Newport’s oldest living firefighter celebrates 100th birthday
NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — Hugo DeAscentis marked his 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and people from the Newport community he has called home his entire life. At the celebration, DeAscentis was recognized as Newport’s oldest living firefighter. “It really is hard for me to believe it because...
Watch: Officers pull driver from fiery wreck in Holbrook
A 37-year-old man who was allegedly driving under the influence was rescued from a burning vehicle by Holbrook police officers early Sunday morning.
Massachusetts Halloween Candy Inflation: Fewer Treats Oct. 31?
Halloween candy prices have surged 71% nationwide since 2021, putting pressure on Massachusetts shoppers.
Beaufort Ghost Tours return for spooky October fun
BEAUFORT, SC – Ghostly spirits, haunting legends, and a few unexpected surprises return to downtown Beaufort this month as the Exchange Club of Beaufort and the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) kick off the 32nd Annual Beaufort Ghost Tours. Guests can experience Beaufort's haunted history aboard a horse-drawn carriage...
King tides, high surf trigger downtown Charleston street flooding; more expected Monday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Coastal flooding closed several streets across downtown Charleston Sunday, making it difficult for drivers and pedestrians to get around. Hagood Avenue, Society Street, Washington Street, Fishburne Street and Broad Street were among some of the roads affected. Water covered sidewalks and rose above ankle level in some areas.
Bo Bryan, son of Luke Bryan, commits to Georgia: ‘Dream come true’
Most high school football players dream of eventually committing to the college they've been a lifelong fan of. Very few get the opportunity to do that. However, that's not the case for Battle Ground Academy (TN) senior Bo Bryan . The son of country music star Luke Bryan , Bo announced his commitment to Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs on Sunday, Oct. 25. Georgia was the first Power Four program to offer him a scholarship on Oct. 20. "It meant everything to me and a dream come true when I go
East Tennessee city ranks among state’s most mispronounced words: Study
How do you pronounce Worcestershire sauce? According to a new study, Americans are flocking to Google to figure it out.
Genesee County worker detained by ICE, officials say
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Genesee County employee was detained by ICE agents Thursday night while her asylum application is being processed, according to county officials. Benazir Noorzad is a Human Resources Representative in the county's Benefits Division. She is lawfully in the country, per her department head Anita...
Alabama Trick-or-Treat Alert: Halloween Candy Up 71% by Oct. 31
Halloween candy prices have surged 71% nationwide since 2021, adding pressure to Alabama household budgets.
Arsonist Sets Maryland Home Ablaze, But Five Unexpected Survivors Beat The Odds: Fire Marshal
An intentionally set fire tore through a Maryland family's home, leaving behind $175,000 in damage and two displaced residents, but five furry family members somehow escaped the flames unharmed. The blaze broke out around 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at a home in the 6000 block of Hunters Mill Dr…
