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
PITTSBORO — A week ago Tuesday, Chatham County employees and residents rolled up their sleeves to give the gift of life at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro. Thirty-two lifesaving blood donations were collected to help hospital patients in need. The Chatham County Employee Blood Drive is held every April with the… Keep Reading
Averett University alumna Jennifer Williams ’90 received national news attention in March after a social media post about her book donation program suddenly went viral. It all started on March 2 when Williams, an Averett psychology graduate and teacher, donated to Chatham Elementary School in Chatham, Va. on Dr. Seuss Day. The donation was made… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A group of cyclists rode hundreds of miles to explore their history and to help fight cancer. With every pedal, they’re sharing one serious message. The group of men arrived in the Hostess City on the Savannah Ferry after making a more than 800-mile bike ride for a special cause. “We… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — April marks Alcohol Awareness Month and a local organization is continuing its mission to help prevent underage drinking. This month, Beyond the Bell Savannah, is offering free training programs that educate families about the impacts of consuming alcohol at a young age. A Georgia Student Health Survey of 14,123 students in the Savannah-Chatham… Keep Reading
