Amid government shutdown, Senate Republicans, top donors set for coastal Georgia fundraiser

The cost to attend is at least $15,000.
Man shot, killed in New Orleans carjacking while picking up child from daycare

Police investigate a deadly carjacking where a father was killed while picking up his child.
Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean

President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in a “non-international armed conflict.”
South Carolina sheriff’s detective killed in suspected DUI crash; driver arrested

A man has been arrested after an off-duty South Carolina sheriff’s detective was killed in a suspected DUI crash on Wednesday.
Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office

A week after her decisive win in an Arizona special election for the U.S. House, Democrat Adelita Grijalva has yet to take office.
Earthquake reported in South Carolina

The United States Geological Survey confirms an earthquake occurred on Wednesday night in South Carolina.
Georgia drug trafficking investigation leads to 20 arrests, dozens of firearms seized

Authorities said the drug trafficking organization is responsible for trafficking cocaine, crack cocaine, pills, and marijuana.
Walmart will remove dyes and other additives from its US house-brand products by 2027

Walmart will eliminate artificial dyes, sweeteners and preservatives from its private-brand food products by 2027, responding to consumer demand and health concerns.
Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment

President Donald Trump has already suggested slashing Democratic priorities and mass firings of federal workers.
Drought conditions continue across the SE but rain is on the way this weekend

A look at when relief from drought conditions arrives in Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry