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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 episode:

• Savannah surgeon accused of sending explicit messages to undercover cop posing as minor: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/10/05/savannah-surgeon-accused-sending-explicit-messages-undercover-cop-posing-minor/
• Lawsuit over payment of Jasper Co. trash pile cleanup going to bench trial: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/10/04/lawsuit-over-payment-jasper-co-trash-pile-cleanup-going-bench-trial/
• Longtime popular Savannah radio personality dies from COVID complications: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/10/07/popular-savannah-radio-personality-passes-away-covid-19/
• Effingham Co. Schools employee breaking barriers, inspiring others: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/10/04/new-south-effingham-elementary-employee-breaking-barriers-making-history/

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 in custody after police chase ends near Hwy 80, Pooler Pkwy: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/27/law-enforcement-searching-wooded-area-near-hwy-80-pooler-parkway/ - Suspect in custody who ran from GSP in Candler Co.: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/30/search-underway-armed-man-who-ran-gsp-i-16-candler-co/ - WTOC Investigates: GA highway chases hit five-year high in '20: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/30/georgia-highway-chases-hit-5-year-high-2020/ - St. Joseph's/Candler new vaccine campaign met with controversy: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/28/st-josephcandlers-new-covid-vaccine-campaign-met-with-controversy/ - Glynn Co. couple killed in train derailment: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/30/glynn-co-couple-killed-train-derailment/ - Georgia Southern fires head football coach Lunsford: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/27/georgia-southern-holding-news-conference-after-firing-head-football-coach/

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: - Yemassee PD ask for community help to solve shooting: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/20/yemassee-town-leaders-holding-news-conference-after-multiple-people-shot/ - Riceboro Mayor dies due to COVID-19: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/21/mayor-riceboro-dies-due-covid-19/ - SLED announces FBI involvement in Murdaugh investigation: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/23/sled-announces-fbi-involvement-murdaugh-case/ - Passenger in 2019 deadly boat crash suing Alex, Buster Murdaugh: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/21/passenger-2019-deadly-boat-crash-sues-alex-buster-murdaugh/ - Historic rainfall hits area Monday: https://www.wtoc.com/weather/

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:

• Bond set for Alex Murdaugh after being arrested: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/16/murdaugh-bond-set-20000-after-being-arrested-charges-insurance-fraud-filing-false-police-report/
• Attorney for family of former Murdaugh housekeeper discusses lawsuit after SLED opens criminal investigation: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/16/attorney-family-former-murdaugh-housekeeper-discusses-lawsuit-after-sled-opens-criminal-investigation/
• Keep Up with the Murdaugh Case: https://www.wtoc.com/news/lowcountry/murdaugh-case/
• 14 year old shot to death on Emerald Dr. in Savannah: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/14/heavy-police-presence-has-emerald-dr-closed-savannah/
• Richmond Hill teacher, baseball coach resigns amid sexual misconduct investigation: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/13/richmond-hill-teacher-resigns-amid-sexual-misconduct-investigation/
• Remembering “Crazy Jack” Gilmore: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/16/remembering-crazy-jack-gilmore/ 

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:

• Alex Murdaugh resigns from law firm, check into rehab: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/07/alex-murdaugh-resigns-law-firm-checks-into-rehab-after-claims-he-stole-money/
• SCCPSS bus drivers reach agreement with district, end two-day strike: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/08/sccpss-bus-drivers-reach-agreement-with-district-ending-protest/
• Savannah, Tybee, HHI businesses see busy Labor Day weekend: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/06/savannah-businesses-enjoying-holiday-weekend-crowds/
• Savannah city leaders watching COVID numbers following holiday weekend: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/09/health-leaders-watching-covid-case-trend-closely-following-holiday-weekend/ 
• Savannah Fire captain remembers working in New York on 09/11: https://www.wtoc.com/news/remembering-september-11/

Former Brunswick district attorney indicted on charges for hindering Ahmaud Arbery case investigation --- https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/02/former-brunswick-district-attorney-indicted-charges-hindering-ahmaud-arbery-case-investigation/

Judge: Ahmaud Arbery’s past troubles irrelevant to trial ----- https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/01/judge-ahmaud-arberys-past-troubles-irrelevant-trial/

Man, pregnant girlfriend held at gunpoint in Chatham Co. --- https://www.wtoc.com/2021/09/01/man-pregnant-girlfriend-held-gunpoint-chatham-co/

Lowcountry firefighters depart to the Gulf Coast to help with Ida recovery --- https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/30/lowcountry-firefighters-depart-gulf-coast-help-with-ida-recovery/

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 event permits canceled through Sept.: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/24/savannah-mayor-holds-weekly-news-conference/
- National Guard arrives at Savannah's Memorial Health to help with COVID-19 surge: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/26/national-guard-arrives-memorial-health-help-with-covid-19-surge/
- Liberty Co. Schools moving to virtual learning for two weeks: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/26/liberty-co-school-system-moving-virtual-learning/
- SCCPSS teacher facing cruelty to children charges: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/20/savannah-chatham-teacher-arrested-cruelty-children/

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:
- Area schools pivot due to COVID cases: https://www.wtoc.com/back2school/
- Gov. Kemp issues executive order allowing businesses the choice of following local govt. COVID mandates: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/19/gov-kemp-signs-executive-order-allowing-businesses-choose-if-they-follow-local-government-covid-guidelines/
- Protesters at Savannah restaurant demand accountability in restaurant industry: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/18/protestors-savannah-restaurant-demand-accountability-restaurant-industry/
- Thousands of bees swarm near City Market: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/18/watch-thousands-bees-swarm-near-city-market/

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives your a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

In this episode:

- Area health leaders urge vaccination: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/09/area-hospitals-coming-together-give-covid-update/

- SCCPSS gives COVID update: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/11/school-leaders-give-covid-19-update-first-board-meeting-new-year/

- Georgia Southern University returns to class: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/11/georgia-southern-students-are-back-classroom/

- Guyton man charged with participating in Jan. 6 riot on Capitol: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/10/guyton-man-charged-with-participating-riot-us-capitol-jan-6/

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:
-SCCPSS students back in class: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/04/savannah-chatham-students-return-with-masks-first-day-class/
- More #Back2School coverage: https://www.wtoc.com/back2school/
- Chatham Co. hospitals see rise in COVID cases: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/03/70-increase-covid-hospitalizations-savannah-hospitals-just-one-week/
- Pooler Costco construction ahead of schedule: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/02/pooler-costco-opening-ahead-schedule/
- HHI lifeguard bitten by shark: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/08/03/lifeguard-recovering-after-being-bitten-by-shark-hilton-head-island/