cheering on the panthers 3 and watch parties are going on throughout the nation. including here at the carolina ale house in downtown greenville. . 3 we're also-live at academy sports in spartanburg.the store will re-open immediately if the panthers win. 3 happening now-- 3 the panthers game is still going on-and fans are hoping they can pull a historic win. 3 we want to send it out fox carolina anchors cody alcorn and lauren elise---who are in santa clara outside the stadium. what's is it like right now, are fans on the edge of their seats? outside levi's stadium. fans are hoping the panthers can pull off an historic win. it's been a close game throughout - but carolina has definitely struggled at times.lots of turnovers on both sides of the ball -and many people are blaming the turf - we've seen both manning and newton lose their footing.the broncos led at the half 13-7.here's something you're not used to hearing-the panthers have trailed the *entire game - something that hasn't happened all postseason.now, all eyes are on cam newton - can he help the panthers rally and clinch that f

, the super bowl in the panthers super season came to an end. in the end, it was a second-place finish for the panthers. the best season in panthers history fell just short of the prize tonight. carol: wyff news 4's ricardo lecompte joins us now. ricardo, the panthers kept it close until late. ricardo: they were within striking distance of the couldn't overcome the defense of the broncos. carolina in the big game for the first time since the 2003 season. let's go out to levi's stadium to check out the highlights. the panthers -- >> this is something's -- the start of something great for the panthers. ricardo: those are not the highlights we have of the super bowl. let's head live to sports director brad fralick, live outside levi's stadium. brad, that number one defense for the broncos was the story. they kept the league's number one offense in check. brad: that is something that has happened in the past. multiple times in the past, the highest scoring offense comes into the super bowl, and it is the defense that ultimately wins the championship. we hear that all the time, defense wins

: the showdown in santa clara not so golden for the carolina panthers. heather: the carolina panthers losing super bowl 50's to the denver broncos. eyewitness news is covering super bowl 50 from both coasts. the final score, denver 24, joel: let's start the coverage of mark armstrong. he's made his way into the field. this was not the end and we were all hoping for. mark: this is not the celebration we were expecting after the game. we were expecting the panthers to be the one all smiles with the championship hats and t-shirts. they never looked like themselves. the bulk of the credit goes to the denver broncos defense. every bit as good as advertised and probably better. let's show you some of the highlights. highlights is a very liberal term. denver up a field goal. that infants that defense heading back and it turns disastrous. cam newton sacked. malik jackson recovering in the end zone. 10-0 denver. carolina would get on the board. jonathan stewart going high over the defensive line and it was just 13-7 at the half. second half. they had a chance to get within three. 44 yard field

victory yesterday but it was defense, defense, and more defense, in the panthers cannot overcome. allyson: they still have a season to be proud of. geoff hart joins us live this morning from levi's stadium the morning after. for carolina panthers fans, watching super bowl 50 was frankly excruciating. you thought time and time again they were going to get it together but it just, never happened. here is brad fralick. it certainly did not finish how the carolina panthers wanted it to. an opportunity to bring home the franchise's first ever super bowl championship, but it was not to be. cam newton and the carolina panthers in santa clara facing peyton manning and the denver broncos. possibly manning's last career football game, but the denver defense showed up early. von miller was an absolute man. malik jackson recover the fumble von miller forcing the fumble there. he was named most valuable jonathan stewart got the panthers in the end zone, leaping in the end zone. the denver defense was all over cam newton all night long. seven sacks by the denver defense. that one by demarcus ware. a ph

the carolina panthers and the denver broncos on the right to an nfl championship, it all comes down to this. good evening on super bowl sunday. heather: you don't have to be at the bath and to appreciate the excitement surrounding this monster matchup. eyewitness news is covering super bowl 50 from both coasts. mark armstrong, joe mazur, and someone else is at the stadium. we are in raleigh and charlotte. let's begin with mark armstrong life in santa clara, california. we have been waiting, and it is finally here. mark: it is finally here. we began way back last saturday with a very windy day here in santa clara. the wind has come back, the panther breeze blowing through the santa clara as we get set for kickoff here at super bowl 50. what a season it has been. panther fans on this early do not want it to end, but everything they have accomplished to this point will really fill empty if they cannot play -- and take down the super >> we are new to the scene. a lot of people know who we are. mark: they surely know now. this year's panthers journey began in august with the trials and t

panthers or the fans were expecting. the denver broncos have been crowed super bowl champs. we have team coverage of super bowl 50. wis' mike desumma is live tonight at wild wing cafe in columbia's vista where panthers fans are dealing with the loss. joe gorchow is live in san francisco --- and sports director rick henry joins us in studio with game highlights. rick - the panthers were the victory....instead the team we watched all season pulled a disappearing act on football's biggest stage. first quarter.....panthers off to a bad start.. von miller strips the football from cam newton....malik jackson falls on it in the end zone for a denver. second quarter.....jonathan stewart puts the panthers on the board...when he leaps over from the on...it's ten to seven. final seconds of the half...demarcus ware puts cam down...he was sacked three times in the first half....panthers trail 13-seven at halftime. fourth quarter...panthers down six....another turnover....miller knocks the ball out of newton's hand....t.j. ward makes the recovery..... that leads to a touchdown run by c.j. anderso

