January 19, 2009

Obama Inauguration Historic For Whites, Too.

Barack Obama’s inauguration not only marks a milestone for blacks in this country, but for many whites as well.

Beach Chorus Represents Savannah

Beach High Chorus wins award at Inauguration Festival.

Mentor Takes Lowcountry Teens to Witness Inauguration

They’re no kin, but they have a bond just as strong.  All African American males, determined to reach true success; the kind that’s measured by character and charisma.  Perhaps they’ll bring back a dose through this journey, a trip to witness President-elect Barack Obama become a first among African Americans.

Obama Urges US To Honor King By Serving Others

President-elect Barack Obama is appealing to the nation that he will soon lead to honor slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King by making a commitment to serve others.

Inauguration:  Will There Be Enough Bathrooms?

In all, there will be 5,000 port-a-potties for Barack Obama’s inauguration.  The big question:  will they be able to hand the call of nature’s duty

Obama’s Plans For Martin Luther King’s Birthday

President-elect Barack Obama will observe Martin Luther King’s birthday by working on a volunteer service project.  And he will attend three tribute dinners.


January 18, 2009

Savannah Alderman Van Johnson Travels to Obama’s Inauguration

We’ve been introducing you to people from across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry who are heading to our nations capital for the inauguration.  News 3’s Randi Hempel spoke to Alderman Van Johnson before he boarded his plane to D.C.

METRO Police Officers Leave to Work Inauguration

97 Metro Police officers departed for Washington D.C. Sunday.  They’re among 90 agencies heading to the captital to help police during the inauguration festivities.  News 3’s Randi Hempel was there as they departed.


January 17, 2009

Getting Set for Trip to Inauguration

We’ve introduced you to families and school groups going to the inauguration, but how about a bus company preparing for their route?  News 3’s Randi Hempel talks to a driver and eager passengers as they get set to head to our nation’s capitol for the inauguration of President Elect, Barack Obama.


January 16, 2009

Beach High School Chorus Leaves For Obama Inauguration

Documenting history has begun for Beach students after weeks of preparing for a trip of a lifetime.

Chatham County Family Packs for Inauguration Trip

The family of four, Eric, JoAnna, Patrick, and Hannah, will probably pack about three of their huge duffle bags in addition to all the cameras they’re taking to capture all the memories.

Company Celebrates Obama by Draping Headquarders in American Flag

Bacardi plans to commemorate the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama by draping the seven-story facade of its U.S. headquarters in downtown Miami with an American flag.


January 15, 2009

Georgia Southern University Students to Attend Inauguration

After voting in their first presidential election, 10 Georgia Southern University students will be attending the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.  News 3’s Randi Hempel talked with several of the students about what they’re looking forward to next week.

Savannah Mayor Looks Forward to Attending Presidential Inauguration

Mayor Otis Johnson will be one of 240,000 attending Obama’s inauguration, an inauguration many still can’t believe is happening.

Democrats Propose $825 Billion Stimulus Bill

More details are emerging about President-elect Barack Obama’s economic stimulus plan, which now has a pricetag of $825 billion.

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