Sam Bauman
Anchor/Reporter
Savannah, Ga.
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Sam Bauman joined WTOC in December of 2019 as the 5:30pm Anchor and multi-media journalist.
The Ohio native joins WTOC from Fort Wayne, IN where he spent nearly three years working at ABC21.
Sam begin his career in journalism in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan at the NBC affiliate TV6.
He graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications (Broadcast) in 2013, where he was also a member of the Men’s Soccer team.
He and his wife Blair are excited to explore this beautiful part of the country and for the first time in their lives avoid a Midwest winter.
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Effingham County Early Childhood Education students & staff react to the latest news from the Georgia Department of Education.
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While some businesses worked hard just to stay open over the past couple years one local family has been working to open a new one, which they plan to do soon.
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It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard much good news when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, but perhaps we’re now seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Coastal Health District will be open for testing at their West Chatham location this Saturday.
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Residents and first responders in Effingham County are preparing to deal with freezing water on roadways and in pipes.
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A Rincon family is picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed nearly all they had. But in a time when they could be focusing on what they lost, they’re looking at what they still have, each other, and a community that’s reminding them they aren’t alone.
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A small dog barely able to move due to severe neglect, is now getting a second chance thanks to Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation and Relocation.
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For local Savannah businesses which rely on tourists and big tourist events, like St. Patrick’s Day, the past couple years have been exceedingly challenging. That includes one Savannah staple that loves to help everyone celebrate all things Irish. But thankfully this store has more than just luck on their side.
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Although the parade itself was only about 15 minutes long, they hope the message it sends to their community, lasts much longer.
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The Savannah Hockey Classic is back after taking a year off due to the pandemic. With the teams return to the ice also comes a return of an annual tradition that may be even more special than the games themselves, a visit to the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital.
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While many communities around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry have either cancelled or postponed events around Martin Luther King Junior Day, in Effingham County they are pressing on, with some slight changes
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Less than a month into offering the new homeless day center service it’s already proven how valuable it is, after they helped reunite a missing man with his family more than 100 miles away.
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While Stetson Bennett became a household name Monday night, he has always been a star in his small hometown of Blackshear, Georgia.
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Could the new arena's bigger crowds and bigger stage lead to bigger opportunities for local entertainers?
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As ECSD students headed back to school, they did so with new COVID protocols, ones’ that the district believes are a step in the right direction when it comes to keeping kids learning in-person.
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According to the Effingham County Board of Commissioners, longtime County Recreation Director Clarence Morgan passed away Wednesday morning.
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“Looks like we have about twice as many as we did last year, tremendous turnout,” said Fred Canady while picking up the donation from the WTOC lobby Tuesday
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WTOC stopped by Forsyth Park Monday to hear what resolutions you have planned for 2022.
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Santa rolling up on two wheels to the Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah Thursday.
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Christmas came a little bit early for one Fort Stewart couple this year, as they welcomed the birth of not one, but four children. A surprise for their mother who was once told she'd likely never get pregnant.
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After a two-year absence due to the ongoing pandemic, Effingham County is returning to the Capitol. Effingham Day at the Capitol is a chance for local leaders to meet face to face with those who represent them on the state level.
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It was labor of love for Georgia Welcome who spent roughly 300 hours crocheting a hundred winter hats to donate to the Canady's Coat for Kids campaign
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SAFE Shelter Savannah got an extra special delivery Friday thanks to the help of some local Realtors. Providing gifts for women and their children looking to start over after being impacted by domestic violence.
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Now thanks to the unique partnership between a Savannah Alderwoman and a freshman at Calvary Day the homeless in Savannah will have more than enough socks to go around.
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2021 marked 75 years in business for The Cottage Shop in Savannah. 75 years that didn’t come without its challenges. But through more than 7 decades of consistency, they’ve been able to continue to Take Care of Business no matter what they’re up against.
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Santa got a little extra help making a Christmas Wish come true for one very special patient at the Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah, Coleman Bohannon, who’s battling Leukemia.
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In the midst of the fight of her life, one Pooler woman is sending a powerful message to her children about the true joy of giving
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Just days after suffering the loss of their son last year one Savannah family received something surprising. Toys, and lots of them. Not for them, but in honor of a cause near to their son’s life, Toys for Tots.
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As we know the ongoing supply chain shortage is affecting a variety of industries. That includes one you might not expect- dry cleaners. Many now say a shortage of hangers is putting a strain on their business.
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This year Springfield Elementary became just one of 23 elementary schools across the state to add an agriculture program. Just last month they opened the 'Little Bulldog Barn' to help bring their education to life.
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The first 200 kids who sign up will only have to pay $50 for a whole year of golf as Bacon Park Golf Course
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A Wilmington Island Army Veteran says a small gesture from an Amazon delivery driver he’s never met is a moment he may never forget.
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For the second year in a row Catherine Jones Ministries has spent their Thanksgiving giving back. Setting the table and providing a hot meal to welcome not just a community, but a family to break bread and give thanks.
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In only their second year they gave away three times as many turkeys compared to the year prior.
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The Holiday season officially kicks off this weekend in Effingham County with two big events marking the occasion.
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Thanksgiving may still be about a week away, but Wednesday in Rincon the Manna House dished out meals to ensure everyone has something to be Thankful for this Holiday season.
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The familiar sounds of the Veterans Day Parade made their long-awaited return to Savannah Thursday.
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The Carver State Bank President & CEO says being inducted into the Junior Achievement Savannah Business Hall of Fame is both overwhelming and humbling
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For some, it’s too early to be talking about Christmas. But one Effingham County business has been looking ahead to the holiday season for years.
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One Savannah subdivision is dealing with a big pig problem. Wild pigs have invade their neighborhood causing thousands of dollars of damage & putting young children potentially in harms way.
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Now, just two weeks before they officially open their doors, Costco gave WTOC an exclusive look inside their more than 150-thousand square-foot facility.
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This year’s election may not come with the big-ticket items it did last year, but voters we spoke to in Effingham County aren’t looking at it that way.
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Erik Robinson becomes the first from the county to be elected as a National Officer
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Students from South Effingham Middle School spent the day out of the classroom helping the DNR with a standardized sampling of Zemurray Pond.
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The final race weekend is approaching for the Oglethorpe Speedway Park.
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For the First City Pride Center this weekend would typically help them cover their operating budget for an entire year. Instead they’re now hoping to bring in the needed $50 thousand through their “You Can’t Stop Pride” Campaign
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Effingham Chamber of Commerce CEO Andrew Cripps says this new 300-thousand square-foot addition comes at a perfect time, right before the election, where an important e-commerce referendum will be put to a vote.
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A Primrose preschool and daycare was unanimously approved by city council earlier this month. While they are excited about the addition Pooler City Council wanted to make sure traffic was addressed before approving the project.
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The extended reality stage at SCAD is the only one available for student use in the entire country. Giving students hands-on experience on the technology used by professionals on shows like the Mandalorian.
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A 14-year-old has been arrested for the suspicious fire at the Walmart in Rincon, according to police.