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Tybee historical society raises funds for lighthouse upgrade

Submitted by WTOC Web Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 2:54pm

TYBEE ISLAND, GA (WTOC)- The Tybee Island Historical Society raised $7,000 at its Tall Ships Salute fund-raiser for the repainting of the Tybee Island Lighthouse.

The event took place on May 7 at the Tybee Lite Shrine Club while the 14 ships in the Savannah Tall Ships Challenge sailed past Tybee Island's North Beach.

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Skechers to pay $40 million to customers for Shape-Up Shoes false claims

Submitted by Jennifer Lifsey, Digital Community Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 11:27am
Skechers to pay $40 million to customers for Shape-Up Shoes false claims

ATLANTA (WTOC) - Skechers is going to pay up for it's shape-ups. The government says Skecher's claims that the Shape-Up fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best. 
 
The footwear company will pay $40 million to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that Skechers made unfounded claims that its Shape-ups shoes would help people lose weight and strengthen their butt, leg and stomach muscles.

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Fit Club: Food allergy awareness

Submitted by Jennifer Lifsey, Digital Community Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 10:32am

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AAA releases Memorial Day travel outlook

Submitted by Jennifer Lifsey, Digital Community Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 10:30am
AAA releases Memorial Day travel outlook

By Cyreia Sandlin - email

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - The summer travel season kicks off Memorial Day weekend, and AAA expects a slight increase in traffic compared to last year.

AAA predicts more than 30 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles this Memorial Day weekend. Those numbers are up a little more than one percent from 2011, but in Georgia, the outlook is a little better.

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Stashin' Cash: How to start saving

Submitted by Jennifer Lifsey, Digital Community Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 9:01am
Stashin' Cash: How to start saving

By Cyreia Sandlin - email

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Do you have a problem saving money? You're not alone, and there are several steps you can take to start putting money away for the future.

Jody McGovern, of Wells Fargo Advisors in Savannah, deals with clients every day who want to put money away for the future. She said that saving in this economy can be tough.

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May 16: Picture the Weather with Dave

Submitted by Jennifer Lifsey, Digital Community Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 8:00am
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Junior League looking for women with a heart

Submitted by WTOC Web Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 5:40am

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC)- The Junior League of Savannah is looking for good women with a heart for voluntarism, and are now accepting applications for the Fall 2012-2013 Provisional Class.

The Junior League of Savannah is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

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