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Savannah State alumna leaves $346,000 to support students
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah State University has announced a $346,000 estate gift from alumna Gwen-Dolyn Cutter to support student-athletes and students pursuing careers in public service. The gift allocates $173,000 each to the university’s athletics program and the John Lewis School of Public Policy and Social Sciences. Cutter,...
Savannah Morning News
Benedictine football's win at Richmond Academy among Week 6 highlights
Week 6 of the high school football season in the Greater Savannah area had a number of plot lines that kept fans entertained on Friday, Sept. 25. Savannah Country Day got a big-time two-way performance from quarterback Devin Trawick as the Hornets went on the road to edge Bethesda and end the Blazers 15-game win streak. Benedictine hit the road to Augusta and beat Richmond Academy in a shootout in the Cadets Region 1-5A opener. Effingham County won its third straight with a Region 1-6A matchup with visiting Bradwell Institute that had no shortage of offensive fireworks. Richmond Hill suffered its first loss of the season on the road as the Wildcats lost a tight non-region clash as East Coweta. Here are the scores and highlights of the games involving Savannah area schools on Friday, September 25. Friday, Sept. 25 Benedictine 52, Richmond Academy 49 Benedictine went on the road and edged Richmond Academy in a Region 1-5A matchup. BC lost a fumble in the final minutes, but the Cadet defense buckled down for a stop on a 4th and 6 on their own 35 on a pass breakup by Jon Black. BC quarterback Omari Burse was 20 of 28
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USC-Beaufort reaches record enrollment and high rankings
The University of South Carolina Beaufort has reached a record-high enrollment of 2,293 students. USCB is ranked No. 7 among Top Public Schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Niche.com ranked the university's student housing as No. 1 in South Carolina. Research.com recognized several USCB programs, including...
Grice Connect
Statesboro-Groves football game moved to Thursday
The Statesboro Blue Devils will have a change of plans for their upcoming region matchup against the Groves Rebels. Originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, the game has been moved up one day to Thursday, Oct. 1 . Statesboro enters the matchup looking to get back in the win column after falling to Ware County on Friday night. The Blue Devils are 3-2 overall and will also be searching for their first Region 1-5A victory of the season. The matchup with Groves begins a stretch of four consecutive road games for Statesboro before the Blue Devils return home for their regular-season finale against Wayne County on Nov. 6. Game Information Statesboro vs. Groves Thursday, Oct. 1 7:00 p.m. Groves High School This is a developing story. The Location may change.
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Savannah-Chatham public schools graduation rate climbs to 87.8%
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System saw its four-year high school graduation rate climb to 87.8% for the Class of 2026, according to state education data released Monday. The district’s rate marks a 0.6 percentage point increase from 87.2% in 2025, with 2,292 out of 2,611...
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WTOC Top Teacher: Siera Robinson
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - For Siera Robinson, teaching is about preparing students for the next grade and the world beyond the classroom. Robinson, a fourth grade teacher at Windsor Forest Elementary School, is this week’s WTOC Top Teacher. Robinson has spent more than a decade in the classroom and...
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Community Corner: SSU President discusses what establishment of new John Lewis School of Public Policy and Social Sciences means for the institution & the area
Savannah, GA (WSAV-TV) — He was one of the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement— and one of the nation’s most respected public servants. Now, a school at Savannah State University bears the name of the man who encouraged all of us to get into “Good Trouble”. Savannah State University President Dr. Jermaine […]
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SSU recognizes 40 Under 40 honorees for making an impact in their careers, communities, and beyond
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah State University recognized its second cohort of 40 Under 40 honorees on Saturday inside the Student Union Ballroom. The honorees were selected through a competitive nomination and review process. University officials said the group represents leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, attorneys, healthcare professionals, public servants and change-makers among SSU graduates.
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Savannah Country Day Fights to the Finish, Hands Bethesda First Loss Since 2024
Savannah Country Day and host Bethesda Academy threw haymakers at each other Friday night, with four touchdown plays ranging from 35 to 80 yards. The game went down to the last play, with the Hornets breaking up a pass in the end zone to preserve a 20-16 road victory. Savannah...
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Savannah State University receives $7,150 from Fred and Mattie Jackson Foundation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) The College of Media, Arts, and Communication at Savannah State University (SSU) announced Thursday morning that it has received $7,150 in combined support from the Fred and Mattie Jackson Foundation. Of the money provided, $5,000 will go towards launching The Fred and Mattie Jackson Student Success Storytelling Initiative and a $2,150 scholarship, […]
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5 Georgia Southern fraternities facing conduct investigations
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Five fraternities at Georgia Southern University are under investigation for alleged violations of the code of student conduct, according to the university’s website. In September, WTOC reported that Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Nu were under investigation based on information received by the Office of...
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Friday Night Lights on Thursday: Calvary Flag Football Has Bigger Goals
With quick decisions, constant movement, and competitive matchups, Calvary Day School flag football players Paige Stewart and Piper McCuen believe their sport deserves the same excitement plus attention as traditional football. “To me, it feels like Friday Night Lights every Thursday,” McCuen said. “It’s so fast-paced and competitive, and I...