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    WTOC+ | Maintaining your mental health in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 6:38


    While we're only in the beginning of 2025, we have definitely experienced our share of tragedies. Gateway Community Service Board Licensed Clinical Social Worker Phylicia Anderson joined WTOC's Dawn Baker on Welcome To Our Community to share some tips about how to maintain your mental health. She also reminds us that there's a National Crisis Line available 24 hours every day. Just call 988 if you need help.

    WTOC+ | Doctor talks weight loss drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 9:23


    Savannah internist Dr. Paul Bradley joins WTOC's Dawn Baker to break down how weight loss drugs work as well as the unexpected health benefits. They started as diabetes drugs, but now Ozempic and Mounjaro have become even more sought after for their dramatic weight loss.

    WTOC+ | Jackie Johnson Trial Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 10:43


    The Jackie Johnson trial is well underway in Brunswick, Georgia. Johnson, former Glynn County district attorney, is charged with violation of oath of a public officer and obstruction and hindering police following the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in 2020. Arbery was chased by three white men, then shot and killed in Glynn County. Greg McMichael, his son Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan are all serving life sentences after being convicted for his murder. Johnson is accused of using her power as DA to protect two of the men who were eventually convicted. This week, Arbery's mother, members of law enforcement and others gave testimony during the trial. WTOC's Hayley Boland breaks it all down.    

    WTOC+ | How did more than 40 monkeys escape a research center in South Carolina?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 12:46


    Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center on November 6, 2024. This podcast was shot on November 13, 2024 with WTOC's Simone McKenny, Shea Schrader and Anna Stansfield. Follow this story on our website wtoc.com for the latest information.  

    March named the 10th straight month to be the hottest on record - Scientist weighs in

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 13:26


    March is the 10th consecutive month to be named the hottest month on record. To learn how this impacts the planet, we spoke with Dr. James Reichard from Georgia Southern University. He has been studying the climate for two decades.  For more information, visit NASA or NOAA website.    

    What you need to know before you file your taxes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 9:22


    The deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching. Elizabeth Ayoola with NerdWallet joined the WTOC News podcast to share some tips on how to make sure you file your taxes correctly. 

    Checking on those 2024 New Year's Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 9:30


    Have you kept up with your New Year's Resolutions?  Well either way, Alexa Burdick, a licensed professional counselor with Georgia Outreach, joined the WTOC podcast to talk about how to keep up with those goals or maybe even start some new ones.  For more information on Georgia Outreach, click here  For more information on Alexa Burdick, click here.  

    Expert breaks down $418 million National Association of Realtors settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 21:23


    The National Association of Realtors recently settled a lawsuit that deals with real estate agent commissions. The decision resulted in the National Association of Realtors paying $418 million to home sellers. Holden Lewis, a senior writer with Nerd Wallet and has been covering the housing market since 2001. The settlement is expected to impact how some brokers are paid, exactly how is still up for discussion. Lewis shares what he's heard from industry leaders. 

    Will Moseley talks American Idol, Football and Growing up in Hazlehurst

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 5:57


    Will Moseley is from Hazlehurst, Georgia and is a contestant on the 2024 season of American Idol. Moseley joined the WTOC podcast to talk about the journey to Hollywood and what he is looking forward to in the future.  

    Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 20:26


    American Heart Month - Dr. Chantrise Holliman shares her story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 42:58


    As American Heart Month comes to a close, we talk with Dr. Chantrise Holliman, a heart attack survivor who is sharing her story to not only inspire but to inform.   Dr. Holliman is a part of the American Heart Association's 2024 Go Red for Women Class of Survivors.  

    Savannah Autism Conference: How to get involved

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 21:04


    The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism hosts the annual Savannah Autism Conference for community members, educational leaders and more. Their reach goes well beyond the conference and now leaders are sharing more on how people can get involved or support.   For more information on the organization, click here.  

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    Celebrating 70 years of WTOC with Doug Weathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 34:36


    Dawn Baker and Hayley Boland sit down with Doug Weathers to look back at 70 years of WTOC! 

    What to expect from this year's Georgia History Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 10:21


    Stan Deaton and Christy Crisp stopped by the WTOC News podcast to talk about everything happening for the 2024 Georgia History Festival.  For more information on the festivities, click here. To learn more about the Georgia Historical Society, click here.  

