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Warm afternoon, isolated storms possible
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’ll be a warm afternoon with highs in the mid 90s and feels like temperatures close to 105 degrees during the middle of the afternoon. Showers and storms are likely during the mid to late afternoon hours. The storms could produce heavy rain that could lead to isolated flooding. Frequent lightning and isolated damaging wind gusts will be possible. The severe threat should diminish after sunset.
Savannah Stars: Savannah Christian's Zo Smalls and Calvary's Abby Walsh Shine with College Commitments
Over the weekend, two talented prep athletes from Savannah, Georgia, made big news on social media by verbally committing to play college sports. Zo Smalls, a senior running back from Savannah Christian Preparatory School,. committed to play football at Charleston Southern University. Standing at 5-foot-9 and weighing 195 pounds, pound...
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...
Williams decides to seek another term as Hardeeville mayor
City of Hardeeville Mayor Harry Williams has announced that he has changed his mind and decided to seek a third term in office in the upcoming Nov. 5 General Election. Williams had previously stated earlier this year he would not be seeking reelection to the seat. Williams said in a...
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°.
In Session: Pre-trial motion hearing scheduled for Leilani Simon; trial set for Oct. 7
This column is part of a weekly round-up of notable grand jury indictments and court decisions, following through on cases reported by Savannah Morning News public safety reporter Drew Favakeh. If there are cases you're curious about, email Drew atAFavakeh@Gannett.com. Jenny Parker re-hired at District Attorney’s office. In early...
Two 4-star South Carolina football targets announce commitments to rival programs
South Carolina football is starting the most crucial stretch of days on the 2024 recruiting calendar. The Gamecocks have at least 9 recruiting targets making their college decisions public between July 20th and August 3rd, and Shane Beamer and his coaching staff are in a good position to land a few of them.
Clemson professor patents new varieties of peaches
CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Clemson professor has filed patents on three new peach varieties in an effort to strengthen South Carolina’s peach industry. Ksenija Gasic grew up in Serbia in surrounded by vineyards and fruit trees. As a doctoral student, she researched the germplasm of peaches in...
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