Georgia Southern expert says Artemis II mission is “starting point” for what’s next
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Artemis II astronauts are back on Earth, and a Georgia Southern aerospace expert says the splashdown is just the beginning. NASA confirmed the Orion capsule’s splashdown off the California coast, closing out a nine-day crewed test flight around the moon — a return to lunar spaceflight not seen in more than half a century. The mission covered nearly 700,000 miles as...
Chatham County MPC seeks public input on future growth plan
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission is asking for public feedback on draft updates to the Comprehensive Plan for Chatham County, Savannah and Garden City. The plan helps guide growth, development and preservation across the region. It must be updated every five years to meet state...
Savannah house fire displaces 10 residents
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Ten people were displaced after a house fire early Saturday morning on Evergreen Avenue. Crews were dispatched to the 2600 block of Evergreen Avenue. Firefighters arrived on scene at 3:04 a.m. According to the Savannah Fire Department crews had water on the fire at 3:10 a.m. and the fire was declared under control at 3:27 a.m.
“We’re not messing around”: Tybee Island mayor deploys heavy security ahead of Crush Reloaded
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Tybee Island officials are deploying a heavy multi-agency security presence and adjusting traffic plans ahead of this year’s Crush Reloaded music festival, set for April 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Multiple law enforcement agencies — including state, county and local...
There’s An Iconic All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant Hiding In Georgia, And It’s Worth The Trip
Ever notice how the best things in life are usually hiding in plain sight, like that twenty-dollar bill you found in your winter coat pocket or the fact that your dog actually does understand what you’re saying but chooses to ignore you anyway?. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room in Savannah,...
Community celebrates birthday of innocent bystander killed during Savannah Police chase
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)– Friends and family came together Friday for a birthday celebration for Darren Lewis, an innocent bystander who was killed last March during a high-speed police chase. A day after his 62nd birthday, his wife, Kathy Lewis, hosted a birthday memorial celebration in his honor. “It’s a...
Abbie DeLoach Foundation awards largest scholarship class
On Friday, the foundation awarded its largest class to date by handing out 28 scholarships.
Runaway growth is dangerous but may be inevitable
Well folks it’s official. Jasper County is — as reported by the Charleston Post and Courier — the fastest growing county in the United States of America. This statistic is not qualified by anything like Jasper is the fastest growing county in South Carolina; or in the Southeast. No, it’s the fastest growing county; full stop; end of sentence; exclamation mark.
Savannah makes progress to curb illegal dumping
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah’s efforts to curb illegal dumping are underway, and residents are noticing the cleanups. The impact is significant, but short term. Residents say that even when the city or county picks up trash, it reappears the next day, despite signs posted around the city warning against illegal dumping.
Beaufort County Airports to host Frog Fest 2026
Event includes Flying Frog 5K/10K, music festival, food, fun. In celebration of South Carolina Aviation Week, Beaufort County Airports will host the first annual Frog Fest 2026. It will be held Saturday, April 18, at Beaufort Executive Airport at 39 Airport Circle on Lady’s Island. Frog Fest 2026, which...

















