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National Mighty Eighth Museum honoring fallen heroes with Flags for the Fallen
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - The National Mighty Eighth Museum is honoring our nation’s fallen heroes once again this year with Flags for the Fallen. The four-day program honors World War Two airmen. There are 26,000 flags to represent each airman that didn’t return home to their families. When...
Low voter turnout in Bryan, Effingham counties as residents decide county chairman races
Both Bryan and Effingham counties saw low voter turnout as residents cast their votes in county chairman races in Tuesday's primary election. According to results from the Effingham County Board of Elections, Damon Rahn received 3,103 votes while Alex Long received 2,890. Because there was no Democratic challenger, Rahn will...
Pooler Police: Heavy presence at Parker’s near Savannah Quarters not due to shooting
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – A spokesperson with the Pooler Police Department is shutting down rumors of a shooting at the Parker’s gas station near Savannah Quarters. Those rumors circulated on social media after a heavy police presence on Sunday, May 19th around 3:30 p.m. Police were called to...
Effingham County 4-H members honored at Awards Reception
SPRINGFIELD, Ga. — Celebrating another school year of making the best, better. Effingham County 4-H honoring outstanding youth Thursday night in Springfield. The club wrapping up the school year with their annual Awards Reception. Effingham 4-H'ers were recognized for their achievements and honored for the many lessons learned and skills developed over the past year.
Bethany hosting breakfast for first responders on Friday
The Bethany Community will host a free "come and go" breakfast for all local first responders this Friday, May 24, 2024 from 7:30am-9:30am. Chick-fil-A, Uncle Shug's, Cool Beanz, and Three Tree Coffee Roasters will be donating chicken biscuits and coffee for Bethany's Cottage residents to pass out as first responders come through. The breakfast will take place in the Bethany Community Commons Building at 353 Gesmon Neville Lane. "We are honored to give back and serve our first responders," Haley McNure, Cottages Coordinator, said. For more information, please contact McNure at hmcnure@bethanyway.org or 912-225-7204.
Incumbent Sheriff Will Bowman set to face Gary Eason in General Election
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – Incumbent Liberty County Sheriff Will Bowman will move forward to face Gary Eason in the November General Election. Will Bowman secured over 3,000 votes, which put him over the top. We asked him about his future plans if elected once again. “We’re trying to get in a positive direction,” Sheriff […]
Veterans remember comrades by placing Flags for the Fallen
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – “It’s kind of hard on days like this to remember back when they were all with us,” 1st Lt. Kenneth Beckman said. Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute and remember those brave men and women who never made it back home from their missions. Staff and veterans at the […]
Pilot reported seeing 'moisture' before fatal plane crash in Claxton
The Michigan pilot who was killed in a single-engine plane crash in the Claxton community on April 12 reported that the plane was accumulating “moisture," shortly before he called out "Mayday" and the plane began its deadly descent. That's among the details issued as part of the National Traffic...
Primary 2024: Any problems at the polls? Who's ahead? Follow live updates
Chatham, Bryan and Effingham voters head to the polls today to cast their votes to determine which Democratic and Republican candidates will face each other in November for seats at the federal, state and county levels ― although some contests today will determine the victor. Whomever nabs the most votes between incumbent Republican...
WTOC Top Teacher: Kelly Jarriel
METTER, Ga. (WTOC) - Kelly Jarriel teaches 7th grade life science at Metter Middle School. “We do a lot of hands on activities, so that the students are actually physically doing something instead of reading it, they get to process it, said Will Thigpen, Principal, Metter Middle School. ″I think...
Drone footage shows overturned tractor trailer on I-95 in Pooler
POOLER, Ga. — Download the WJCL App for breaking news alerts:Apple, Google Play. Drone footage captured by a WJCL 22 News viewer shows the scope of Thursday afternoon's tractor trailer crash that shut down parts of I-95 for hours. Dale Williamson shared the above video with us, showing the...
Georgia Southern Athletics receives historic gift from Evans Family
STATESBORO, Ga. — The home of Georgia Southern football will be renamed Allen E. Paulson Stadium at Evans Family Field in recognition of a transformational gift commitment from the Evans family, pending approval from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Brianna ('12) and RT ('12)...
An Open Letter to the Citizens of Bulloch County
Dear Family, friends and citizens of Bulloch County: So often in life, we fail take the opportunity to count our blessings and be thankful for the important things such as our faith, family, good health and community. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the citizens of Bulloch County for their unwavering support throughout the years. This journey started long before I considered serving on your Board of Commissioners. Most of you know that I am a native Bulloch Countian and have worked in my family’s carpet business since I was a small boy. I have seen Statesboro and...
Nonprofit helps Trinity Episcopal secure solar through Georgia BRIGHT program
Last month, with the help of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL), Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesboro, Georgia became the first faith community in the state to sign a solar energy procurement agreement (SEPA) with Georgia BRIGHT—a first-of-its-kind solar program designed to help low to moderate-income communities cut power bills and carbon emissions. The church entered GIPL’s Solar-Wise program in 2020, feeling a faithful call to better steward Sacred Earth. They worked with GIPL program staff to explore different solar options, with GIPL assisting in the initial assessment and acting as a liaison with various installers. Most plans though were too...
Gallery: Friends in the Garden Wellness Ministry reveals Watermelon Wellness Bar
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WSAV) – Friends in the Garden Wellness Ministry unveiled its Watermelon Wellness Bar on Thursday. The mission of Friends in the Garden is to grow fresh, healthy produce as a community while promoting environmental sustainability and providing affordable well care for all. Take a look at...
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