Shannon Royster

Savannah

Anchor and Reporter at WJCL-TV (Savannah, GA)

Emmy Award-winning Anchor/Reporter, WJCL Evening News Anchor 6,7,11 Proud Mom, Believer in Faith Links & RTs aren't endorsements. Opinions are my own.

Articles

Save the date for a Night of Champions in Savannah

1 day ago | wjcl.com | Shannon Royster

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society is hosting its 16th annual Night of Champions and hiring event on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The event recognizes businesses that provide employment to differently abled adults, including those with Down Syndrome.
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia set to host Jewels and Jeans 2025 Fundraiser

1 day ago | wjcl.com | Shannon Royster

HAPPENING THIS THURSDAY .. YOU'RE INVITED TO THE SECOND HARVEST OF COASTAL GEORGIA'S 19TH ANNUAL JEWELS AND JEANS FUNDRAISER. AND WJCL 22 NEWS IS A PROUD MEDIA SPONSOR OF THE EVENT .. BENEFITTING CHILDHOOD HUNGER. JOINING US NOW IS MARY JANE CROUCH .. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT SECOND HARVEST OF COASTAL GEORGIA. THANKS FOR JOINING US! FOR FOLKS WHO AREN'T FAMILIAR WITH JEWELS AND JEANS .. TELL US WHAT PEOPLE CAN EXPECT? WE KNOW IT BENEFITS CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN COASTAL GEORGIA ..
Beaufort police investigate shooting near apartment complex

6 days ago | wjcl.com | Shannon Royster

There is a large police presence in the area of Garden Oaks Apartments in Beaufort, according to police. Authorities are investigating a shooting. Beaufort police said there is no threat to the public and the scene is secure. They ask that you avoid the area. No further details have been released.If you have any information relating to the shooting, contact the Beaufort Police Department.
Big academic honors for two Savannah-Chatham County high schools

1 week ago | wjcl.com | Shannon Royster

Some big honors were given to two Savannah Chatham County schools after being awarded for high academic performance and growth.New Hampstead High School and Woodville-Tompkins Technical & Career High School have both been recognized with the 2024 Single Statewide Accountability Awards by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement.The schools are recognized in the Greatest Gains category based on the most recent College and Career Ready Performance scores.
SCCPSS awards educators during brand new gala

1 week ago | wjcl.com | Shannon Royster

TONIGHT-- THE SAVANNAH - CHATHAM - COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ... HONORING SOME OF THEIR TOP EDUCATORS ... AT THE EXCELLENCE - IN - EDUCATION GALA THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR ... THE TOP EDUCATIONAL - HONORS ... ARE HELD ON ONE NIGHT. THE TEACHER OF THE YEAR ... INSTRUCTIONAL - SUPPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR ... AND FOR THE FIRST TIME ... THE PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR ... ALL RECOGNIZED AT TONIGHT'S EVENT. WJCL 22 NEWS' SHANNON -ROYSTER ... WAS THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES.
Chatham County leaders come together to assist survivors of violent crimes

1 week ago | wjcl.com | Shannon Royster

OPERATIONAL THIS JUNE. IT'S NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK .. AN ANNUAL COMMEMORATION IN THE U-S .. PROMOTING VICTIM'S RIGHTS AND SERVICES. IN HONOR IF IT .. THE CHATHAM COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE .. HELD A PANEL DISCUSSION TO TRY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. CRIME SURVIVORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND VICTIM SERVICES AGENCIES JOINED DISTRICT ATTORNEY SHALENA COOK JONES AT THE COASTAL GEORGIA CENTER .. FOR A TWO HOUR CONVERSATION ON "KINSHIP, CONNECTION AND HEALING" ..
Chatham County DA's office to empower crime victims with discussion and resources

2 weeks ago | wjcl.com | Shannon Royster

It's National Crime Victims Rights Week, an annual commemoration in the United States that promotes victim's rights and services. As part of it, Chatham County district attorney Shalena Cook Jones and her office is featuring a survivor series for the month of April.
Grand jury indicts alleged gunman in deadly Savannah motel shooting

1 month ago | wjcl.com | Shannon Royster

TOLL SCAM ALERT. THE NEW WARNING FROM CHATHAM COUNTY POLICE AS THIS LATEST ATTEMPT TO STEAL YOUR MONEY MAKES IT'S WAY ACROSS THE NATION. AND A HILTON HEAD ICON... PASSES AWAY OVER THE WEEKEND. HOW THE COMMUNITY IS NOW HONORING JIM LISENBY ...A-K-A POOL BAR JIM. AND THE 20-25 SAVANNAH SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE GRAND MARSHAL...HAS BEEN SELECTED. WE'LL MEET JAMES BURKE THE THIRD... AND LEARN WHY THIS HONOR IS SO SPECIAL TO HIM. O.C WELCH FORD IN HARDEEVILLE THANKS FOR STARTING YOUR DAY WITH WJCL 22 NEWS.
Savannah's Dining in the Dark 2025 takes over Enmarket Arena

2 months ago | wjcl.com | Shannon Royster

HUNDREDS OF GUESTS GOT A CHANCE TO DINE IN THE DARK .. AT THE SAVANNAH CENTER FOR BLIND AND LOW VISION'S 9TH ANNUAL PREMIERE FUNDRAISING EVENT. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING ONE OF THE EMCEE'S AT THIS ONE OF A KIND DINING EXPERIENCE AT ENMARKET ARENA .. DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT VISION LOSS. GUESTS HAD TO BE LED INTO THE BALLROOM .. FOR A THREE COURSE MEAL SERVED IN COMPLETE DARKNESS .. BY SAVANNAH'S SWAT TEAM .. USING NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT. "TONIGHT.
Hampton County Train derailment closes road to traffic

Dec 4, 2024 | wjcl.com | Shannon Royster

WE BEGIN TONIGHT WITH BREAKING NEWS-- A TRAIN DERAILMENT IN HAMPTON COUNTY. THE HAMPTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS RESPONDING TO THE DERAILMENT .. NEXT TO HIGHWAY 321 BETWEEN SCOTIA AND GARNETT.