Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:16:08 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >>
A woman in Liberty County has been charged with interference with government property, felony criminal trespass and burglary after deputies say she smashed brownies on the courthouse door.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:06 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:06:59 GMT
Relief organizations say monetary donations -- not clothing, blankets are food -- are needed right now to help victims of the Oklahoma tornado. More >>
Relief organizations say monetary donations -- not clothing, blankets are food -- are needed right now to help victims of the Oklahoma tornado. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:59:36 GMT
Effingham County Administrator David Crawley and his wife, County Clerk Patrice Crawley, resigned at Tuesday night's city council meeting amid weeks of questions over the county's 2012 audit. More >>
Effingham County Administrator David Crawley and his wife, County Clerk Patrice Crawley, resigned at Tuesday night's city council meeting amid weeks of questions over the county's 2012 audit. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:40:38 GMT
Khadiza Latimer has been charged with interference with government property, felony criminal trespass and burglary after deputies say she smashed brownies on the Liberty County Courthouse door.More >>
Khadiza Latimer has been charged with interference with government property, felony criminal trespass and burglary after deputies say she smashed brownies on the Liberty County Courthouse door.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:38:07 GMT
Connect Savannah threw an award party Tuesday night for their Best of Savannah winners. This week's 96-page special issue is the largest they have ever put together.More >>
Connect Savannah threw an award party Tuesday night for their Best of Savannah winners. This week's 96-page special issue is the largest they have ever put together.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:22:34 GMT
Students, teachers and board members say adding iPads to the classroom was one of the best decisions Beaufort County School District ever made. More >>
Students, teachers and board members say adding iPads to the classroom was one of the best decisions Beaufort County School District ever made. More >>
U.S. officials say they have identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year. The officials say they have enough evidence to justify seizing them...More >>
The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists,...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:03:01 GMT
As soon as the tornado touched down in Moore, Okla., the Palmetto Service Center Red Cross director was on the phone with Red Cross officials in Oklahoma. More >>
As soon as the tornado touched down in Moore, Okla., the Palmetto Service Center Red Cross director was on the phone with Red Cross officials in Oklahoma. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:23:15 GMT
Liberty County Superintendent Judy Scherer told WTOC students in her school district practice disaster plans throughout the year, but after Oklahoma, she may re-evaluate their tornado plan. More >>
Liberty County Superintendent Judy Scherer told WTOC students in her school district practice disaster plans throughout the year, but after Oklahoma, she may re-evaluate their tornado plan.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:16:48 GMT
MOORE, OK - The Oklahoma County Sheriff's office tweeted a photo of a frightened, muddy dog Monday after the deadly EF-5 tornado ripped through the town.The comment accompanying the photo said, "scared,More >>
A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:16:37 GMT
CEMA director Clayton Scott says something as simple as wearing a bicycle helmet while taking cover may be the difference between life and death during a monster tornado. More >>
CEMA director Clayton Scott says something as simple as wearing a bicycle helmet while taking cover may be the difference between life and death during a monster tornado.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:42:58 GMT
A man who repairs water towers collapsed more than 100 feet in the air above Cobbtown. Fire and rescue crews had to climb to the top of the tower and lower him to safety. More >>
A man who repairs water towers collapsed more than 100 feet in the air above Cobbtown. Fire and rescue crews had to climb to the top of the tower and lower him to safety.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:28:52 GMT
For many people, pets are more than just four-legged friends, they're part of the family. So, what happens when money gets tight and you have to make some sacrifices? More >>
For many people, pets are more than just four-legged friends, they're part of the family. So, what happens when money gets tight and you have to make some sacrifices?More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:11:55 GMT
Dozens of white crosses line the roads leading into Hazlehurst this week. The display the names of local military members who gave their lives in defense of their country. More >>
Dozens of white crosses line the roads leading into Hazlehurst this week. The display the names of local military members who gave their lives in defense of their country.More >>
The Senate is debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill this week.More >>
The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a $400 million annual cut - or roughly a half of 1 percent - to the food stamp program as part of a major five-year farm bill.More >>
