Sean Evans

Reporter

Sean Evans joins WTOC as a multi-media journalist coming all the way from the Bluegrass State. He previously worked for the CBS affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, and got his start in the business in the mountains of eastern Kentucky for a CBS station in Hazard.

Sean is a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky, and will always be a die-hard fan in the Big Blue Nation!

Sean and his wife are excited to call the Coastal Empire home, and are looking forward to all of the adventures the area offers.

Recent Articles by Sean

United Way of the Coastal Empire continues to help people in need

Since mid-February alone, the United Way of the Coastal Empire has helped more than 200 families with emergency rental assistance.

Sean Evans

Published 6:48 AM at 6:48 AM

City gives progress update on construction of Savannah’s new arena

The Savannah City Council got an update Thursday on the progress of the new $165 million arena project that’s currently under construction just west of downtown.

Sean Evans

Published April 9, 2021 at 6:37 AM

City of Savannah to receive more than $50M in federal aid

Tens of millions of dollars in federal aid is coming to the city of Savannah as part of the American Rescue Plan.

Sean Evans

Published April 7, 2021 at 6:46 AM

New outreach center focusing on Chatham County’s Hispanic community

The Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center is taking a step to reach even more at-risk children in the community this week, specifically in Chatham County’s Hispanic population.

Sean Evans

Published April 7, 2021 at 6:40 AM

Local businesses facing challenges finding employees on road to recovery from pandemic

Millions were left without a job when the pandemic hit, and now, a year later, businesses are reopening but they're struggling to find the proper workforce.

Sean Evans

Published April 6, 2021 at 6:34 AM

Jury trials resume in Chatham Co. for first time since pandemic began

For the first time since last March, a criminal trial will be held at the Chatham County Courthouse starting Monday.

Sean Evans

Published April 5, 2021 at 7:38 AM

COVID causing changes to Easter services for a second year in Savannah

For the second year in a row, those observing Holy Week and Easter Sunday will be doing so less traditionally.

Sean Evans and WTOC Staff

Published April 2, 2021 at 5:50 AM

Rape Crisis Center holding virtual events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and several community groups are planning events to bring light to the subject.

Sean Evans

Published April 1, 2021 at 7:29 AM

Spring season provides much-needed boost to local economy

Spring travel to the Hostess City is making a comeback after nothing short of an unusual year.

Sean Evans

Published March 30, 2021 at 6:35 AM

Step Up Savannah continues its mission to help people find career paths

One Savannah-area non-profit has continued its mission of helping people find career paths that will lead to better wages and opportunities even through the pandemic.

Sean Evans

Published March 26, 2021 at 6:30 AM

Free landlord-tenant mediation services being offered in Chatham Co.

Starting this week, mediation services to help landlords and tenants resolve rent issues to avoid having to go to court and stop evictions are being offered for free.

Sean Evans

Published March 24, 2021 at 6:28 AM

SCAD creating workforce housing in Savannah’s Historic District

The Savannah College of Art and Design is in the process of converting an old dorm in the city’s Historic District into 21 studio apartments for workforce housing.

Sean Evans and Jennifer Lifsey

Published March 23, 2021 at 6:46 AM

Broughton Street seeing upgrades, business turnover

Broughton Street is not only seeing some streetscape upgrades, but also some business turnover.

Sean Evans

Published March 22, 2021 at 6:57 AM

WATCH: Celtic Cross Ceremony in Emmet Park in Savannah

The 37th Celtic Cross Ceremony was held Wednesday in Emmet Park in Savannah. It was one of several traditional ceremonies that went “virtual” this year because of the pandemic.

WTOC Staff and Sean Evans

Published March 17, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Mass vaccination site opens in Chatham County

A mass vaccination site officially opened to the public Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. in Chatham County.

Jennifer Lifsey and Sean Evans

Published March 17, 2021 at 8:51 AM

Free mediation service in Savannah for landlord-tenant cases when eviction moratorium expires

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announced a new partnership between several non-profits that will help keep people in their homes when a federal eviction moratorium expires at the end of March.

Sean Evans

Published March 16, 2021 at 11:51 AM

Savannah businesses prepare for St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Savannah businesses are preparing for what they hope is the start of a busy spring season.

Sean Evans

Published March 12, 2021 at 11:20 AM

New St. Patrick’s Day event to be held on the water in Savannah

With no official Saint Patrick's Day parade again this year in Savannah, organizers of a brand new event are planning their own...on the water.

Sean Evans

Published March 10, 2021 at 6:29 AM

New children’s hospital opens at Memorial Health in Savannah

Memorial Health will have its own freestanding children’s hospital come Tuesday, March 9.

Amanda Aguilar and Sean Evans

Published March 9, 2021 at 6:57 AM

A closer look at SPD’s Downtown Directed Patrol

Anytime you park in one of the city’s five public parking garages, your car is under the watchful eyes of SPD’s Downtown Directed Patrol.

Sean Evans

Published March 5, 2021 at 6:16 AM

Health app coming to Savannah to help underserved communities

A Savannah-based company with European roots is announcing testing is underway of a health tracking app for your phone that’s meant to help underserved and minority communities.

Sean Evans

Published March 3, 2021 at 1:22 PM

SCCPSS board to review first week of hybrid learning

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School board will meet Wednesday and hear a report on how the bi-weekly in-person hybrid learning model is going in the second semester of learning.

Sean Evans

Published March 3, 2021 at 6:24 AM

Law enforcement agencies face recruitment challenges during pandemic

Without face-to-face recruitment events, many law enforcement agencies are still having to re-think how they reach the masses to attract the best possible candidates to protect and serve.

Sean Evans

Published March 2, 2021 at 6:50 AM

Commercial burglaries on the rise in Chatham Co.

Savannah Police want business owners to be on high alert due to a rise in commercial burglaries.

Sean Evans

Published March 2, 2021 at 5:53 AM

Incredible progress on Eastern Wharf construction one year after massive fire

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 will mark one year since a massive fire tore through the construction site of the Eastern Wharf project in Savannah.

Sean Evans

Published February 26, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Savannah Police promote sixteen officers in ceremony Friday

Savannah Police celebrated the promotion of 16 officers at a ceremony Friday afternoon. WTOC spoke with several making a new rank to see what the promotion meant to them.

Sean Evans

Published February 26, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Honoring the work of the American Red Cross after 140 years of service

The American Red Cross is celebrating 140 years of service this year.

Sean Evans

Published February 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM

School staff in Ga. eligible for COVID vaccine in early March

Teachers and school staff in Georgia, along with a group of “medically fragile” residents, will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in early March.