Community Corner: Historic First African Baptist Church receives $500,000 grant to restore 150-year-old stained-glass...
Savannah, GA (WSAV-TV) — For generations, Savannah’s First African Baptist Church has been a cultural cornerstone.Regarded as one of the oldest historically Black churches in the country— it stands as a beacon of faith, resilience, and community leadership. According to church history it was organized in 1773 and offic
Tybee holds fire hydrant painting contest for Fourth of July
Awards for the contest will be given to the best patriotic theme, best youth design, most creative, best Tybee spirit and best city department design.
Georgia DOT announces new traffic light signal at SR 204 and Old River Road
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Drivers traveling along SR 204 in Chatham County will soon encounter a new traffic signal at the intersection of Old River Road. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced the signal is scheduled to go live on Tuesday, June 23, marking a significant change for motorists who regularly trav
Florida man dies in two-car collision June 14 in Jasper County
A two-vehicle collision in Jasper County June 14 left one person dead and two others injured, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Two people were taken to a local hospital for treatment. A two-vehicle collision in Jasper County June 14 left one person dead and two others injured, according...
Crash blocks both lanes of Grober Hill Road in Beaufort County
BEAUFORT COUNTY, Sc. (WTOC) - Emergency crews are responding to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Grober Hill Road and Castle Rock Road. According to the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department, the vehicle left the roadway and came to rest in a ditch. Officials say both...
Jamie Ertle’s First Alert Forecast for June 15, 2026
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Do you a feel a tad less sweaty today? Don’t get me wrong, it’s hot, but we only have a few cities that have feels like temperatures of 100° including Jesup to the Golden Isles. We’ve got a cold front draped to the north of us from Columbia to Augusta back through Alabama. The best chance for any
New Hilton Head park designed to protect mysterious archeological site to open this summer
A park protecting the indigenous history of Hilton Head Island is set to open later this summer after several months of construction. The park — Ford’s Shell Rings Park — contains two shell rings built by Hilton Head Island’s Native American inhabitants 4,000 years ago. The park will allow visitors to view the rings an
New logistics park planned across from Hyundai Metaplant in Ellabell
ELLABELL, Ga. (WTOC) - Scannell Properties is moving forward with plans to develop Ridgeway Logistics Park, a large-scale industrial project located across from the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant in Ellabell. The development will be built on a 335-acre site adjacent to the future Interstate 16 interchange, which is expe
Local restaurant cuts hours to protect staff during summer heat
There is nothing better than a summer barbeque but for some restaurant workers that means working through sweltering temperatures.
Jasper County Council moves to protect Chelsea State Forest site
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Jasper County is moving forward with a plan to better protect and preserve a major Lowcountry property. Monday night, Jasper County Council approved two million dollars in bonds to purchase a conservation easement for the Chelsea State Forest property. Conservation easements are voluntary,

















