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    WATCH LIVE: WSAV's Coastal Sunrise

    Here you can watch the LIVE STREAM of WSAV's Coastal Sunrise. The feed may take a moment to load, depending on your internet connection speed. During commercial breaks, you will see the program fade to More>>

    Savannah Liberty Ship Receives New Historical Marker

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    A ceremony in Savannah Wednesday commemorated a crucial era in American History. A historical marker was dedicated for the Liberty Ship S.S. James Oglethorpe and the Battle of the Atlantic. The marker More>>

    SC Struggles To Protect Taxpayers' Information

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    A state Senate bill to provide more computer security for South Carolina taxpayers is having a tough time in the House, as House members worry about the costs and benefits of protecting your information. The More>>

    Local Joplin Survivor Donates to Moore Victims

    It's always easier being on the outside looking in during life-changing situations like the storms in Joplin and Moore. But once you've experienced it, just where do you bring in the recovery process? More>>

    Are Chatham County Schools Safe?

    News 3 breaks down the numbers and asks questions about safety in local schools More>>

    iPad Initiative To Expand In Beaufort Schools

    Technology is beating out the textbook in Beaufort County schools.  The school board voted Tuesday night to expand its iPad initiative in middle schools.   Alexis Hines' 7th grade math class at Beaufort More>>

    Baby's Death Under Investigation

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    The death of a baby in Emanuel County is under investigation by the Sheriff's department. Four-month-old Rosalynn Fullmore was discovered unresponsive by her parents on Tuesday, May 21. Police discovered More>>

    More SCCPSS Students Graduate In Four Years

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    The Savannah Chatham County Public School System is proud to see more of its students graduate in four years in 2012 compared to 2011. The school district started calculating the graduation rate based off the 4 year completion in 2011 to match other states in the country. Previously the rate was based off how many diplomas were awarded.
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    Sting Nabs 3, K9 Injured

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    Two escapees from a Savannah Transition center and another man were arrested Tuesday night after robbing a man in Forsyth Park during a Metro Police undercover operation. Devante Tyrell Bynes, 20, and More>>

    SCMPD Animal Control Quarantine Extended

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    The discovery of an additional dog with upper respiratory illness has extended a 14-day quarantine of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Animal Control Shelter. The facility was placed More>>

    Emergency Detour In Wayne County Following Gas Leak

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    The Georgia DOT has put an emergency detour in place on U.S. 84/S.R. 38 from the City of Blackshear to the town of Screven. The emergency detour is a necessity due to a gas line was hit in downtown Patterson More>>

    Flooding Always a Threat, but Especially During Hurricane Season Video included

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    While high winds are always a threat from a hurricane, often many of the deaths and destruction come from inland flooding.  And it doesn't take a tropical system to cause that in Savannah. More>>

    Digital Detectives at Armstrong on Cutting Edge

    Digital Detectives at Armstrong on Cutting Edge Video included

    "These are two FRED machines," Lieutenant John Taylor tells me. "FRED stands for Forensics Recovery Evidence Device. These are basically big, super computers." Taylor is among an elite group at Armstrong More>>

    UPDATE: Daycare Operators Arrested After Child Found Wandering Streets

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    Two women are behind bars after Port Wentworth Police say they found a child, who was in their care, wandering the streets, soaking wet.  It happened on Tuesday.
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    Swimmer's Body Recovered From Ogeechee River

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    The Screven County Sheriff's Office tells WSAV.com the body of Antonieyo Lee, 24, was recovered near Halcyondale Loop along the Ogeechee River. Investigators interviewed witnesses who said he was swimming More>>

    SPCA: Dog with the number 300 burned onto its body still recovering

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    This dog was identified with something acidic. The numbers are now permanent scars, says Charleston Animal Society's Dr. Sarah Boyd. More>>

    FBI: Orlando man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe Video included

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    A man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said Wednesday. More>>

    2013 Savannah Youth Council Graduates Today

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    The 29 members of the Savannah Youth Council Class of 2012-13 will graduate during a ceremony 5:30 p.m. today, May 22 at City Hall in the Council Chambers. Students, all of them Chatham County 8th graders, More>>

