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Sen. Tim Scott to be married in South Carolina this weekend, what we know so far
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is set to be wed this Saturday, Aug. 3, to Charleston-based fiancée Mindy Noce. The South Carolina senator, who ran for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination on a platform based on optimism and hope, proposed to Noce in January on Kiawah Island. Having never been married, Scott has long...
Teammates, others say goodbye to SCSU Hall of Fame member Benjamin Blocker
Several teammates and other SC State graduates gathered for the Homegoing Service for former Bulldog Hall of Fame running back Benjamin "Bennie" Mays Blocker, Sr. on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Leevy's Funeral Home in Columbia. Heading the group was Dr. Willis Ham, one of Blocker's closest friends and teammates....
Conroy Center Virtual Programs for August
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center is open to the public for docent-guided tours from Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. The Conroy Center also hosts a variety of educational programs throughout the year for writers, readers, teachers, and students. In August, the Center will host two virtual programs, accessible remotely.
Award-winning Beaufort distillery now named Best South Carolina Regional Distillery 2024
A Beaufort distillery with an ear-catching name has earned some taste-bud-catching top honors in the Palmetto State. The Rotten Little Bastard Distillery (RLB is you are talking about it in church) was recently named Best South Carolina Regional Distillery 2024 in The Guide to South Carolina’s "Best of South Carolina" 2024 Contest.
Who are the top returning defensive linemen and linebackers in Greater Savannah area?
With the high school football season set to kickoff in a couple weeks, it looks like it's going to be another excellent season for fans in the Greater Savannah area looking to see some star power under the Friday Night Lights. One area that stands out this year is on the defensive side...
SCAD donates thousands of art supplies to Savannah-area schools
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is delighted to announce the donation of tens of thousands of art materials to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System yesterday as part of the university’s annual art supply donation event. The items presented to the art educators were donated by SCAD...
THE CONNECT FIVE: Shows to see this week in Savannah
A staple in the jam band scene, Big Something started in Burlington, North Carolina, in 2009, blending rock, funk, improv and some jazz. Their 2011 debut album, "Songs from the Middle," instantly drops you into a groove you’re happy to be in. With staccato reggae strumming, funky basslines and meandering explorations, it’s a full-length ride stronger than most debut records. Their follow-ups impress similarly, with a rich vein of classic rock and fills at every opportunity. Live, they extend the vibe and have connected with the jam band scene. They’ve since toured with The String Cheese Incident and The Disco Biscuits and appeared at fests like Suwanee Hulaween and Electric Forest. Positive vibe technician and P-Groove guitarist Brock Butler’s band opens the show with a six-string fireworks display. Yes, it’s Savannah, but this is the time to be punctual.
Mayor Johnson speaks on Savannah’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, truancy, and flooding concerns
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Tuesday, Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson held his weekly news conference covering a variety of topics including truancy, the recent violence in the city, and of course- flooding!. In the month of July, according to data from the National Weather Service, we’ve received 8.42 inches of...
Former Savannah State basketball player in 2024 Olympics
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Former Savannah State University basketball player, Ezinee Kalu, is playing for the Nigerian women’s basketball team in the 2024 Olympics. According to Savannah State Athletics, Kalu is the only women’s basketball player to score 2,000 career points. This will be Kalu’s second appearance at...
Savannah’s Black Business Expo happening Saturday
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Dozens of local black-owned businesses representing a variety of industries will be showcased this Saturday at the annual Black Business Expo. President of the Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce Moncello Stewart has a look at the event that will feature more than 40 vendors.
Savannah Christian holds first official volleyball practice of 2024 season
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Monday marked the first official practice day for GHSA volleyball teams. Savannah Christian Preparatory wasted no time returning to the court with their first match right around the corner. "You work with them throughout the summer, but it's not the same as that first day of...
Excessive rain causing uptick in mosquitoes
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry have seen an uptick in mosquitoes. The reason, according to Mosquito Joe owner Gregory Brian Polster, is because of the exorbitant amount of recent rain. Polster tells News 3 that mosquitoes start their life cycle in standing water, and it typically takes five to seven days […]
Season preview: Calvary Day eager to get back to ball
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Seven points separated Calvary Day from where they wanted to be in 2023, and know the chance at another opportunity begins this week. “I think everybody realizes what it takes to get there and what it takes to win those big games,” said Calvary Day head coach Mark Stroud. “Everybody knows what it takes and I think they understand at what level you need to function at to be a state contender.”
WTOC SPECIAL | ‘Catch The Learning’: The Journey to Penn Center
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Penn School on St. Helena Island was founded in 1862 as the first school in the South for formerly enslaved children. For more than 160 years the campus has served the island community and beyond. This WTOC special sheds light on a fraction of the vast history of Penn and how it has evolved to what it is today.
Does new voter portal ease voter registration cancellation or fraud?
(The Center Square) — Georgia's top elections official announced a new tool to allow voters to proactively cancel their voter registrations, but opponents say it could be abused. In a release, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, called the Voter Registration Cancellation Portal "a convenient tool for any voter who wants to secure their voter registration by cancelling their old one when they move out of state." The...
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