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Ogeechee Technical College highlighted Statesboro native, business owner, and OTC graduate, Terry Lamonte. Lamonte recently shared with inmates at the Bulloch County and Screven County Correctional Facilities his story of honing his passion for barbering while being incarcerated as part of the Student Success Speaker Series hosted by OTC’s Adult Education Program.

BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - This school year challenged a lot of districts in our area. Bryan County Schools not only planned how to teach through a pandemic, but also opened a new school. Frances Meeks Elementary School has been up and running for the past year, but Thursday they...

A Statesboro man faces charges of child molestation after an investigation found evidence of his offense. Statesboro Police Capt. Jared Akins said patrol officers met with the family of a juvenile regarding allegations that the child had been molested by Gerry Harmon of Statesboro. The officers then forwarded the complaint to detectives for follow up.

A Portal Middle High School (PMHS) graduate, Chandler Sheffield is the inaugural recipient of the $2,500 Hulsey Scholarship, established by PMHS alumnus Marion C. Hulsey and his wife, Terri. The Hulseys say they hope this scholarship will help young people on their education journeys. From Bulloch Schools:. “Portal played such...

STATESBORO, GA - OCTOBER 26: Shai Werts #1 of the Georgia Southern Eagles runs for a big gain in the first quarter as Rashie Hodge Jr. #23 of the New Mexico State Aggies gives chase at Paulson Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Statesboro, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Thelen/Getty Images)

City Council by a 3-2 vote Tuesday evening acted to have voters decide in the Nov. 2 city election whether liquor stores can be established in Statesboro. The question headed for the ballot is this: “Shall the issuance of licenses for the package sale of distilled spirits be approved?” This is the entire wording authorized in state law.

REIDSVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - A new mayor took office in Reidsville after a special election Tuesday. Former long-time council member Curtis Colwell took his oath at City Hall after winning the mayor’s seat. Colwell served 25 years on council before retiring four years ago. He says people urged him to...

Statesboro and Bulloch County will mark another “returning to normal” milestone in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic when the Main Street Farmers Market opens for the 2021 season. At 9 a.m. Saturday about 25 vendors are expected to fill Charlie Olliff Square in the Synovus Bank parking lot on...

Construction continues in Lyons on the new Toombs County Courthouse, but that’s not the only building that should interest the residents of the county. At two meetings this week including the Vidalia City Council meeting on Monday night and the Toombs County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday night, members of the Toombs County Library Board appeared to discuss a brand new, unified library that will be completed around the same time the Courthouse is scheduled to be completed.

STATESBORO, Ga. (WTGS) — A Statesboro man accused of molesting a child was arrested on Tuesday, according to the Statesboro Police Department. Police said on Friday, June 11, officers met with the family of a girl regarding allegations that the child had been molested. After the complaint was sent to...

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A Bulloch County employee is credited with saving a young woman’s life a few days ago after he found her in a fiery car crash. Bobby Ivey said it took him a few seconds as he drove by to realize what he saw up in the yard and turn around to see if anyone needed help. Then he realized he had only a few seconds to act.

Pike County resident Chris DeMarco is the new special agent in charge of the GBI’s Region 5 Field Office in Statesboro. As the new special agent in charge, Chris DeMarco will supervise the agents assigned to the unit and will oversee the administration of criminal investigations and the daily operations of the office, the GBI announced Wednesday.

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A long-time leader in Bulloch County is now remembered with a road named after him. As a long-time county commissioner, the late Gordon Alston helped pave the way for generations in Bulloch County and was among the early visionaries of Mill Creek Park. Folks say...