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The US Mint will press the final penny today. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/12/us-mint-will-press-final-penny-today-1-cent-coin-gets-canceled/
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The US Mint will press the final penny today. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/12/us-mint-will-press-final-penny-today-1-cent-coin-gets-canceled/
President Donald Trump is defending the country’s need for skilled foreign workers.
Trump says the US doesn’t have talent to fill jobs, needs foreign workers
President Donald Trump is defending the country's need for skilled foreign workers.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
President Donald Trump is defending the country’s need for skilled foreign workers.
Piggly Wiggly in Hampton will remain closed for rest of the day or until further notice after a burglary incident Wednesday morning.
Piggly Wiggly in Hampton closed for rest of the day after burglary incident Wednesday morning
Piggly Wiggly in Hampton will remain closed for rest of the day or until further notice after a burglary incident Wednesday morning.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Piggly Wiggly in Hampton will remain closed for rest of the day or until further notice after a burglary incident Wednesday morning.
Students at Liberty County High School had a busy morning, but thankfully it was a false alarm.
Liberty County High School evacuated after fire alarm
Students at Liberty County High School were evacuated due to a fire alarm this morning, but no actual fire occurred
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November 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Students at Liberty County High School had a busy morning, but thankfully it was a false alarm.
A sex offender is accused of attacking a woman on her way home from a Sabrina Carpenter concert in Nashville.
Sex offender accused of attacking woman walking home from Sabrina Carpenter concert, police say
A sex offender is accused of attacking a woman on her way home from a Sabrina Carpenter concert in Nashville.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:30 AM
A sex offender is accused of attacking a woman on her way home from a Sabrina Carpenter concert in Nashville.
The number of confirmed deaths from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica rose to 45, with 15 other people missing, authorities said Tuesday.
Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others still missing
Jamaica’s government says that the number of confirmed deaths from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 45, with 15 other people still missing.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The number of confirmed deaths from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica rose to 45, with 15 other people missing, authorities said Tuesday.
A grandmother in Louisiana is accused of striking and killing her 5-year-old grandson with her vehicle in a driveway while under the influence.
Grandma under the influence strikes, kills 5-year-old grandson while pulling out of driveway, police say
A grandmother in Louisiana is accused of striking and killing her 5-year-old grandson with her vehicle in a driveway while under the influence.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
A grandmother in Louisiana is accused of striking and killing her 5-year-old grandson with her vehicle in a driveway while under the influence.
A woman in North Carolina is facing charges after police said she took a dog to an animal shelter and threw it out of her car in front of the building.
Woman charged after taking dog, throwing animal out of car in front of animal shelter, police say
A woman in North Carolina is facing charges after police said she took a dog to an animal shelter and threw it out of her car in front of the building.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A woman in North Carolina is facing charges after police said she took a dog to an animal shelter and threw it out of her car in front of the building.
Tennessee couple helps rescue dog seen being pulled on chain behind vehicle: ‘How anyone could do that’ https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/11/couple-helps-rescue-dog-seen-being-pulled-chain-behind-vehicle-how-anyone-could-do-that/
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Tennessee couple helps rescue dog seen being pulled on chain behind vehicle: ‘How anyone could do that’ https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/11/couple-helps-rescue-dog-seen-being-pulled-chain-behind-vehicle-how-anyone-could-do-that/
An investigation is ongoing after a subject potentially involved in a burglary fled into the woods, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigation ongoing after burglary subject flees into woods
An investigation is ongoing after a subject potentially involved in a burglary fled into the woods, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
An investigation is ongoing after a subject potentially involved in a burglary fled into the woods, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman in Florida is now a multimillionaire after she won the lottery during a trip to the supermarket.
Woman becomes lottery multimillionaire after trip to supermarket
A woman in Florida is now a multimillionaire after she won the lottery during a trip to the supermarket.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A woman in Florida is now a multimillionaire after she won the lottery during a trip to the supermarket.
A high school band member was shot and killed while she slept in her Avondale, Arizona, home over the weekend.
High school band member shot and killed while she was sleeping
A high school band member was shot and killed while she slept in her home over the weekend.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A high school band member was shot and killed while she slept in her Avondale, Arizona, home over the weekend.
The goal of creating a budget isn’t perfection – it’s consistency. And according to one financial expert, even an imperfect plan can work if you stay intentional.
Expert: Your budget doesn’t have to be perfect, just intentional
Every expert will tell you to budget your money. But Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa found out that spending plan doesn't have to be perfect or set in stone.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The goal of creating a budget isn’t perfection – it’s consistency. And according to one financial expert, even an imperfect plan can work if you stay intentional.