One of the best ways to learn about severe weather if it should strike in the Coastal Empire or Lowcountry is the WTOC Weather App. Meteorologist Dave Turley explains all of the features.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:11:22 GMT
The EF or Enhanced Fujita Scale has been used since February 2007. It applies several more factors to determine the level in which a tornado is classified.More >>
The EF or Enhanced Fujita Scale has been used since February 2007. It applies several more factors to determine the level in which a tornado is classified.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:52:35 GMT
Beaufort Sheriff's Office Drug Investigators have arrested Bernie Smithson Graves, 36, of Lady's Island, on drug charges in relation to arrests that took place on May 17.More >>
Beaufort Sheriff's Office Drug Investigators have arrested Bernie Smithson Graves, 36, of Lady's Island, on drug charges in relation to arrests that took place on May 17.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:28:41 GMT
The American Red Cross is accepting donations to aid in their response. Donations can be made a www.redcross.org or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. To donate $10 to the Salvation Army, text 80888 or visitMore >>
Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:16:16 GMT
Georgia Department of Transportation will be installing a temporary left lane closure on I-16/S.R. 404 between mile post 129 and mile post 140 in Bulloch County.More >>
Georgia Department of Transportation will be installing a temporary left lane closure on I-16/S.R. 404 between mile post 129 and mile post 140 in Bulloch County.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:08:54 GMT
At approximately 6:30 p.m. May 19, a two year old fell out of a moving vehicle onto the road at the intersection of West Main St. and Stockyard Rd. in Statesboro.More >>
At approximately 6:30 p.m. May 19, a two year old fell out of a moving vehicle onto the road at the intersection of West Main St. and Stockyard Rd. in Statesboro.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:37:03 GMT
Frederick Mcleod, 37, of Port Royal, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday for the home invasion and attempted rape of his downstairs neighbor.More >>
Frederick Mcleod, 37, of Port Royal, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday for the home invasion and attempted rape of his downstairs neighbor.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:38:01 GMT
(RNN) - After an estimated 26 tornadoes hit five states on Sunday, and a massive EF-4 tornado leveled the Oklahoma City metropolitan area killing 24 on Monday - more severe weather is expected to impactMore >>
The Storm Prediction Center at the National Weather Service believes there is a high probability for severe weather in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:22 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) – In one of the few positive stories to come from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, an elderly woman was reunited with a four-legged friend she thought was dead. Barbara Garcia, a residentMore >>
Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:48:25 GMT
A Bluffton police officer has reached a settlement after claiming he was unfairly suspended, demoted and forced to take a pay cut in retaliation for complaints against the former police chief.More >>
A Bluffton police officer has reached a settlement after claiming he was unfairly suspended, demoted and forced to take a pay cut in retaliation for complaints against the former police chief.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:20:27 GMT
State education officials say Georgia's high school graduation rate has increased to 69.7 percent for the Class of 2012, up from 67.4 percent the year before.More >>
State education officials say Georgia's high school graduation rate has increased to 69.7 percent for the Class of 2012, up from 67.4 percent the year before.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:17:00 GMT
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many of them are using social media to find out.More >>
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many are using social media to find out.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:36:49 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >>
Dozens of people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City.More >>
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.More >>
By CHRIS TALBOTT and HILLEL ITALIE AP Entertainment Writers Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's...More >>
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize.More >>
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had improperly...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:59 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:59:14 GMT
A South Carolina man faces federal fraud and conspiracy charges after authorities say he masterminded a three-year scheme from Walmart stores in the Carolinas and Georgia. More >>
A South Carolina man faces federal fraud and conspiracy charges after authorities say he masterminded a three-year scheme from Walmart stores in the Carolinas and Georgia.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:01:49 GMT
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is trying to keep young people safe behind the wheel. On Monday, they hosted PRIDE, Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error. More >>
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is trying to keep young people safe behind the wheel. On Monday, they hosted PRIDE, Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:24:18 GMT