    American Heart Month - What you need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 9:11


    February is also recognized as American Heart Month. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States according to the American Heart Association. Jada Lane, the clinical manager for St. Joseph Candler's Cardiology department, joined the WTOC News Podcast to talk about what can be done to prevent and or treat heart disease.   For more information on heart disease in the United States, click here.

    Get to know the WTOC Sports Department

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 13:24


    Jeff Roberts and Rachel West join the WTOC Podcast to talk about their time as sports journalist, covering Georgia and South Carolina sports and what you can expect from them in the future. Both say if you have a story you think they should cover, reach out!    Jeff Roberts jeff.roberts@wtoc.com https://twitter.com/JeffRoberts__  Rachel West rachel.west@wtoc.com https://www.twitter.com/rachelwest__ 

    How to keep up with your New Year's resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 11:53


    Alexa Burdick is a licensed associate professional counselor with Georgia Outreach. Burdick shares the best way to create "S.M.A.R.T." goals that you can make a reality this year.   For more information on counseling services from Georgia Outreach, click here.  

    Getting ready for MLK Day in Savannah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 8:03


    Ahead of the Savannah MLK Day Parade, WTOC's Simone McKenny sat down with the president of the MLK Observance Day Association to learn about the events and celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024.   For more information on this year's celebration, click here.  

    Where are the deals? - Shopping tips for the holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 18:04


    WTOC Digital Anchor and Reporter Simone McKenny talks with a NerdWallet personal finance expert about the changes in Black Friday over the years and where you can find the best deals this year. Plus, we hear a from a Tanger Outlets representive about the traffic they saw on Black Friday at their Savannah/Pooler location.  

    Savannah's Ghost Pirates are back! Talking with Coach Rick Bennett ahead of season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 12:01


    Watch this podcast and the rest of the digital Ghost Pirates series online or on the WTOC+ app.      

    New COVID-19 vaccine available, what you need to know | Conversation with Dr. Bonzo Reddick

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 9:42


    WTOC's digital anchor and reporter, Simone McKenny sits down with Dr. Bonzo Reddick to learn more about the updated COVID-19 vaccine that recently became available.   Key points:   One and done. Dr. Reddick says this new COVID vaccine requires just one shot. No need to come back in a few weeks for a booster. It is monovalent and targets the current circulating strains of the virus. You can get your COVID, Flu and RSV vaccine all at the same time. The vaccine first became available in Chatham County but other counties should have the vaccine soon.  For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines, click here. 

    WTOC Asked & Answered | To Rent or Buy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 10:28


    WTOC's anchor and investigative reporter Aria Janel shares the findings from her Asked and Answered story raising the question whether it is better to rent or buy a home right now.   For more information on the story: https://www.wtoc.com/2023/09/19/crunching-numbers-is-it-cheaper-rent-or-buy/  To submit a tip to the Asked and Answered: https://www.wtoc.com/news/investigate/asked-and-answered/ 

    Weekly Wrap - September 15, 2023 | Sapelo Island zoning ordinance, Updated COVID-19 vaccine, GA gas tax suspended

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 8:32


    WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  Sapelo Island residents frustrated after zoning ordinance is approved  Updated COVID-19 vaccine coming to the Coastal Health District soon  Kemp temporarily suspends gas tax, declares state of emergency to help with inflation   Savannah Police says app is in the works to report crime   Roars on Tybee for F-22 demonstration   

    Weekly Wrap - September 8, 2023 | New motions in Quinton Simon case, Biden-Harris SAVE Plan, Sapelo Island concerned over proposed zoning ordinance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 4:14


    WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  New motions filed in Quinton Simon case  Savannah doctor discusses new Covid-19 strains, accessibility of new vaccine  Biden-Harris SAVE Plan aiming to create affordable options for student loan borrowers   Residents of Sapelo Island concerned over proposed zoning ordinance 

    Weekly Wrap - August 31, 2023 | Hurricane Idalia coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 6:32


    Weekly Wrap - August 25, 2023 | Former President Trump surrenders in Fulton County, FEMA seeking funds, Hendrix Park restored

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 6:05


    WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  The latest on Trump's Fulton County election probe indictment  Person sentenced to 10 years for deliberately driving through Rincon parade  Former deputy charged, one at large in deadly Walterboro restaurant shooting  FEMA seeking funds for peak hurricane season  Hendrix Park restored after tornado hit Bryan County 

    See ya around, Dal Cannady!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 48:18


    Anchor Dawn Baker sits down with Dal Cannady to look back on his 27 years as Bureau Chief at WTOC. 

