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Words were exchanged when county Treasurer Michael Skinner went before the council. He’s the same county official at the center of two SLED investigations.
Jasper Co. treasurer under investigation, addresses council
Words were exchanged when county Treasurer Michael Skinner went before the council, the same county official at the center of two SLED investigations.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Words were exchanged when county Treasurer Michael Skinner went before the council. He’s the same county official at the center of two SLED investigations.
In 2020, Rosa-Mendez ran through a red light at the intersection of Gum Tree Road and William Hilton Parkway, killing 22-year-old Colton Poirot of Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head man sentenced to 20 years for fatal crash
In 2020, Rosa-Mendez ran through a red light at the intersection of Gum Tree Road and William Hilton Parkway, killing 22-year-old Colton Poirot of Hilton Head Island.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
In 2020, Rosa-Mendez ran through a red light at the intersection of Gum Tree Road and William Hilton Parkway, killing 22-year-old Colton Poirot of Hilton Head Island.
According to court records, Cortez Lake posted bond and was released from custody last Friday just after 5 p.m. He’s charged with killing Margit Schuller back in 1987.
Suspect charged with killing Beaufort Co. woman nearly 40 years ago now out on bond
According to court records, Cortez Lake posted bond and was released from custody last Friday just after 5 p.m.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
According to court records, Cortez Lake posted bond and was released from custody last Friday just after 5 p.m. He’s charged with killing Margit Schuller back in 1987.
Photos reveal aftermath of a car plowing into Athens Kroger, injuring 4⤵
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December 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Photos reveal aftermath of a car plowing into Athens Kroger, injuring 4⤵
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A North Atlantic right whale was freed from fishing gear off the Georgia coast after a two-day rescue operation involving multiple agencies, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
North Atlantic right whale freed from fishing gear off Georgia coast
Two-day rescue operation saves critically endangered whale during peak migration season.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A North Atlantic right whale was freed from fishing gear off the Georgia coast after a two-day rescue operation involving multiple agencies, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
The Chatham County Police Department is investigating after a person was hit and killed by a vehicle on President Street between Riverview and Capital.
Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle on President Street, says Chatham County PD
The Chatham County Police Department is investigating after a person was hit and killed by a vehicle on President Street between Riverview and Capital.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The Chatham County Police Department is investigating after a person was hit and killed by a vehicle on President Street between Riverview and Capital.
A California woman changing her infant daughter’s diaper in the bathroom of the Macy’s Herald Square store in New York City was stabbed and injured by another woman in an unprovoked attack, police said.
Woman charged in unprovoked stabbing of tourist changing baby’s diaper in Macy’s store
A 43-year-old Massachusetts woman was charged with attempted murder.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A California woman changing her infant daughter’s diaper in the bathroom of the Macy’s Herald Square store in New York City was stabbed and injured by another woman in an unprovoked attack, police said.
Video taken inside the boiler room of a school sets the scene of a lawsuit filed by multiple parents suing Milwaukee Public Schools and several staff members.
Staff member locked children in school’s boiler room as punishment, lawsuit says
Video taken inside the boiler room of a school sets the scene of a lawsuit filed by multiple parents suing Milwaukee Public Schools and several staff members.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Video taken inside the boiler room of a school sets the scene of a lawsuit filed by multiple parents suing Milwaukee Public Schools and several staff members.
A mother in North Carolina was charged with murder after her 11-month-old baby overdosed on a drug that’s 100 times more potent than fentanyl, according to authorities.
Mom charged with murder after baby overdosed on drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, police say
A mother in North Carolina was charged with murder after her 11-month-old baby overdosed on a drug that’s 100 times more potent than fentanyl, according to authorities.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:15 AM
A mother in North Carolina was charged with murder after her 11-month-old baby overdosed on a drug that’s 100 times more potent than fentanyl, according to authorities.
A man in Arkansas was sentenced after authorities found 24 dead cats in his freezer.
Man sentenced after 24 dead cats were found in deep freezer, authorities say
A man in Arkansas was sentenced after authorities found 24 dead cats in his freezer.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A man in Arkansas was sentenced after authorities found 24 dead cats in his freezer.
An elementary school teacher in Kentucky is accused of having sexual conversations with a fifth-grade student.
5th grade teacher accused of having sexual conversations with student during remote learning day
An elementary school teacher in Kentucky is accused of having sexual conversations with a fifth-grade student.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
An elementary school teacher in Kentucky is accused of having sexual conversations with a fifth-grade student.
