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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:

- Alex Murdaugh pleads not guilty to murder of wife, son: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/20/watch-live-alex-murdaugh-bond-hearing-murder-charges-killing-wife-son/

- WTOC Murdaugh Case page: https://www.wtoc.com/news/lowcountry/murdaugh-case/ 

- Two veterans, former Nine Line employees ID'ed in murder-suicide investigation: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/19/2-veterans-former-nine-line-employees-identified-murder-suicide-investigation/

- Mayor Johnson responds to calls for his resignation following shooting by SPD officer: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/21/mayor-johnson-responds-calls-his-resignation-following-shooting-by-an-spd-officer/

- Massive hammerhead tagged off HHI coast: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/19/dorsal-fin-alone-was-big-my-leg-massive-hammerhead-shark-tagged-off-hilton-head-coast/   

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 indicted on two counts of murder in deaths of wife, son: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/14/colleton-county-grand-jury-meets-speculation-centers-murdaugh-charges/
• WTOC Murdaugh Case Page: https://www.wtoc.com/news/lowcountry/murdaugh-case/
• Tormenta FC player killed in hit and run in Statesboro: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/12/tormenta-team-travels-first-game-without-teammate-killed-hit-and-run/
• Beaufort businesses ready for Water Festival’s impact: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/13/beaufort-businesses-ready-water-festivals-impact/   

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:

- Two teens charged in shooting in Savannah: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/03/two-teens-injured-overnight-shooting-savannah/

- City of Savannah using flood lights to deter crime near City Market: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/06/city-savannah-using-flood-lights-help-deter-crime-near-city-market/

- New Islands Expressway bridge opening: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/06/new-islands-expressway-bridge-opening-lane-shift-planned-thursday-night/

- 10,000 new homes set to be built in Richmond Hill development: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/05/10000-new-homes-set-be-built-along-great-ogeechee-pkwy/

- Hinesville gas station sells gas at discount to help community: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/07/04/its-worth-it-hinesville-gas-station-loses-up-12000-after-selling-gas-discount-community/    

As she prepares to say goodbye to Savannah and WTOC, Cyreia Sandlin sat down with Jamie Ertle, Tim Guidera, and Kyle Jordan to look back on her 10+ years in the Hostess City.

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:

• Community members ask for transparency, accountability after man killed by Savannah officer: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/29/community-members-ask-transparency-accountability-after-man-killed-by-savannah-officer/
• Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter stepping down in July: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/30/savannah-police-department-chief-stepping-down-focus-us-marshal-nomination/
• FBI investigating other churches after Hinesville raid: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/29/fbi-investigating-other-churches-after-hinesville-raid/
• PGA Tour event returning to Lowcountry, Congaree: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/29/pga-tour-tournament-coming-ridgeland-golf-club/
• Your 2022 guide to celebrating Independence Day in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/30/fourth-july-events-guide/     

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:

• FBI raids Hinesville church: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/23/fbi-raid-hinesville-church-connected-search-another-ga-church/
• Georgia Forestry crews work to contain fire on St. Catherine’s Island: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/22/nature-tends-survive-crews-work-contain-st-catherines-island-fire/
• Trade Center Landing collapse won’t impact Georgia Municipal Association convention: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/23/hutchinson-island-deck-collapse-wont-impact-georgia-municipal-association-convention/

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:

- South Carolina 2022 primary election results: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/14/link-south-carolina-primary-election-results/

- Savannah Police investigating Pooler shooting that left one man injured: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/14/spd-investigates-benton-blvd-shooting/

- Teenager killed, another injured in Metter shooting: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/15/adult-teenager-injured-shooting-metter/

- Cargo ship dislodged after running aground on Savannah River: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/15/cargo-ship-runs-aground-savannah-river-no-injuries-reported/

- Oppressive heat blankets area with more expected next week: 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:

- Off-duty correctional officer killed, GBI investigating: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/04/gbi-investigating-saturday-morning-homicide-guyton/

- DA won't pursue charges on Savannah PD officer involved in deadly 2021 shooting: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/08/family-friends-react-das-decision-not-charge-savannah-officer-fatal-shooting/

- Reward offered for info on Savannah arson cold case: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/08/reward-offered-information-savannah-arson-cold-case/

- Chatham Co. officers will soon help Marine Patrol during busy season: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/07/chatham-co-marine-patrol-encouraging-boater-safety-this-summer/

- Be Hurricane Ready in 2022: https://www.wtoc.com/weather/hurricane/     

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:

- Five people dead in two boat crash on Wilmington River over Memorial Day weekend: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/28/crews-respond-boat-incident-wilmington-river/

- Avian Influenza found in Toombs County: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/02/avian-influenza-found-toombs-county/

- Early voting gets underway for SC Primary: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/31/early-voting-starts-tuesday-sc/

- GA Southern to host NCAA Regional for first time: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/02/georgia-southern-eagles-baseball-team-prepares-ncaa-baseball-regional/    

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:

- Hyundai to build electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Bryan County: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/20/hyundai-motor-group-invest-554-billion-electric-vehicle-battery-manufacturing-facility-bryan-county/

- Kia plant in West Point, GA transforms the region: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/20/kia-plant-georgia-transforms-region/

- Gunman kills 19 children in Texas school rampage: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/24/texas-school-district-locked-down-amid-reports-shooter/

- Rifle found on gunman manufactured by Daniel Defense: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/25/rifle-found-gunman-after-mass-shooting-texas-elementary-school-manufactured-by-savannah-business/

- Gov. Kemp, Walker win high profile GOP primary races: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/25/gov-brian-kemp-declared-winner-republican-primary-georgia-governor/

- Unofficial SCCPSS Board President winner speaks to WTOC: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/25/projected-chatham-county-school-board-president-winner-speaks-election/

- WTOC Elections Center: https://www.wtoc.com/politics/elections/