Port Huron area coffee lovers have a fresh spot to grab their morning brew as 7 Brew Coffee opens its first local drive-thru stand on 24th street this Thursday at 10. To celebrate the big opening and give back to the neighborhood, the team is donating one thousand dollars to the Hunter Hospitality House during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Residents who stop by this coming Saturday and purchase a large drink can also score a free t-shirt as part of the grand opening festivities.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Port Huron man faces life behind bars following a violent, unprovoked stabbing outside an Eastpointe motel along Gratiot Avenue. Prosecutors say 49 year old Eric Dewayne Williams attacked a complete stranger three times in the abdomen late at night before fleeing the scene. Williams returned to the property shortly after, where police quickly took him into custody while searching for the weapon. His bond is set at one million dollars as he faces charges of assault with intent to murder and tampering with evidence.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Ryan Goodmanson and the McLaren Port Huron surgical team completed Michigan’s first spinal fusion using the Medtronic Stealth AXIS platform last week. The advanced navigation system delivers real-time 3-D visualization and precise guidance for implant placement while limiting disruption to nearby tissue. Local patients dealing with degenerative disc disease or spinal instability can now obtain this high-level care close to home instead of traveling elsewhere. The technology expands safer, more accurate options for the Blue Water Region.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The St. Clair County Community College men’s soccer team opens the season ranked No. 20 in the NJCAA Division II preseason poll after last season’s first regional title and a national tournament berth in just its second year. The Skippers captured the Region 12 championship with a 1-0 win over Schoolcraft and later claimed the Northeast District crown before facing national competition. Fans can watch the team begin its follow-up campaign Sept. 4th at the College of DuPage.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet