CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga (WTGS) — There will be a special election on Nov. 2 for Georgia House District 165, to fill a vacancy after the death of Representative Edward Stephens. Candidates who have filed are as follows: Edna Jackson (D) Sabrina Kent (D) Antwan Lang (D) Clinton Young (D) Clinton Cowart (L) “If I can, in… Keep Reading
RALEIGH — Gerardo Rodriguez Ramirez of Siler City tried his luck on a 50X the Cash ticket and won a $1 million top prize. Rodriguez Ramirez purchased his winning $10 ticket from the Sunrise Food & Gas on West 3rd Street in Siler City. He claimed his prize Wednesday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. Rodriguez… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Researchers at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography are working on a project that is, “out of this world.” They have teamed up with the University of North Carolina Wilmington and other partners to launch a nanosatellite, named the SEAHAWK-1 CubeSat. This nanosatellite only weighs about 11 pounds and… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – SCAD is teaming up with Feed the Hungry to help keep children fed in the Savannah-Chatham County community. It’s all part of the university’s SCAD SERVE initiative. The director of SCAD SERVE says they came up with this idea after hearing from Georgia House Representative Carl Gillard. Gillard said students who… Keep Reading
Green peppers, squash, tomatoes and okra are just some of the vegetables you can find growing at the Chatham County Detention Center. The container garden was started by now-retired Sheriff Capt. Deborah Freeman a few months ago. The goal is to give inmates something to do and help them gain skills that will help them… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Two multi-sport athletes in Chatham County were honored Tuesday afternoon. Victoria Sierzant of Islands High School brought home the 29th Hollis Stacy Award- and she’s the first sophomore to do so. She stars for the Sharks on the volleyball and basketball courts, the soccer field, and in track and field. She’s… Keep Reading
The Savannah-based trucking firm Veteran Carriers has teamed up with Enmarket to provide a series of free lunches throughout 2021 as a salute to the trucking community, one group of unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participating groups will gather at the Enmarket on Pine Barren Rd. and Hwy 80 on the last Friday of… Keep Reading
A Savannah-based trucking firm, Veteran Carriers, is showing its appreciation of the trucking industry this year by launching a program to provide free lunches to drivers throughout 2021. The “Feed a Trucker” program, set to launch on May 7, is a partnership between the trucking firm and Enmarket Convenience Stores. “Feed a Trucker” will involve participating… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month and counselors from across the state are gathering in Savannah this week for their annual convention. WSAV NOW reporter Claire Going spoke with members of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia about recent trends they’re seeing. Continue Reading on WSAV.com Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The pandemic has cost many people jobs, peace of mind and time spent with family. Now, it’s costing most of us at the grocery store. The price of many food items is up at the highest levels in a decade. Some of the factors are higher transportation and packaging costs. Continue… Keep Reading
