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Baby born 19 weeks early has set a world record: wtoc.com/2025/07/23/baby-bor…
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Ahmaud Arbery's father spoke during the sentence hearing today for 3 men convicted of murdering his son. >>> bit.ly/3t7FaUr?utm_source=tw…
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#FirstAlertWeather: Viewer video of a possible tornado near the I-16 and Hwy 119 area in Effingham County.
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South Carolina will close state offices on Tuesday to mark Confederate Memorial Day.
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The City of Guyton passed a mask mandate Thursday night, just about 24 hours after Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order overriding all mask mandates in Georgia cities and counties.
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WTOC morning anchor, Don Logana, has passed away. Please keep us and the Logana family in your thoughts and prayers.
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More than $500,000 has been raised for a 5-year-old boy who was fatally shot at point-blank range in North Carolina.
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#BreakingNews: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency due to inflation and will suspend the state's gas tax. wtoc.com/2023/09/12/gov-kemp…
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UPDATE: The Chatham County Police Department and FBI will be holding a news conference at 11 a.m. to give an update on the Quinton Simon case. wtoc.com/2022/10/18/chatham-…
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All three defendants in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial found guilty of felony murder.
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Attorney General Chris Carr has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice investigate the handling of the Ahmaud Arbery case-->>bit.ly/3bgsI8l bit.ly/3bgsI8l
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A school in Georgia is bringing back paddling as punishment, and children get five days suspension if their parents don’t consent. READ MORE >> bit.ly/2x1M5AZ
Would you let a teacher paddle your child?
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The state of Georgia legislature has designated February 23 as 'The Ahmaud Arbery Day'. >>>>> bit.ly/3sVvr1Q?utm_source=tw…
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#RIPDonLogana: We miss you already! Thanks to everyone for all of the love and support during this difficult time.>>bit.ly/2g8CvF6
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Join us this morning for a moment of silence at the end of #WTOCDaybreak to remember the life of our dear friend & colleague, Don Logana
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Here are the six soldiers honored by Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll today at Fort Stewart: First Sgt. Joshua Arnold, Master Sgt. Justin Thomas, Staff Sgt. Melissa Taylor, Staff Sgt. Robert Pacheco, Sergeant Aaron Turner, and Sergeant Eve Rodarte.
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OCEARCH named this beautiful shark Hilton because he was caught off the coast of Hilton Head Island today.
#LowcountryExpedition: 12.5ft male white shark Hilton swims off the shark lift! 🦈 @CostaSunglasses @YETICoolers @JacksonvilleU
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Many South Carolinians and even some Georgians filled the gymnasium at Whale Branch Middle School in Seabrook on Saturday to listen to Buttigieg’s vision for the country-->>bit.ly/33FSC2P
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President Marrero tells WTOC that another bald eagle rescue is undergoing training at the wildlife center to see if it can live up to the job of soon becoming the next Freedom.
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.#AMBERAlert issued for missing child out of Roswell, NM, after mother found dead bit.ly/2QXMWvG
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At just 13 years old, Jack Rico earned four associate’s degrees in two years.
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JUST IN: Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Georgia. wtoc.com/2024/11/06/republic…
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SO PROUD! Here's Effingham County's Josh Reddick & his mom Cheryl after his big #WorldSeries win last night with the @astros - Congrats!!!!
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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was engaged in “legitimate political speech” when she called for a response to Joe Biden’s presidential victory prior to last year’s insurrection, her lawyer argued Friday.
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The University of Georgia football team has declined an invitation from the White House to celebrate the team winning consecutive NCAA championships. wtoc.com/2023/05/09/uga-bull…
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Rest in Peace, Don. You will be greatly missed. wtoc.com/story/33754403/wtoc…
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WATCH LIVE: A memorial site honoring Sgt. Kelvin Ansari has been set up outside of SPD Headquarters. SPD staff and community members are invited to come pay respects. pscp.tv/w/b6l80jYyNzEwMHwxQm…
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He's lovin' it!
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Over the weekend soldiers with the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Stewart, deployed to Europe. They are there to reassure NATO allies, deter further aggression against NATO member states and train with host-nation forces.
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#BreakingUpdate: A total of nine people have been shot. Two have died, according to the Savannah Police Department. >>> bit.ly/3xcoaeL?utm_source=tw…
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UPDATE: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson will hold a news conference at 1:30 p.m. with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to announce partnership efforts on COVID-19 resistance and resilience. bit.ly/32FRLB9
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Winston Hencely, a soldier from Effingham County, was injured in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan bit.ly/2fylxNq
#PrayForWinston
Effingham Co. Soldier injured in Bagram Airfield suicide bombing in Afghanistan, 4 Americans killed. #FirstAlertDesk
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A 6-year-old Texas girl with incurable cancer just fulfilled her dream of becoming a police officer. Take a look at the emotional swearing in ceremony:
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#BREAKINGNEWS: A Savannah high school student-athlete passed away after suffering a medical emergency on the sideline of a junior varsity football game on Monday, according to the school system. wtoc.com/2023/10/03/windsor-…
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.#Breaking: Biden now leading Georgia by 917 votes. Tune in to #WTOCDaybreak for more >> bit.ly/3naCijN
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Man wanted in connection to double shooting at Midtown Bar & Grill in Statesboro bit.ly/2FQWxNj
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UPDATE: Savannah Police confirms that Leilani Elliot has been found and she is safe. wtoc.com/2025/05/15/savannah…
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SHAQ AT THE SCENE: NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal witnessed a crash on Interstate 75 in Alachua County, Florida, and he stopped to check on the driver, staying with her until deputies arrived.
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The coronavirus pandemic has touched us here at WTOC. Reporter and Sports Anchor Lyndsey Gough has been battling the virus for several weeks and is in the hospital.
