Sean Evans
Reporter
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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.
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An optimistic message on the state of the economic recovery for Georgia and the Savannah area.
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We now know what it cost taxpayers in Glynn County to handle security for the murder trial of Gregory and Travis McMichael, as well as William “Roddie” Bryan.
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Plans for a new transportation tax in Chatham County hit a bit of a roadblock Wednesday morning.
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A detour will be in place over the weekend along President Street as construction is done on the railroad crossing.
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Mayor Van Johnson said at Tuesday’s weekly briefing he met with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee last week, and as of right now, the 2022 parade is still on.
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Savannah Police responded to 1100 Graydon Street for a shooting Sunday night.
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Today was a day on, not off, for members of one local fraternity.
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At Friday’s Chatham County Commission meeting, the top administrator at the Chatham County Health Department gave County Commissioners an overview of how the latest surge in COVID cases is affecting the local population.
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Voters in Chatham County could have an opportunity later this year to vote on a measure that would add a new penny tax to go toward transportation projects.
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Wednesday, the Chatham County Police Department honored ten men, who the department called heroes, for their quick thinking and life-saving actions last spring on the Savannah River.
Savannah’s population has grown and shifted over the past 10 years according to the latest Census data.
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Savannah City Manager Jay Melder met Wednesday morning with Savannah Downtown Business Association members, walking them through the City’s top priorities for the new year.
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Blood donations across the country are reaching critically low levels, including right here in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
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COVID-19 testing at the Savannah Civic Center will resume Tuesday morning after reaching its limit and having to close early on Monday.
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Due to COVID related issues and confirmed positive cases among staff and students that is impacting staff availability, the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System says three of its high schools will shift to remote learning for the remainder of the week.
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The three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison.
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Savannah Police could soon have a new resource to help them get ahead of instances of gun violence like we’ve seen in the new year.
Savannah-Chatham County Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett says COVID protocol will remain unchanged after the holiday break.
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A temporary parking plan is being implemented at the new Enmarket Arena in Savannah.
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A multi-million dollar project that has been in the works in Savannah for years is near completion.
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Upcoming events scheduled in Savannah’s public spaces and city-owned venues are still on... for now.
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Plans are in the works to bring a new grocery store to the Victory Drive corridor in Savannah, along with a multi-family housing complex with up to 280 units.
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News of the COVID-19 booster expansion to kids as young as 12 was welcomed news to doctors in Savannah, especially as school gets ready to get back in session after the holiday break.
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As of right now, 2021 is set to end with one more gun violence-related death in Savannah compared to last year.
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Many around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry will ring in the New Year by shooting off fireworks.
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Joe Marinelli, President of Visit Savannah, says of the hotels he’s spoken to this week in Savannah’s Historic District, most are reporting occupancy rates in the high 80′s, which is right on par for this time of year.
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The 2021 commercial and recreational shrimping season officially comes to an end Friday night in Georgia.
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A 5-year-old was shot and killed in Jasper County, S.C. on Tuesday, Dec. 28.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an officer involved shooting between the Savannah Police Department and an individual involved in an armed robbery.
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The Savannah Police Department is on the scene of a shooting in the 1300 block of E. 39th Street, near the intersection of Cedar Street.
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The head of a local domestic violence victim advocacy center believes the number of families helped throughout the Coastal Empire this year will surpass 2020′s total.
Holiday shoppers showed up, and showed out this holiday season.
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The roadways aren’t as busy as they were yesterday with holiday travel traffic, but that doesn’t mean law enforcement agencies like Georgia State Patrol are relaxing their effort to keep people safe behind the wheel.
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Animal enclosures at the Oatland Island Wildlife Center have a little more holiday flair than usual, thanks to some Savannah-Chatham County Public School students.
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On average, 11 pedestrians are hit by drivers in Savannah each month. Most of those crashes happened in the historic district. That’s according to five years of Savannah police crash data analyzed by WTOC Investigates.
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For nearly a decade, Savannah Police officers and several community partners have kept a holiday tradition going by teaming up to give donated toys, food and other items to families around the city.
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The mask mandate has been reinstated in the City of Savannah.
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A suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting Tuesday night in Savannah.
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A statement made by Savannah Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter toward Alderman Nick Palumbo at a city council meeting two weeks ago, was called into question Tuesday.`
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A discussion over term limits and staggered terms for the mayor and council members was held Tuesday.
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As we head toward the end of the year, nonprofit agencies say their efforts to help families facing eviction are not slowing down.
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A Chatham County leader said hiring is the number one issue facing law enforcement right now, and there’s no easy solution.
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg toured the Garden City Terminal with local, state and federal leaders to see work underway focused on easing supply chain disruptions on Friday.
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We’ve heard from several historians they believe the building had some historical significance, with ties to the civil rights movement. The pastor who most recently preached there believed that, too.
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The Savannah Police Department is getting a grant that will allow them to keep a vital resource on the road that aims to save lives and prevent injuries on the road.
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Security video shows two people drawing a swastika and writing slurs in a driveway in the Spring Lake neighborhood in the Highlands area of Savannah. Now people want to know who’s responsible.
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It’s the busy season for the United States Postal Service as they work to deliver billions of holiday letters and packages all over the country as quickly as possible.
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Chatham County Police Department leaders are sharing their concern over a disturbing rising number of cases of road rage throughout the county. Here’s an alarming stat CCPD Chief Jeff Hadley shared with us today.
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Affordable, workforce housing in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District is officially opened to those who qualify.
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A local church is pairing up with advocates for the homeless to create a much needed resource in the community. Monday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the official opening of the first Day Center for the homeless in Savannah.