    Effingham County Looking for New County Administrator and Clerk

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    Commissioners come to separation agreement with David and Patrice Crawley
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    Giving Blood, Saving Lives

    True enough-- many disaster relief organizations seek the kind of donations that jingle and fold. But you can also help in others ways-- such as donating supplies or perhaps by giving blood.
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    Memories of 2 Coastal Empire Tornadoes

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    The 5 year anniversary- marking the May 11th Mother's Day tornado in the town of Darien in McIntosh County just passed. I remember that violent EF-4 Tornado. It slammed the Outdoor Rejuvenation Boating More>>

    Savannah-Chatham County Schools Prepare For Severe Weather

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    There are district-wide emergency plans - each school has a copy, laying out exactly where the safety zones are in that particular building. More>>

    SC Businesses Hiring, Reducing Unemployment

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    There's good news for workers in the lowcountry. Businesses seem to be booming. According to numbers released for April, the unemployment rate fell by nearly half a percentage point. It may not sound More>>

    DEVELOPING: 3 Bodies Found In Wooded Area of Augusta

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    By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer - Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wooded area off of Mickey Court regarding a suspicious situation. Upon arrival, More>>

    Cyber Crime Growing, Are you Protected? Video included

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    Cyber crime. A decade ago most of us weren't even aware of the term. Now many of us try to guard against becoming a victim. And we apparently have good reason. "The most interesting finding is the More>>

    SLIDESHOW: Historic Local Tornadoes

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    The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are no strangers to severe weather. The past couple of decades have seen several damaging tornado systems, including April 9th 1998 when several counties saw damage...
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    Man Sentenced in 2012 Home Invasion and Attempted Rape

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    A 37-year-old Port Royal man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on May 21, 2013 for the home invasion and attempted rape of his downstairs neighbor. At the conclusion of a two-day trial, jurors convicted More>>

    Top 10 Deadliest Jobs

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    Here's a list of the top 10 most dangerous jobs, according to United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. More>>

    Toby Keith says Okla. hometown is 'resilient' Video included

    Tornadoes are a part of life in Moore, Okla., something country star Toby Keith was reminded of when a deadly, devastating one leveled parts of his hometown on Monday. More>>

    Savannah Red Cross Member Deploys To Oklahoma

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    A leader from the Savannah chapter of the American Red Cross is reploying to assist victims of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes. In a statement, the Red Cross said: "A request was made early this morning More>>

    PHOTOS: Massive Tornado Outbreak In Oklahoma

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    Images from KFOR-TV of a massive tornado outbreak in Moore Oklahoma. More>>

    Effingham Teens Ride with PRIDE

    It's been said that experience is the best teacher, and apparently it rings true when it comes to traffic accidents.
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    Death of Woman Who Exited Moving Car Ruled Suicide

    The death of a woman who exited a moving car on Interstate 95 in Jasper County Sunday night has been ruled a suicide, according to the Jasper County Coroner. Fifty-four-year-old Leah Louise Becker of Laguna More>>

    Tips Led To Arrest Of Man In Wesley Franklin Murder

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    The man accused in the shooting death of Savannah firefighter Wesley Franklin last summer is still awaiting extradition from Texas where he was arrested last week.
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    Driver Charged In Bull St. Car Crash

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    Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are continuing to investigate a car crash that shut down the intersection of 39th and Bull Streets early Monday morning. The crash happened around 11:24 Sunday night. More>>

    Mother and Child Missing

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    Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are looking for a local mother who disappeared with her daughter. More>>

    Suspect in April Murder Appears In Court

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    A man taken into custody in Florida last week for an April murder was arraigned in Chatham County Recorder's Court Monday afternoon. Darell Hendrix is accused in the shooting death of 38 year old Roderick More>>

    Fla. Powerball winner hasn't come forward

    So far the winner hasn't come forward to claim the highest Powerball jackpot in history. More>>

    UPDATED: Woman Killed After Tumbling Out Of Car On I-95

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    Officials say an unidentified female came out of the moving car and was struck and killed by a Freightliner tractor-trailer headed southbound in the next lane. More>>

    SEE INSIDE: Iconic Presidential Yacht ‘Honey Fitz’ Docks In Savannah

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    An iconic piece of our nation's history has sailed its way into Savannah.  More>>

    Kids Have Fun Outdoors During Play Streets

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    The City of Savannah's effort to get more kids to spend the day outdoors led many to play on their bicycles Sunday. More>>

    Youth Football Camp Helps Hilton Head Athletes.

