Verizon Wireless customers experience service outages throughout the Lowcountry
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is warning Lowcountry residents regarding a nationwide outage from Verizon Wireless. Nearly 200,000 users experienced problems with many phones showing no service or SOS mode. Verizon officials say the issues may prevent users from making or...
Family of 8 displaced by Tuesday fire in Beaufort County
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — A bedroom fire in Grays Hill on Tuesday resulted in one person being transported to the hospital and a family of eight being displaced from the fire, officials told WSAV. Burton Fire, Marine Corps Air Station Fire & EMS and Beaufort County EMS all responded to the scene after being […]
Mom seeks payout after daughter beaten with Stanley cup on Beaufort Co. school bus
A Bluffton mother is seeking a payout from the local school district after her middle school daughter was beaten with a Stanley Cup during a 2024 altercation on a public school bus. The mother, Wendi Whittle, filed the petition for a settlement on Tuesday. The Beaufort County School District and the South Carolina...
Tempers flare over Yamacraw future at special Savannah Housing Authority meeting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Residents of Yamacraw Village confronted housing officials Wednesday about their future if the historic downtown neighborhood is demolished and redeveloped. The Savannah Housing Authority held a special meeting to address concerns about the potential demolition of Yamacraw Village, which has...
Arrests made in connection to multiple burglaries
On January 6, 2026, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested 3 teenage males in connection with multiple recent burglaries. An investigation into multiple incidents that occurred in the areas of Hilton Head, Bluffton, and possibly other areas has resulted in the arrest of Pape Niang (17), Cheikh Niang (19), and...
Rincon City Manager terminated, officials confirm
The Rincon City Manager, Robert Byrd, was terminated from his contract, a city spokesperson confirmed to WSAV.
Fight leads to cutting, SPD looking for suspect
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Savannah Police Department confirmed it is searching for a suspect after a fight on Wednesday left an adult man cut. SPD said the cutting occurred around 5 p.m. at Abercorn Street and E. Congress Street after a fight between two unhoused males. The victim reportedly ran to a local...
ICE Out for Good protests held in Beaufort, Bluffton
An ICE Out for Good protest was held Jan. 10 in Beaufort and Jan. 11 in Bluffton following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent Jan. 7 in Minneapolis. A large group of protestors lined the streets in both Beaufort and Bluffton as a part of the ICE Out for Good protests which happened across the country...
12 Georgia Hidden Seafood Joints Where Fried Shrimp Baskets Draw A Nightly Wait
Hungry for a shrimp basket that tastes like the coast and feels like a small town secret? Georgia hides some beloved seafood joints where crispy shrimp draws a nightly crowd and the vibe stays easygoing. You will hear fryers humming, boats thudding the docks, and locals debating the best tartar...
Crocker Case: Father charged with murder, facing death penalty requests change of venue
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An Effingham County judge is set to decide whether the Crocker murder case will be moved to a different venue. Lawyers for Elwyn Crocker, Sr. were in court this week to request a separate hearing before Crocker’s trial. The court granted their motion for an...
