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#BREAKING UPDATE: Shelter-in-place lifted, still an 'ongoing incident' in the Bryan Village area, Ft. Stewart officials say
Active shooter in residential area of Fort Stewart, officials say
There is an active shooter in the residential area of Fort Stewart, officials say.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
#BREAKING UPDATE: Shelter-in-place lifted, still an 'ongoing incident' in the Bryan Village area, Ft. Stewart officials say
Decommissioned Navy torpedo recovery vessel becomes South Carolina’s 612th artificial reef ➡ https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/decommissioned-navy-torpedo-recovery-vessel-becomes-south-carolinas-612th-artificial-reef/
December 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Decommissioned Navy torpedo recovery vessel becomes South Carolina’s 612th artificial reef ➡ https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/decommissioned-navy-torpedo-recovery-vessel-becomes-south-carolinas-612th-artificial-reef/
#BREAKING: Active shooter in a residential area of Fort Stewart, officials say ⬇
Active shooter in residential area of Fort Stewart, officials say
There is an active shooter in the residential area of Fort Stewart, officials say.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
#BREAKING: Active shooter in a residential area of Fort Stewart, officials say ⬇
A remote camera captured the moment an erupting volcano in Hawaii knocked it out while recording. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes and has been erupting intermittently since December 23, 2024.
December 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
A remote camera captured the moment an erupting volcano in Hawaii knocked it out while recording. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes and has been erupting intermittently since December 23, 2024.
A law enforcement officer in Georgia shot and killed a former Memphis Tigers football player.
Former Memphis Tigers shot, killed by police officer in Georgia
A law enforcement officer in Georgia shot and killed a former Memphis Tigers football player.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A law enforcement officer in Georgia shot and killed a former Memphis Tigers football player.
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/12-fbi-agents-fired-kneeling-during-racial-justice-protest-sue-get-their-jobs-back/
December 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/12-fbi-agents-fired-kneeling-during-racial-justice-protest-sue-get-their-jobs-back/
The Georgia Association of Black County Officials has named Chairman Chester Ellis as the 2025 Commission Chairman of the Year.
Chatham County Chairman Chester Ellis named 2025 Commission Chairman of the Year
Chatham County Chairman Chester Ellis has been named the 2025 Commission Chairman of the Year by the Georgia Association of Black County Officials.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Georgia Association of Black County Officials has named Chairman Chester Ellis as the 2025 Commission Chairman of the Year.
Golden Globe snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked,’ Julia Roberts, Sydney Sweeney and more
Golden Globe snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked,’ Julia Roberts, Sydney Sweeney and more
m even more shocking considering how many people do get nominated. With six nominees in most categories, separate nominations for comedy/musical and drama, television and podcast buckets too, it seems there would be enough to go around.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Golden Globe snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked,’ Julia Roberts, Sydney Sweeney and more
A dog from Oklahoma was just crowned the Guinness World Records holder for the longest tongue. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/dog-breaks-world-record-longest-tongue-abnormally-awkwardly-long/
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A dog from Oklahoma was just crowned the Guinness World Records holder for the longest tongue. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/dog-breaks-world-record-longest-tongue-abnormally-awkwardly-long/
Congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed by ICE agents during protest
Congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed by ICE agents during protest
Arizona’s newest congressional representative says she was pepper-sprayed by immigration agents during raids and protests in the state on Friday.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed by ICE agents during protest
Overturned vehicle on I-16 Westbound at Pooler Parkway Interchange. All lanes closed. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/overturned-vehicle-closes-all-lanes-i-16-wb/
December 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Overturned vehicle on I-16 Westbound at Pooler Parkway Interchange. All lanes closed. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/overturned-vehicle-closes-all-lanes-i-16-wb/
A Florida man is in jail and now charged with DUI after a golf cart crash on Sunday left his wife dead.
Husband charged with DUI after golf cart crash that killed his wife
A woman is dead after a golf cart crash and her husband is now charged in connection to the incident.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A Florida man is in jail and now charged with DUI after a golf cart crash on Sunday left his wife dead.
New Zealand Police said Friday they have recovered a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant after six days of closely watching the man accused of swallowing the jewelry in an Auckland store. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/06/police-recover-swallowed-faberg-pendant-after-6-day-wait-it-reappear/
December 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New Zealand Police said Friday they have recovered a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant after six days of closely watching the man accused of swallowing the jewelry in an Auckland store. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/06/police-recover-swallowed-faberg-pendant-after-6-day-wait-it-reappear/
The next Powerball drawing will be December 8 for an estimated $875 million, which is the seventh highest jackpot in the game’s history.