    Weekly Wrap - August 18, 2023 | What's next after Trump indictment, Yellow-legged hornet found in Savannah, Spike in Georgia Power electric bills

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 8:21


    WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  Political science professor discusses uncertainty over what's next after Trump indictment  Karate instructor arrested on child exploitation charges in McIntosh Co.  Savannah hospitals seeing increase in COVID cases  Georgia's public service commissioner discusses spike in electric bill due to new reactor at Plant Vogtle  Invasive insect found in Savannah is first known US detection   

    Weekly Wrap - July 28, 2023 | Savannah detective fired after being accused of lying, Lowe's employee gets job back after trying to stop shoplifting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 7:59


    WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  Savannah detective accused of lying during murder case has been fired Woman gets job back at Lowe's after being attacked while trying to stop shoplifting Yemassee teenager arrested for two murders in different counties Tybee Island reviewing options to improve EMS response times SCCPSS aiming to increase resources for under performing schools 

    Weekly Wrap - July 21, 2023 | HCA Healthcare data breach impacts millions, GDOT looking for feedback on Talmadge Bridge project, Changes to Savannah's alcohol ordinance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 6:47


    WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  Memorial Health included in HCA Healthcare data breach  Public comment period open for plan to raise clearance, replace cables of Talmadge Bridge  More than 20 Beaufort County schools will have free breakfast, lunch thanks to federal program  Public meeting held to discuss changes to Savannah's alcohol ordinance  Bluffton man charged with crimes related to Jan. 6 breach at U.S. Capitol  Tiny downtown LA store near Skid Row sells winning Powerball jackpot ticket worth over $1 billion   

    Weekly Wrap - July 14, 2023 | Former Effingham Co. baseball coach suing school district, Person drives military vehicle into building on Fort Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 3:19


    WTOC Anchor and Investigative Reporter Max Diekneite gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:    Person arrested after driving military vehicle into front of 3rd I.D. headquarters Lawyer for former Effingham Co. baseball coach discusses lawsuit Suspect in custody after manhunt in Evans, Bulloch counties Savannah-Chatham school board approves millage rate  

    Weekly Wrap - July 7, 2023 | Alligator Attack on Hilton Head Island, Agencies are investigating after an attempted traffic stop on I-16 turned deadly, Mallory Beach wrongful death suit heading to trial in August

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 8:42


    WTOC Digital Anchor Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:    ‘There's room for a lot of error:' SouthCoast employee says management hasn't said anything about phone issues   One dead after alligator attack on Hilton Head Island   One man dead after shooting at officers during traffic stop on I-16, police say   Mallory Beach wrongful death suit heading to trial in August   Another suspect in custody connected to 2021 shooting that killed Bluffton teen      

    Weekly Wrap - June 30, 2023 | Savannah mayor responds to recent shootings, First Lady Jill Biden to visit Parris Island, 4th of July events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 5:13


    WTOC Digital Anchor Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:    Federal Aviation Administration investigating deadly plane crash in Claxton   Extra law enforcement coming to Tybee Island for July 4th, unpermitted event crowds   First Lady Jill Biden to attend Marine recruit graduation at Parris Island   Divided Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions, says race can't be used   New Georgia laws take effect July 1   Savannah Mayor Van Johnson speaks on recent rise in deadly shootings

    Weekly Wrap - June 23, 2023 | Graffiti tags in downtown Savannah, Chicken fighting ring Jeff Davis Co. Savannah rapper indicted on drug charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 5:25


    WTOC Digital Anchor Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:    Savannah rapper indicted on street gang, drug charges   12 people facing charges in relation to a chicken fighting ring in Jeff Davis Co. Savannah Police searching for person responsible for graffiti downtown   Long Co. Health Dept. offering back-to-school vaccination and screening events    

    Last interview with SCCPSS superintendent before retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 17:45


    Camille Syed sat down with Dr. Ann Levett one last time before the superintendent retires this summer.  

