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EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Saturday marked the 66th anniversary of the Meldrim train derailment. In a social media post, Effingham County shared the details of the dark day in Effingham County history. 66 years ago on June 28th, 1959, 23 people died on the banks of the Ogeechee River...

A big congratulations to Virginia Fogleman , who was recently awarded the 2025 Cousin Itt training award at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport. Sponsored by Thrill of the First Flight and facilitated by Savannah Aviation, the Cousin Itt Award supports high school students who show exceptional dedication to...

Over 160 smoke alarms and 25 CO alarms were installed in over 200 homes.

Perched on the edge of Port Royal Sound, Hudson’s Seafood House On The Docks isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a pilgrimage destination for seafood lovers across the Palmetto State. The journey to this Hilton Head Island institution might take hours for some South Carolinians, but...

The Washington Informer won first place in Layout & Design (Tabloid) and second-place awards in Education Reporting, Editorial Opinion, Entertainment Coverage, and Special Editions at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund's Messenger Awards. The post Washington Informer Among Top Honorees at 2025...

An alligator was seen around the mid-beach area of Tybee Island Friday morning, according to the city's Facebook page. First responders searched the area on foot and with drones for several hours but were unable to track the alligator as it swam to deeper waters. While alligators can tolerate salt water for short...

For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events -...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The National Newspaper Publisher’s Association is in town this week for its annual conference. The group, of nearly 300 people, represents Black newspapers from across the United States. The gathering brings together Black publishers, journalists and industry leaders. Two Savannah State...

In the true spirit of the people’s plan, Savannah’s new strategic plan was approved unanimously by City Council June 26 — with additional edits, courtesy of very recent resident comments.

RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Rincon is celebrating Independence Day a week early with its annual “Freedom Rings” event. The event kicked off Saturday morning with a parade through parts of the city. Around 75 vehicles and floats lined up at Rincon Elementary School, then traveled...