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WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this week's episode: - Georgia's Constitutional Carry bill passed into law: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/13/what-does-constitutional-carry-mean-law-abiding-citizens/ - Police identify man involved in officer-involved shooting in Savannah: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/1...

Meteorologists Dave Turley and Andrew Gorton discuss the severe weather that impacted our area, including the tornado damage in Bryan County. The pair also talk about the prediction just released for the upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season. 

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this week's episode: -3rd ID soldier killed in helicopter crash at Wright Army Airfield identified: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/30/3rd-id-soldier-killed-helicopter-incident-wright-army-airfield/   -Marine Corps unit based in Beaufort to be deployed to eastern Europe:...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Fire crews work through week to put out large woodpile fire: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/23/roads-closed-fire-crews-will-work-through-night-put-out-woodpile/ - Savannah PD release arrest numbers, alcohol citations from St. Patrick's Day celebrations: h...

The city of Savannah hosts the first St. Patrick's Day Parade since 2019 and thousands of people joined in the celebration. WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace has a recap in this St. Patrick's Day edition of the WTOC Weekly Wrap Podcast.  For more on St. Patrick's Day, click this link: https://www.wtoc.com/community/season-of-st-patrick/ Watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/...

The U.S. Navy is in town this week. Savannah is one of 14 cities across the country to host “Navy Week” this year. Rear Admiral Susan BryerJoyner is a native of Savannah, Ga. and spoke to WTOC about her career and returning home for Navy Week. 

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week’s biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: Savannah River dredging project complete: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/10/savannah-river-dredging-project-complete/ Wildfire burns through hundreds of acres in Bloomingdale: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/08/wildfire-bloomingdale-still-has-hot-spots/ Rep. s...

Digital anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - More 3rd ID soldiers deploy to Germany to support NATO allies: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/02/more-3rd-id-soldiers-deploy-germany-support-nato-allies/ - Two decades later, family seeks answers in missing Rincon woman case: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/02/28/20...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this week's episode: - Leaders react to Russian attack on Ukraine: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/02/24/ukrainian-leader-pleads-help-fending-off-russian-attack/ - Ft. Stewart soldiers among troops being deployed to Europe: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/02/24/soldiers-stationed-...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Federal hate crimes trial for men convicted of killing Arbery: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/02/16/prosecutors-show-messages-that-contain-racist-language-reportedly-sent-by-3-convicted-arbery-killing/ - Ahmaud Arbery Case trial: https://www.wtoc.com/news/ah...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this week's episode: - Savannah Police save drowning woman who jumped from bridge: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/02/10/savannah-officers-help-rescue-drowning-woman-who-jumped-bridge/ - Jury selection begins in federal hate crimes trial for McMichael, Bryan: https://www.wto...

WTOC Digital Anchor gives you a recap of the week’s biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: Federal judge rejects plea deal for two men convicted in Arbery’s death: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/31/federal-judge-rejects-plea-deal-travis-mcmichael/ Ahmaud Arbery Case page: https://www.wtoc.com/news/ahmaud-arbery-case/   Woman claims attack started after defend...

WTOC's Alyssa Jackson sat down with a family who relocated from the Middle East to Savannah after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan.

WTOC's Dawn Baker interviews sociologist and New York Times best selling author, Dr. Bertice Berry. 

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week’s biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: City proposes changes to St. Patrick’s Day festivities: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/27/city-savannah-release-more-details-about-changes-st-patricks-day-festivities/ Family of teen killed at house party asking community to come forward with information: h...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week’s biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade still on for now: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/18/savannah-mayor-says-st-patricks-day-parade-still/ Man who shot and killed Arbery requests new trial: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/17/travis-mcmichael-files-motion-new-tria...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Enmarket Arena opening postponed: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/11/enmarket-arena-opening-postponed-february/ - Several area school systems make changes due to COVID-19: https://www.wtoc.com/news/education/ - Suspect arrested in connection to death of mo...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcounty. In this episode: - Savannah mayor weighs in on public events, including St. Patrick's Day Parade: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/04/savannah-mayor-discusses-future-event-plans-covid-cases-rise/ - Savannah chosen to host Navy Week: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/05/savannah-cho...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Child dead after possible drive-by shooting in Jasper County: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/29/5-year-old-killed-possible-drive-by-shooting-jasper-county/ - GBI: Armed robbery suspect pointed gun at officers before being shot: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/1...

Arrest made in downtown Savannah arson investigations, according to Savannah Fire --- https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/13/arrest-made-downtown-savannah-arson-investigations-according-savannah-fire/ Police investigating sidewalk chalk vandalisms in Savannah neighborhood --- https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/15/police-investigating-sidewalk-chalk-vandalisms-savannah-neighborhood/ Jan. 7 sentencing set for me...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week’s biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this week’s episode: Soldier arrested in deadly hit and run crash in downtown Savannah: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/06/gsp-looking-vehicle-involved-hit-and-run-that-killed-1-seriously-injured-another-downtown-savannah/ Historic Savannah church with ties to civil right...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this week's episode: - Savannah Fire seeking person suspected of setting three downtown fires:  https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/02/savannah-fire-investigating-string-downtown-fires-overnight/ - Federal judge blocks vaccine mandate for healthcare workers: https://www.wtoc....

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - All three men found guilty of felony murder in the death of Ahmaud Arbery: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/24/verdict-announced-trial-3-men-accused-killing-ahmaud-arbery/ - WTOC Coverage of Ahmaud Arbery case: https://www.wtoc.com/news/ahmaud-arbery-case/...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this episode: - Prosecution, defense rest in trial for men charged in Arbery killing: https://www.wtoc.com/news/ahmaud-arbery-case/ - New rail system part of plans to alleviate port congestion: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/12/new-rail-system-part-plans-alleviate-backlo...

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. In this week's episode: - Testimony continues in trial for three men charged with murder of Ahmaud Arbery: https://www.wtoc.com/news/ahmaud-arbery-case/ - Savannah hosts Veterans Day parade: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/11/veterans-day-parade-returns-savannah/ - Wild pigs...