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    This weekend, young athletes on Hilton Head Island had an opportunity to hone their skills while working with professionals. More>>

    Fiesta de Mayo Event Tries to Blend Cultures in Lowcountry

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    It was a party in the lowcountry Sunday at the first ever 'Fiesta de Mayo' Latin celebration. Dancing, eating, and fun were on tap at the festival. Folks had a chance to learn the salsa, eat some Latin More>>

    Sheen Holds "Idea" Meeting in Sun City

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    State senator Vincent Sheheen stopped in Sun City Saturday, to hear concerns and solutions to issues facing the Palmetto State. "I'm spending time getting out and talking about ideas, because ideas are More>>

    Free Driving Course Aimed At Teens

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    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. More>>

    Revved up for Autism Car, Truck, & Bike Show

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    The fundraiser benefited the Kicklighter Academy an early learning center dedicated to improving the life for children with autism and other developmental and physical disabilities. More>>

    Local Program Offers Teen Mentoring

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    The EstinyDay organization is trying to help teens make right decisions early in life. More>>

    Cleft Awareness Fundraiser

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    The 3rd Annual Newsome Twosome Fundraiser benefits the Shriners. More>>

    Two Arrested on Drug Charges In Beaufort County

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    Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Investigators arrested King Earl Morris and Amy Louise Doty on drug charges Friday. During the month of May 2013, Investigators began an investigation into Morris More>>

    Wesley Franklin’s Friends React To Arrest

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    Friends of Wesley Franklin are getting some closure after months of handing out flyers and hoping their friend's death wouldn't go unsolved.   More>>

    "Revved Up for Autism" Car Show Set for Saturday

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    The fifth annual "Revved Up For Autism" Car, Truck, and Bike show. More>>

    Wesley Franklin's Family Speaks Out About Arrest

    "It Brings some closure, but won't bring Wesley back." More>>

    An Arrest in a High Profile Murder Case

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    In a news conference Friday, police announced the arrest of a suspect in the death of volunteer firefighter Wesley Franklin. Twenty-six year old Brandon Mackey was arrested Thursday in Texas. Police More>>

    Candice Glover Wins Idol, St. Helena Reacts

    Saint Helena Island's Candice Glover is this season's American Idol! The Beaufort County native claimed the spot Thursday night, and today lots of her fans in the Lowcountry were celebrating her victory. More>>

    Cross Dressing Man Arrested for Child Porn

    Hundreds-- that's how many people the Effingham Sheriff's Office says download child pornography in our area every day. How do they know? They are tracking the suspected sex offenders' every move online. More>>

    Teenager Accused in Murder Case

    Darrell Hendrix is accused of killing Roderick Richardson back in April
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    Miles for Meals Helping Seniors

    Every day, Senior Citizens Incorporated is dedicated to getting a warm meal to home bound seniors-- and right now they need your help.
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    Fort Stewart Soldier Killed

    The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Fort Stewart Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey C. Baker, 29, of Hesperia, Calif., assigned to 766th More>>

    Protesters Want Change After Ethics Complaint Dismissed

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    The man accusing Alderman Tony Thomas of an ethics violation isn't backing down - gathering a group outside City Hall Friday to push the Council to strengthen ethics rules. More>>

    Teen Hit by Car in Critical Condition

    The pedestrian involved in an apparent crash on Glennwood Drive at  Highway 30 yesterday morning has been identified as Dylan Cain, 14, of Guyton," Effingham County Sheriff's Office spokesman David Ehsanipoor More>>

    New Information: 1 Dead From Triple Shooting On West Side Video included

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    One man has died after a triple shooting Thursday at the intersection of Richards and Eagle Streets.  That's right outside the Fellwood Homes area. 
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    Arrests in the Shooting Deaths of Wesley Franklin and Roderick Richardson Video included

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    Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Investigators have made arrests in the shooting deaths of Wesley Franklin and Roderick Richardson.  Brandon Mackey, 26, was taken into custody by SCMPD investigators More>>

    Tybee's Beach Bum Parade Promises To Be A Splash!

