REGIONAL NEWS

Summerville police: Man takes 5 hostages, says 'someone is going to get hurt'

Summerville police said a man armed with a rifle entered an apartment complex, chambered a round and stated to a group of people gathered there, "Someone is going to get hurt." EXTRA: Dash cam video and transcribed conversation between officer and suspect.

Big jackpot gives Powerball a push in Georgia

There has not been much buzz about the game since it returned to the Georgia Lottery six weeks ago. But with a $170 million Powerball jackpot on the line Wednesday, while the more established Mega Millions was at $20 million this week, the competition between the games could change.

Chamber to use disaster marketing funds to attract tourist

In the sluggish economy, the Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce will spend money in an effort to bring more money and people to the island.

Small businesses not out of woods yet

The fourth annual Mayor's Small Business Conference allowed owners to discuss challenges of recent recession and the lessons they learned from it.

Community says goodbye to former firefighter

A community is saying goodbye to businessman and former volunteer firefighter Arthur Gautreau of Richmond Hill.

Bulloch County officials: Bus wasn't lost

Two school buses took longer to deliver children from an after school program in Bulloch County because both buses had to run both routes.

Sales tax holiday may not happen this year

Georgia lawmakers are considering getting rid of the sales tax holiday on back-to-school items as a way to save millions of dollars in state revenue.

Reward offered for stolen chicken legs

Savannah-Chatham police say two men have been selling stolen frozen Tyson chicken legs to folks throughout Chatham County and now a reward is being offered to help find them.

SC House passes second reading of state-wide texting ban

Legislators in South Carolina made a big step towards banning drivers from texting while driving across the state Wednesday when the SC House passed the second reading of the Distracted Driving Bill, H. 4282

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Roundup means more than snakes to Claxton

Evans County businesses, from gas stations to car dealers, say the Rattlesnake Roundup brings thousands of visitors and potential customers to their community.

Officials: Suspect in infant abuse case Army deserter

The suspect charged with beating and almost killing his girlfriend's 8-month-old son may be in even more trouble, this time with US Army.

Irish Trad meets American rock and roll

The Dublin Institute of Technolgy's Irish Traditional Music Ensemble is performing with the Savannah Philharmonic Saturday night.

48th troops still deployed eyeing the finish line

Several units of the Georgia Army National Guard brigade have returned from Afghanistan in recent weeks and the rest should be back within the next 30 days.

Jobless aid measure passes Senate

The Senate has passed legislation to give months of continued jobless checks to people who have been out of work and help the unemployed pay for health insurance.

Manhunt over in Beaufort, suspects still at large

Deputies say two suspects are still at large in Beaufort County after reports of suspicious activity and stolen items.

DNA test needed to ID skeletal remains

Authorities say it could be weeks before skeletal remains found in Effingham County can be identified.

Suspect wanted for questioning arrested

Savannah-Chatham Police arrested a suspect wanted for questioning when tried to grab a police officer's weapon.

AG: GA must hand over $18 million to local govts

Attorney General Thurbert Baker says about $18 million in sales tax revenues now held by the state rightly belong to county governments.

Think tank rallies against plan for Lowcountry mall

South Carolina is not for sale. That's according to a conservative think tank which says the Sembler Project is bad for the state.

SC, GA soldiers killed in Iraq vehicle rollover

Two soldiers from South Carolina and Georgia have been killed in a vehicle rollover in Iraq.

Lady Raiders to play in Final Four

Students at Savannah Christian Preparatory School lined up to cheer on the Lady Raiders basketball team.

Concerned citizen tip leads to arrests

The Rincon Police Department arrested two men after a concernced citizen called in suspicious behavior.

Savannah Chamber of Commerce hosts oyster roast

The Oyster Roast Business Connection is great chance to network, while dining in a beautiful, open air setting.

Ellis Square grand opening celebration in City Market

A project that's been years in the making, will finally come to an end with a celebration in downtown Savannah this weekend.

Tips for the Hilton Head St. Patrick's Day Parade

In preparation for Hilton Head St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office would like to remind citizens of the do's and don'ts for enjoying the festivities.