Jim Kingston enters race for congressional seat with support from GOP stalwarts
In many ways, the invitation to what was billed at a “campaign kick-off reception” last week at a private home alongside the Vernon River in south Savannah said all you needed to know.
Tractor-trailer jackknifes and strikes overhead freeway sign on I-95
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is currently working a scene on I-95 involving a tractor-trailer and an overhead freeway sign. On July 1, 2025, at approximately 1:11 a.m., troopers were notified of a tractor-trailer crash with serious injuries on Interstate 95, near mile marker 110....
Warm afternoon with isolated downpours
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Highs top out near 90 degrees with another chance for showers and storms along the sea breeze during the afternoon and early evening. Severe weather is not expected, but isolated areas of heavy rain will be around. We’ll see better rain chances through the middle of...
Savannah Police Department investigate man shot in vehicle
The Savannah Police Department is investigating a Monday morning shooting that left one man wounded. The victim, who was found by police wounded in his vehicle at around 6:20 a.m., told officers he had been shot by a man in another vehicle that pulled up to him. ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, identified...
WTOC Investigates takes deep dive into Chatham Co. elevator inspections
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Every time you step on an elevator, you hope it gets you where you need to go safely. But, how do you know if the elevator you’re taking is properly inspected?. WTOC Investigative Anchor Hayley Boland joined WTOC’s Dawn Baker for Welcome to our...
Annual 4th of July ‘Salute from the Shore’ coming to Beaufort beaches
Take part in the 16th annual Salute from the Shore on Friday, July 4th and participate in the opportunity to salute our armed forces during a military flyover along the entire South Carolina shore in a synchronized salute that will be shared online across the nation and around the world.
Hilton Head boat captains mourn the loss of boat accident victims
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WTOC) - State officials are investigating a deadly boat accident over the weekend on Hilton Head Island that killed two people and sent two to the hospital. The accident happened just before 10 p.m. on Friday in the Skull Creek area. WTOC spoke with members of...
Waffle House ends egg surcharge
Waffle House has officially put an end to the surcharge, taking it off the menu for good.
Daufuskie ferry operator walks back changes after Beaufort County warning
The operator of the main means of transportation between Hilton Head and Daufuskie islands has paused the plan to decrease the amount of cargo riders can bring on board before paying extra fees. It followed Beaufort County’s demand that the vendor comply with their contract. On Wednesday, Lowcountry Ferry, the...
Motion hearing rescheduled for Elwyn Crocker Sr.
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — The father accused of murdering two of his children in 2018 was back in Effingham County court Monday. Elwyn Crocker Sr. and his alleged co-conspirators, Kimberly Wright and Mark Wright, are facing charges for the murder of Elwyn Crocker Jr. and Mary Crocker. Prosecutors are seeking...
