A Hinesville man has won 1 million dollars playing the Georgia Lottery. Alexander Rivera, who retired from the U.S. Army five months ago, won the top prize playing the instant game Georgia Lottery Black.
Lottery representatives presented Rivera, 44, with an oversized check Tuesday at Parker's located at 59 Old Sunbury Road in Hinesville, where he bought the winning ticket.
Rivera says he was picking up his son from school, and stopped in to buy a ticket.
Ana, Rivera's wife, was ecstatic when he shared the good news with her over the phone.
Rivera has served in the military for 25 years, he says he is looking forward to time off with his family.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:36:56 GMT
LaTonya Williams spent her first Mother's Day in tears after finding out that someone was making fun of her precious baby Lola. "She was born with Apert Syndrome which affects her development and she's
Thousands of people are reacting online and in-person after hearing after hearing how baby Lola, who sufferes from a syndrome, was verbally attacked in offensive posts online by strangers.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:30:09 GMT
The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are no strangers to severe weather. The past couple of decades have seen several damaging tornado systems, including April 9th 1998 when several counties saw damage
The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are no strangers to severe weather. The past couple of decades have seen several damaging tornado systems, including April 9th 1998 when several counties saw damage...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:01:38 GMT
Dog found with 300 burned into its body
The hunting dog was found near some woods Charleston County last week, the person who found it took the dog to the Emergency Veterinary Hospital in North Charleston. The hound was given fluids and medicine
This dog was identified with something acidic. The numbers are now permanent scars, says Charleston Animal Society's Dr. Sarah Boyd.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:05:32 GMT
Two women are behind bars after Port Wentworth Police say they found a child, who was in their care, wandering the streets, soaking wet.
Two women are behind bars after Port Wentworth Police say they found a child, who was in their care, wandering the streets, soaking wet. It happened on Tuesday.
SCE&G District Manager David Tempel wants customers to know what to expect when they the power company knocks on their door or calls their phone. That's because scammers are causing confusion in the
SCE&G District Manager David Tempel wants customers to know what to expect when they the power company knocks on their door or calls their phone. That's because scammers are causing confusion in the
