SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – As the Lowcountry prepares for the impact of Hurricane Helene we at WSAV decided to rank the severity of the storm in a very unusual way.. by using the Waffle House Index. The ranking was created in May of 2011, by former administrator Craig Fugate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA unofficially uses the metric to inform disaster response. The index consists of three levels, based on the extent of operations and service at the restaurant following a storm: LevelServiceImplicationGREENFull menuRestaurant has power and damage is minimal or absent.YELLOWLimited menuPower is either absent or delivered by a generator, or…
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The federal government is no longer facing a shutdown because Wednesday night Congress passed a short-term funding bill, but it’s only a temporary fix. The funding bill keeps money flowing to government agencies through the election, but it ends December 20th, setting up a holiday funding fight. “The American people can sleep easier knowing we have avoided an unnecessary government shutdown,” said Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). Congress is celebrating after both the House and the Senate passed a short-term funding bill known as a continuing resolution. While continuing resolutions never ideal, none of us like…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 26, 2024 In an open letter, Rose brings the news that his NBA career is over Former Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA. Rose is leaving the game after 16 seasons playing for the Bulls, the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minneapolis Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies. The basketball MVP announced his decision on social media stating that he is leaving his “first love.” “Thank You, My First Love… “You believed me through the highs and lows, my constant when everything else seemed uncertain. You showed me what…
Following news of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest, his lawyer is responding to all of the backlash over what was seized from his home. Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty The disgraced music mogul was taken into police custody in New York City and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution a little over a week ago. Now, his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, is opening up about his client’s alleged “freak offs” along with the 1,000 bottles of baby oil that were now-infamously seized from his home. “I don’t know where the number 1,000 came,” Agnifilo admitted to…
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were three gas stations in cities across Charlton County selling diesel at the lowest price of $3.09 per gallon in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. Of the 12 reported gas stations in cities within Charlton County, three offer diesel. The average reported price of diesel in Georgia was $3.48, compared to $3.53 the week before. Gas prices in the U.S. have fluctuated greatly in recent times and many drivers are…
One evening last December, Tieqiao Zhang felt severe stomach pain.After it subsided later that night, he thought it might be food poisoning. When the pain returned the next morning, Zhang realized the source of his pain might not be as “simple as bad food.”He didn’t want to wait for an appointment with his regular doctor, but he also wasn’t sure if the pain warranted emergency care, he said.Zhang, 50, opted to visit Parkland Health’s Urgent Care Emergency Center, a clinic near his home in Dallas where he’d been treated in the past. It’s on the campus of Parkland, the city’s…
LONDON (AP) — Worried about your teen’s Instagram use? Faced with growing pressure to do more to stop online harm, the social media platform has rolled out a major new update to protect young people and give parents more control. With many teens spending almost all of their time online, parents are concerned that social media is exposing them to harmful content like cyberbullying, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts. Prominent profile figures including U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Prince Harry have warned about the risks. Critics say Instagram’s changes are a step in the right direction but they still…
Sept. 13, 2024 WABE Emily Jones reports, state regulators are considering a plan that would allow Georgia Power to generate more electricity by burning organic material, such as wood pellets. There appears to be little disagreement over whether energy from biomass is a cheaper option than other energy sources: it’s not. Sept. 13, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Arthur Brice reports, on any given day at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, just south of the state’s bustling capital city, you’ll find some 286,000 people heading to or coming home from destinations all over the world, from Amsterdam and Antigua to Vancouver…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 26, 2024 These findings come as inflation and cost-of-living increases has stifled many households. A new study revealed that most Americans believe an income of $100K or more can soothe financial anxieties. Edelman Financial Engines released the “Everyday Wealth in America” study on Sept. 23. The study found that 58% of surveyors agreed that reaching this salary threshold would eliminate most living concerns. The company surveyed 3,000 Americans aged 30 and over. According to Fox News Business, half of the participants, between the ages of 45 and 70, were considered “affluent.” Younger surveyors agreed with this notion, with…
Source: Jojo Korsh/BFA (Courtesy of Hennessy) / Jojo Korsh/BFA (Courtesy of Hennessy) LeBron James celebrates new collaboration with Hennessy with a private dinner inside Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum. Global sports icon LeBron James spent the summer securing the Gold for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics and is finally getting time to unwind. James’ collaboration with Hennessy debuts today and what better way to celebrate than a private dinner in Los Angeles? On Wednesday, September 25, Hennessy and LeBron took over Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum to celebrate the exciting project. On hand for the private dinner was Savannah James,…