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Ridgeland man gets 25 years after handing drugs to police during traffic stop
RIDGELAND, S.C. (WCIV) — A man from Ridgeland who was pulled over for a broken brake light and handed law enforcement a bag of drugs during the traffic stop was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Kenneth Crivan Mitchell, 32, was found guilty Tuesday by a Jasper County General...
Man who died while working at Americold in Rincon has been identified; cause of death unclear
Lawrence Wyatt has been identified as the man who died Friday while working at Americold in Rincon. Wyatt, who is 54, is from South Carolina. He was working for Ecolab and was found unresponsive following a chemical release, although it is unclear what caused his death. “We still do not know the cause...
Savannah High School’s Class of 1974′s 50th reunion
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Calling all members of the Savannah High School Class of 1974, it is time to celebrate together once again. Carmel Hearn is the co -chair of the 50th reunion for that class coming up in June joined us to let her classmates know it is time to register for the big day.
Community Corner: Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Andrea Dickey
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- As we continue to shine a spotlight on Mental Health Awareness Month, our focus for this morning’s Community Corner is on the mental health divide. According to the CDC, one out of five people is living with mental health conditions, which has increasingly become a focal point of concern in marginalized communities, […]
As Savannah-Chatham schools close out 2023-24, board meetings look ahead
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) Superintendent Denise Watts attend her first May Day celebration for the district this past week. The event is a long-standing tradition that symbolically and unofficially marks the final days of each school year. As the 2023-24 school year winds down, Watts and her fellow...
Historic cemetery deeded to church
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah woman deeds ownership of a cemetery to an historic church with ties to Chatham County. Alice Keller gave it to the Old Bethel Missionary Baptist Church- which was originally owned by her family in the early 1900s. Several families worked with her family or...
Weekend Wrap Up: Tattoos, dancing and so much more
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - All weekend, you can dive into the kingdom of Atlantica and take a journey under the seas with Ariel, Sebastian, and all your favorite little mermaid characters at the Savannah Children’s Theater. The first show of the weekend will start at 8 pm Friday and...
Literacy coaches to help tackle literacy crisis in local schools
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - America is facing a literacy crisis. This is a problem that the state of Georgia has been tackling through the Georgia Literacy Act. It was signed into law in 2023 and requires schools to screen for reading deficiencies in kindergarten through 3rd grade students. The stage...
Round and round we go: Nineteen roundabouts planned for Effingham County
The Effingham County Board of Commissioners is prioritizing roads and parks to prepare for the area’s growing population. More than a dozen roundabouts are planned for construction throughout the county. Nineteen are in the design phase and more are under consideration. "According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT),...
Largo-Tibet Elementary School closes
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Largo-Tibet Elementary school officially shut its doors Thursday. To remember the occasion - people from all around our area gathered at the school to say goodbye. “It’s bittersweet, like I said through these scrap books - this building has meant so much to so many people....
Thrifted Thursday: Furniture—from drab to fab
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Thrift stores offer affordable options for those who are searching for unique pieces. Oftentimes, prices can be negotiated. Our resident thriftologist, Sharon Simpson, says people who enjoy restoring furniture items are drawn to thrift stores. Let’s take a peek inside Old Savannah City Mission Thrift Store.
Bryan County job palooza draws major turnout, offers face-to-face hiring opportunities.
PORT WENTWORTH, GA, WTGS — A major turnout came for the job palooza in Port Wentworth for Bryan County industries on Wednesday. It included a variety of companies including Hyundai MOBIUS. Staff believe it will provide many opportunities and benefits beyond resumes and applications. “The reason why I like...
City of Savannah takes Tribble Park off table for proposed site of new Southside community center
SAVANNAH, Ga. — It was a big win for advocates of Tribble Park after the city of Savannah announced Thursday it's no longer considering the park as a potential site for the Southside's new community center. “Power of the people...if it wasn't for the community...the residents...the surrounding neighborhoods, I...
Savannah city council seeks community feedback on Civic Center's future
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Community leaders held an open forum for the community to discuss future plans for the Civic Center on Saturday. The City Council is seeking community input on whether to renovate or tear down the civic center. Different stakeholders have varying opinions, and the Council is...
Donatos Pizza celebrates National Pizza Party Day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Today is National Pizza Party Day and there is no better way to celebrate than having a slice of some cheesy dough goodness. Donatos Pizza has some of the deals you “dough” not want to miss. “When you take a bite you first get...
Community gathers at Savannah elementary school to say goodbye after 55 years
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Students, alumni, and staff came together on Thursday for the Largo Tibet Elementary School closing ceremony. Largo Tibet Elementary School first opened its doors in 1969 and thousands of students attended the school over the last 55 years. The facility will now be closed, renovated...
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