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WTOC's digital anchor and reporter, Simone McKenny sits down with Dr. Bonzo Reddick to learn more about the updated COVID-19 vaccine that recently became available.  

Key points:  

• One and done. Dr. Reddick says this new COVID vaccine requires just one shot. No need to come back in a few weeks for a booster. It is monovalent and targets the current circulating strains of the virus.
• You can get your COVID, Flu and RSV vaccine all at the same time.
• The vaccine first became available in Chatham County but other counties should have the vaccine soon. 

For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines, click here. 

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 suspends gas tax, declares state of emergency to help with inflation  

Savannah Police says app is in the works to report crime  

Roars on Tybee for F-22 demonstration 

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 affordable options for student loan borrowers  

Residents of Sapelo Island concerned over proposed zoning ordinance 

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 Rincon parade 

Former deputy charged, one at large in deadly Walterboro restaurant shooting 

FEMA seeking funds for peak hurricane season 

Hendrix Park restored after tornado hit Bryan County 

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. 

Savannah hospitals seeing increase in COVID cases 

Georgia’s public service commissioner discusses spike in electric bill due to new reactor at Plant Vogtle 

Invasive insect found in Savannah is first known US detection 

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: 

1. Savannah detective accused of lying during murder case has been fired
2. Woman gets job back at Lowe’s after being attacked while trying to stop shoplifting
3. Yemassee teenager arrested for two murders in different counties
4. Tybee Island reviewing options to improve EMS response times
5. SCCPSS aiming to increase resources for under performing schools 

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: 

1. Memorial Health included in HCA Healthcare data breach 

1. Public comment period open for plan to raise clearance, replace cables of Talmadge Bridge 

1. More than 20 Beaufort County schools will have free breakfast, lunch thanks to federal program 

1. Public meeting held to discuss changes to Savannah’s alcohol ordinance 

1. Bluffton man charged with crimes related to Jan. 6 breach at U.S. Capitol 

1. Tiny downtown LA store near Skid Row sells winning Powerball jackpot ticket worth over $1 billion