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

In this episode:

-Gov. Kemp to hold economic announcement in Bryan County on Friday: https://www.wtoc.com/livestream/

- Family, friends remember teen killed in Yamacraw Village shooting; reward offered for info: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/17/spd-offers-5000-reward-yamacraw-village-shooting-that-claimed-15-year-olds-life/ 

- Delaware St. University files DOJ complaint against Liberty Co. Sheriff's Office: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/18/delaware-state-university-files-complaint-us-dept-justice-after-bus-search/

- Tybee Island considers change to STVR ordinance: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/16/city-tybee-island-considers-changing-short-term-vacation-rental-ordinance/

- Savannah Ghost Pirates announce NHL affiliate, name first head coach: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/19/savannah-ghost-pirates-announce-head-coach-nhl-affiliate/  

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:

- Liberty Co. deputies' stop and search of Delaware St. women's lacrosse team bus: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/11/delaware-attorney-general-asks-federal-investigation-after-lacrosse-team-bus-stop-search/

- New electric vehicle manufacturing plant coming to GA?: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/12/sources-hyundai-set-7b-georgia-plant-during-biden-visit/

- Savannah Mayor asking local, federal prosecutors to make gun violence cases a top priority: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/10/savannah-mayor-asking-local-federal-prosecutors-make-gun-violence-cases-top-priority/

- K9 Rio retires from Statesboro PD: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/11/k9-rio-retires-statesboro-police-department/     

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:

• Roe v. Wade protests happen in Savannah, nationwide: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/04/were-trying-preserve-right-that-every-woman-should-have-nationwide-roe-v-wade-protests-continue-savannah/
• Alex Murdaugh, two others indicted on additional charges: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/04/alex-murdaugh-2-others-indicted-additional-charges/
• Murdaugh Case: https://www.wtoc.com/news/lowcountry/murdaugh-case/
• AG prosecutors detail case against former Brunswick DA: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/05/ag-prosecutors-detail-their-case-against-former-brunswick-da/
• Savannah Ghost Pirates schedule for inaugural season released: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/05/05/savannah-ghost-pirates-announce-their-2022-2023-schedule/    

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 discusses recent gun violence: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/26/savannah-mayor-van-johnson-discusses-recent-gun-violence/

- Police ID victim killed on Bay Street Sunday as European visitor: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/27/police-identify-man-killed-bay-street-sunday/

- Neighbors react to Historic Savannah closing on Virginia Jackson Kiah House: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/27/happy-beyond-belief-neighbors-react-historic-savannah-closing-virginia-jackson-kiah-house/

- Baby formula shortage affecting parents, pediatricians: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/26/baby-formula-shortage-affecting-parents-savannah-pediatricians/

- Black Creek golf course expected to open next month following destructive tornado: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/28/black-creek-golf-course-expected-reopen-next-month-following-destructive-tornado/

- Bryan Co. tornado victims can apply for low interest loans at Pembroke PD: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/26/bryan-co-tornado-victims-can-apply-low-interest-loans-pembroke-police-station/      

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

In this episode:

- Rock 'n' Roll Marathon not happening in 2022: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/21/tourism-leader-calls-loss-rock-n-roll-marathon-devastating/

- Suspect identified after hours-long standoff in Garden City: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/21/tourism-leader-calls-loss-rock-n-roll-marathon-devastating/

- Some Georgia cities relax marijuana penalties: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/20/some-georgia-cities-relax-marijuana-penalties/

- Funeral service for community leader Pete Liakakis: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/20/live-funeral-service-community-leader-pete-liakakis/ 

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:
- Georgia's Constitutional Carry bill passed into law: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/13/what-does-constitutional-carry-mean-law-abiding-citizens/

- Police identify man involved in officer-involved shooting in Savannah: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/10/1-person-injured-after-officer-involved-shooting-savannah/

- Ellabell survives deadly tornado inside safe room: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/04/14/ellabell-family-survives-deadly-tornado-inside-safe-room/

- RBC Heritage returns with full fans: https://www.wtoc.com/sports/golf/   

Meteorologists Dave Turley and Andrew Gorton discuss the severe weather that impacted our area, including the tornado damage in Bryan County. The pair also talk about the prediction just released for the upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season.

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:

-3rd ID soldier killed in helicopter crash at Wright Army Airfield identified: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/30/3rd-id-soldier-killed-helicopter-incident-wright-army-airfield/ 

-Marine Corps unit based in Beaufort to be deployed to eastern Europe: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/31/marine-corps-unit-stationed-beaufort-being-deployed-europe/

-Suspect charged with kidnapping Arizona girl arrested in Beaufort County: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/30/suspect-charged-with-kidnapping-arizona-girl-arrested-beaufort-co/

-Suspect in Savannah officer-involved shooting dies: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/31/suspect-savannah-officer-involved-shooting-dies/

-Ottawa Farm's Strawberry Festival returns this weekend: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/30/ottawa-farms-strawberry-festival-returns-this-weekend/   

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:

- Fire crews work through week to put out large woodpile fire: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/23/roads-closed-fire-crews-will-work-through-night-put-out-woodpile/

- Savannah PD release arrest numbers, alcohol citations from St. Patrick's Day celebrations: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/22/police-release-arrest-numbers-alcohol-citations-st-patricks-day-celebrations/

- Two suspects arrested after woman shot, baby kidnapped: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/22/two-suspects-arrested-after-woman-shot-baby-kidnapped/ 

- Memorial Health reports zero COVID cases at hospital for first time in more than two years: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/23/zero-active-covid-cases-memorial-health-first-time-734-days/  

The city of Savannah hosts the first St. Patrick's Day Parade since 2019 and thousands of people joined in the celebration.

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace has a recap in this St. Patrick's Day edition of the WTOC Weekly Wrap Podcast. 

For more on St. Patrick's Day, click this link: https://www.wtoc.com/community/season-of-st-patrick/

Watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/17/live-2022-st-patricks-day-savannah/

Watch the St. Patrick's Day Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/03/17/watch-2022-st-patricks-day-mass-cathedral-basilica-st-john-baptist/