the panthers last night. fans have a lot to be proud of. allyson: geoff hart has been there all along and is joining us live this morning from levi stadium the morning after. geoff: good morning, allyson and patrick. as you can see, the fans of coming down from levi stadium. game back in charlotte. a disappointing performance last night. brad fralick with the highlights. brad: it didn't end how the panthers wanted it to. an opportunity to make history, to bring home the franchise's ever -- first ever super bowl championship but it was not to be. cam newton and the panthers in levi stadium to face peyton manning and the denver broncos. possibly manning's last career football game. the denver defense showed up early. the league jackson recovers the on the. denver scores the touchdown. he was named m.v.p. of the super bowl. jonathan stewart. the panthers in the end zone in the second quarter, leaping into the end zone here that made it a 10-7-game. the denver defense was all over cam newton all night long. seven sacs by the denver defense. a phenomenal effort by the cam down the mi

tonight. carolina panthers quarterback cam newton winning the nfl's most valuable player award. in a landslide. newton received 48 out of 50 votes. sportswriters and broadcasters who cover the league decide this award. it was presented during nfl honors tonight in san francisco. you can look for team coverage from tisha powell and mark armstrong later in the newscast. new tonight the first alert weather team is tracking what could be a quick shot of winter weather. good saturday evening, everyone. i'm heather waliga. let's get straight to liz horton to find out when this system moves in and how much snow accumulation we can expect. liz? liz: heth, not everyone will be seeing the snow tomorrow. those of you who live south and east of the triangle will have the best shot of seeing a little winter weather when you wake up in the morning. you can see the potential for snow and you look at that grayed in area. that's going to be south and east of wayne county, and samson county. be the potential for the most snow. the rest of us get to see snowflakes mixing in and doesn't look like we'll

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from superbowl 50. the carolina panthers will face the denver bronocs. yesterday both teams arrived in san jose california ahead of the game. there will be little down time for etiher team leading up to sunday's game as they will hit the field for practice throughout the week. if the panthers win...it would be the first super bowl title in franchise history.of course you can only see the super bowl right here on wltx. 3 thousands of fans are gearing up to cheer on the carolina panthers this sunday in california. but before the team left north carolina, they made sure one of their young fans knew "they" were rooting for "him". 3 3 chat 3 still to come mickie d's customers are asking where's the cheese? the story ahead in what's brewing. but first, if you plan on cheering the panters in santa clara--we are mappping out the trip.. including key stops you won't want to miss. 3 plus, coming off a beautiful weekend, meterologist efren afante has your full weekday living well your immune system works hard to keep you on top of your game. you can support it by eating healthy, drinking fluid

changed its sign with a message for the panthers. the message did not hold true tonight. all week, a banner hung at the beacon for fans to sign. the city put the banner up, and when it was filled, the city sent it to the team's hotel in california, where it is hanging now. you're looking at a picture of the banner, hanging at the team hotel in california. the players saw the support from spartanburg. tonight's game was personal for people in spartanburg, because the panthers take over this city every summer and bring in so many fans. last year's training camp, a record. a most 78,000 people came to spartanburg. that connection with the team, very personal, and so many people hoped for a win, but no doubt, people in spartanburg are mccormick, -- mike mccormick, wyff news 4. michael: panther pride was strong in greenville. during and after the game. carol: a little quieter now. let's get to corey davis, live and local at bar louie. corey? corey: it is quieter. lots of people have cleared out. but those fans were rooting the panthers on as the game clock ran out. they were all about the

monday as we can see the start the work week.3 3 back to you 3 the carolina panthers are only hours away from their first potential super bowl title in franchise history. the panthers hope to 'keep pounding' their way to victory-- as they take on the denver broncos sunday. 3 let's check in with fox carolina anchor cody alcorn- who is live in san francisco- and cody- fans are pumped up about the big game tomorrow, aren't they? 3 we've talked about the n-f-l experience all week and finally we're taking you inside this place.it's the ultimate fan experience.unlike super bowl city last night you do have to pay to get inside this nfl experience.but there is something for everyone inside this convention center. you can put your arm to the test in the hail mary competition,you can see how then go through the gauntlet to see how good you are at running and catching the football.you can get an up close look at all the super bowl rings.you can even customize your own wilson football.this place really. has something for everyone and i'm talking from kids to the adultsand of course the most pop

showdown in santa clara not so golden for our carolina panthers. good sunday evening everyone. heather: the carolina panthers eyewitness news is covering it from both coasts. denver 24, carolina 10. we want you to listen to cam talking aboutheather: that was one seriously disappointed cam newton. didn't really have many words for reporters. joel: he saw that moment at the end literally eating up and walking out. will bring in mark armstrong to join us in the field of levi stadium. mark, you heard that. he walked out on the media. give us your thoughts. mark: people are always going to have opinions about cam. out -- not outspoken as he normally is. by wednesday and thursday he was already, literally, dragging himself to the podium like it was a death march of sorts. they come out here and i was stunned watching this game unfold the way it did. i'm sure the guys more stunned in the near the panthers locker room. cam is one of those guys. i don't think overconfidence played anything. they just got beat. there was no disputing the denver broncos for the far superior team. carolina's defen

