Former bank CEO pleads guilty to aiding Alex Murdaugh’s fraud

Russell Laffitte admitted guilt to all eight charges against him, which include criminal conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud, and breaches of trust.
One year later: Lyons, Vidalia recover after Hurricane Helene’s devastation

Toombs County marks one year since Helene. See how the community is rebuilding.
At UN, Netanyahu says Israel ‘must finish the job’ against Hamas in Gaza

In an “unprecedented operation,” the Israeli army said it would take over the mobile phones of Gaza residents and Hamas operatives, and his speech would be broadcast live through the mobile devices. However, AP journalists inside Gaza
One Year Later: The volunteers who stepped up to help when Hurricane Helene hit Georgia

One year after Helene, Red Cross volunteer still answers the call for help
New Global Entry Enrollment Center opens at Charleston International Airport

Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
‘Jeff Davis Strong’ running low on funds as county rebuilds after Hurricane Helene

One year later, reminders of Hurricane Helene are hard to miss in this rural Georgia county.
One year after Helene hit Georgia, South Carolina, scars remain but resilience shines through

A total of 87 lives were lost in Georgia and South Carolina due to the storm, which reached Category 4 strength.
Chatham County launches human trafficking task force amid high statewide rankings

New task force targets traffickers and supports survivors as Chatham County ranks No. 4 statewide for child sex trafficking.
Government shutdown looms as Thune urges Democrats to ‘dial back’ health care demands

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rejecting Democratic demands on health care as unserious but says a government shutdown is still “avoidable.”
Local pumpkin patch fun

Fall is here, and Madrac’s Farms is welcoming visitors back for seasonal fun.