The book written by John Berendt helped to propel Savannah into the public eye and spurred tourism when it became a bestseller almost 20 years ago.More >>
The book written by John Berendt helped to propel Savannah into the public eye and spurred tourism when it became a bestseller almost 20 years ago.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:15:38 GMT
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon. Starting out as a classic funnel it quickly became a giant half-mile wide wedge tornado as it proceeded east north eastMore >>
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:46:46 GMT
A combination of nasty weather and manpower issues is forcing Chatham Emergency Management to hold off on scheduled testing of an upgrade to their 60 warning sirens. More >>
A combination of nasty weather and manpower issues is forcing Chatham Emergency Management to hold off on scheduled testing of an upgrade to their 60 warning sirens.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:34:49 GMT
Golfers gathered in the peaceful beauty of Hampton Hall's golf course for the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroe's third annual golf tournament.More >>
Golfers gathered in the peaceful beauty of Hampton Hall's golf course for the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroe's third annual golf tournament.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:22:41 GMT
The Rotary Club of Savannah held a luncheon Monday to give the 3rd ID's Rear Detachment Brig. Gen. John Hort the opportunity to give the city of Savannah an idea of what the 3rd ID is doing for the country.More >>
The Rotary Club of Savannah held a luncheon Monday to give the 3rd ID's Rear Detachment Brig. Gen. John Hort the opportunity to give the city of Savannah an idea of what the 3rd ID is doing for the country.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:45:26 GMT
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police say that the arrests of two suspects in two Savannah homicides were the result of a CrimeStoppers tip and detective work.More >>
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police say that the arrests of two suspects in two Savannah homicides were the result of a CrimeStoppers tip and detective work.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:34:28 GMT
Deputies say a suspicious package delivered to Daphne's Café and Market on Hilton Head Island Monday morning was just a cooler filled with jars of honey.More >>
Deputies say a suspicious package delivered to Daphne's Café and Market on Hilton Head Island Monday morning was just a cooler filled with jars of honey.More >>
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
As a grieving family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra University junior killed by a police officer's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, some on Monday questioned whether police should have waited for...More >>
The Senate Judiciary Committee is aiming this week to pass a landmark immigration bill to secure the border and offer citizenship to millions, setting up a high-stakes debate on the Senate floor.More >>
Senate supporters of far-reaching immigration legislation accepted minor changes in public while negotiating over more sweeping alterations in private Monday as they drove toward expected Judiciary Committee approval by...More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:18:55 GMT
Detectives with the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department's Special Victims Unit are asking for the public's assistance in locating a Savannah woman who absconded with her 2-year-old daughter last Thursday.More >>
Detectives with the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department's Special Victims Unit are asking for the public's assistance in locating a Savannah woman who absconded with her 2-year-old daughter last Thursday.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:48:39 GMT
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating the crash of a car that appeared to be speeding away from an officer who was not following him.More >>
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating the crash of a car that appeared to be speeding away from an officer who was not following him.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:27:57 GMT
A Brooklet couple lost their home when lightning struck the roof Sunday. On Monday, they salvaged what they could. Despite the loss, they extended thanks to the fire crews would fought the flames as much as they could. More >>
A Bulloch County couple lost their home when lightning struck the roof Sunday. On Monday, they salvaged what they could save. Despite the loss, they extended thanks to the fire crews would fought the flames as much as they could.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:40:38 GMT
Khadiza Latimer has been charged with interference with government property, felony criminal trespass and burglary after deputies say she smashed brownies on the Liberty County Courthouse door.More >>
Khadiza Latimer has been charged with interference with government property, felony criminal trespass and burglary after deputies say she smashed brownies on the Liberty County Courthouse door.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:52:35 GMT
Beaufort Sheriff's Office Drug Investigators have arrested Bernie Smithson Graves, 36, of Lady's Island, on drug charges in relation to arrests that took place on May 17.More >>
