Daufuskie SC native cookbook author inducted into James Beard Book Awards Hall of Fame
Sixth-generation Gullah and Daufuskie Island native Sallie Ann Robinson was inducted into the James Beard Book Awards Hall of Fame Saturday. The James Beard Foundation awards America’s best chefs and culinary writers annually. Robinson was recognized for her four books of Gullah recipes and her life on Daufuskie. She a
Gregg Allman bio pic has Savannah premiere
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Southern rock and roll royalty was celebrated Wednesday at the Lucas Theater in Savannah. Music fans came out for the Savannah premiere of "Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul," a biographical film of the late blues artist who spent his last 20 years as a Coastal Empire resident.
Storm Team 3: Scattered storms likely Thursday & Friday, severe possible
Scattered storms are likely on Thursday and Friday with a few severe storms possible.
Savannah police ask public for help finding stolen dog from Benton Blvd.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a dog stolen from Benton Blvd. Khloe, the 10-month-old female French bulldog, was taken from the 1500 block of Benton Blvd. on Tuesday, June 2. The dog has a gray-and-tan coat. Anyone with...
Chatham County chairman, CAT CEO clash over transit budget, forensic audit ordered
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) — A months-long standoff between Chatham County and Chatham Area Transit erupted into a public confrontation Wednesday, as Commission Chairman Chester Ellis accused the transit authority of financial dishonesty, and CAT’s CEO fired back in real time. The exchange happened during the Chatham County
TRAFFIC ALERT: Abercorn St. off-ramp at Harry S. Truman Parkway closed
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is reporting the Abercorn Street off-ramp is closed at Harry S. Truman Parkway for a crash. All traffic exiting Truman at Abercorn St. is being directed north. Officials are asking drivers to please seek an alternate route.
Kroger employee wins bagging competition in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Seven Kroger employees competed Wednesday morning to see who could bag items the fastest at the Kroger on Mall Boulevard. Each grocery bagger represented a different Kroger store across the coastal Georgia region. The theme of this year’s annual Bag-Off was the 1990s. Kroger staff and...
Board votes 3-2 against new housing, approves new industrial site
In a stunning reversal, Effingham County commissioners voted 3-2 against a development they previously approved two weeks prior. The decision was made during their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night. Stanley Martin Homes was given the green light during the June 2 meeting to build a 1,000-home neighborhood on Zi
Bryan County residents urge officials to deny rezoning request for Burnt Church Cemetery area
RICHMOND HILL – Bryan County residents packed a Richmond Hill Planning and Zoning meeting Tuesday night to voice opposition to a proposed commercial rezoning near the historic Burnt Church Cemetery. The request involves approximately 38.86 acres at the corner of Highway 144 and Belfast Keller Road. The property is...
Chatham County property tax exemption filing deadline extended
It was announced Tuesday that the property assessment appeal deadline has been extended to July 31, 2026.

















