What we know about BioLab fire in Conyers: Nearly 17,000 in evacuation zone; Newton schools closed Monday

The fire ignited Sunday morning and later reignited, according to Rockdale County authorities. CONYERS, Ga. — A large chemical fire broke out early Sunday at a lab in Conyers and has been sending a jarring plume of black smoke into the air all day, with much of the city in an evacuation zone. At 7:45 … Read more

York County man receives record $23.87 million medical malpractice verdict after being left temporarily paralyzed

James Spangler, 58, of Manchester, was awarded the largest published medical malpractice award in York County’s history — tripling the previous high. YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A York County man has received a record $23.87 million verdict in a medical malpractice case, after lawyers said he suffered “catastrophic” injuries during a “botched” spinal surgery. James … Read more

‘I heard them shooting guns’ | Residents in SA neighborhood fed up with massive teen house parties

In a post on social media Saturday, BCSO alerted residents about a party they broke up on the southwest side where deputies discovered weapons and drugs. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said they broke up a teen house party Friday night in the Five Palms area where deputies discovered weapons and drugs. … Read more

SA reverend hopes to make history with largest Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to date

As a blessing to the community, a local nonprofit is teaming up with area first responders with the goal of handing out 1,500 turkeys to families in need. SAN ANTONIO — It’s gearing up to be the largest turkey giveaway in history for one San Antonio nonprofit. Planning is already underway for this year’s Thanksgiving … Read more