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2020 Latest: Biden overtakes Trump in Georgia vote count bit.ly/2JC3yZH
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Video shows inside and outside the Hyundai megasite as ICE agents and law enforcement direct employees.
Video credit: Pasa La Vaz Noticias
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Happy birthday @wtocdonlogana! Today would've been Don's 41st. Even though he's no longer with us, his memory carries on. We miss you dearly
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Republican Nancy Mace wins reelection to U.S. House in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
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NY Gov. Cuomo set to visit Savannah Monday (7/20): bit.ly/2ZH0UHI
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A peaceful protest on Saturday in Statesboro, with demonstrators marching from the Bulloch County Courthouse, to the Statesboro Police Department, carrying a cross with the names of black men and women killed-->>bit.ly/3dIoad1 bit.ly/3dIoad1
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It's snowing in downtown Savannah! Thanks to Rosy Mills for sending these photos! Don't forget to send us your snow photos here - > tinyurl.com/t4zk575v
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On the day of the sentencing in the murder trial of Ahmad Arbery, State Rep. Carl Gilliard reflects on the case, and Georgia’s old law that allowed citizens arrests - a law that was repealed as a result of Arbery’s murder.
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Snow falling down on the west side of Savannah! Thanks Ashley Jackson for sending in the video.
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#WATCH: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York are announcing a partnership to combat the spread of COVID-19. pscp.tv/w/ceSFXDYyNzEwMHwxT3…
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CONGRATS @GeorgiaSouthern on receiving a vote for the @AP Top 25 yesterday! RETWEET if you're proud of the #Eagles! wtoc.com/story/27346132/geor…
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We at WTOC are incredibly sad to share that our good friend Craig Harney has passed away. Craig has always been the driving, creative force behind this station and we will miss him very much-->>bit.ly/37V8Gjy
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If dogs really are man’s best friend, a fire department in Ohio just earned nine new pals. -> bit.ly/39y2LXm
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Savannah Mayor Van Johnson greeted Vice President Kamala Harris when she arrived at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport on Tuesday.
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After 27 years at WTOC, @wtocdalcannady is stepping away from the news industry. >>> tinyurl.com/5haybv96?utm_sou…
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What a crowd! The Christmas tree on Brought Street is officially lit. The season is underway. 🎄#Savannah #ChristmasTree
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FIRST ALERT: Water is rising fast on River Street. Watch our EXTENDED LIVE COVERAGE here -> bit.ly/2fZbk0R
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#BREAKING: If passed, the bridge would be renamed to the “John Lewis Freedom Bridge.” >>> bit.ly/2D36bB1
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Amazing! Video shows a high school student working at a restaurant jumping into action to save a customer who was choking. wtoc.com/2025/10/07/it-was-j…
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Senator Ossoff emphasized the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine during his visit to help prevent a resurgence of the virus. @SamBaumanNews reports >>> bit.ly/3m7PLJS?utm_source=tw…
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@TheNotoriousMMA spoke with WTOC's Jamie Ertle at the 199th Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade! The MMA legend had kind words to say about the Hostess City's celebration. Welcome to our city Conor!
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WATCH LIVE: Sentencing underway for 3 men convicted in Arbery death: wtoc.com/2022/01/07/sentenci…
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo listed the supplies the City of Savannah would receive through the partnership. >>> bit.ly/2ZLbXj9
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Two Georgia Southern students - and brothers - were killed in a crash Sunday morning in Laurens County.
Georgia State Patrol said they were struck by a car going westbound in the eastbound lane. -> bit.ly/2A8Srkp
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BREAKING: The three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison.
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BREAKING: Former President Trump to campaign in Savannah Tuesday. -> wtoc.com/2024/09/22/former-p…
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#BREAKING: @GeorgiaSouthern president confirms 5 students kills & 2 injured in fatal crash on I-16 this morning.
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#BreakingNews: The Chatham County Police Department has arrested Leilani Simon for the death of her son, Quinton Simon. wtoc.com/2022/11/21/leilani-…
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Look at him go! We spotted one of WTOC's finest rushing into action following Georgia's incredible win at the Rose Bowl stadium. WOW, what a game!!
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Spencer Lawton Jr., a former Georgia district attorney who worked to expand the rights of crime victims and prosecuted a Savannah killing made famous by the book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” has died. wtoc.com/2024/11/19/spencer-…
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287 years ago, James Oglethorpe and the first colonists arrived on the ship Anne and settled near what is now Savannah. #savannahga #georgiaday #visitsavannah
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BREAKING NEWS: There is currently a heavy police presence at Savannah High. Chuck Kearns with Chatham EMS confirms they have treated one person for a seizure at the school. wtoc.com/2022/11/30/heavy-po…
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Identities released of 5 killed in head-on crash on I-16. ---> bit.ly/28N7ocO
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After the hand-count audit was completed, the Associated Press has declared Joe Biden the winner in Georgia. >>> bit.ly/38YCZbL
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A recent phrase added to the Subway sign in Rincon sent social media in a frenzy. wtoc.com/2023/07/03/inapprop…
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“Freedom was more than a mascot; he represented strength, spirit and unity for Georgia Southern. His loss will be felt by so many in Eagle Nation," said Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero. wtoc.com/2025/03/29/georgia-…
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Viewer photos show the Talmadge Bridge which is closed due to an accident and weather conditions.
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Republican Buddy Carter wins reelection to U.S. House in Georgia's 1st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
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Congrats to The Savannah Bananas for winning the 2016 CPL Championship! #GoBananas #Championslip
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Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential impacts of Tropical Disturbance 94L Friday evening. wtoc.com/2025/09/26/governor…
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