last night. the broncos defense was simply too much. the panthers are not coming home super bowl champions. allyson: they cannot handle that defense, but their fans would argue it is a season to be proud of. brad: it did not and how the an opportunity to bring home the franchise's first ever super bowl championship, but it was not to be. cam newton and the carolina panthers in santa clara facing peyton manning and the denver broncos. possibly manning's last career football game, but the denver defense showed up early. von miller was an absolute man. jackson recover the fumble and denver scored the touchdown. von miller was named most valuable player of the super bowl. jonathan stewart got the panthers in the end zone, leaping in the end zone. that made it a 10-7 game. the denver defense was all over cam newton all night long. seven sacks by the denver defense. that one by demarcus ware. a phenomenal effort by the league's number one defense. cam down the middle, intercepted. this one sealed it. cam newton back to pass. the fumble is recovered by the denver broncos would ultimatel

front will sweep through the a little warmer friday before for the carolina panthers, but not kind to the team or its fans. when the final seconds ticked off the clock, it was santa clara, california. "the whole atmosphere everybody around i mean it's unbelievable." first, the fans went gaga.. and then ... the lady did.. the broncos opened the game with cutting the lead to just three.. both teams gave the ball away before half- time.. a long punt return led to another denver field goal.. giving the broncos a 13-to-7 lead at the half.. a half-time that started with coldplay.. and ended red hot - with bruno beyonce joining the show.. in the 2nd half, the teams traded field goals, but late in the 4th quarter with the panthers trailing by six, the panthers turned the ball over, their fourth of the game. the result...a broncos td that secured a third broncos super bowl win and a second super bowl for these players in the super bowl win was to make sure their leader the sheriff had one final championship ride." "it's just a blessing from god just for him to go out manning says he'll take

books and it is not good news for carolina fans. the broncos beat the panthers 24-10 to win the lumbar di trophy. denver's third world title. carolina falls short for the second time. let's get straight to news 13's luke notestine live in santa clara, california. but a devastating loss for the panthers. >>>reporter: good evening to you. it was a devastating loss for the panthers. their magical season comes to an end. they fall 24-10 to the broncos. but what a season it was for carolina. the big story of the game tonight was the denver defense. they set a superbowl record with 7 sacks against the panthers. they forced four turn overs, miller, the bronco's defensive player was named the games mvp. he was all over the ball. seemingly almost every offensive possession for carolina. newton couldn't get beginning. but tonight the denver defense stepped up when they needed it most. cam newton had no answer. first game all season newton was not responsible for an offensive touch down for the panthers. they end with a record of 17-26789 they are a young team. they'll have a lot of good p

carolina panthers will face the denver bronocs. yesterday both teams arrived in san jose california ahead of the game. there will be little down time for etiher team leading up to sunday's game as they will hit the field for practice throughout the week. if the panthers win it would be their first super bowl title in franchise history.of course you can only see the super bowl right here on wltx. 3 wanna know what the super bowl jersey's look life? here's a sneak preview of what panthers' quarterback.. cam newton... and the rest of the team will be wearing sunday in california. fresh out of the box. the team's equipment manager hung each one up with care. the players will sport their black jerseys and silver pants on game day. 3 krispy kreme has rolled out their super bowl donuts.... to get ready for donut is decked out in carolina blue icing...the broncos one is orange... krispy kreme is going to track the sales of the doughnuts up until the big game. each day they'll share the results with fans on social media. 3 speaking of food....if you walk into this york county burger king... you'll

cheer on the panthers. >> exactly. they're so excited to be here and the streets are flooded with fans. one of the most popular sights you can see right behind me a bunch of people enjoying that. there has been so much to do around here and people say they can't wait to see what our panthers will do on the field on sunday. they say it's not just about the panthers doing their job. as fans they'll do what they can to help. panthers pride on full display at san francisco's super bowl city. fans getting even more pumped up at this panthers pep rally by the bay. getting even more confident that this is our year to take home the lombardi trophy. from super fans to state leaders the excitement for the big game keeps building. just ask the senator, who is supporting what he calls his playoff beard. >> this is amazing to see the now. can't wait for the game tomorrow. >> the senator is a long-time panthers fan who is also a little superstitious. >> i've only washed it one time this year. it was the day they lost against atlanta. no more washing. i've got the beard until the super bowl. had it a

make it a great monday.3 a big loss for the panthers last night. we will have much more on that from news 13's luke notestine who has been in santa clara, california covering the big game. plus we have a live report ahead of tomorrow's primary in new hampshire.. but first a winter weather advisory will go into effect later this morning so lets head right over to ingrid for the latest. good morning. here is a look at current conditions across the region. your day planner shows temperatures warming by noon. coming up, i'll show you our 7- day forecast for both the mountains and upstate. 3 3 3 3 tomorrow, voters will head to the polls for the first in the nation primary in new hampshire. kenneth moton is in manchester, new hampshire with that final push for votes in this 2016 race for the white house. 3 3 it's crunch time?the day primary.sot bernie sanders: "we need a political revolution."nats coat throw bernie sanders fired up but taking presidential punches from his rival's husband, former president bill 3 3 a very disappointing morning for the carolina panthers and their fans.