    Weekly Wrap: Leilani Simon indicted, Soldier killed at Ft. Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 8:39


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Leilani Simon indicted by grand jury in murder of toddler son: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/15/leilani-simon-indicted-19-charges-by-grand-jury/ - Quinton Simon Case: https://www.wtoc.com/news/quinton-simon-case/ - Liberty Co. investigators seeking answer of identity of woman found dead in Riceboro: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/14/body-found-riceboro-still-unidentified-investigators-searching-answers/ - Soldier killed in shooting at Ft. Stewart: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/12/reported-shooting-under-investigation-ft-stewart-no-threat-community/ - Bulloch Co. teacher surprised with graduation ceremony: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/13/william-james-middle-school-surprises-teacher-with-graduation-ceremony/     

    Weekly Wrap: Warnock wins Senate runoff, Crocker case latest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 9:14


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Warnock defeats Walker in U.S. Senate runoff: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/07/democratic-sen-warnock-wins-georgia-runoff-against-walker/ - Discussions continued until January after hearing for three in Crocker case: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/08/hearing-scheduled-3-charged-crocker-case/ - Two people facing criminal charges after man found dead in Effingham County: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/05/2-people-facing-criminal-charges-after-man-found-dead-effingham-co/ - GSU students relocated after car crashes into dorm: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/06/students-relocated-after-car-crashes-into-georgia-southern-housing-building/  - WTOC collecting toys, coats for kids: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/05/wtoc-collecting-toy-donations-3-sams-club-locations-this-week/  

    Weekly Wrap: Remains ID'ed as Quinton Simon's; Hoax shooting reported at Savannah High

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 10:49


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: FBI: DNA confirms Quinton Simon's remains were found in landfill: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/28/dna-analysis-confirms-quinton-simons-remains-were-found-landfill-according-fbi/ CCSO explains why Leilani Simon is in protective custody in jail: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/30/chatham-co-sheriff-explains-why-leilani-simon-is-protective-custody-jail/ Quinton Simon Case: https://www.wtoc.com/news/quinton-simon-case/ Report of active shooter at Savannah High part of hoax: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/30/i-was-scared-parents-react-savannah-high-school-active-shooter-hoax/ Woman found dead in Yemassee in 1995 identified: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/01/beaufort-co-sheriffs-office-discussing-new-developments-1995-cold-case/ Top ranked Dawgs set for SEC Championship on WTOC: https://www.wtoc.com/sports/

    Weekly Wrap: Rincon parade suspect denied bond, officials react to GA's abortion ban ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 9:49


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Suspect accused of plowing through Rincon parade denied bond for second time: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/15/suspect-accused-plowing-through-rincon-parade-denied-bond/ - GA lawmakers divided on judge's ruling to overturn state's abortion ban: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/16/georgia-lawmakers-divided-judges-ruling-overturn-abortion-ban/ - Toddler found dead at bottom of Beaufort hotel pool: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/15/2-year-old-found-bottom-hotel-pool-beaufort/ - Chatham County adds Sunday early voting for U.S. Senate runoff: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/16/chatham-co-adding-sunday-early-voting-us-senate-runoff-race/    

    Weekly Wrap: Key races decided in midterm elections; Tropical Storm Nicole

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 8:38


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - WTOC Elections Center: https://www.wtoc.com/politics/elections/ - Tropical Storm Nicole brings wind and rain to coastal Georgia and South Carolina: https://www.wtoc.com/weather/ - Savannah City Council votes to remove name of Calhoun Square: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/10/savannah-city-council-votes-remove-name-calhoun-square/ - Dog stolen from Humane Society returned days later: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/10/humane-society-greater-savannah-asking-help-finding-stolen-dog/   