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    Thousands are expected to line the sides of Highway 80 on Tybee Island Friday afternoon for the annual 'Beach Bum' parade. The unique event boasts itself as a 2-mile-long friendly water fight, with attendees More>>

    SCE&G Customers Warned About Scam

    SCE&G District Manager David Tempel wants customers to know what to expect when they the power company knocks on their door or calls their phone.  That's because scammers are causing confusion in the More>>

    EXCLUSIVE: Foley's Father "I Feel Like I've Lost a Part of My Life" Video included

    EXCLUSIVE: Rebecca Foley's father speaks out about his daughter's murder and the search for a suspect. PHOTOS - Full Interview
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    City Pools Prepare To Open

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    The City of Savannah is getting ready for its summer pool season by cleaning out its 9 pools. Workers were pressure washing the pools before painting and filling them back up with chlorinated water. The More>>

    Racing legend dies from self-inflicted gun shot wound

    Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound. Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound.
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    Retired race car driver Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound. More>>

    Iconic J.F.K Yacht 'Honey Fitz' Docks In Savannah

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    Savannah's riverfront has a distinguished maritime visitor: The Honey Fitz, formerly owned by President John F. Kennedy. The vessel arrived Thursday and is expected to be docked in the Hostess City for More>>

    New Information: Man Found Shot In Jesup Home

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    A man has been found fatally shot in his Wayne County home, authorities tell WSAV.com. Eddie Pearson II, 35 was discovered Wednesday by a family member. The home is located near Chapman Plantation in Jesup, More>>

    911 calls released after SC mom kills her son and daughter, police say Video included

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    PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. - A woman has been charged in the deaths of her young children in Pickens County. According to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office, Suzanna Brown Simpson is charged in connection More>>

    Two Arrested, Including 1 Juvenile, In Jesup Homicide

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    Two people are in custody charged with the shooting death of a man in Jesup. More>>

    14 Year Old Hit By Car in Effingham

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    Effingham Sheriff's Deputies say a 14 year old is clinging to life after he was struck by a car in the 3300 block of Highway 30 Thursday morning.    Emergency crews responded and gave the boy first aid, More>>

    PHOTOS: Fallen Soldiers Honored on Ft. Stewart

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    Military families and community members gathered on Fort Stewart early Thursday to honor recently fallen soldiers. The fallen were honored with a tree planting along the Post's Warrior's Walk - a garden More>>

    Help Homeless by Ordering Pizza

    You know that saying, ‘what goes around comes around?' Well nothing rings more true for one local restaurant manager. She's using her business to make a difference one pizza at a time. More>>

    Family Homeless After Long County Fire

    A family of three lost everything tonight when their Long County mobile home went up in flames. The blaze broke out earlier this evening in the Oakridge Mobile Home Park on Tibet Road. Fire Chief More>>

    Springfield Man Arrested for Child Porn

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    A registered sex offender is back behind bars after authorities allegedly found child pornography on his computer. More>>

    Beaufort MADD Responds to NTSB Recommendation

    There's a reason Frank Hamilton's given 27 years to the cause of reducing drunken driving. His three daughters each lost their best friends to DUI accidents. Anything that can lower the number these More>>

    PHOTOS: Fallen Police Officers Honored In Savannah Video included

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    This morning the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department paid tribute to the law enforcement officers from our community who were killed in the line of duty. Hundreds of law enforcement officers, More>>

    Federal Court Approves Permit for Plant Vogtle

    Score one for the rebirth of nuclear energy. In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against nine environmental groups that had questioned the permit for two nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle More>>

    $15 Million Renovation Slated For St. Joseph's Hospital

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    The 43-year-old St. Joseph's Hospital will undergo internal and external renovations. The outside of the building will be replaced brick by brick with a new exterior that will prevent water trickling inside and be resistant to hurricane winds. The patient rooms will undergo a complete makeover with new paint and tile. The bathtubs will also be replaced with walk in showers. Hospital officials said patient and visitor parking won't be impacted during construction.