proud of the carolina panthers this puts the game in proper perspective. i want to thank california highway patrol for their quick action. the governor said he did have some pain after the accident but was able to continue on to his destination in another vehicle. >>> we're getting reaction from panthers fans in north carolina and california. wral's kathryn brown is live with what they had to say. >> reporter: good morning, renee. disappointments, certainly. this was not the outcome the panthers fans, especially the ones that came out to santa clara were hoping for. as we were leaving the game we were standing there at the case as people were streaming out. they were smiling, clapping, cheering, even dabbing. there were chants of "keep pounding." believe the -- this year was the beginning of greatness for the panthers franchise. >> cam is still early in his career. you see where he went from last year to this year. and we're still dabbing. can't take that from us. >> they just not show up. defense, offense, they just want lucky. the broncos one. congratulations to pay 10. >> this wa

just days away! 3 as the carolina panthers prepare to take on the denver broncos on the biggest national stage - some of our own crew is getting ready to head west. 3 some of course are already there... including sports director aaron cheslock... live at levi's stadium.. he joins us now and aaron - the quarterbacks were a big topic of conversation earlier today, right? 3 without question, and they'll be the big story all week... cam newton, likely getting crowned the mvp in a couple manning, a future hall of famer... and the panthers know exactly what they're up against... in fact, cam's even learned a thing or two from number 18..3 3 3 3 3 3 "it's a lot of things that peyton has done that is doing that i wish i could mimic, but i can't do it like peyton can or like how he can do it. but i try to translate not only the thing so learn from him, but other quarterbacks in this league. and i try to apply it to my own."no one's comparing cam newtons style to peyton manning... but the soon-to-mvp's one of a long list of qb's who've learned from watching the hall of famer.. 18-years in

panthers to talk about coming up in sports... 3 including an update on star defenders thomas davis and jared allen... that's just minutes away in sports...diana and cody back to you. 3 and right here in the upstate spartanburg is going all out to show their support for the panthers that train there during the summer months. 3 fox carolina's rebecca atkins is live for us tonight in spartanburg to tell us more about where you can find blue and black across their area. rebecca? 3 well cody and diana, we are downtown right now, and as you can see the city has put out the panthers training camp here during the summer. 3 but that's not the only place you will find panthers items placed around the city. at city hall there are several panthers decals along the windows, they also have placed a sign inside 'the restaurant that says "spartanburg loves the carolina panthers. people are welcome to come in and sign the poster. one of the owners there says the sign will be brought to the super bowl and they will also be having a wing special on sunday night. wofford college is also taking a picture w

troubles possible in western north carolina. see you in a few. carolina panthers fans are getting ready with the countdown clock ticking away. we are hours away. the last minute preparations are taking place in santa clara at levi's stadium making sure , everything is perfect when it is time for the big game and the lights over the panthers and the denver broncos. many people are making some friendly wagers on who will win the big game, and that includes the mayors of charlotte and denver. they've actually got a couple wagers going in. they involve craft beer, local cuisine, and wearing the other team's jersey and posting a photo on social media. if the carolina panthers lose, charlotte mayor jennifer roberts will sent barbecue to denver mayor michael hancock. and if denver loses, colorado bison will be coming to the queen city. from younger fans, to some older ones, everyone is getting excited for the super bowl. and here in north carolina, to support the panthers. some kindergarteners and first graders at a school in wilmington wrote a song about celebrating like cam newton, and of co

ing out which team will win, right. >> yes. >> he is in the cage and it pick the panthers. it jumped on this helmet there. so we have our own situation here in the studio. there they are. >> yes. >> line up here. >> there you go. we have a tortoise. >> is what your young man. >> jacob. >> watch where you are walking. >> yes. >> oh, no. >> did you pea or did you turtle will pea. >> it is turtle or tortoise. >> it is a tortoise. >> there is a different. where are you from. >> i'm from browns mills, new jersey? where do you get to school. >> i go to school in williamstown. >> and then we have a panter, look at this. there is a panter. >> is that a panter. >> that is not a panter. >> it is a baby panter. >> she's representing. >> carolina panthers are in the super bowl. that is a panter. >> okay. >> is what your name. >> my name is casey. >> who is this. >> this is my cat available for a adoption,. >> really. >> second and arch street. >> nice kitty. >> she's awesome. >> panter. >> yes. >> that is a panter. >> of course, denver broncos are in the super bowl. what is your name, sir. >> ju

panthers loss in super bowl 50. we'll have the highlights in just a moment. patrick: good morning. i'm patrick hussion. allyson: and i'm allyson powell and that is the woodruff road skycam behind us. it is cold this morning and it is going to get even colder. dale: today is the warmest day of the week. upper 40's is the best tomorrow. cold air is blowing in. what it will mean for us as we look at the advisories that are showing up on the map and north carolina. up on your screen, that is winter storm warnings. it includes haywood county, northern jackson county as you can see. swain, graham, all along the tennessee border, madison county, yancey, avery, all under a winter storm warning. anytime there is over 3-5 inches of snow, they issue these warnings. asheville will be under a winter weather advisory. maybe up to an inch of snow. that is the same story for macon county. it is the county's right along the tennessee-north carolina border that will be impacted starting tonight, continuing the next couple of days. here it comes. you can see across kentucky, we are seeing some preci

field against the broncos. that's a good thing for the panthers. live tonight in santa clara, brad fralick, wyff news 4. carol: whether it is a panthers victoryor loss, this will be a huge weekend for charlotte. that is where we find nigel robertson tonight. nigel: you're exactly right. it is going to be a huge weekend in the city of charlotte. uptown will be packed with people. police have crews out making sure that everyone is safe when -- safe win or lose. they will be out before, during, and after the game. we have a video we just sent back to the station. this is what is happening here in charlotte right now. everyone is buying up shirts and hats and decals for their car, just to make sure that that panther pride is everywhere you look. backup live, the mayor of charlotte and denver do have a if the panthers when -- panthers win, the mayor of denver will send bison here to the mayor. if denver wins, the mayor of charlotte, will of course, send a barbecue at denver. much more on the panthers special tonight. for now, live in charlotte, nigel robertson, wyff news 4. michael: tha