Trump will go to Delaware for the dignified transfer of the 2 National Guard members killed in Syria ➡ https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/16/trump-will-go-delaware-dignified-transfer-2-national-guard-members-killed-syria/
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Trump will go to Delaware for the dignified transfer of the 2 National Guard members killed in Syria ➡ https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/16/trump-will-go-delaware-dignified-transfer-2-national-guard-members-killed-syria/
A former sports reporter in Alabama was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide, according to authorities.
‘Beloved’ sports reporter among two found dead as police investigate apparent murder-suicide
A news reporter in Alabama was found dead in an apparent murder suicide, according to authorities.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A former sports reporter in Alabama was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide, according to authorities.
White Castle recalls frozen sliders for undeclared ingredients ⬇
White Castle recalls frozen sliders for undeclared ingredients
White Castle is recalling more than 1,000 cases of its original sliders due to undeclared allergens.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
White Castle recalls frozen sliders for undeclared ingredients ⬇
A bystander seen in a widely circulated video disarming a gunman during a deadly shooting rampage at a popular Australian beach is being heralded as a hero who saved lives.
Bystander shown in videos disarming gunman during Australian beach shooting commended for bravery
A bystander was seen in a widely circulated video disarming a gunman during a deadly shooting rampage at a popular Australian beach
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December 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A bystander seen in a widely circulated video disarming a gunman during a deadly shooting rampage at a popular Australian beach is being heralded as a hero who saved lives.
13 indicted for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in goods from Home Depot stores in 9 states ➡ https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/13/13-indicted-allegedly-stealing-millions-dollars-worth-goods-home-depot-stores-9-states/
December 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
13 indicted for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in goods from Home Depot stores in 9 states ➡ https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/13/13-indicted-allegedly-stealing-millions-dollars-worth-goods-home-depot-stores-9-states/
Self-driving Waymo vehicles repeatedly passed stopped school buses, officials say
Self-driving Waymo vehicles repeatedly passed stopped school buses, officials say
Officials in Austin, Texas, are worried that Waymo self-driving vehicles aren't always stopping for school buses.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Self-driving Waymo vehicles repeatedly passed stopped school buses, officials say
US Mint unveils new coin designs to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary ⬇ https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/13/us-mint-unveils-new-coin-designs-commemorate-americas-250th-anniversary/
December 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
US Mint unveils new coin designs to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary ⬇ https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/13/us-mint-unveils-new-coin-designs-commemorate-americas-250th-anniversary/
A man suspected in a Colorado homicide was released from jail a week before the victim went missing.
Mother found dead in trash can, former partner accused of murder shortly after jail release
A man suspected in a Colorado homicide was released from jail a week before the victim went missing.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A man suspected in a Colorado homicide was released from jail a week before the victim went missing.
The Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee threatened Friday to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton if they refuse to appear for depositions as part of the committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
Bill Clinton was among a number of high-powered people connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee threatened Friday to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton if they refuse to appear for depositions as part of the committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
A pediatrician in Missouri accused of writing prescriptions in exchange for sex and money has pleaded guilty.
Pediatrician pleads guilty to writing prescriptions in exchange for sex, money
A pediatrician in Missouri accused of writing prescriptions in exchange for sex and money has pleaded guilty.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A pediatrician in Missouri accused of writing prescriptions in exchange for sex and money has pleaded guilty.
Police released enhanced video of the person of interest in the Brown University shooting. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/16/live-police-provide-update-search-brown-university-shooting-suspect/
December 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Police released enhanced video of the person of interest in the Brown University shooting. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/16/live-police-provide-update-search-brown-university-shooting-suspect/
She became a first responder at 16 and recently passed her final test to earn national paramedic certification. She completed the program through Hutchinson Community College as part of a dual credit program. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/16/teen-becomes-one-worlds-youngest-certified-paramedics/
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
She became a first responder at 16 and recently passed her final test to earn national paramedic certification. She completed the program through Hutchinson Community College as part of a dual credit program. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/16/teen-becomes-one-worlds-youngest-certified-paramedics/
A soldier who was arrested in South Carolina is now facing additional child sex crime charges in Florida. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/16/soldier-faces-more-than-40-child-sex-crime-charges-two-states/
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A soldier who was arrested in South Carolina is now facing additional child sex crime charges in Florida. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/16/soldier-faces-more-than-40-child-sex-crime-charges-two-states/
A house fire early Tuesday morning displaced three residents on Mud Road after flames destroyed their home, according to Bulloch County Fire Chief Benjamin Tapley. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/16/bulloch-county-house-fire-displaces-three-residents/
December 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A house fire early Tuesday morning displaced three residents on Mud Road after flames destroyed their home, according to Bulloch County Fire Chief Benjamin Tapley. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/12/16/bulloch-county-house-fire-displaces-three-residents/