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    Mom, Son Claims Bullying, Lack of Control at Local School

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    12 year old beaten by other kids and pepper sprayed by school resource officer More>>

    SC lawmaker Ted Vick seen stumbling in statehouse parking lot, arrested for 2nd DUI

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    COLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) - A South Carolina state lawmaker has been arrested again for driving under the influence. According to our CBS affiliate WLTX, Rep. Ted Vick (D) of Chesterfield County was arrested More>>

    Billy Graham groups also targeted by IRS, son alleges to Obama

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    Key organizations related to long-time minister NC Billy Graham were also targeted by the IRS, Graham's son Franklin Graham revealed on Tuesday. Already, the IRS admits it targeted "Tea Party" and "Patriot" More>>

    Natural Gas Outage Reported In Several Communities

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    Statement from Atlanta Gas Light: Atlanta Gas Light is currently working to restore a natural gas outage in the following communities: Mount Vernon, Ailey, Vidalia, Lyons, Soperton, Swainsboro and Twin More>>

    Several men dressed as women nabbed in Savannah prostitution sting

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    An undercover prostitution sting in the Jefferson Street area today led to the arrest of eight people, including several men dressed as women, police said.The incident also included one man who tried More>>

    TN Prank Hangs Dead Raccoons Around School

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    (WBIR-Knoxville, TN) A bizarre senior prank has horrified some students at Gibbs High School in Knox County. Pictures submitted to WBIR by a student show a dead raccoon hanging by its feet from a tree, More>>

    Police:: Reported Robbery And Shooting On 55th Was False

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    A 22-year-old Savannah man has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor after instigating a neighborhood search by telling Metro Police he was shot in a robbery. More>>

    Possible Life Saving BRCA Tests Available Locally

    She's been voted one of the most beautiful women in the world, but overnight she made news for a different reason. Actress, Angelina Jolie announced she had a double mastectomy after genetic testing More>>

    Suspect Bitten by K9 after Pursuit

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    A Savannah man is under arrest after a wild chain of events Tuesday morning.

    Metro Police say Mark Deon Mack was spotted on Truman Parkway near Delesseps after allegedly breaking into a car at a daycare center in the 8800 block of White Bluff Road.
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    38th Fugitive Files Suspect Arrested

    Jahrell Ulmer was shot during an alleged home invasion, then continued to commit crimes More>>

    SC School Officials Want Extra Lottery Money to Buy Buses

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    South Carolina will take in $27 million more than expected from the state lottery this year, and the state's education superintendent wants to spend all of it on new school buses. "Approximately two-thirds More>>

    Eight Charged in Prostitution Ring

    An undercover prostitution sting in the Jefferson Street area today led to the arrest of eight people, including one man who tried to run from Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police. More>>

    Rape Crisis Center Outreach Aims To Teach Kids Life Lessons

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    Savannah's Rape Crisis Center has been helping the victims of sexual assault here for more than thirty years-- but that's not all they do. Much of their work centers around prevention efforts.
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    A Touching Gesture By Local 2nd Graders

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    News 3 learned about a touching sign of solidarity from students at South Effingham Elementary School.   One of the students suffers from ailments that require her to wear a mask at certain times of the More>>

    Some Chatham County Public Schools Receive Less Fire Inspections Video included

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    You might be surprised to learn that there's no law mandating the frequency of school fire inspections in Georgia. The Chatham County school district does contract with private companies to go into each More>>

    Tractor-Trailer Ignites On I-95

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    Fire crews battled an 18-wheeler on fire for nearly half an hour Tuesday afternoon. The truck was stopped on the interstate near the Port Wentworth exit. There is no word by authorities if anyone was injured. More>>