    Weekly Wrap: Savannah mayor talks violent crime; New details in Murdaugh case

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 7:43


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Savannah Mayor Van Johnson delivers State of the City address: https://www.wtoc.com/video/2022/11/03/savannah-state-city-address/ - WTOC recap of State of the City address: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/02/savannah-mayor-deliver-2022-state-city-address/ - Homicides, violent crime on rise in Savannah: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/02/savannah-mayor-deliver-2022-state-city-address/ - Prosecutors release details in deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/02/prosecutors-specify-times-deaths-murdaugh-victims-new-court-documents/ - WTOC sits down with Georgia gubernatorial candidates: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/01/watch-wtoc-interviews-gov-brian-kemp-stacey-abrams-ahead-election-day-2022/ - WTOC Elections Center: https://www.wtoc.com/politics/elections/  - Ghost Pirates set for first home game in franchise history: https://www.wtoc.com/sports/savannah-ghost-pirates/     

    Weekly Wrap: Leilani Simon speaks on missing child, SCAD Film Festival celebrates 25th year

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 9:00


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Exclusive interview with Leilani Simon, mother of Quinton Simon and only suspect in Quinton's disappearance: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/24/mother-missing-child-only-suspect-case-discusses-harassment-search-her-son/ - Savannah PD officer who shot Saudi Lee fired for unrelated incident: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/26/savannah-officer-who-shot-saudi-lee-fired-incident-unrelated-shooting/ - Savannah PD officer involved in deadly shooting also arrested for DUI: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/27/former-savannah-officer-involved-deadly-shooting-also-arrested-dui/ - Early voting begins in South Carolina: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/24/early-voting-starts-south-carolina/ - SCAD Savannah Film Festival celebrates 25th year: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/24/its-exciting-have-people-experience-savannah-stars-attend-scads-annual-film-festival/   

    Weekly Wrap: Search for Quinton Simon shifts to landfill; Early voting begins in Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 9:52


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Search for missing Quinton Simon moves to Chatham County landfill: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/18/police-searching-landfill-missing-toddler-quinton-simon/ - Quinton Simon case page: https://www.wtoc.com/news/quinton-simon-case/ - Early voting begins in Georgia: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/17/ga-early-voting-begins-monday/ - WTOC Elections Center: https://www.wtoc.com/politics/elections/ - Ghost Pirates ready to drop puck on inaugural season: https://www.wtoc.com/sports/savannah-ghost-pirates/     

    Weekly Wrap: CCPD believe missing toddler is dead, mother is suspect; Murdaugh murder trial date set

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 7:14


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - CCPD believes missing toddler Quinton Simon is dead, mother is only suspect at this time: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/13/watch-chatham-co-police-fbi-give-update-quinton-simon/ - Date set for Alex Murdaugh murder trial: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/13/date-set-alex-murdaugh-murder-trial/ - City of Savannah evicts homeless camp under Truman Parkway: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/13/city-savannah-evicts-homeless-camp-under-truman-parkway/ - Organizers hoping for big crowds at Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/10/organizers-hoping-big-crowds-great-ogeechee-seafood-festival/    

    Weekly Wrap: Search continues for missing toddler in Chatham Co.; Schools across area disrupted by threats, weapons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 7:46


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Search continues for missing toddler in Chatham County: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/06/search-continues-missing-toddler-last-seen-wednesday-morning/ - Weapon found on student at Windsor Forest High: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/05/weapon-found-windsor-forest-high-student-after-fight-cafeteria/ - FBI involved in false shooting report at Beaufort High, other SC schools: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/05/fbi-involved-false-shooting-report-investigation-beaufort-high-other-sc-schools/ - Damage from Hurricane Ian minimal in WTOC viewing area: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/04/savannah-mayor-van-johnson-says-city-was-prepared-ian-will-help-those-impacted/ 

    Weekly Wrap: Wilson sentenced to 10 years; former Savannah alderman arrested on theft charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 9:58


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Wilson sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2020 deadly shooting; defense attorneys say they'll appeal: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/21/marc-wilsons-attorneys-say-they-will-appeal-sentence-2020-deadly-shooting/ - Former City of Savannah alderman Tony Thomas arrested: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/20/tony-thomas-former-savannah-alderman-arrested-felony-theft/ - Debate over possible big cat sightings in Georgia: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/15/debate-over-possible-big-cat-sightings-ga/ - McIlroy will defend CJ Cup title at Congaree: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/20/rory-mcilroy-will-defend-cj-cup-title-ridgeland/ - WTOC golf page: https://www.wtoc.com/sports/golf/      

