documents needed to get a real ID.
05:56And all DMV offices are also taking walk-ins each day.
05:59Appointments are still available as well up to seven days in advance.
06:02Staff plan to increase the number of available slots in early February.
06:06Victoria?
06:07Alright, well you'll probably need the heat on in the car this morning or the house.
06:1031 degrees right now in Greenville.
06:12The sun is slowly starting to rise over the city.
06:1428 degrees in Spartanburg, 26 in Nashville, and Anderson down towards 27.
06:19So it is a cold start, but the good news is we do warm up again later today.
06:23It'll feel nice outside.
06:24And we are heading above average.
06:26I would definitely take a walk outside today.
06:28Enjoy the sunny and warm weather because it's not sticking around too long.
06:32And we won't see it for at least the next couple days.
06:3459 degrees for midday for the upstate.
06:36Now towards the mountains, you'll reach the mid to upper 50s.
06:39This evening, 53 degrees.
06:41It's comfortable after sunset, but then clouds start to move in.
06:44And then we brace for our impact day on Thursday.
06:47As that cold air sinks in, mountain snow is likely.
06:49And then for us here in the upstate, we are not expecting any snow.
06:53But brutally cold temperatures with wind chills down to the upper teens by Friday morning.
06:58So cold weather is on the way, and it sticks around for a second cold blast during the weekend.
07:02Aaron?
07:02Hi, Victoria.
07:03Thank you.
07:04Today, the upstate pregnancy center is hosting its first diaper drive-thru for the new year.
07:08That's happening from 3.30 to 5.30 p.m. in Clinton.
07:10And the drive-thru will be held in the parking lot next to the old industrial supply building.
07:14That's on West Main Street.
07:16Families in need can get formula, diapers, and wipes while supplies last.
07:21Target says the company is in the process of opening dozens of new stores, including one in the upstate.
07:26That store is planned for Seneca on Santa Perfora Boulevard.
07:28And yesterday, Sky 4 flew over that project.
07:30You can see it right here.
07:32The Oconee Economic Alliance posted back in April about the new store and said it would be at the new
07:36Thornwell Village Retail Center.
07:37But there's no word just yet on when the store is expected to open.
07:41The lineup for Anderson's Rock the Country Music Festival has been announced, which is happening July 25th and 26th at
07:47the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center.
07:49The headliners include Creed, Brantley Gilbert, and Shinedown.
07:53Tickets are available for purchase on the Rock the Country website.
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