Savannah Police Arrest 2 During Anti-ICE Protest March Downtown
Savannah Police said officers arrested two people Sunday during an anti-ICE protest near City Hall after a small group left the sidewalks and marched in the roadway. What’s Happening: Savannah Police said the arrests happened at about 12:05 p.m. Saturday near Bull Street and East Bay Street. Police said the group...
Fundraiser held for local veteran killed at Savannah bar
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Friends gathered Saturday night at Rachael’s Sports Bar to honor a veteran who was shot and killed on Veterans Day while working as a DJ and bouncer at Lucky’s Pub in Savannah. D’Angelo Shaw, a regular at Rachael’s Sports Bar, was remembered by friends as...
MLK Jr. events announced for Jasper County
The MLK Garden of Light Committee recently announced several events which will be held in January honoring the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The MLK Garden of Light Committee recently announced several events which will be held this month honoring the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin...
Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace draws thousands to Columbia, spreading unity and compassion
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Supporters gathered along the route in downtown Columbia Saturday morning as Buddhist monks made their way toward the South Carolina State House as part of a long-distance Walk for Peace. People began lining the streets shortly after 10:30 a.m., many traveling from across the Southeast to...
Child pedestrian crashes raise safety concerns in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Recent incidents involving children being hit by vehicles in Savannah are raising concerns about safety on city streets, particularly as more kids walk, bike or use e-bikes and scooters to get around. This month, a middle school student walking to Myers Middle School was hit by a car on the way...
Low Visibility: A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Dense Fog Advisory will remain in effect until 10AM. Visibility is less than one mile across many communities in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. Drive slowly, use your low beams and give other vehicles extra space this morning. Temperatures will remain above average with lows in the 50s...
New documentary outlines history of Dorchester Academy
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A new documentary film chronicling the history of a former school in Midway that served as a training ground for leaders of the Civil Rights Movement will premiere at the Liberty County Performing Arts Center Sunday, Jan. 18. Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty tells the...
City of Hardeeville awards $141K in education and workforce training grants for 2025
HARDEEVILLE, SC. (WTOC) -The City of Hardeeville and the Hardeeville Community Transformation Foundation have awarded $141,795 in education and workforce training grants for 2025, supporting 11 organizations serving the greater Hardeeville region. The annual grant program supports schools, nonprofits, colleges, and...
Rescue Me Friday: Meet Chester!
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - This Rescue Me Friday, we meet a little guy with a lot of love!. Meet Chester, the guinea pig! He is one of 18 available guinea pigs at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. Director of Animal Outcomes, Nina Schulze, brought him buy to share what you need to know!
The only way on and off Tybee Island will remain the same for now
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - The only way on and off Tybee Island will remain the same for now after the island’s city council unanimously voted against the Georgia Department of Transportation’s updated proposals about U.S. Highway 80. Members including Tony Ploughe said they appreciated GDOT’s ideas and...

















