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Lower Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Hephzibah Couple Among Five People Killed In Fiery Crash On I-95 In North Carolina
A Hephzibah couple is dead and a truck driver is facing manslaughter charges after five people died in a fiery crash Wednesday on Interstate 95 in Kenly, North Carolina. The northbound lanes of I-95 were shut down for nine hours while emergency crews were on the scene. The North Carolina...
Another coffee chain may be coming to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Caribou Coffee is planning on opening two locations in Augusta, chain officials tell us. Construction will likely start in early fall with an anticipated opening date of early 2025, pending approval. A new Lowes Foods store held a grand Thursday in Aiken. It’s at the intersection...
Aiken County investigators seeking person of interest in Edgefield Road shooting
It's been over a week since the deadly July 17 shooting death of James Wright Jr. on Edgefield Road, and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying a person of interest who might have been a witness.
Juvenile Justice welcomes new correctional officers
DECATUR – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice held a graduation ceremony for 44 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer cadets recently at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The cadets, which includes two Albany natives, have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities across the state. “Juvenile Correctional Officers help provide a safe environment to transform and rehabilitate the young lives in our care,” DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb said. “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication of...
Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on family violence-related charges
Another Georgia football player has been arrested, and the latest is a repeat offender. Senior wide receiver Rara Thomas was arrested early Friday morning on a felony charge of cruelty to children and two misdemeanor charges of battery. All three charges carry a tag of “family violence,” according to records from the Athens-Clarke County Police... The post Georgia WR Rara Thomas arrested on family violence-related charges appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cooler than average 2024 fall season is ahead for Georgia
Don't fear, the days of sweltering heat won't last too much longer. The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a cooler than average fall this year for Georgia. The publication also says the northwest section of Georgia will see above average amounts of rain. ...
Scattered storms today before a mostly dry weekend
Highs staying cooler in the upper 80's as more scattered storms develop this afternoon. Storms will not be as widespread as the past couple of days, but pockets of heavy rain will last until mid-evening. This weekend brings a brief period of lower rain chances and more sunshine. Highs stay...
Police: Missing South Carolina teen found dead, victim of shooting
SUMTER, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. A teenage boy reported missing in South Carolina has been found dead. According to the Sumter Police Department, the body of Derrick "CD" Wilson was discovered Thursday in the area of Hoyt and Nelson streets. Police say Derrick, who would have...
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