SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)—Trump is expected discuss tax code and manufacturing in Georgia at his Savannah rally on Tuesday. Although, the former president often has several other talking points at events, including election security and integrity. Trump has made several unfounded claims that he won the presidential election in 2020 and won Georgia. However, the Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, certified President Joe Biden was the 2020 winner in Georgia and said fraud was very low. Bryan County Republican Party Chairman says Harris, Trump visit shows ‘our voices matter’ Since 2020, there have been several rule changes for Georgia elections. On…
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HILTON HEAD, SC. (WSAV) — Hilton Head Island Football was one of last week’s biggest stories after they took down Hampton County 35-14, who was rated as the number one team in South Carolina Class 2A. “They’ve all bought in, they all believe,” said Head Coach B.J. Payne about his players. “They handle adversity and they’re great in the classroom as well, they have molded themselves into great young men and it carries through.” The win provided momentum for not only the season but the overall direction of the program. “Last week was a big gamer changer for the rest…
(The Hill) — The Taylor County sheriff’s office asked residents who did not evacuate to write contact information on their arms or legs for identification purposes, as Hurricane Helene is expected to hit the county Thursday night. “If you or someone you know chose not to evacuate, PLEASE write your, Name, birthday and important information on your arm or leg in A PERMANENT MARKER so that you can be identified and family notified,” the sheriff’s office wrote in a post on Facebook. PHOTOS: Helene knocks out power, forces evacuations in western Cuba Officials requested that people provide information about whether…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 26, 2024 ‘The progress is certainly not as fast as I would like it to be,” George said. “But sometimes you have to tear down things in order to rebuild it and that’s where we’re at right now.’ Tennessee State University football coach Eddie George has already started his fourth year coaching at the school. In a recent interview with News Channel 5 Nashville, he gave an update on how things are progressing at TSU. The school has experienced several changes since he took over as head coach. A new school board was recently…
WASHINGTON — Doctors from throughout the country posted a public letter this week, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ensure health care professionals can perform abortions in every state when that procedure is essential “stabilizing treatment” under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.Thousands of doctors, organized by the advocacy group The Committee to Protect Health Care, signed the letter that calls on the justices to decide in favor of the Biden administration’s interpretation that the law protects doctors who provide abortions in emergency circumstances.“We know firsthand how complications from pregnancy can lead very quickly to a medical crisis,…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Former President Donald Trump visited Savannah on Tuesday to deliver remarks at the Johnny Mercer Theatre. Long lines of supporters formed downtown waiting to see the Republican presidential nominee. Trump’s visit comes on the heels of Vice President Kamala Harris’ rally in the Hostess City. Her campaign released the following statement on his visit: “Donald Trump is coming to Georgia as reports are uncovering the horrific legacy he left behind: women denied care and losing their lives because of the Trump Abortion Bans he calls a ‘beautiful thing to watch.’ Georgians are fighting back and we’re…
by Stacy Jackson September 26, 2024 The Connecticut Sun’s Alyssa Thomas and head coach Stephanie White addressed the racism from Fever fans following Sunday’s playoff game. Following the Connecticut Sun’s victory over the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs, Sun players and coaches took to the press room to address the online racism they’ve faced from the Fever fanbase. “Honestly, I think it’s been a lot of nonsense,” Alyssa Thomas said during a press conference. “I think in my 11-year career, I’ve never experienced the racial comments from the Indiana Fever fanbase. It’s unacceptable. There’s no place for it,…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – School districts are monitoring the potential local impacts of Helene. Here is a list of school updates so far: Appling County Schools District schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Bacon County School District District schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Beaufort County Schools All afterschool activities (including employee EPIC childcare) will be canceled Thursday. Schools will have remote learning on Friday. Bethesda Academy Classes at Bethesda Academy will not be in session Friday. Students will participate in an e-learning day on Monday. Bryan County Schools Bryan County schools will dismiss two hours early on Thursday.…
As a mother of two and a physician who specializes in working with newborns, Mattie Wolf understands that it can be tempting for parents to look upon their children and regard them as a “mini-me.” But when it comes to high summer temperatures, Wolf cautions, that may be one of the worst things that a parent can do.“Children are not little adults,” said Wolf, a neonatologist at Emory University’s School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “Children and infants, especially the way that their bodies work, is different. Infants do not have the same ability to sweat. The way that their…
Sept. 27, 2024 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Britttany McGee reports, hundreds of personnel across multiple agencies have been deployed in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Helene, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp reported in a Thursday news conference. The storm became a Category 4 hurricane late Thursday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center, as it neared landfall in Florida. Sept. 27, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Kristen Soles McCracken reports, if you pause in Henry County to take more than a passing glance, you may be surprised by how much there is to discover. The bustling city of Stockbridge offers many of the…