Know your flying rights before holiday travel

And, the one scenario in which you could get paid for a travel headache
Police issue warning after black bear spotted in South Carolina beach community

Police and wildlife officials in South Carolina responded after a bear cub was spotted in a beach community.
Hundreds evacuated, dozens hospitalized after ammonia gas leak in Oklahoma

Authorities have evacuated hundreds from a city in Oklahoma after a tanker truck spewed anhydrous ammonia gas in a hotel parking lot
Judge strikes down Savannah gun storage law as unconstitutional

Ruling cites Second and 14th amendments; attorney says law can stay on books but can’t be enforced
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day

Over 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan a strike over stalled bargaining and staffing issues
Teen arrested after running from authorities at South Carolina high school

School officials and police were alerted when an administrator and an officer confronted the teen, who did not have authorization to be there.
The government shutdown is officially over after President Trump signs funding bill

President Donald Trump signed a funding bill ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, with federal programs set to resume operations soon.
Sunny skies and warmer weather return to finish up the week across Savannah and the LowCountry

Picture perfect forecast heading into the weekend
Judge to hear arguments challenging appointment of prosecutor who charged James Comey, Letitia James

The challenges to Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. attorney are part of multi-pronged efforts by former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James to get their cases dismissed before trial.
What’s happening with Thanksgiving flights? Here’s what to know

Airline operations should be close to normal by Thanksgiving, officials and travel experts say. But you should be prepared with strategies to boost your chances of smooth travels.