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WTOC+ | Where it Began : Celebrating Black History Block by Block
The full Black History Month special, “Where it Began: Block by Block” is available on wtoc.com. Jasmine Butler, Camille Syed and Simone McKenny each dived into the legacy of historic Black neighborhoods in our area.
To watch the full special, click here.
WTOC+ | How did more than 40 monkeys escape a research center in South Carolina?
Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center on November 6, 2024.
This podcast was shot on November 13, 2024 with WTOC's Simone McKenny, Shea Schrader and Anna Stansfield. Follow this story on our website wtoc.com for the latest information.
March named the 10th straight month to be the hottest on record - Scientist weighs in
March is the 10th consecutive month to be named the hottest month on record.
To learn how this impacts the planet, we spoke with Dr. James Reichard from Georgia Southern University. He has been studying the climate for two decades.
For more information, visit NASA or NOAA website.
What you need to know before you file your taxes!
The deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching. Elizabeth Ayoola with NerdWallet joined the WTOC News podcast to share some tips on how to make sure you file your taxes correctly.
Checking on those 2024 New Year's Resolutions
Have you kept up with your New Year's Resolutions? Well either way, Alexa Burdick, a licensed professional counselor with Georgia Outreach, joined the WTOC podcast to talk about how to keep up with those goals or maybe even start some new ones.
For more information on Georgia Outreach, click here
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Expert breaks down $418 million National Association of Realtors settlement
The National Association of Realtors recently settled a lawsuit that deals with real estate agent commissions. The decision resulted in the National Association of Realtors paying $418 million to home sellers.
Holden Lewis, a senior writer with Nerd Wallet and has been covering the housing market since 2001. The settlement is expected to impact how some brokers are paid, exactly how is still up for discussion. Lewis shares what he's heard from industry leaders.
Dr. Elizabeth McKeown talks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The WTOC News Podcast talks with Dr. Elizabeth McKeown a colorectal surgeon from Memorial Health about colorectal cancer. What are the warning signs? Are there ways to prevent it? Dr. McKeown breaks down what you need to know to maintain a healthy colon.
For more information on colorectal cancer, click here.
Savannah Autism Conference: How to get involved
The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism hosts the annual Savannah Autism Conference for community members, educational leaders and more. Their reach goes well beyond the conference and now leaders are sharing more on how people can get involved or support.
For more information on the organization, click here.
What to expect from this year's Georgia History Festival
Stan Deaton and Christy Crisp stopped by the WTOC News podcast to talk about everything happening for the 2024 Georgia History Festival. For more information on the festivities, click here. To learn more about the Georgia Historical Society, click here.
American Heart Month - What you need to know
February is also recognized as American Heart Month. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States according to the American Heart Association. Jada Lane, the clinical manager for St. Joseph Candler's Cardiology department, joined the WTOC News Podcast to talk about what can be done to prevent and or treat heart disease.
For more information on heart disease in the United States, click here.
Get to know the WTOC Sports Department
Jeff Roberts and Rachel West join the WTOC Podcast to talk about their time as sports journalist, covering Georgia and South Carolina sports and what you can expect from them in the future. Both say if you have a story you think they should cover, reach out!
Jeff Roberts
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Rachel West
rachel.west@wtoc.com
How to keep up with your New Year's resolutions
Alexa Burdick is a licensed associate professional counselor with Georgia Outreach. Burdick shares the best way to create "S.M.A.R.T." goals that you can make a reality this year.
For more information on counseling services from Georgia Outreach, click here.
Getting ready for MLK Day in Savannah
Ahead of the Savannah MLK Day Parade, WTOC's Simone McKenny sat down with the president of the MLK Observance Day Association to learn about the events and celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024.
For more information on this year's celebration, click here.
New COVID-19 vaccine available, what you need to know | Conversation with Dr. Bonzo Reddick
WTOC's digital anchor and reporter, Simone McKenny sits down with Dr. Bonzo Reddick to learn more about the updated COVID-19 vaccine that recently became available.
Key points:
- One and done. Dr. Reddick says this new COVID vaccine requires just one shot. No need to come back in a few weeks for a booster. It is monovalent and targets the current circulating strains of the virus.
- You can get your COVID, Flu and RSV vaccine all at the same time.
- The vaccine first became available in Chatham County but other counties should have the vaccine soon.
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines, click here.