Savannah resident wins over $400,000 in Fantasy 5 drawing
One Savannah resident won over $400,000 playing the Georgia Lottery last week.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The next Powerball drawing will be December 8 for an estimated $875 million, which is the seventh highest jackpot in the game’s history.
A Disneyland superfan is gearing up to hit a milestone most park guests could never imagine.
Disney superfan looks to break ride record
A Disneyland superfan is gearing up to hit a milestone most park guests could never imagine.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A Disneyland superfan is gearing up to hit a milestone most park guests could never imagine.
#BREAKING: Internet service down at all SCCPSS district facilities ⬇
Internet service down at all SCCPSS district facilities
Internet service is down to all Savannah-Chatham County Public School System district facilities at this time due to a suspected fiber cut in the area.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
#BREAKING: Internet service down at all SCCPSS district facilities ⬇
A 9-year-old boy in Iowa is being rewarded for taking action that helped the fire department save lives. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/06/boy-clears-fire-hydrant-covered-snow-helps-firefighters-save-lives-next-day/
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A 9-year-old boy in Iowa is being rewarded for taking action that helped the fire department save lives. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/06/boy-clears-fire-hydrant-covered-snow-helps-firefighters-save-lives-next-day/
A mass shooting carried out Saturday by multiple suspects in an unlicensed bar near the South African capital left at least 12 people dead, police said. The victims included three children aged 3, 12 and 16.
Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children
Police say the shooting occurred early Saturday in an unlicensed bar in the Saulsville township.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A mass shooting carried out Saturday by multiple suspects in an unlicensed bar near the South African capital left at least 12 people dead, police said. The victims included three children aged 3, 12 and 16.
Police say he is a person of interest in an attempted armed robbery that happened in the 14000 block of Abercorn Street on Dec. 1.
Savannah PD trying to identify person of interest in attempted armed robbery on Abercorn St.
Police say he is a person of interest in an attempted armed robbery that happened in the 14000 block of Abercorn Street on Dec. 1.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Police say he is a person of interest in an attempted armed robbery that happened in the 14000 block of Abercorn Street on Dec. 1.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations said they are investigating the death of 34-year-old Amber Fields at the request of the Swainsboro Police Department.
Swainsboro woman killed years after surviving brutal beating, GBI investigating
A family member found the woman dead inside her home in Swainsboro after she didn’t report for work, according to the GBI.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations said they are investigating the death of 34-year-old Amber Fields at the request of the Swainsboro Police Department.
The federal government is recalling a popular Crayola-branded toy that contains magnets because it may pose a safety risk to children. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/crayola-magnetic-building-cubes-recalled-over-safety-risk-kids/
December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The federal government is recalling a popular Crayola-branded toy that contains magnets because it may pose a safety risk to children. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/crayola-magnetic-building-cubes-recalled-over-safety-risk-kids/
President Donald Trump said Sunday that a deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery “could be a problem” because of the size of the combined market share. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/trump-says-netflix-deal-buy-warner-bros-could-be-problem-because-size-market-share/
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
President Donald Trump said Sunday that a deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery “could be a problem” because of the size of the combined market share. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/trump-says-netflix-deal-buy-warner-bros-could-be-problem-because-size-market-share/
Poague, who was a student at Georgia Southwestern State University at the time, was watching the child.
Former pageant queen sentenced for killing boyfriend’s toddler
A former pageant queen was sentenced after being convicted in the 2024 killing of her boyfriend's son.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Poague, who was a student at Georgia Southwestern State University at the time, was watching the child.
Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medicine recalled for potential cross-contamination ⬇
Blood pressure medication recalled for potential cross-contamination, reports say
Blood pressure medicine has been recalled because it may be cross-contaminated with another medication, according to reports.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medicine recalled for potential cross-contamination ⬇
A family in Renteln, Germany, has broken the world record for the largest number of decorated Christmas trees in one place, according to the Record Institute for Germany. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/german-family-breaks-christmas-tree-world-record-6th-time/
December 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A family in Renteln, Germany, has broken the world record for the largest number of decorated Christmas trees in one place, according to the Record Institute for Germany. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/08/german-family-breaks-christmas-tree-world-record-6th-time/