WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace recaps the biggest stories of the week from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

In this week's episode:

-Interstate 16 closed Thursday in Treutlen County, reopened on Friday: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/07/15/i-16-closed-treutlen-co-after-truck-hits-overpass/
- COVID-19 numbers rise: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/07/15/chatham-countys-covid-19-community-transmission-index-is-back-red/ 
- Defense attorneys in Arbery case wants "no press" for part of jury selection: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/07/16/defense-wants-no-press-part-arbery-jury-selection/
- Three defendants in Crocker case in court for status hearing: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/07/15/three-defendants-crocker-case-court-status-hearing/
- Two Savannah churches merge to support LGBTQ rights: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/07/15/three-defendants-crocker-case-court-status-hearing/