Two students arrested after gun brought to Georgia school
GEORGIA — Two juveniles were arrested Friday after a firearm was brought onto the campus of Thomas Heyward Academy, according to authorities. Officials said one student brought a gun to school and allowed another student to borrow it. The second student was reportedly showing the firearm to others and pointed it at...
Former Battery Creek drum major to perform on BET Super Bowl special
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Former Battery Creek High School drum major Elisa Williams is taking her musical talents to the Super Bowl as a member of the South Carolina State University Marching 101 Band. The Orangeburg-based band is traveling to California this week, where they will perform on the...
Darlington man caught by Beaufort County Flock camera in stolen vehicle, police say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Darlington man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly assaulted his separated wife, stole her car, and was identified in the stolen car by a Flock camera in Beaufort County, the Florence Police Office said. Gralin Stephonze German, 37, is charged with first-degree domestic violence,...
WTOC Top Teacher: Bless Loadholt
WHITEMARSH ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - This week’s WTOC Top Teacher is hitting all the right notes as she is using her love of music to teach middle school students about all types of genres. Bless Loadholt teaches music and chorus at Coastal Middle School in Chatham County. She says...
Honoring the Life of Sgt. Nathan Boyden On His Birthday
Sgt. Nathan Boyden was born on February 5, 1990, in Norwich, Connecticut. His birthday marked the beginning of a life dedicated to service and valor. From his early years in Canterbury to becoming a distinguished U.S. Army Ranger with the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Nathan exemplified courage and dedication....
Salvation Army plans Center of Hope on west Savannah property
A long-disputed property in west Savannah tied to the Weeping Time controversy is now the focus of new plans, as the Salvation Army proposes a facility aimed at meeting both historical awareness and present-day community needs.
Savannah’s Forgotten Past: The Lost Squares
Walking through the squares in downtown Savannah is like opening a page of a Georgia history textbook. The squares form the foundation of Savannah and its colonial beginnings — without them, the city would not be what it is today. But what happens when that textbook is missing a...
Skip the Tow Fees: The Ultimate Georgia Junk Car Hack
Georgia drivers know that the heat and traffic can be very hard on any vehicle. Between the humid air in Savannah and the constant stop-and-go traffic in Atlanta, cars tend to break down quickly. You can sell your junk car in Georgia today without paying a dime for a tow truck if you use this simple guide.
$500 for going 7 over? Speed cameras issue tickets in Hilton Head-area neighborhoods
This story has been updated to include additional neighborhoods that have speed cameras. The Hilton Head area’s natural beauty and serene qualities attract retirees from all over the country looking for a relaxed and worry-free atmosphere. But some retirees now worry that even a trip to the pharmacy could come with a...
Coast Guard: Incorrect crane height information caused Talmadge Bridge collision
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Coast Guard has released a report after a crane struck the Talmadge Bridge in August. The Coast Guard says the crane hit the bridge after the tugboat’s captain was given incorrect information about the height of the crane. The crane operator told the captain the crane’s boom was 160 feet...

















