Trial set in case involving patient who wandered from Bluffton facility and died
A jury will consider next week whether a Bluffton care home is responsible for the death of a 79-year-old dementia patient who slipped out of the facility. Trial proceedings are expected to begin Monday in the wrongful death lawsuit against The Palmettos of Bluffton and its parent company. The suit was filed by the family of Jack Tribble , whose body was found...
Georgia breaks ground on new dental college in Savannah
State leaders helped break ground on a medical facility in Savannah, marking another step to advance access to health care.
Liberty County launches first restaurant week to boost tourism
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - Liberty County is hosting its first restaurant week as the area seeks to draw tourists. Taste and Travel Week runs May 3 through May 9 and features 16 local restaurants. The county sits between Savannah, which drew nearly 13 million visitors and $4.1 billion in spending...
You’ll Want To Pack Your Bags When You See This South Carolina Town Where...
Retirement planning experts will scare you into thinking you need a fortune saved before you can stop working, but Bluffton, South Carolina quietly demonstrates that living well on Social Security is entirely possible when you choose the right location. This Lowcountry gem along the May River offers retirees a lifestyle...
Son’s Fentanyl overdose leads family to start foundation to help others
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) — The DEA says Fentanyl is the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18-45. Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine; even an amount as small as a few grains of salt is enough to kill you. Those are statistics and a drug […]
Alleged gunman arrested after shots sparked ‘panic’ on Coligny Beach
Police have arrested an Okatie man in connection with a stream of gunfire that sent Hilton Head Island beachgoers running for their lives at a tourist hotspot earlier this month. The 20-year-old suspect was charged Tuesday morning with aggravated breach of peace and a violation of Hilton Head’s ordinance banning gunfire in town limits, inmate records show . An arrest warrant alleges the...
Reported gunshots in Pooler neighborhood
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC received reports of a heavy police presence in Pooler early Thursday morning. Our crews saw several Pooler police cars near Garden Acres and Crawford Way in Pooler. Some neighbors say they heard gunshots around 2:30 a.m. A Pooler Police officer on scene confirmed to us...
Part of I-95 in Georgia shut down following vehicle fire
GEORGIA — A vehicle fire has shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Richmond Hill on Thursday morning, causing significant traffic delays. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the incident occurred at State Road 25/U.S. 17, also known as Ocean Highway. Officials said the fire began around 8:20 a.m. and is expected […] The post Part of I-95 in Georgia...
‘Stop, check, protect’, CCPD warns of scams
CCPD chief Jeff Hadley said people in Chatham County have been scammed out of around $800,000 just this year alone.
Movies and TV shows casting in Savannah
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