the morning news at 5:00 starts now... now...a tough morning for the carolina panthers and fans after coming up short in the super bowl.we are live in california with more on this team's incredible run. run. 3 we are watching the weather very closely this morning--snow is making its way into the mountains and we could see a flurry or two here in the upstate.i'll time it all out. 3 good morning.... it's monday, february 8i'm ben hill with traffic reporter chris scott and meteorologist nicole papay. thanks for joining us on the morning news. 3 this morning.. we have team coverage as the panthers look to regroup after their loss to denver in super bowl 50.lauren elise and aaron cheslock are live in santa clara.lauren and aaron cheslock are standing by now -- lauren, how's it going this morning? morning? 3 we'll check back in with just a minute.but, first we are keeping a very close eye on the potential for some winter weather. weather. 3 expect mostly cloudy 3 skies with a chance for and snow showers in the mountains. high elevations in nc are under a winter weather advisory throug

until the carolina panthers take on peyton manning and company! company!we've been bringing you coverage from california all week long...and this afternoon...that's where we find cody!he's in san jose...right outside the panthers hotel!a lot of excitement building as we near game day, right? 3 3 the excitement is building here in san josesuper bowl 50 only 72 hours away-fans starting to make their way here to join in on what will be for many a once in a life happening around the areain san francisco you have super bowl cityand the nfl experience here in san jose is where the panthers are staying the team hotel is the marriot and a lot of fans hanging outside trying to get a glimpse of their favorite playera lot of people wanting to see cam of course but just a lot happening all over the city not only in san fran but also here in san jose in fact earlier today i actually met snoop dogg---yeah you heard me righttongiht at ten i'll show you the questions he had for cam and what he had to say about him some local media-but comiing up later in this newscast i'll have more just about

durham. they tell us how far the panthers have to go for a 1st down and produce all the statistics a fan could want. smt does it every week during the regular season but this is the super bowl. >> big push for the super bowl, there's more cameras. we move from five cameras to nine cameras. >> reporter: the ceo says every player. >> we have a football intelligence engine that examines the formations so you can see what one team is doing against another team, how effective they were on 3rd down, what the match-ups are. >> reporter: all that information is funneled to game announcers to use as they see fit ?iew. might not notice that left guard is now lined up on the right side. how did that happen? they may choose not to use it but we're trying to find interesting story lines. triangle roots. there will be extra pride in play come sunday. >> very few people are aware that the company that does the yellow line for the super bowl carolina. we're very proud to be from north carolina. involved. >> reporter: on a scale of 1 to 10, how close are you being ready to go? >> 10. >> reporter: the

behind her. the raleigh skyline glowing with panthers pride. we are counting down to super bowl 50. eyewitness news starts right now. >> see what is happening this instant. abc eyewitness news at 11 starts right now. steve: the carolina panthers on the prowl for their first super bowl title. tisha: i am live on the streets of san francisco. fans have come across the country to support their team. they have their pride with them and they want to be here when the panthers when the super bowl . we will tell you about all the excitement coming up. steve: new tonight in the triangle, water is starting to flow out of the taps at western wake county. a water main break this morning has been impacting homes and live on chapel hill road with the latest. heather: i just got off the phone with the utilities director and he says service has been restored for most customers. they have been working for hours. this part of chapel hill road is still closed drivers. >> we were going to get out to see of we could find some food. heather: customers were not turned away after a water main break force

to beat the panthers 24-10 tonight. and to win super bowl 50. todd gibson joins us in the studio with a look at how it all unfolded. >>reporter:one of the greatest seasons in the history of the nfl, only the undefeated 1972 miami dolphins could claim to have had a better year. cam newton won a national title at auburn, what a season he had. going head to head with peyton manning, five time mvp peyton manning. already up three-zero, von miller sax him, stripped him, jackson recovers in the end zone for a touchdown. denver is out to a 10-zero lead. newton leads the panthers on a 73-yard drive, twice running jonathan stewart up and over for the touchdown. this would cut them virtually 10-seven, the panthers are right back in the game. carolina just made too many mistakes, check this out on the punt return, jordan grabs her, the panthers call for a fair catch, but he did not, norwood takes off, 61 yards on the return that sets up another denver field goal, 13-seven at the intermission. more panthers lows, tolbert breaks off a nice run, but at the end of the play he is hit and fumbles

they're going to win. carol: spartanburg was the picture of panthers pride today. and we mean that literally. get a behind the scenes look at two big group photos, all new at 6:00. john: the forecast for the panthers game against the broncos, super sunday looking fantastic. sunshine, mild to start at 73. nest ultimate panthers fan photo. michael: two group pictures are sending unforgettable support, from the carolinas to california. new at 6:00, here's wyff news 4's mike mccormick. mike: spartanburg supports the carolina panthers. get the picture? >> panther fans united. mike: fans united on morgan square in downtown spartanburg this morning. >> i think the panthers have made us all proud. >> this year's been phenomenal. >> it's just a great experience to be a part of. >> since i can't be in california, might as well be here with some other fans. mike: the city called them here for a group photo. >> everybody, go that way. the picture's going to be made that way. mike: everyone acted the part, and looked it. >> my husband gave me these earrings. mike: miriam kirkland and her earrin