As the parade traveled down Boundary Street, we were reminded of the service and sacrifice of America’s brave men and women.
Beaufort Veterans Day parade honors those who bravely served our nation
The parade featured dozens of local groups. Dance teams, civic organizations, and our veterans rode and marched through downtown Beaufort. People watching the parade waved flags and cheered as veterans passed by.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As the parade traveled down Boundary Street, we were reminded of the service and sacrifice of America’s brave men and women.
A Kansas woman convicted in the death of her adopted 6-year-old daughter was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison.
Mother receives sentence for death of her adopted daughter found buried in backyard
A woman convicted in the death of her adopted 6-year-old daughter was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
A Kansas woman convicted in the death of her adopted 6-year-old daughter was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison.
“We’re not gonna stop until we get justice for Richard,” Klagenberg said.
‘Just outrageous’: Caretaker charged in death of man with cerebral palsy
A family in California is mourning the loss of a man described as loving and a fiery sports fanatic.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“We’re not gonna stop until we get justice for Richard,” Klagenberg said.
A Charlotte woman won a multimillion-dollar jackpot thanks to purchasing a scratch-off lottery ticket at the convenience store where she works.
Convenience store worker buys lottery ticket after shift, wins $4 million
A Charlotte woman won a multimillion-dollar jackpot thanks to purchasing a scratch-off lottery ticket.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A Charlotte woman won a multimillion-dollar jackpot thanks to purchasing a scratch-off lottery ticket at the convenience store where she works.
A man is in custody after police in Alabama say he broke into homes of people who recently died, marking his second arrest for the same type of crime in three months. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/11/its-despicable-man-searched-obituaries-find-homes-burglarize-police-say/
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A man is in custody after police in Alabama say he broke into homes of people who recently died, marking his second arrest for the same type of crime in three months. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/11/its-despicable-man-searched-obituaries-find-homes-burglarize-police-say/
This Veterans Day, former WTOC anchor Doug Weathers joined Dawn Baker on the Welcome to Our Community show. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/11/former-wtoc-anchor-doug-weathers-reflects-military-service-television-career/
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This Veterans Day, former WTOC anchor Doug Weathers joined Dawn Baker on the Welcome to Our Community show. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/11/former-wtoc-anchor-doug-weathers-reflects-military-service-television-career/
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspects taxpayer dollars stolen from government food assistance accounts are severely underreported, estimating the real number reaches about $12 billion annually.
Families suffer as $12 billion stolen from food assistance programs, USDA says
Federal investigators say SNAP fraud hits all-time highs as criminals use advanced skimming technology.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspects taxpayer dollars stolen from government food assistance accounts are severely underreported, estimating the real number reaches about $12 billion annually.
Kimmel shared on Tuesday that Cleto Escobedo III, the leader of Cleto and the Cletones, the house band on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” has died. He was 59. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/11/jimmy-kimmels-longtime-friend-bandleader-cleto-escobedo-iii-dies-59/
November 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Kimmel shared on Tuesday that Cleto Escobedo III, the leader of Cleto and the Cletones, the house band on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” has died. He was 59. https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/11/jimmy-kimmels-longtime-friend-bandleader-cleto-escobedo-iii-dies-59/
Incredible! Video shows lava shooting over 1,000 feet into the air from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano as a 'volnado' swirls nearby.
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Incredible! Video shows lava shooting over 1,000 feet into the air from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano as a 'volnado' swirls nearby.
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Savannah on Tuesday as more than 100 bands, floats and organizations participated in the city’s Veterans Day parade, despite cold weather.
Hundreds brave cold weather for Veterans Day parade in downtown Savannah
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Savannah on Tuesday as more than 100 bands, floats and organizations participated in the city’s Veterans Day parade, despite cold weather.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Savannah on Tuesday as more than 100 bands, floats and organizations participated in the city’s Veterans Day parade, despite cold weather.
South Carolina’s highest court has refused to stop the execution of a man who killed three people over five days more than 20 years ago while leaving taunting messages for police in the blood of one of his victims.
South Carolina court rejects death row appeal days before execution
South Carolina’s highest court has refused to stop the execution of a man who killed three people over five days more than 20 years ago.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
South Carolina’s highest court has refused to stop the execution of a man who killed three people over five days more than 20 years ago while leaving taunting messages for police in the blood of one of his victims.
One person is wounded after a shooting in the 1000 block of East 39th Strett, according to Savannah Police.
1 wounded after shooting in the 1000 block of E. 39th St., says Savannah PD
Police said anyone with info should call CrimeStoppers, 912-234-2020, or submit an anonymous tip through the SPD app.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
One person is wounded after a shooting in the 1000 block of East 39th Strett, according to Savannah Police.