    Weekly Wrap: Port Wentworth committee chair arrested, Savannah mayor reveals cancer diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 7:34


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Port Wentworth city council removes planning and zoning board chairman after arrest: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/13/port-wentworth-city-council-removes-planning-zoning-board-chairman-after-arrest/ - Savannah Mayor shares details of cancer diagnosis: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/12/savannah-mayor-van-johnson-shares-details-cancer-diagnosis/ - Driver killed in crash after leading police on chase: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/14/driver-killed-crash-after-leading-police-chase-driving-wrong-lanes/ - Vehicle of missing HHI woman located; family hasn't heard from her in months: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/14/vehicle-missing-hilton-head-woman-located-family-has-not-heard-her-over-month/ - Remembering Lt. Gen. Donald Rosenblum: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/14/remembering-lt-general-donald-rosenblum/ - Brooklet Peanut Festival returns this weekend: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/15/brooklet-peanut-festival-returns-this-weekend/  

    Weekly Wrap: ATF finding items of concern in Savannah, Beach family lawsuit has trial date

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 10:09


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Illegal automatic handgun switches found in Chatham County: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/07/illegal-automatic-handgun-switches-found-chatham-co/ - Motion to sever granted in Mallory Beach lawsuit: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/08/motion-sever-granted-mallory-beach-lawsuit/ - WTOC Murdaugh Case Page: https://www.wtoc.com/news/lowcountry/murdaugh-case/ - Funeral arrangements set for Savannah Police officer killed in crash: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/06/funeral-arrangements-set-spd-officer-killed-crash/ - Lease termination rescinded for hundreds of tenants in Lowcountry neighborhood: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/06/lease-termination-rescinded-hundreds-tenants-lowcountry-neighborhood/ - Hunter Army Airfield soldiers run for 9/11 remembrance: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/08/patriot-day-run-haaf-remembers-911/      

    Getting ready for an Afternoon Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 19:55


    WTOC is launching a new show on Sept. 12, Afternoon Break! Meet Becky Sattero, as her and Sam Bauman look to bring some fun to your early afternoon TV. 

    Weekly Wrap: Verdict reached in Statesboro shooting case, SPD & CCSO mourn officers after passing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 8:53


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: Marc Wilson found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2020 Statesboro murder trial: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/08/31/marc-wilson-found-guilty-involuntary-manslaughter-2020-statesboro-shooting-trial/ Savannah PD mourns officer who died in car crash: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/08/29/spd-mourns-officer-who-dies-car-crash/ Chatham Co. Sheriff's Office mourns loss of corporal: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/08/30/chatham-co-sheriffs-office-mourns-loss-corporal/ HHI mayor makes statement after 350+ people face eviction from Lowcountry neighborhood: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/08/26/hilton-head-mayor-releases-statement-after-over-350-people-face-eviction-lowcountry-neighborhood/ Eleven year old leads police on high speed chase in Hinesville: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/08/31/11-year-old-leads-police-high-speed-chase-hinesville/ Keep up with the latest college football updates on the WTOC Sports page: https://www.wtoc.com/sports/     

    Weekly Wrap: Officials address Memorial Stadium safety concerns, HHI neighborhood facing eviction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 10:39


    WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: Mayor, Chatham Co. Police Chief address plans to enhance safety at Memorial Stadium: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/08/23/chatham-co-police-chief-addressing-plans-enhance-safety-memorial-stadium/ DA, Savannah mayor have mixed reactions to city's decision to hire federal prosecutor: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/08/23/district-attorney-savannah-mayor-have-mixed-reactions-citys-decision-hire-federal-prosecutor/ Hundreds of tenants facing eviction in single Lowcountry neighborhood: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/08/24/hundreds-tenants-facing-eviction-lowcountry-neighborhood/ Historic Savannah Foundation honor restored W.W. Law home: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/08/23/historic-savannah-foundation-honors-restoration-ww-law-home/ Savannah Bananas to play Banana Ball year round, leaving CPL: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/08/24/savannah-bananas-announce-they-will-play-banana-ball-year-round/

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