fans are getting amped up.. for what could be.. the panthers bringing home their first super bowl title. title.my co-anchor lauren elise is live in santa clara this morning to start us off--good morning--lauren. 3 we are two days away and these players,these fans are ready 3 thursday was last day players coacheswould talkto mediatoday andtomorrow practice.at the press conference snoop dogg showed up and had some quesetions for cam. 3 3 3 snoop: first of all i want to say cam, oh cam, cam cam dab for me. there you go. first question is is the kid in 3 you outweighing hte man in you in this big game youre about to play?cam: thats a good question. i don't know i 3 just think half of me 3 tries to be as professional as possible but the human in me just wants to take it all in in3 coming up - we will hearfrom cam newton.snoop also showed denver some lovebut what has thisbeen likefor the fans 3 a lot of panthers fans from trek out west to see the team take on denver... i'm going to hand it off to ashley who has more on what they have to say about the trip out here. here.trip out here. h

killer in the general election. ingjohn: the panther and the super bowl. performing halftime at last sunday's super bowl 50, beyonce knowles-carter made a big impression. leading her black beret-wearing dancers in x-shaped homages to malcolm x and raised fist salutes, beyonce seemed to endorse the black panther movement. the dancers also posted a photo in support of black lives matter, an advocacy group campaigning against perceived racism in the u.s. justice system. some welcomed beyonce's linkage between the 21st century black lives matter and the 20th century black panthers, made famous by leaders such as huey newton, bobby seale, and stokely carmichael. but others were less amused. these critics argue the black little to advance equal rights, and some say the black lives matter movement fuels community tensions and deters effective policing. question -- was beyonce wrong? i ask you, clarence. clarence: well, first of all, beyonce was engaged in a massive publicity campaign for her next record album. they're not recalled -- called record albums any more. c.d.'s, whatever. num

panthers players hard at work on practi fies today. our a-f-c champion broncos were rking out stanford unersity...in palolto. arterback peyton manning told reporters today---he takin in every ment leading to e super bowl--and says he and e whole team are grateful r the chance to play a eager to get on the fld. we'll hear much more fm the team--comingin later in the snow. we're hoping to see "levi's stadium" in santa clara full of orange on sund... with local fans cheeri on our team! but as we arned today-here are a lot of scammers working right now to take adage super bowl fans ying gear. sportsirector grant meech is live in cafornia tight wh coinuing our broncos team cora- one pueb ementhool is sori up for e g game... but firs-- they'reakg a quk and temporme ange.. weir scot.. news 5's lena howld live in pueblo tonighto tell us why... lena? the principal of beulah heights elemenry school thought -- ere's way hischool could have a mast named the panthers going intohe super bowl... he de a quick change for the school -- beamg with broncos spirit. for a school made up of nthers

morning. the good news for the panthers on the eve of the game. geoff: don't you like it when all the talk stops? finally, super bowl sunday is here. we are looking forward to this one. the panthers, what a season. it was there best in franchise history. last night, -- >> the most bible player is cam newton. >> i would like to thank all the writers who selected me for this award. i like to think my parents, family, friends, loved ones for being with me to get me to this. i would like to thank every you made me better. keep pounding. thank you so much. geoff: that's no surprise at all. cam newton had an incredible regular season. ron rivera was named the coach of the year. neither attended the awards show. they resting up for what's considered one of the biggest days of their lives. the assistant coach of the year went to wade phillips. he will be doing all he can to get his players in the right position. congratulations. i know they would trade those awards for a super bowl ring today. we will let you know what happened the last time the panthers played in the super bowl. myra: tu

end to super bowl 50 for panthers players and fans alike. the denver broncos dominated in last night's super bowl... beating the carolina panthers 24-to-10 in last night's game. carolina panther corner back josh norman... visibly upset on the sidelines. and cam newton showed his frustration post-game. the newly crowned league m-v-p walked out on reporters sunday after answering only a handful of questions. it's not the end to a near perfect season panther players or fans had hoped for... but panthers head coach ron rivera... is still looking to the future. 33 our mike gillespie will have more on the bronco's win and much more from last night's game... coming up a little later on in sports. it's a scare for north carolina governor pat mccrory following last night's game. officials say governor mccrory sustained minor injuries after the vehicle he was riding in was rear-ended shortly after the carolina panthers' super bowl loss. mccrory's press secretary says the car the governor was riding in was totaled. according to a statement issued by the governor's office, mccrory experien

way for the weekend. see you in a few. myra: panthers fans are getting ready for the big game. the countdown clock is definitely taking. geoff hart is in california with the latest outside the by stadium. good morning. geoff: this would be a heartbreaking scenario. not real. it is counterfeit. that is what some are concerned about here. when it comes to tickets, they are saying anyone who has a ticket needs to make sure that ticket has a san francisco hologram and a logo with special ink that phase when he is applied and reappears when it cools. talk about fancy. they say there are a lot of fake items like jerseys, caps, even super bowl rings. >> we have seen not only directly but indirectly that these funds and up in the hands of people that intent to do harm to o o country. geoff: federal agents are spread out across the bay area looking for bogus stuff. that would not feel good because a lot of people are spending a lot of money to see this game live coming up tomorrow evening. geoff hart live in santa clara. about the cap man, a big fan now able to come to the super bowl. myra:

