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ATLANTA (AP) — New laws taking effect on Saturday in Georgia include a ban on gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for those under 18. Like similar laws in other states, it’s likely to face a legal challenge. A federal judge in Arkansas recently struck down that state’s ban. Supporters say the law prevents children …
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) – On March 16, 2022, Grady Lambert set off on a long-distance run from Cannon Beach, Oregon, to Hilton Head Island to raise money for frontline hospital workers. He made it more than 2,300 miles to Amarillo, Texas, when it tragically came to an end when he was hit by …
Read more “Grady’s 5K to honor late long-distance runner on Hilton Head – WSAV-TV”
ATLANTA (WSAV) — Georgia’s attorney general says the state can count around 71,000 gang members That’s why the governor and state lawmakers say combating gangs in Georgia is a top priority to reduce crime and violence. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently signed Senate Bill 44 into law the street gang terrorism and prevention act which …
Read more “Georgia lawmakers fight to combat rising gang violence – WSAV-TV”
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — From the parking lot to the beaches, there are people everywhere to celebrate the Fourth of July. A lot of cars and even more people are packing Tybee Island on July fourth. The vehicles snake along Tybrisa Street — trying to find an open parking spot. Meanwhile, thousands of people …
Read more “Tybee businesses see green during red, white and blue celebrations – WSAV-TV”
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Nurses have been called the backbone of the medical profession, but a shortage of nurses has been an ongoing problem since before the pandemic. The Bureau of Health Workforce says Georgia ranks sixth in a nationwide nurse shortage and they say it’s affecting rural areas the most. Marie Burdett of East …
Read more “Georgia nursing shortages continue—what a local hospital says – WSAV-TV”
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Hyundai Motor Group came to Bryan County in October 2020 to build a $5.5 billion electric vehicle and battery manufacturing plant. This week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that automotive parts manufacturer NVH Korea will soon have a new facility in Locust Grove. This new facility has the ability to create over …
Read more “EV parts supplier NVH Korea to create over 160 jobs and invest $72M in Georgia – WSAV-TV”
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A police chase quickly turned violent Monday when a kidnapping suspect fired rifle bullets at a Savannah Police cruiser. Chief Lenny Gunther told WSAV his officers weren’t hurt by the gunfire, and the kidnapping victim is now safe. Police say around 5 p.m. Monday, officers responded to Lloyd Street for a …
Read more “Victim, officers OK after NC kidnapping suspects shot at SPD – WSAV-TV”
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Student loan borrowers from Savannah State University (SSU) are uncertain about their future after graduation due to yearly rising costs. “I think I only know one person not struggling with loans,” said Saria Smith, a recent graduate from SSU, a Historically Black College or University. “We as young people aren’t really …
Read more “Debt or no degree: Student loan burdens HBCU graduates – WSAV-TV”
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department (BCSO) is investigating a shooting that took place over the weekend at a Castle Rock Road home early Saturday morning. The sheriff’s office said that deputies found a 28-year-old man who was suffering from a single gunshot wound after arriving on scene. Deputies rendered aid …
Read more “Man injured in Beaufort during weekend drive-by shooting – WSAV-TV”
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – A criminal complaint has been filed against Beaufort County administrator Eric Greenway. The complaint, filed May 11 with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, is for alleged misconduct by Greenway. That misconduct, according to the preliminary report obtained by News 3, happened between January and May of this year. Beaufort County …
Read more “Beaufort County administrator under investigation for misconduct – WSAV-TV”