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Boys & Girls Club after-school registration now open to the public
Hey Statesboro! If you're looking for after-school activities to keep your kids engaged and active, now's the time to act. The Boys & Girls Club has officially opened their after-school registration to the public, and it's on a first-come, first-serve basis! To get started, you can either swing by the Boys & Girls Club in person to grab an application or download it directly from their website. Check out all the details and access the application form here: Boys & Girls Club After-School Registration. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enroll your child in a program filled with fun, learning, and new friendships. Secure your spot and get your application in early—spaces are filling up fast!
Roberts Shouts Loudest for Southern Nationals Rebel Yell Win
SYLVANIA, GA-After a flurry of recent rain outs across Georgia and Alabama in recent days, the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco finally enjoyed some dry weather on Sunday afternoon at Screven Motor Speedway. Casey Roberts, of Toccoa, Georgia, emerged victorious in the 25th edition of the ‘Rebel Yell’ at the Sylvania, Georgia facility. Casey earned Fast Time honors during qualifying prior to winning his heat race and leading all but one circuit in the 53-lap headliner.
Scam artists finding new ways to take money from Lowcountry residents
BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC (WSAV) – From Chatham County to Colleton County; Savannah to Hilton Head; people are getting scammed seemingly every day. The latest, 3 different criminal schemes in Beaufort County involving the internet, the Sheriff’s Office and even Spectrum and Netflix. “So, the victim got the email from Netflix saying their account was compromised,” […]
Savannah State graduate signs professional basketball contract
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Amari Heard, a 6-foot guard from West Point, Mississippi, has been one of the pillars of Savannah State women’s basketball since 2019. Heard spent five seasons with the Tigers, really taking on a major production role her senior season. She saved the best for last, leading the team in points this past winter, and ranked second in the SIAC in field goal percentage.
Aldi announces opening plans for new Savannah grocery store
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above: Video of the site of the new store from earlier this year. Aldi has announced plans to open its newest location in Savannah. The store at 1651 E. Victory Drive is set to open Thursday, August 8 at 8:45 a.m. The store, Aldi's second in...
Goodwill store in Richmond holds grand reopening
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There will be a celebration Thursday in Richmond Hill for Goodwill Southeast Georgia. Officials are cutting the ribbon for the grand reopening of the Goodwill Richmond Hill store. Even though the store has been a fixture since 2012, it recently underwent a refresh, including the addition...
Brampton Baptist Church to host unity walk for non-violent school year this weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Brampton Baptist Church is inviting you to come out for a walk of unity this weekend. Local clergy and other community leaders will be walking together to pray for kids to have a successful and non-violent school year. We spoke with the bishop on why...
Thrifted Thursday: Senior Year Looks
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The school year starts next Monday, so in today’s Thrifted Thursday, we salute the Class of 2025. WSAV’s resident thriftologist, Sharon Simpson joins Tina Tyus-Shaw to show off some looks for senior pictures that won’t break the bank. Get thrifting tips from Simpson each week at 5:30 p.m. or at wsav.com/ThriftedThursday.
SCCPSS Campus police get ready for students to hit the classroom
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -With many of your kids going back to school in a week, campus police are getting ready. Throughout the summer, school resources officers with the Savannah Chatham County Public School System have been training. They’ve been practicing things like breaching doors, using new medical kits, and learning...
SCCPSS hosts Coach Clinic for athlete safety
SAVANNAH, Ga. — This morning, SCCPSS coaches attended a Health and Safety Clinic to review protocols and policies ahead of the school year. Chatham Orthopedics held a session discussing heat illnesses and injuries which allowed coaches to prepare for high heat during their practices. Jason Hux, Director of Sports Medicine, shares that programs like today help athletes receive medical care sooner.
At the scene of officer-involved shooting
Savannah River water levels on July 22. Savannah River water levels on July 22. This was the scene after a traffic accident injured two people at Whiskey Road and Pine Log Road on July 23, 2024. Datal shooting in Belvedere. Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 10:31 AM EDT. Videos show...
1 dead after shooting on Highway 204
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is investigating after a shooting on Highway 204 Thursday afternoon. One man was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital. He was shot at least one time and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Chatham County Coroner’s Office has identified the man as […]
Savannah Toddler Found Safe After Kidnapping, Father Faces Multiple Charges Including Assault and Kidnapping
A three-year-old boy in Savannah, Georgia, was found safe after being kidnapped during what authorities have described as a "domestic incident" yesterday morning. The Savannah Police Department confirmed that the child, Kiara Raynor, had been taken by Tamorris Raynor, 27, and initiated a search for them both. The distressing situation reached a resolution when the young child was located, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
More flooding possible for Savannah Thursday; know which areas to avoid, alternate routes
Another round of flooding – the third in less than a week – is possible in the Savannah area Thursday, forecasters say. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Chatham County and the South Carolina Lowcountry until 11 p.m. ...
Front Porch Improv goes all-you-can-eat with a Wing-a-thon to raise funds for youth programs
The performers at Front Porch Improv are used to winging it. On stage at the troupe’s black-box theater, 210 W. Victory Drive, most Friday and Saturday nights they riff off one another and audience suggestions with enthusiastic silliness that leads to unpredictable conclusions, whether they are creating a Hallmark movie on the spot...
Keeping Georgians Informed – July 15-21 – Senator Reverend Ralph Warnock (GA)
NOTE: With the national political news of the last week, Senator Warnock has not released a lot of news other than the following:. Senator Reverend Warnock to Visit Gulfstream in Savannah, Monday, July 22, Uplift Aviation Workforce Wins. Savannah, GA – On Monday morning, July 22, U..S. Senator Reverend Raphael...
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