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April 16, 2008

Suspect Arrested in Mall “Shots Fired” Incident

Savannah-Chatham metro have arrested the man they say opened fire outside the Oglethorpe Mall on Tuesday.

Virginia Tech - 1 Year Anniversary of the Tragedy, What Savannahians are Doing to Remember & Give Ba

It's been a year since 32 people lost their lives in the tragedy at Virginia Tech.  In that time, the Hokie Nation has seen the nation rally to support the school.  Today, Savannahians give the gift of life as a way to honor those who lost theirs.

Missing Couple Search Focuses on Electronic Sources

Investigators are searching computers, cell phones and personal digital devices to try to find out what happened to a missing Hilton Head couple.

Ackmed Williams Surrenders to Police

A man wanted for questioning in connection with the death of his brother and a probation violation is now in police custody. 22-year-old Ackmed Williams turned himself in Tuesday night.

Tree Falls on Vehicle, SC Couple Killed

Deputies in Charleston County, South Carolina say a couple driving on a lonely road have been killed after an oak tree fell on their truck.

Caught on Tape: Tanker Truck Explodes in Virginia

A Virginia State Trooper's dash camera caught some amazing video of a tanker truck exploding on the side of I-81 in bristol Tuesday.

WI Cook Fired for Putting Hair in Customer’s Steak

Kevin Hansen says a cook at a Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Wisconsin put hair in his steak after it was sent back.

WA Boy has Knife Removed from Head

A Washington state boy is recovering after having a butter knife removed from his head. 11-year-old Tyler Hammert and a friend were sitting on a bench when another boy threw the knife at them.

USCB Chancellor Named Finalist for Columbus State University President

The University of South Carolina-Beaufort's first and so far only chancellor has been named a finalist for the position of president at Columbus State University.

The Power Team Visits Hazlehurst

Today through Sunday "The Power Team" will be making stops in Hazlehurst. The organization helps encourage others to live a life of excellence and challenges them to be the best they can be.

Brunswick NAACP Wants Glynn County Superintendent to Resign

The City of Brunswick's branch of the NAACP is asking for the resignation of the Glynn County Superintendent and three of his administrators over hiring practice concerns within the school system.

Vehicle Crashes Through Beaufort County Administration Building

Workers at the Beaufort County administration building are counting their blessings after a freak accident there last Friday. 21-year-old Octavio Beltran crashed his mom's 2007 Nissan pickup into the side of the building.


April 15, 2008

Blood Drive to Remember VA Tech Tragedy

The Savannah Hokies, (Virginia Tech Alumni Chapter), American Red Cross and St. Vincent's Academy will hold a blood drive Wednesday, marking the 1 year anniversary of the tragedy that took 32 lives.

School Lunches, Feeling the Pinch from Price Hikes

We've all been noticing the soaring prices at the grocery store when we go shopping, but the average consumer isn't the only one noticing the pinch to the pocket book.
Some national reports say school lunches could be less healthy because those foods are cheaper. 3 On Your Side education reporter, Randi Hempel, digs in to how the Savannah-Chatham school district is handling the increases.

Update on Burn Victims in Augusta

Tuesday, the burn center gave us an inside look at what's being done to help these patients get better, and a chance to speak with some of the family members to see how they are holding up.

Sex Offender Snips Off Tracking Anklet

Chatham County investigators are now searching for Stephen Bell, classified as a sexually dangerous predator

Couple gets “fake” rebate check
Blight Fight Turns 3

Operation Clean Sweep has cleaned up more than a million pounds of trash in three years. Savannah still has blight but neighbors say the program is making a difference.

Police Search for Dangerous Sex Offender

Stephen Bell is classified as a sexually dangerous predator. Police say he was recently fitted with a tracking bracelet that has since been found cut off.

Suspect Identified after Shots Fired at Oglethorpe Mall

Police release a photo of the convicted felon they say fired a gun at two people this morning at the mall.

Burn Center Update Part 3
Burn Center Pt.2
Burn Center Updates Conditions of Sugar Refinery Patients

The victims of the imperial sugar explosion continue to recover at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Ga.  This morning, hospital officials updated the media on the conditions of the Port Wentworth employees who have been treated since the explosion and fire on February 7.

Wal-Mart Cracking Down on Gun Sales

Wal-Mart, the nation's largest seller of firearms, is tightening up its rules for selling those guns.

New Candy Claims to Rid Users of Alcohol Breath

A new brand of candy is catching the attention of law enforcement. "Anti-Poleez" licorice lozenge claims to get rid of the alcohol smell from your breath.

GA Teacher Arrested, Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student

Cobb County police have charged a high school music teacher with sexually assaulting a student.

Cookout Fire Destroys SC Apartments

A weekend cookout fire got out of control and destroyed six apartments in Columbia, South Carolina.

Delta & Northwest Expected to Agree on Mega Merger Deal

Atlanta will be home to the world's largest airline if Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines consolidate as planned.

Verizon Heritage Goes Green

While thousands head to the green at Harbour Town this week, they'll also take part in a new effort of "going green."

Cool Verizon Heritage Tourney Features

The Island Packet has set up several cool features on its website for Verizon Heritage fanatics.

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