panthers meet the broncos for a little football game tonight. brown will show us how charities benefit from the big game. >> it is a big day here this morning at wral. and across the country. >> especially in fran. so we're going to get -- or santa clara, rather. >> oh stop. >> you know what i mean. keep pounding, right let's go ahead and check in with mike moss to find out exactly what we can be expecting out there this morning. >> yeah, exactly. it looks like we're going to see areas of pritth et andouia hoes are coded to the blue color indicating snow. others indicating a little bit of a mix or sleet here and there. and others in the greens and yellows indicating mainly rainfall. you can't take that coloration exactly literally, spot to spot. but that gives you a general idea of what the kind of mix we've got going. further to the north and west with some question marks that we'll talk about. the temperatures are generally above freezing. we've got 34 at henderson and lewisburg. 37 at the station in raleigh and also in durham. 36 about republican. as we move to the south we'

. thirteen was denied parole this week on the chart. >> more charges that panthers cool creek -- hacking investigation is out tonight. the boy is that the boy stood before magistrate today we said he hacked into the school database and changed about 90 grades. police were alerted in october when administered is noticed unauthorized access to the system. investigators say the database had been hacked several times. >>> hold off i electronically tiny -- filing your taxes. the irs stopped accepting e-file returns because a computer problem. they call it a hardware failure refunds. the agency is working on the problem and some systems will remain out of service through tomorrow. >> ,'s adam owens was that the meeting and joins us in raleigh with the proposal the leaders came up with tonight. >> we find ourselves talking about this all the time, the way we fund schools right now, we passed these massive bonds that are attached to long-range plans. but the idea introduced tonight, what if we broken down into more frequent but smaller pieces ? every few years wake county voters know they'll get

preparations underway for the panthers match up on the national stage with the broncos. we head to super bowl city. >> reporter: you know, here in san francisco you can really feel the energy in this city by the bay. it's like a big giant flash see diamond on this day. people you all smiling and down south well they are just rushing around trying to make sure that super bowl is going to be perfect for everyone. look who's here lady gaga so sing the national an them belted it out on friday. it's all hands on this is the first time the new stadium will be hosting such an event and organizers want it to be perfect. >> it the denver panthers. >> that's cold play's lead singer joking about who the band is rooting for. the group gave hints that there will be some special guests that will accompany them on sunday. rumor has it that bruno mars might be making a return visit. beyonce will be a main attraction herself. tickets prices close to setting records. stubhub has prices hovering around $3,000 per ticket and that is for the cheap seats. this is lieutenant cruz, he is ready to cheer on his team.

to work.that's from 5:00 to 9:00 on thee morning news. 3 back to you. 3 3 the carolina panthers are getting ready for the super bowl 3 they're hoping to seal their first win in franchise history--this sunday as they take on the denver broncos... and already super fans are it all alland joining us there live is fox carolina's cody alcorn-- and cody you ran into someone while out there didn't you? 3 you just never know who will show up at the super bowl there's people from all over the world here in san francisco for super bowl fiftyand check out who i ran into this morning at the carolina panthers news conference3 3 3 3 3 yes, that's snoop dog himself he's no stranger to the football scenesnoop has his own youth football league so of course he'd be here for super bowl 50he told us cam newton is his favorite player to watch on the field and even threw a few questions out for there for cam himself. 3 snoop: first of all i want to say cam, oh cam, cam cam dab for me. there you go. first question is is the kid in you outweighing hte man in you in this big game youre about to play?cam: th

panthers-are on their way to san francisco for super bowl 50.the game 3 fans cheered on the panthers- at the bank of america stadium this afternoon as the team loaded on the buses. fans held posters- waved flags and chanted "keep pounding"some of the fans even showed off their dab. fox carolina was in charlotte this afternoon-- and fans. 3 3 3 "it's very exciting i can't believe it, i was hoping that it was gonna happened yes." yes." 3 3 "it's been a great fun, is good to see the community come together." together." 3 3 "it is packed with people outside all across street is packed with people wanted to see a glimse of the super bowl champions will be super bown champions i love it the fan supporters are these this guys they feed of that." that."the panthers will take on the denver broncos- next sunday. fox carolina has a crew that just landed in san francisco--and we'll have coverage all week. 3 fans aren't just in *charlotte today to cheer on the players. one upstate church is honoring the panthers in a pretty unique way.with a gospel celebration! celebration!take a listen. listen.

approaching 3 and as the carolina panthers prepare to take on the denver broncos -fans for both teams are heading to california in full force -we've been there for every step of the way 3 we've heard from the players at the sap center in san jose - of course the game will take place at levi's stadium in descended on san francisco to take part in the full super bowl experience - -that's where we find cody alcorn tonight at the moscone center - 3 3 you just never know who will show up at the super bowl there's people from all over the world here in san francisco for super bowl fiftyand check out who i ran into this morning at the carolina panthers news conference 3 3 "what's up man, how you doing?" "man, congratulations to you" "i appreciate that""go to work on 'em boy" (laughs) (laughs)yes, that's snoop dog himselfhe's no stranger to the football scenesnoop has his own youth football league so of course he'd be here for super bowl 50he told us cam newton is his favorite player to watch on the field and even threw a few questions out for there for cam himself. 3 3 3 snoop: first o