    City: Citizens Needed To FIll Board Positions

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    The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will be accepting applications beginning Wednesday, May 15 through Wednesday, June 12 for appointment(s) and reappointment(s) to the Boards, Commissions and More>>

    School Leader Back to Work Following DUI Arrest

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    A Beaufort High School assistant principal is back to work following a DUI arrest. Daniel Scott Tooman was arrested during a traffic stop on May 5 with a blood alcohol level of .18, more than twice the More>>

    Parents sue SC, hospital over toddler's sex change surgery

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A couple is suing the state of South Carolina for what they say was unnecessary sexual assignment surgery on a toddler they adopted. Lawyers for Pam and Mark Crawford said Tuesday More>>

    Gov't probe obtains wide swath of AP phone records Video included

    The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a "massive and unprecedented intrusion" into... More>>

    UPDATE: Local Child With Syndrome called 'Ugly' Online Video included

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    Thousands of people are reacting online and in-person after hearing after hearing how baby Lola, who sufferes from a syndrome, was verbally attacked in offensive posts online by strangers. 
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    GSA to auction off former Air Force One

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    Here's your chance to own a plane that once carried presidents. A retired Air Force One goes on the auction block this week. The federal government is auctioning off a DC9.The plane was part of the U.S. More>>

    Fire Destroys House On Savannah's Eastside

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    A house on Savannah's eastside has been destroyed this morning. At about 6:30 A.M., firefighters responded to a fire on Bolling Street near Pennsylvania Avenue. More>>

    Garden City Residents Angry Over Proposed Property Tax Hike

    It's been said that there are only two things that are certain in life--- death and taxes.  But property owners in Garden City haven't had to worry about property taxes, until now.
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    Two Caught with Meth at Courthouse

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    Two Guyton men are behind bars at the Effingham County Jail after they were allegedly caught with Methamphetamine and Roxycodone at the courthouse. More>>

    Jasper Co Schools to Increase Security

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    The Jasper County School Board is stepping up security in district schools despite it not being in the budget, using money from the general fund to place a school resource officer at each of the five schools. "It's More>>

    UPDATE:Effingham Co Chairman Does Not Expect Resignations

    Chairman Wendell Kessler tells News 3 he's "not worried" about Auditor findings
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    Newsome Twosome Giving Back

    Twins born with Cleft Palette holding 3rd annual fundraiser for Shriners More>>

    Beaufort County Student Drowns In Ashepoo River

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    13-year-old, Norman "Kirk" Kirkland Junior,  a seventh-grade student at Whale Branch Middle School, drowned this weekend in Colleton County. According to Colleton County Coroner Rich Harvey, the incident More>>

    Sheriff Al St. Lawrence Requests A Twelve Million Dollar Budget Increase

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    A huge increase in the budget for the Chatham County Sheriff's Office will be needed to staff the new expansion of the Chatham County Detention Center.
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    Traffic Halted On I-75 In Atlanta Following Police Chase

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    All traffic was halted on an Atlanta freeway early Monday afternoon after a high-speed police chase ended in a crash and fears of a possible explosive device.Click here for LIVE coverage of this story More>>

    UPDATE: Fiery Crash Kills Two People

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    Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police have learned the name and gender of the driver in a single-vehicle crash that killed both occupants over the weekend. More>>

    City Plans To Hold Public Safety Roundtable

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    Citizens are asked to offer their thoughts and ideas this week on public safety in Savannah through a special online form available at www.savannahga.gov/publicsafetycomment The comments will be compiled More>>

    More Than 500 Youth Gathering To Participate In Summit

    Tonight, more than 500 youth in Savannah and Chatham County will gather to participate in the 2013 Youth Summit. More>>

    Lawfest 2013 Wraps Up Today

    After getting rained out last week -- the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the W. W. Lawfest was held over the weekend.The two week event honors the life and legacy of local historian, preservationist More>>

    2 naked women, children tie up Charlotte traffic

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    Police say traffic came to a stop on a busy Charlotte street over the weekend when two naked women and two naked children walked down the road. More>>

    Mother’s Day Walk Raises Awareness Of Gun Violence

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    Mother's Day was bittersweet for some. More>>

