After 6 months of restoration, Savannah’s historic Lucas Theatre unveils modern 1920’s makeover
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - After 6 months of renovations, the Lucas Theatre of Art and Design is finally completed bringing back that timeless look from the 1920’s. The Lucas Theatre in downtown Savannah is known for its architecture and design and it just underwent some major renovations bringing back that original...
SPD searching for man wanted in Oct. 1 domestic strangulation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is asking for residents to be on the lookout for an individual wanted as part of an ongoing investigation. SPD is currently investigating Jamari Stephen Taylor, 24, who is wanted in connection with an Oct. 1 domestic strangulation. Anyone with information...
Hilton Head Island’s Purple Cow is Back
This quick chat falls directly into the “If you know, then you know” category and the island’s dessert options will be better for it. The Purple Cow, a beloved brand on the island known for some of the best baked goods around, is making a return to a commercial storefront at 32 Office Park Road on the island’s South...
7 people displaced after house fire on Lucian Circle
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Seven people are without a home after a fire early Thursday morning. At about 1:52 a.m., Savannah Fire firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of Lucian Circle for a residential structure fire. Savannah Fire says crews had the fire under control by 2:03 a.m. No...
BCSO charges 76-year-old man with murder in 1987 cold case
Cortez Sabino Lake, 76, was arrested for murder on Tuesday in connection with murder of 34-yerar-old Margit Schuller on Nov. 1, 1987.
Late night fire displaces family of 7
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Fire Department (SFD) responded to a late-night house fire that has left a family displaced. At 1:52 a.m. Thursday, crews responded to the 100 block of Lucian Circle for a residential structure fire. Crews jumped into action and had the fire under control ten minutes later. No...
SPD investigating a body found in the Savannah River
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is investigating a body that was found in the Savannah River. The body was seen on the Hutchinson Island side on Thursday morning. The body was recovered by the Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) Marine Patrol, with the help of Savannah Police and...
Georgia Scam Alert Today: Fake Deputy Calls Demand Money for “Warrants”
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Savannah, GA – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an active phone scam in which callers impersonate deputies and attempt to pressure victims into paying fake fees for warrants,...
Advocate group asks for firings after apparent animal abuse at MUSC
SAEN believes employees involved in series of animal deaths at hospital should be let go.
Court hearing Tuesday for Chatham County man accused of stabbing his mother to death
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A Chatham County man accused of stabbing his mother to death has court hearing Tuesday. Addison Martinez has a probable cause hearing in Chatham County Recorder Court Tuesday. He’s charged with felony murder after investigators say he stabbed his mother Vida to death in her apartment on...

