away and the panthers faithful making the cross-country trek to cheer on their own team. tisha powell made the trip and met up at the unofficial panthers bar in san francisco. tisha: there are no shortages of places to eat, drink, and watch the game in san francisco but you wouldn't think there would be a place for panthers fans to gather in the area but there is. take a look. they call it the best carolina panthers band in san francisco. the panthers pride is easy to find. find. >> we have a panthers bar in san francisco. it's pretty cool. anthony: how did the bar become a place to hang out? >> two years ago, there were two tables of panthers fans, one sitting there and one elsewhere and they found each other and chatted and said, we should make this our spot. they posted a review online bar in san francisco. tisha: come to find out, the panthers being good was good for business. >> they got better, cam newton got better, and as it happened, panthers fans pretty much took over the whole upstairs every football sunday. tisha: so now panther nation has a home away from home on t

fans bases hope to have something to sing about sunday. on friday... the panthers fans from the carolinas weren't singing though... they were dabbing to support their team. making the trip all the way from the east coast to the bay area... was a must for these big time panthers fans. "absolutely, we wanted to watch them win so we're very excited." "look, everybody doesn't get to go to the super bowl every year, right? so when you get the opportunity, take advantage of that opportunity." "well, we have been fans since team in north carolina and we knew that we had to be here." "panthers and broncos fans were not the only ones enjoying super bowl city on friday. fans from across the globe cheering for different teams had fun participating in the festivities here as well, including two gentlemen i ran into that have been n a combined 50 super bowls. pretty cool, considering this marks the golden anniversary for the super bowl." "the super bowl is so special, that you want to go each and every year." "i was with carolina in houston a few years ago, but this is carolina's turn this y

with a celebrity most members of this panthers team.... are well aware of.... our ""ianna smith" and "pete yanity" are reporting all week for us from the bay area.. as the panthers go on the prowl for their first super bowl win. "dabbing cheer nat video..." ----- impressive "dabbing" there... people in spartanburg... had fun this morning...showing their "panthers pride." i at morgan square in spartanburg... for a group photo. and at noon... students, faculty and alumni at wofford...took their own... big group photo. they say...second to charlotte...no one has more "panthers pride"...than spartanburg. and they hope to welcome the team...back to training camp ... next season... as "super bowl champs": ----- "to be able to say, 'yeah, i go to school where the panthers train. this is where they start.this is where the nitty gritty starts.this is where the rookies come.'" ----- wofford says...the huge group photo will be sent... to the "panthers" owner, founder, and 19-59 wofford graduate... jerry richardson... in time for "super bowl 50." and don't forget ... to tune in... for our 1-hour

to kickoff. anthony: super bowl sunday is here. the stage is set. in santa clara. the panthers getting ready to take on the broncos. quiet outside of levi's stadium right now, but in a few hours that will change. caitlin: yeah. when it does a clash of football titansthism all-time great, manning and the dazzling newton. newton coming off a big win, awarded the nfl's most valuable player. anthony: and abu for the panthers. riviera wins the coach of the year award. north carolina is hoping he can lead them to the biggest victory yet, bringing home the vince lombardi trophy. this sunday, february the 7th. 10:00 in the morning. outside, 58 degrees. we will get to all of your super bowl coverage in just a bit. caitlin: first, we have breaking news out of goldsboro right now. we're just learning the details. it happened thin in the 400 block of south john street officers found 27-year-old bryant with multiple gunshot wounds. he was pronounced dead at the scene. authorities are looking for that suspect. anthony: we are also tracking the possibility of snow and the reality of sleet in

, covering the panthers tonight in san jose. here they are, with the fun. brad: there are two weeks to analyze super bowl 50. before we get to super bowl sunday. super bowl opening night is about anything b-- football. >> explain the outfit. >> we are from australia. we bring our favorite sport to the u.s.. >> beautiful. brad: are you a broncos fan? >> i'm a patriots fan. brad: what's for dinner react go --? he said meatballs. brad: can you explain to me the principles oe zone read? >> liz: [gibberish] brad: explain the outfit. as a superhero, i am required to wear a uni in the past, it has been green and or>> golden anniversary, this is gold.boom. boom. boom. boom. i will keep doing this until you yell stop.boom. brad: thousands of credentialed media on the floor. they will let just about anybody into super bowl opening an fralick, wyff news 4. michael: there are football players there, tooe in the u utate. carol: wyff news 4's john lyon found panthers fever is hitting veteran fans and new one t>> i just can't decide, 'cause this one is cuter, but this on -- this is cheaper. one jo

is where the carolina panthers and denver is focused on northern california this weekend. that is where the carolina panthers and denver broncos will clash in super bowl 50. wis' joe gorchow joins us live carolina's number one fan in the bay area... knows a thing or to about being a champion. golden state warriors guard stephen currry... originally from the carolinas... won the nba championship last season. he's a huge panthers fan! curry's cheered the panthers on since 1994. the reigning nba mvp had a homecoming or sorts at the panthers game earlier in the nfl season. he rallied the home crowd in charlotte by banging the keep pounding drum prior to kickoff against the texans. curry's relationship with the panthers on a personal began a few years ago during carolina's training camp. since then he's built strong friendships with players and "just so happy for what they've been able to accomplish. you want to see them succeed. not just rooting for the panthers it's a team that i've support for a little while. individual guys that you know how hard they work. you want them to see the