Don’t ignore that nest—Yellow-Legged Hornets could be moving in and Georgia officials want you...
Georgia agriculture officials are urging residents in several coastal counties to stay alert and report sightings of early-stage Yellow-Legged Hornet nests as the state continues efforts to prevent larger infestations that could threaten pollinators and agriculture.
SCDPH confirms measles case in Beaufort County; exposure locations identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an adult Beaufort County resident. DPH said the person’s vaccination status is unconfirmed and they did not have immunity from a previous measles infection. The source of exposure is unknown, and DPH said there is
Shots fired inside Parker’s gas station in Beaufort. What we know
A suspect who allegedly fired shots inside a Parker’s gas station was safely detained after Beaufort police officers responded to the scene Wednesday, according to the Beaufort Police Department. Officers responded to a shots fired call at 3642 Trask Parkway about 5:04 p.m. Wednesday. They were advised that multiple sh
S.C. woman killed by her own car in freak accident
INDIAN LAND, S.C. — A woman died in a freak accident after she was run over by her own vehicle. It happened Wednesday evening in the parking lot of the Madison Ridge Apartments in Indian Land, South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed a case...
Five years later, Savannah mass shooting remains unsolved
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Five years ago today, 2 young fathers were killed, and 6 other people were injured when gunfire erupted at Fred Wessels Homes along Avery Street. Arthur Milton, 19, and Terryl Coleman, 26, died in the June 11, 2021 mass shooting in Savannah. Among the injured was an 18-month-old child. In the las
Hilton Head hires former Beaufort County attorney who resigned. What we know
Former Beaufort County Attorney Brittany Ward has been selected as the new town attorney for the Town of Hilton Head Island. Ward resigned from the county in late 2024, one of many high-ranking officials who departed in the years following the firing of former county administrator Eric Greenway. Starting July 1, Ward w
1 injured in early morning Garden City shooting
GARDEN CITY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Garden City Police Department (GCPD) arrested a 29-year-old man in connection to an early Thursday morning shooting. GCPD officers were dispatched to the Love’s Travel Stop at 2 Sonny Perdue Drive in Garden City around 6:51 a.m. Once on the scene, officers found a woman inside a vehicle wi
Effingham County deputies warn of Marketplace scams, recommend safe exchange location outside sheriff’s office
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Buying and selling on Facebook Marketplace can save money, but it can also put users face-to-face with strangers during in-person exchanges. Facebook Marketplace is one of the largest social commerce platforms in the world. Its popularity means many people have used it — or know someone w
3 apprehended after shots fired near Publix on Abercorn Street, says District 6 Alderman
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah police apprehended three people after responding to a report of shots fired near the Publix on Abercorn Street, said Alderman Kurtis Purtee in a social media post Thursday. The alderman said officers responded to the area and quickly located and apprehended the three individuals without.
Storm Team 3: Dangerous heat expected, weekend storms likely
Hot and very humid conditions are expected over the next several days. Scattered storms will become more likely also.
