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Oklahoma parent has scary warning after nearly losing 6-year-old son to strep throat
An Oklahoma parent has a scary warning after nearly losing their 6-year-old son to strep throat. The boy’s prescribed antibiotics didn’t kill the infection and it spread. Wrigley is 6 years old, a big brother, loves video games and is named after his dad’s favorite baseball team.
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Deputies: Georgia man wanted on numerous charges fled traffic stop in stolen vehicle
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Authorities in Georgia are looking for a man they say led them on a chase in a stolen car, and got away. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office says Richard Dahlheimer, 42, was wanted on several warrants, including charges for entering autos and burglaries.
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Missing in Georgia: Police say 11-year-old boy last spotted at middle school
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding an 11-year-old boy. According to the Columbus Police Department, Desmond Jones-Edwards was last seen Thursday at Baker Middle School on Benning Drive. Desmond is described as 5 feet tall and 85 pounds. He was...
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South Carolina mom, son sentenced in sweepstakes scam targeting elderly
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Video above: Grandparent scam makes a comeback. Two Jamaican nationals are headed to federal prison for their roles in a lottery scam that targeted elderly victims across the United States. Rojay Lawson and Theresa Lawson were living in South Carolina when they contacted elderly people to...
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New Georgia bill wants to hold irresponsible gun owners to account
Democrats in the Georgia General Assembly have drafted a new bill that aims to keep your guns out of criminals' hands. “My frustration is the fact that there is absolutely no bipartisan discussion and that gun violence is at an all-time high,” Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver told WJCL 22 News.
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Georgia DNR: Midway man lands 14-pound sheepshead fish, tying all-time record
MIDWAY, Ga. — Above video: Thursday morning headlines. A Midway man is tied for being the state record holder for sheepshead. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources certified his catch Thursday. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Ben Golden III, 63, landed the 14-pound, 14.37-ounce sheepshead near...
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Umbrella ready Friday, weekend may start frosty
Friday is likely to start wet across southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry. Grab an umbrella and a jacket before leaving home. Not only will it be wet in most locations but also chilly. Temperatures by Friday morning may dip to the upper 40s. The cool weather will linger into the...
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'Very, very troubling': More Americans are pulling from their 401(k) to make ends meet
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Video above: How to take advantage of new 401(k) rules. As the inflation crisis continues, more Americans are turning to their 401(k)s for help making ends meet. “Some are not only taking it out of their savings, but they are also taking it out...
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Feels-like temps to drop below freezing this weekend in Coastal Georgia, the Lowcountry
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above video: Friday, weekend forecast. A frigid feel returns to southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry this weekend. Temperatures in the 30s combined with a northeast breeze will send wind chills or what it feels like into the 20s. Don't forget a jacket and extra layers before leaving home on Saturday.
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Georgia groundhog General Beauregard Lee makes his weather prediction
JACKSON, Ga. — Above video: Georgia groundhog makes his prediction. Georgia's famous groundhog General Beauregard Lee has made his weather prediction. Officials at the Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson announced the groundhog did not see his shadow Thursday morning - meaning we're headed towards an early spring. General...
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Tigers baseball opens the season with a win over Trojans
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah State Tigers baseball team opened their 2023 season in dominant fashion, shutting out Virginia State 12-0. The Tigers return the 2022 SIAC Player of the Year and three first-team All-SIAC starting pitchers from a team that won the SIAC regular-season title. Savannah State (34-12...
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