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Unemployment claims in Georgia increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,805 in the week ending July 13, up from 4,953 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Warning: Yellow-legged hornets spotted in Chatham County
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is warning those in in Chatham County to be on alert as yellow-legged hornets have been spotted in the area. CCSO said in a Facebook post on Sunday, “These insects pose a serious threat to our local ecosystem. Yellow-legged hornets eat honeybees, destroying our vital […]
Mu Phi chapter of Omega Psi Phi holds scholarship giveaway
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - College is a privilege not everyone can afford, but thanks to one fraternity, fifteen Savannah-Chatham County seniors won’t have to bear that financial burden alone. On Saturday, the Mu Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held a scholarship presentation for Savannah-Chatham County graduated...
Lowcountry businesses impacted by the cyber outage
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Locally, those impacted by a nationwide cyber outage have either resolved their issues or are working to do so. The outage left crucial public services at a standstill. It all comes as the county’s tax commissioner announced the motor vehicle system is down. That means the...
Wayne County residents march in support of Noah Bush’s family, accountability
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – On Saturday, dozens Wayne County residents met at Cracker Williams Park in Jesup to start a march through Jesup. in support of the family of Noah Bush and accountability. “Well, today we are holding a protest and it’s an accountability protest. We want everybody that has played a part, from […]
Brian Harman hits wild shot on third hole at The Open
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The defending Open champion and Savannah native Brian Harman didn’t have the tournament he was hoping for, but he did have one of the coolest shots of the tournament. Harman’s tee shot on the third hole at Royal Troon on Sunday looked good initially, but...
The rain gear is needed this week, scattered showers and storms stick around
Heavy downpours will diminish later tonight as lows drop back to the 70s. Dry and partly cloudy skies kick off Monday morning before more showers and storms develop. Rain Monday will be widely scattered in the late afternoon into the early evening. Temperatures will sit at average with heat indices topping 100°.
Concession in Savannah/Hilton Head Intl. Airport wins international award
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A concession at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport has been recognized by the Airports Council International – North American (ACI-NA), at the 2024 Airport Concessions Awards. David and Carol Legasse, owners of the Salt Table and Salt Table Spirits, and their team were recognized as the 2024 Best New Retail Concept […]
More than 20 streets flood in Savannah on Saturday, leaving abandoned vehicles
Savannah experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday, leading to streets flooding and abandoned vehicles throughout the city. Between 7 a.m. yesterday and 7 a.m. today, Coffee Bluff experienced 3.51 inches of rain ― the highest rain total of any area in Savannah during that time period, according to an email sent from Jonathan Lamb, meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston Office.
Join DWTSS Team Duvall/Schwertfeger at Dave & Buster's for a fundraising event to support Safe Haven
Ashley Duvall is excited to announce her participation in this year's Dancing with the Statesboro Stars. Partnered with Paul Schwertfeger, Ashley is stepping out of her comfort zone to support a cause close to her heart: domestic violence awareness. "While I may not be the best dancer, I believe in stepping out of my comfort zone to support causes that matter," Ashley says. "Domestic violence awareness is a cause close to my heart. Every donation or dollar earned from fundraising efforts counts as a vote for our team and brings us closer to winning the Mirror Ball Trophy." Join Ashley, Paul, and...
SPD investigates a domestic homicide on Adel Street
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah Police Detectives (SPD) are investigating a domestic homicide that happed on the 900 block of Adel Street. Officials say on Saturday around 11 p.m., officers discovered a female juvenile deceased on the scene. According to SPD, 43-year-old Maurice Pollock was also found, suffering from a serious gunshot wound. Pollock was […]
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