Beaufort Sheriff's Office Drug Investigators have arrested Bernie Smithson Graves, 36, of Lady's Island, on drug charges in relation to arrests that took place on May 17.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:08:54 GMT
At approximately 6:30 p.m. May 19, a two year old fell out of a moving vehicle onto the road at the intersection of West Main St. and Stockyard Rd. in Statesboro.More >>
At approximately 6:30 p.m. May 19, a two year old fell out of a moving vehicle onto the road at the intersection of West Main St. and Stockyard Rd. in Statesboro.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:37:03 GMT
Frederick Mcleod, 37, of Port Royal, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday for the home invasion and attempted rape of his downstairs neighbor.More >>
Frederick Mcleod, 37, of Port Royal, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday for the home invasion and attempted rape of his downstairs neighbor.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:11:59 GMT
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC - (WECT) - There is a new kind of school bus in Brunswick County, one that runs on propane instead of diesel. Brunswick County was one of two counties picked to test drive the newMore >>
There is a new kind of school bus in Brunswick County, one that runs on propane instead of diesel. Brunswick County was one of two counties picked to test drive the newMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:05:07 GMT
The Dorchester County Coroner's Office says a death row inmate was found dead in his cell Tuesday morning. According to Chris Nisbet, Kenneth Justus, a death row inmate at Lieber Correctional Institution,More >>
The Dorchester County Coroner's Office says a death row inmate was found dead in his cell Tuesday morning. According to Chris Nisbet, Kenneth Justus, a death row inmate at Lieber Correctional Institution, died Monday night.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:51:04 GMT
Information from the Tift County Sheriff's Office- On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force along with the Tift County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant on the residence of 36More >>
The Mid-South Narcotics Task Force and the Tift County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Daniel Eubanks, and seized over $100K in cash.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:53:18 GMT
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control has ordered a North Charleston clinic to cease and desist all invasive procedures after three people contracted hepatitis B after receivingMore >>
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control has ordered a North Charleston clinic to cease and desist all invasive procedures after three people contracted Hepatitis B after receiving injections there.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:29:01 GMT
An Atlanta girl, 8, remained in the hospital Tuesday morning after getting struck by a stray bullet while sleeping.More >>
An Atlanta girl, 8, remained in the hospital Tuesday morning after getting struck by a stray bullet while sleeping. Police believe the shooter is her neighbor.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:42 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:42:18 GMT
Deputies say a man led them on a chase with speeds exceeding 100 miles an hour on I-85 while he had two very young children in the car, and deputies say the children were not restrained in car seats. ItMore >>
Deputies say a man led them on a chase with speeds exceeding 100 miles an hour on I-85 while he had two very young children in the car, and deputies say the children were not restrained in car seats.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:14:50 GMT
The father of two little boys who were attacked by two dogs Saturday in Douglasville is still in shock after the canine assault. Lauro Quezada told CBS Atlanta Monday he was walking with his boys alongMore >>
The father of two little boys who were attacked by two dogs Saturday is still in shock after the canines mauled his kids.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:44 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:44:51 GMT
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – A man was beaten and tied up Monday night during a burglary on Broad River Road, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff's department spokesperson Curtis WilsonMore >>
A man was beaten and tied up Monday night during a robbery on Broad River Road, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:18:55 GMT
Detectives with the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department's Special Victims Unit are asking for the public's assistance in locating a Savannah woman who absconded with her 2-year-old daughter last Thursday.More >>
Detectives with the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department's Special Victims Unit are asking for the public's assistance in locating a Savannah woman who absconded with her 2-year-old daughter last Thursday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:59 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:59:14 GMT
A South Carolina man faces federal fraud and conspiracy charges after authorities say he masterminded a three-year scheme from Walmart stores in the Carolinas and Georgia. More >>
A South Carolina man faces federal fraud and conspiracy charges after authorities say he masterminded a three-year scheme from Walmart stores in the Carolinas and Georgia.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:16:08 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >>
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