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

Nonprofit groups request county dollars at Chatham County’s 2020 budget hearing

During the Chatham County Commission meeting on Friday, nonprofit groups had a chance to make a case for their request of county dollars they hope to secure.

Sean Evans

Published June 14, 2019 at 7:09 PM

Chatham County Youth Commission recognized by county commissioners

Since 1992, the Chatham County Youth Commission has introduced young people to the governmental process and helped to develop their leadership skills.

Sean Evans

Published June 14, 2019 at 6:54 PM

Grant funding to help Chatham County Juvenile Court

Grant funding will help two vital functions of Chatham County’s Juvenile Courts continue the mission of serving young people and their families who are going through difficult times.

Sean Evans

Published June 14, 2019 at 6:05 PM

Teens identified on video vandalizing StoneWalk neighborhood

Amid recent investigations into vandalism, Rincon Police have obtained surveillance video of teenage boys spray-painting walls in the StoneWalk Neighborhood.

Sean Evans

Published June 13, 2019 at 5:42 PM

Savannah Police Chief talks crime with Downtown Business Association

Savannah Police have had a busy week. Right now, they’re investigating four shootings in the last three days.

Sean Evans

Published June 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Good Samaritan stops to fix memorial display on I-16 in Bryan County

A memorial now sits on the side of I-16 in the area where the crash happened. When one local passerby saw that the display wasn’t quite right, they stopped and did something about it

Sean Evans

Published June 12, 2019 at 5:58 PM

Effingham Co. deputies searching for man who tied up, abandoned dog

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who was captured on surveillance footage abandoning a dog outside the animal shelter early Sunday morning.

Sean Evans

Published June 11, 2019 at 9:21 PM

Keeping up tree health to prevent falling limbs, trees in storms

Severe weather sometimes brings with it wind gusts capable of exposing just how weak trees and limbs are around your property.

Sean Evans

Published June 10, 2019 at 7:55 PM

ECSO ramps up traffic enforcement as part of ’100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T.'

More drivers on the road during a busy summer travel season means enforcement efforts are ramping up across Georgia.

Sean Evans

Published June 10, 2019 at 6:41 PM

City, contractor trying to mitigate flooding as storm water line work continues in Savannah

The past few rainy nights in Savannah are highlighting how vital storm water pipes are, even more so when they aren’t working.

Sean Evans

Published June 7, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Savannah City Council agrees on Civic Center demolition

Savannah City Council is a step closer to determining the fate of the current Civic Center downtown.

Sean Evans

Published June 6, 2019 at 7:22 PM

Savannah city leaders say there’s enough funding to support new public works complex

When the new arena and all that will go around it starts to take shape, the City of Savannah will have to relocate city services that are currently sitting on that lot.

Sean Evans

Published June 6, 2019 at 6:01 PM

Dissolved oxygen injection on Hutchinson Island looks to be success

For the past few months, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closely monitored what’s called a dissolved oxygen injection system on Hutchinson Island.

Sean Evans

Published June 5, 2019 at 6:47 PM

New booster shot required for GA students in Fall ’20

Staring in the fall of 2020, all students heading into the 11th Grade will need to get a booster shot to help prevent meningitis.

Sean Evans

Published June 5, 2019 at 4:55 PM

Teens prepare for jobs during Summer 500 training

This week is all about hundreds of teens doing soft skill training, anything from interactions in the workplace to managing their own finances once they start earning that paycheck before they report to their jobs next week.

Sean Evans

Published June 4, 2019 at 4:52 PM

Bloomingdale PD’s ‘Warrant Segment’ continues to find wanted people

The Warrant Segment on the Bloomingdale Police Department’s Facebook page has been quite the force multiplier with more than half of the warrants posted on that page being cleared in about a years time.

Sean Evans

Published June 3, 2019 at 8:26 PM

Tybee Island recovery efforts continue years after hurricanes

For some on Tybee Island, the recovery effort from major storms that affected the Georgia coast continues, even more than a year and a half after the fact.

Sean Evans

Published June 1, 2019 at 11:21 PM

Savannah’s Summer 500 program officially kicks off

The program is a partnership between the city, county, school system, and local business community to help pair teens with summer jobs.

Sean Evans

Published May 31, 2019 at 7:09 PM

Pembroke apartment building destroyed by fire

A Pembroke apartment building was destroyed by fire late Thursday night.

Meredith Parker and Sean Evans

Published May 31, 2019 at 6:04 PM

SCCPSS facing lawsuit stating student raped on school bus in 2017

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is at the center of a civil suit. The lawsuit claims the district didn’t do enough to keep a 10-year-old student from being raped on a school bus back in 2017.

Sean Evans

Published May 30, 2019 at 7:31 PM

Effingham Deputy laid to rest after battle with cancer

An Effingham County Deputy was laid to rest on Wednesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was described today by those who knew him best as a deputy’s deputy, someone who gave his all to serve his country and community.

Sean Evans

Published May 29, 2019 at 7:12 PM

Triple-digit temps putting pressure on road surfaces

Multiple days of triple-digit heat can take a toll on a lot of things, including the roads we use daily. The potential for heat-related road problems is something engineers are keeping a close eye on in Chatham County.

Sean Evans

Published May 29, 2019 at 7:06 PM

MCCD ‘Stop the Threat’ campaign focusing on motor carrier safety

We are in the middle of what's called the Stop the Threat campaign in the area ... and if you haven't already, you'll see an more of the MCCD vehicles with motor carriers pulled over making sure they're driving safely.

Sean Evans

Published May 28, 2019 at 7:22 PM

Hot weather to place stress on A/C units

The air conditioning unit is one of the hardest working appliances when it gets this warm outside and depending on how well insulated your home is, or how low you have your thermostat set, it could be running the majority of the day.

Sean Evans

Published May 28, 2019 at 7:11 PM

Chatham Co. Commission discusses increasing staff at County Probate Court

Chatham County Commissioners learned about efforts to increase the staff within the County’s Probate Court by making some part-time employees full-time employees at last week’s commission meeting.

Sean Evans

Published May 27, 2019 at 11:36 PM

Weapons Carry License application numbers up in Chatham County

It's been about a year since Chatham County revamped the process of getting a weapons carry license .. wiping out a backlog that kept people waiting for months. That process now takes about a week, and it's now proving to be a steady revenue stream for the County.

Sean Evans

Published May 27, 2019 at 8:16 PM

Pedicab businesses continue to work outside in extreme heat

“Don’t feel bad for us," said one pedicab driver. "But none of the pedicab drivers in Savannah get paid hourly. So if we’re sitting here, we’re not making money. So the more rides we get, the better it is for us

Sean Evans

Published May 27, 2019 at 6:20 PM

Chatham County Police Department discusses crime trends during bimonthly report

Crimes like residential burglaries and theft from vehicles are down. However, Chief Hadley says people are still leaving their car doors unlocked.

Sean Evans

Published May 24, 2019 at 6:50 PM

Chatham County approves staff increase for hurricane evacuations

Hurricane season officially starts in about a week, so it’s a time to start thinking about family evacuation plans, especially for those with special medical needs.

Sean Evans

Published May 24, 2019 at 6:49 PM

Chatham Co. Commission approves more SPLOST funds for industrial park

Clearing the way for better, higher paying jobs in the Savannah area, the development of the Savannah Manufacturing Center continues in western Chatham County.

Sean Evans

Published May 24, 2019 at 5:59 PM

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