    "Bike and Dine Week" Kicks off on Hilton Head Island

    Mid-May is usually a bit of lull in the tourist season on Hilton Head Island--meaning a slowdown in revenue for businesses but local officials are trying to give them a boost with a new promotion. More>>

    Update: One Dead, Two Hurt In US Hwy 80 Accident

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    US Highway 80 was closed for several hours in both directions Saturday, leaving traffic backed up for miles. More>>

    Wait Time To Give Blood After A Tattoo Decreases

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    The Blood Alliance's new policy will allow you to donate blood about a month after you get a tattoo this year. More>>

    Families Can Connect With Art For Free Every Month

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    The Telfair Museums' Jepson Center is offering free family days once a month. More>>

    UPDATE: Pictures of Bank Robbery Suspect

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    FBI agents and Robbery detectives from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are searching for a man who attempted to rob a bank Thursday, but then left without money. More>>

    Stamp Out Hunger Saturday and Help Our Community

    Think hunger is just a problem in other countries? You might want to think again. These days, many of us are living paycheck to paycheck, and that means being at risk for hunger.
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    Vehicle Strikes Bicyclist

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    Emergency crews are on the scene of an accident at the intersection of Habersham and 37th Street. A vehicle struck a person on a bicycle. A WSAV crew is also on scene. We'll have the latest tonight on More>>

    SC Passes Film Rebate Bill

    South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley passed a bill Thursday that Beaufort film enthusiasts have been pushing for years.  Despite the beautiful backdrop most anywhere you look in the city, there has been More>>

    Officials Warn Against Leaving Children in Hot Cars

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    It's not an overstatement by any means....children die every year just by being left sitting in a car. "A child in a car, in a closed car, all that glass around there really magnifies the heat and causes More>>

    Man Injured In Pickup Truck Crash

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    Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) officers from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a one-vehicle crash that left a Savannah man in critical condition this afternoon. Glenn More>>

    Boston bombing suspect buried in Virginia cemetery

    Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried in a cemetery in central Virginia, infuriating some members of the area's Islamic community who say they weren't consulted and flooring at least one... More>>

    Crash Closes I-16 / 37th Street Connector

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    A vehicle crash has closed lanes of the Interstate 16 connector to 37th Street in Savannah. Multiple emergency crews were called to the scene just after 3:00pm. Traffic is slow in the area, and motorists More>>

    Ethics Complaint Against Alderman Thomas Dismissed Video included

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    The city of Savannah's Ethics Committee does not regulate speech. Thats essentially what prompted the committee to dismiss a complaint made against Alderman Tony Thomas on Friday.
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    Comedian Colbert Takes Aim At S.C. Voters; Barbecue

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    Comedian Stephen Colbert re-energized the debate over barbecue in the Carolinas on Wednesday night, saying he would learn to love the North Carolina version – and then pretending to gag when he tried More>>

    St. Helena Contestant Sings All The Way To Idol Finals

    St. Helena, South Carolina Native Candice Glover sings her way to the American Idol Finals. More>>

    Parents Prepared to Fight for New Hampstead High

    For many of us, where we choose to live has a lot to do with where our children will go to school.
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    • Keeping the meltdown-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan in stable condition requires a cast of thousands. Increasingly the plant's operator is struggling to find enough workers, a trend that...
      Keeping the meltdown-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan in stable condition requires a cast of thousands. Increasingly the plant's operator is struggling to find enough workers, a trend that many...
    • The price of oil fell below $94 per barrel Thursday after a private survey showed manufacturing activity in China falling to its lowest level in seven months, a sign that the recovery in the world's No. 2 economy...
      The price of oil fell below $93 per barrel Thursday after a survey showed manufacturing activity in China falling to its lowest level in seven months, a sign that the recovery in the world's No. 2 economy is fading.
    • International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has appeared at a special Paris court to face questioning over a controversial arbitrage deal that she oversaw as French finance minister.
      International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is facing questions at a special Paris court Thursday over a controversial financial deal that she oversaw as French finance minister.
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