Scammers steal $76,000 from a bank customer, convincing the victim to withdraw large sums...
Authorities in Chatham County, Georgia, are investigating a sophisticated bank‑fraud phone scam after a woman reported losing more than $76,000 in cash over the course of a single day. The Chatham County Police Department says the victim was first called on February 6 by someone she did not know, claiming her bank account was compromised and instructing her to withdraw her money immediately.
Crews respond to late night fire at DRT America in Rincon
EFFINGHAM, Ga. (WTOC) - Effingham County Fire Rescue (ECFR) and Rincon Fire Department crews responded to a fire at the DRT America chemical plant in Rincon Monday night. When firefighters arrived around 10 p.m., they were able to quickly extinguish a flammable liquids fire. Fire officials believe a pump seal...
Bluffton food truck forced into park after fire
"It started to smoke a little bit, so I was turning to get off the road. And then within seconds there were flames all by my feet."
GoFundMe started for woman injured in Savannah PD crash
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A GoFundMe has been started for a 19-year-old woman who was seriously injured and underwent surgery following a crash with a Savannah Police Department officer on Mar 23. According to the GoFundMe page, the injured woman “suffered multiple fractures, including her pelvis, hip, rib and tailbone, along with other injuries.” Recovery […]
16-year-old shot, killed after argument between siblings
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — An argument between siblings ended in a teen being shot and killed in Liberty County. The fatal shooting occurred Monday at a residence in the 1600 block of West Oglethorpe Highway, where a 16-year-old was shot after an argument with his brother, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). […]
Tybee Police investigate shots fired incident at unpermitted event
The Tybee Island Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident at an unpermitted, pop-up event Saturday evening.
Tybee Island police seek 2 people seen on video after suspected gunshot Saturday night
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Tybee Island police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people seen in video after an unpermitted pop-up event was reportedly interrupted by the sound of gunfire Saturday night. Over the weekend, Tybee Island police said there was an unpermitted, pop-up event involving...
Savannah Police investigating multiple weekend shootings
The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is investigating a series of shootings that left one person dead and several others injured over the weekend.
Lawsuit filed against Beaufort County School District and former teacher over alleged student teacher...
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - A lawsuit filed under the name “John Doe” accuses Beaufort County School District and Victoria Montgomery of failing to prevent an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a student at Hilton Head Island High School. Because the plaintiff is listed as John Doe,...
NaRobia’s Grits and Gravy: A bittersweet goodbye after 23 years
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s an exciting day on Welcome to Our Community as we step up to a Savannah staple: NaRobia’s Grits and Gravy. Outside the restaurant, the scene says it all. There’s hardly room to move inside, so the conversation happens out front—where a steady line of customers keeps forming, even before the doors open.
