🌱 What charges a Wilmington Island man now faces in fatal crash.

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• What charges a Wilmington Island man now faces in fatal crash.

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• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Wilmington Island man indicted in fatal June hit-and-run crash (wtoc.com) — A Wilmington Island resident has been indicted on multiple felony charges, including first-degree homicide by vehicle and hit-and-run, after a June crash that killed a bicyclist. Prosecutors say he left the scene and called 911 only after driving home, and he’s expected to enter a plea in court next month.
   

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Tuesday September 15

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Tuesday September 22

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🗞 Nearby News

Tybee Island

• Tybee Redfish Tournament returns to North Beach with record payouts, charity focus (wjcl.com)
• Quiet morning, storms possible this afternoon/evening (wtoc.com)
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Savannah

• Healthy Savannah Observes Third Year of CDC REACH Grant Progress with Expanded Breastfeeding Support Across Chatham County (carriagetradepr.com)
• Great Dane's Savannah roots include a key role in World War II manufacturing (wjcl.com)
• ‘Breaking the Silos': Local commission stresses unity to target youth gang prevention (wsav.com)

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