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2013 Memorial Day events

2013 Memorial Day events

View a list of Memorial Day weekend events for the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

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AAA: Little change in gas prices this week

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC)- Drivers in
the Southeast won't see much of a change in gas prices this week, according to
the AAA.

State
averages for a gallon of regular retail gas moved less than a penny in Florida,
Georgia and Tennessee.

The current average price for gas is $3.649, that's
up only slightly from the previous week of $3.576. The price for regular
unleaded in Georgia is $3.447, that's up from $3.471, according to the AAA
Daily Fuel Gauge Report.

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Ga. Ports Authority hits cargo record

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC)- Georgia Ports Authority moved nearly 5 percent more cargo this April than the
same period last year.

It moved 2.4 million tons of cargo in April, which is an
increase of 4.7 percent or 108,532 tons from April 2012.

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New Eagle Scouts honored at Coastal Empire Boy Scouts' banquet

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC)- Boy Scouts old and young gathered together to reconnect and honor new members of their highest rank.

The Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts' Annual Eagle Reunion & New Eagle recognition banquet took place Saturday evening.

Garden City seniors arm themselves; police offer training

GARDEN CITY, GA (WTOC)- The desire to feel safe is natural in a fast-changing world, especially for senior citizens. A group of Garden City seniors decided to take safety into their own hands, with a helping hand from police.

WTOC followed them to a police firing range today.

"The crime rate rising like it is, seniors are a prime target," Garden City senior Jane Ogelsby said.

Frightened by a home invasion in nearby Port Wentworth, some Garden City seniors decided to arm themselves. But there was a problem.