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WTOC's anchor and investigative reporter Aria Janel shares the findings from her Asked and Answered story raising the question whether it is better to rent or buy a home right now.   For more information on the story: https://www.wtoc.com/2023/09/19/crunching-numbers-is-it-cheaper-rent-or-buy/   To submit a tip to the Asked and Answered: https://www.wtoc.com/news/investigate/asked-and-answered/  

WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  Sapelo Island residents frustrated after zoning ordinance is approved   Updated COVID-19 vaccine coming to the Coastal Health District soon   Kemp temporarily susp...

WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  New motions filed in Quinton Simon case   Savannah doctor discusses new Covid-19 strains, accessibility of new vaccine   Biden-Harris SAVE Plan aiming to create af...

WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  The latest on Trump’s Fulton County election probe indictment   Person sentenced to 10 years for deliberately driving through Rin con parade   Former deputy charge...

Anchor Dawn Baker sits down with Dal Cannady to look back on his 27 years as Bureau Chief at WTOC. 

WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  Political science professor discusses uncertainty over what’s next after Trump indictment   Karate instructor arrested on child exploitation charges in McIntosh Co...

WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  Savannah detective accused of lying during murder case has been fired Woman gets job back at Lowe’s after being attacked while trying to stop shoplifting Yemassee...

WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:  Memorial Health included in HCA Healthcare data breach   Public comment period open for plan to raise clearance, replace cables of Talmadge Bridge   More than 20 B...

WTOC Anchor and Investigative Reporter Max Diekneite gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:    Person arrested after driving military vehicle into front of 3rd I.D. headquarters Lawyer for former Effingham Co. baseball coach discusses lawsuit Suspect in custody af...

WTOC Digital Anchor Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:    ‘There’s room for a lot of error:’ SouthCoast employee says management hasn’t said anything about phone issues   One dead after alligator attack on Hilton Head Island   One man dead after...

WTOC Digital Anchor Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:    Federal Aviation Administration investigating deadly plane crash in Claxton   Extra law enforcement coming to Tybee Island for July 4th, unpermitted event crowds   First Lady Jill Biden t...

WTOC Digital Anchor Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.   Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below:    Savannah rapper indicted on street gang, drug charges   12 people facing charges in relation to a chicken fighting ring in Jeff Davis Co. Savannah Police searching for person responsible...

Camille Syed sat down with Dr. Ann Levett one last time before the superintendent retires this summer.  

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: - Leilani Simon indicted by grand jury in murder of toddler son: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/15/leilani-simon-indicted-19-charges-by-grand-jury/ - Quinton Simon Case: https://www.wtoc.com/news/quinton-simon-case/ - Liberty Co. investigators seeking answe...

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: - Warnock defeats Walker in U.S. Senate runoff: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/07/democratic-sen-warnock-wins-georgia-runoff-against-walker/ - Discussions continued until January after hearing for three in Crocker case: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/08/heari...

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: FBI: DNA confirms Quinton Simon’s remains were found in landfill: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/28/dna-analysis-confirms-quinton-simons-remains-were-found-landfill-according-fbi/ CCSO explains why Leilani Simon is in protective custody in jail: https://www...

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: - Suspect accused of plowing through Rincon parade denied bond for second time: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/15/suspect-accused-plowing-through-rincon-parade-denied-bond/ - GA lawmakers divided on judge's ruling to overturn state's abortion ban: https://w...

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: - WTOC Elections Center: https://www.wtoc.com/politics/elections/ - Tropical Storm Nicole brings wind and rain to coastal Georgia and South Carolina: https://www.wtoc.com/weather/ - Savannah City Council votes to remove name of Calhoun Square: https://www...

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 Mayor Van Johnson delivers State of the City address: https://www.wtoc.com/video/2022/11/03/savannah-state-city-address/ - WTOC recap of State of the City address: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/11/02/savannah-mayor-deliver-2022-state-city-address/...

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: - Exclusive interview with Leilani Simon, mother of Quinton Simon and only suspect in Quinton's disappearance: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/24/mother-missing-child-only-suspect-case-discusses-harassment-search-her-son/ - Savannah PD officer who shot Saudi...

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: - Search for missing Quinton Simon moves to Chatham County landfill: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/18/police-searching-landfill-missing-toddler-quinton-simon/ - Quinton Simon case page: https://www.wtoc.com/news/quinton-simon-case/ - Early voting begins in...

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: - CCPD believes missing toddler Quinton Simon is dead, mother is only suspect at this time: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/13/watch-chatham-co-police-fbi-give-update-quinton-simon/ - Date set for Alex Murdaugh murder trial: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/13/d...

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: - Search continues for missing toddler in Chatham County: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/06/search-continues-missing-toddler-last-seen-wednesday-morning/ - Weapon found on student at Windsor Forest High: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/10/05/weapon-found-windsor-...

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: - Wilson sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2020 deadly shooting; defense attorneys say they'll appeal: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/09/21/marc-wilsons-attorneys-say-they-will-appeal-sentence-2020-deadly-shooting/ - Former City of Savannah alderman Tony Tho...