Earthquake in Georgia

Earthquake in Georgia

Updated: 9:28 AM EST August 22, 2024

Go ahead. We’ll take a look at today’s top stories, traffic and weather before you head out the door. Now, we just saw that all lanes are open again on Interstate 85 heading south. But we start with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president. I’m going to tell you about how we started a family, because that’s a big part of what this election is about: freedom. When we Democrats talk about freedom, we mean the freedom to improve your life and the lives of the people you love. The freedom to make your own health care decisions. And yes, the freedom for your kids to go to school without worrying about them being shot in the hall. Tim Walz, who accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president on the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in one of the biggest political speeches of his career, Walz spoke about his feelings about this election that is really about this night. Vice President Kamala Harris will close out the Democratic National Convention as the final race for Election Day begins. Now, at the Democratic National Convention, a Northern state delegate is making history. This year. She’s the youngest delegate from South Carolina and one of the youngest delegates at the convention. As well. Isabel Mark is here with more. Good morning, Isabel. Good morning to both of you. At just 17, before she can even vote, Annika Crowley will be attending her first Democratic National Convention. She now has a history of playing a role in politics. She’s a member of the Democratic National Convention, president of the High School Democrats of America, and the South Carolina Youth and Government Governor for the YMCA, to name a few. She says being one of the youngest attendees at the convention can have its challenges, but she says it’s clear that her voice is more important than ever. “They’re willing to let us lead and speak up because at the end of the day, a lot of the issues we’re talking about here, whether it’s addressing the climate crisis or preventing gun violence or making sure we have our freedoms in the future, these are issues that affect Generation Z and affect future generations of voters,” Harris says. Harris also says being part of the South Carolina delegation has been amazing. In addition to being part of the ceremonial role she plays, she has served on several committees. “They always say, sure, please stick to politics. Don’t get personal.” Yet they get personal all night long. These people do. I still have to stick to politics. Former President Trump was on the campaign trail in North Carolina yesterday. The former president and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, held their first major outdoor rally since the assassination attempt. Security was visibly beefed up, with snipers on rooftops and bulletproof glass installed in front of the stage. In his remarks, former President Trump responded to criticism from Democratic National Convention speakers and of course, for the latest on the campaign trail, you can always visit WYFF 4.COM or our mobile app. As the November election approaches, an investigation continues into credit card data-stealing devices found at several gas pumps in Spartanburg County. According to a report, a maintenance worker found the filtering devices at a Valro gas station on Chesney Highway outside Spartanburg. There’s no word on when exactly the devices were installed, but the report says the pumps had previously been serviced about a month ago. If you think you’ve used one of these pumps, the FBI says you should monitor the account you used and keep an eye out for suspicious activity. The best way to avoid gas pump swindlers is to use the tap option to pay. Choose a pump that’s closer to the store and within direct line of sight of an employee, or simply pay inside with a cashier instead of at the pump. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has urged caution with water beads in the past, citing the risk of young children swallowing them. But a new study shows the popular toy still poses a risk as emergency room visits continue to rise. Manufacturers have improved labeling and warnings a bit, as has the federal government. Some recalls, some warnings. The media has said a lot. Social media has said a lot, but not enough. These injuries continue to occur, and rates are now accelerating between 2007 and 2022. Researchers estimate that there were more than 8,000 pellet-related emergency department visits in the United States, with more than half of the cases involving children under the age of five, and nearly half involving swallowing. Researchers say they’ve also seen pellet-related eye injuries in teens, mostly when the beads are used as projectiles in toy guns without eye protection. Labor Day is the time when fall allergies begin, so as kids start heading back to school, that’s when you’ll start to notice more allergy symptoms like itchy eyes, stuffy noses, runny noses, and lots of sneezing as we head toward the end of fall allergy season for the summer, which means many people will be reaching for the tissue box soon. So to help manage symptoms this fall, allergists say it’s important to keep allergens out of your home. You can do this by closing your windows and remembering to shower after going outside. Don't let your pets into the bedroom either, as they can carry pollen on their fur. When it comes to medications, doctors say nasal steroids are a good option for relief, as well as antihistamines for symptoms like itching and sneezing. Okay, since we're still looking at pollen, if you're new to this, please be careful. Usually in August we have a little bit of weed pollen, but it starts to really pick up and starts to peak by the following month. Which is September. If you're going to be outside today, by the way, it's going to be a very nice day for everything. Grass, weed, and tree pollen is relatively low at 62 degrees in Pickens. We're up at 58 degrees right now in Franklin as we look at the whole area. We have a few more clouds here and there, but it's going to be a nice day. Partly cloudy skies as we move through the afternoon today. Highs will be back in the 80s in Greenville in the northern part of the state. Temperatures will be back in the mid to upper 70s in Asheville in the mountains. We've got at least two more days and then it's going to get really hot. We'll take a look at that with your four-day plus report in about 7 or 8 minutes from now. Let's get out. Check out those roads. What does that look like, Destiny Chance? Well, right now, some of the traffic we talked about is starting to clear up a little bit. This is a live view of Interstate 85 near Woodruff Road. All lanes leading to this incident are open again, but the traffic isn't clear yet. You can see that on the far right side of the screen. There. Our travel times. Let's take a look at that now. The airport is on Woodruff Road. Oh, 29 minutes. That's Interstate 85 southbound. So make sure you get out the door really early. The other commute times look great. I-240 NASHVILLE HIGHWAY 11 minutes. FAIRVIEW ROAD TO DOWNTOWN 13 Also, now you get a firsthand look at Furman University this morning, about 617 first-year students will be moving into their dorms. Construction is now complete on LAKEVIEW HALL, which will open with 210 rooms. The first-year residence will feature study spaces, a shared kitchen, and ADA-compliant rooms with optional door alarms and flashing lights. The first day of school for all students will be Tuesday, August 27. Well, just in time for our faux fall drink Pumpkin Spice to return to Starbucks this morning. However, that’s two days earlier than last year. Since its launch, the Pumpkin Spice latte has ushered in a new era of Pumpkin Spice products. Starbucks says that roughly 10 percent of the chain’s total sales come from seasonal foods and beverages. Speaking of seasonal eras, Taylor Swift continues to make her mark on the entertainment world. The American pop star wrapped up the final European leg of her Eras tour on Tuesday night, playing at London's Wembley Stadium. It was her eighth show at Wembley. During the tour, she has played the most times ever by a solo artist on a single tour. Michael Jackson previously held the record of playing at Wembley seven times in 1988. The Eras tour is not over yet.

Earthquake in Georgia

Updated: 9:28 AM EST August 22, 2024

An earthquake was reported in Georgia overnight. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) A 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck in Hagan, Georgia, 18 miles south of Statesboro. The quake was reported just before 1:30 a.m. There is no word on whether anyone felt the quake.

Hagan, J.A. —

An earthquake was reported in Georgia overnight.

(Video above: Morning news headlines from WYFF News 4)

A 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck Hagan, Georgia, 18 miles from Statesboro.

The earthquake was reported shortly before 1:30 a.m.

There were no reports of anyone feeling the earthquake.

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