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November 07, 2009
Afternoon Bank Robbery at Savannah Mall
This is the Second Bank Robbery in as many days along Abercorn street. One suspect in custody, one still on the loose.
Savannah police investigate murder discovered Saturday morning
Savannah Metro Police are investigating a death discovered about 10:30 a.m. Saturday. They’re asking for anyone with information to come forward
Healing Field Flags Fly in Honor of Abuse Victims
A field of flags is displayed at the National Guard Armory in Savannah. It’s not about a patriotic event though. Each flag represents an abused child report taken in Chatham County during the past year. Organizers say unfortunatley, there are way too many flags and they hope to draw awareneness to the problem.
Data Destruction Day A Hit with Consumers
WSAV’s Data Destruction Day is another success story. Thousands of pounds of paper have been shredded and people have safely disposed of personal documents to help them avoid identity theft. Goodwill Industries also collected many computers and safely erased the hard drives to destroy information contained on them.
November 06, 2009
Victim in Orlando Office Shooting Identified
Orlando police have named the man who died from shots fired by a gunman at an engineering firm.
Army: Suspect Fired More than 100 Rounds; 23 Remain Hospitalized
The military says the suspected gunman who allegedly carried out the mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, fired more than 100 rounds.
Local chaplain says now is the time for military to pull together
A local military chaplain comments about the tragedy at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead. The suspect is a major in the military.
Hwy. 275 Now Reopened
Hwy. 275 in Effingham County has now reopened after being shut down earlier by an accident involving a truck vs. a train.
Lunch Buddies May Help At-Risk Kids
Some students at Garden City Elementary are among the first to participate in the “Lunch Buddy” program - an effort by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office to connect with potentially “at-risk” kids early on.
Location for Data Destruction Day
Saturday at the Chatham County Conservation Education Resource Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Imperial Sugar Almost Back to %100
It’s been almost two years since the deadly explosion at the Imperial Sugar Plant in Port Wentworth… claiming 14 lives and injuring forty more.
Now, after 22 months, operations are nearly back to 100%.
Moment Of Silence For Fort Hood Soldiers
Defense Secretary Robert Gates called the order throughout the Defense Department.
Memorial Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
A nurse at Memorial Health has been honored with the hospital’s first DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Moment of Silence For Fort Hood Victims Observed
A moment of silence at military bases across the United States just took place. Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, directed a moment of silence throughout the Department of Defense today to honor the victims in Thursday’s attack at Fort Hood, Texas.
Orlando Office Building Shooter Arrested: 1 Person Confirmed Dead
40-year old shooting suspect, Jason Rodriguez, caught by SWAT team at his mother’s house. He turned himself in without incident. One person is confirmed dead while five others are injured.
Savannah Arts Academy Named Georgia School of Excellence
Georgia’s state schools superintendent, Kathy Cox, named Savannah Arts Academy one of 27 Georgia Schools of Excellence.
FDA Issues Salmonella Alert on Pet Carousel Treats
The FDA is issuing an alert, saying there could be salmonella contamination on Pet Carousel treats.
Multiple Stories of Latest Information on Ft. Hood Shootings
Family reaching out to law enforcement to offer insight. Hasan shouted “Allahu Akbar!“ before opening fire at the Texas post. Hasan slated for deployment to Iraq. Civilian police officer credited with stopping the shooting rampage.
SCCPSS: ESPLOST Revenue Not What Expected: Projects Continue
Tough economic times are hitting more than just households and businesses. It’s also affecting how people are spending, which means revenue for ESPLOST, the penny sales tax for education, are not what officials originally predicted. SCCPSS projects continue though, but with a tightened belt.
“Apply to College” Week Begins Monday
“Apply to College” week begins on Monday and school districts across the state will fill out their applications with the help of volunteers from Georgia colleges and universities.
Ford Launches Inflatable Belts
Ford set to launch seat belts that inflate during crashes. Rod Meloni reports.
Former Harlem Globe Trotter Takes a Stand Against Youth Violence in Savannah
It’s no secret, basketball legend, Larry “Gator” Rivers is concerned about kids and about our community. The former Harlem Globetrotter and Beach High alum is back in his hometown today to take part in an effort stand up against youth violence.
Fort Hood Shootings Latest Information
Update 7am: One of the injured victims in yesterday’s shooting at Fort Hood has died bringing the death toll at this point to 13.
The community of Fort Hood, Texas is mourning over the loss of twelve people killed and thirty-one wounded in a mass shooting by an Army Major.
November 05, 2009
Local Soldiers React to Ft Hood Shootiing
Hunter Army Airfield, Ft Stewart on Heightened Alert. Local Families saddened, worried.
Locals Look for Boost in Housing Market From Tax Credit Extension
“For Sale” signs dot the landscape in neighborhoods all around the country. But there’s new hope every where after the extension of the tax credit for home buyers.
Officials Hope Florida Case Will Aid in Beaufort County Cold Case of Paul Baker
A Florida baby, missing for five days, was found alive Wednesday night and law enforcement back in Beaufort County wonder what the case there could mean for one of their cold cases.
Playing By The H1N1 Priority Rules
The deal with kids and older adults when it comes to getting the H1N1 Vaccine.
“G-Strings” Not Welcome in Savannah Neighborhood
Would you be upset if someone planned to open a strip club in your neighborhood?
Then, you may understand what’s happening in one Midtown Savannah Neighborhood where such a plan has been floated.
It would be in the building at 41st and Bull Street that once housed club exclusive, a controversial place in its own right. That shut down last January.
News Three Community Reporter Alice Massimi says—many neighbors prefer the doors stay closed.
Phishing for your personal information - don’t get hooked by an identity thief
Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Someone can take your good name and good credit so learn more about how you can protect yourself.
Army: Twelve Dead In Ft. Hood, Tx. Shootings
UPDATE: Army says Fort Hood shootings suspect is alive; was not killed by authorities responding to attack.




