Gas prices up slightly in metro Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 22.0 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.31 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah.
The national average has increased 5.0 cents a gallon in the last week to $3.40, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Prices Sunday were 45.0 cents a gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 7.9 cents a gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 12.5 cents a gallon during the last month and stands 32.6 cents lower than this day one year ago.
“The rate of increase in the national average has accelerated over the last week, and the worst is likely yet to come,” said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. “Oil prices continue to move higher as refineries continue their maintenance season, leading to a double whammy at the gas station.”
Cable TV, Internet services improved in Bryan County
Pembroke Advanced Communications, part of Pembroke Telephone Co., has completed a multi-million-dollar investment in north Bryan County to bring advanced communications services to its subscribers.
“This network means we can provide our subscribers with services unavailable from any other communications company in the area,” said Jeanne McCormick, co-owner and president of PAC.
The project took more than three years to complete and includes voice, broadband Internet access and digital high-definition television and reaches every household in the company’s north Bryan County service area.
Founded in 1906, PAC is a family-owned business that employs about 40 people.
Winner of Plaid Nation Celebration contest named
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Erica Sullivan of Macon has won the Plaid Nation Celebration contest. With the win, announced Monday at the 46th Annual Media Day for the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament, Sullivan and a friend will get a VIP golf experience, including behind-the-scenes access at the RBC Heritage, a Doc’s BBQ Club 15 ticket booklet, a ride in the MetLife Blimp, Plaid Nation memorabilia and a South Carolina Just Right prize package.
The RBC Heritage, presented by Boeing in partnership with South Carolina Tourism and MetLife, hosted the Plaid Nation Celebration contest. To enter, fans had to answer the question “Why do you love the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing?” Five finalists were named based on entries with the best content and most votes, which included retweets on Twitter and likes on Facebook comments.
To see Sullivan’s entry, go to RBC Heritage on Facebook.
