Beloved Bluffton barber dies after ‘the hardest battle with colon cancer’
Joe Gancio, a husband, father , friend and namesake behind a popular pair of Bluffton barbershops, died Wednesday after “the hardest battle with colon cancer,” according to friends and family members’ social media post. “Words can’t express the grief and sorrow I feel for myself and our daughter as we mourn the loss...
Davenport House Museum announces Yuletide Tours and special holiday programs
The Davenport House Museum, an award-winning house museum in Savannah, Ga. that is owned and operated by Historic Savannah Foundation, is pleased to offer festive, holiday-themed Yuletide Tours running now through Sat., Jan. 3, 2026, exploring 19 th -century holiday traditions at one of Georgia’s most historic sites....
River Street Sweets donates $22,000 for afterschool meals
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One local business, known for its desserts, is making an effort to end child hunger. River Street Sweets made a $22,000 donation to Kids Cafe, which provides afterschool meals and tutoring to local kids. The donation is equivalent to more than 100,000 meals. “All of our...
Two Chatham County EMTs given special recognition for life-saving care
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One Savannah resident survived against steep odds after suffering a “widow maker” heart attack — a type of blockage the American Heart Association says carries about a 12% chance of survival. After recovering, Andrea Howard wanted nothing more than to personally thank the...
Savannah Police Department preparing to move to new location
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) announced via its Facebook page that SPD Information Management Services will be temporarily suspended from December 5 through 8 as the station moves to its new headquarters. For Tow Release, you can call 912-651-3617 (Option 1). All other calls can be...
Last suspect in Oglethorpe Mall shooting pleads not guilty
WSAV first reported about alleged gang ties in connection to the Oglethorpe Mall shooting. Tuesday, the final suspect pleaded not guilty to over a dozen unlawful criminal gang activity charges.
Savannah’s Best Soul Food Kitchens That Define Southern Comfort
Savannah hums with the scent of buttered biscuits, smoky collards, and gravy that clings to your memory. If you crave plates that warm your hands and your heart, you are in the right city. From white tablecloth legends to counter service classics, these kitchens turn comfort into an art form. Come hungry, leave...
Port Wentworth family claims mold forced them from apartment, faces $20,000 in damages
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) -A Port Wentworth family says mold in their apartment made them sick and forced them to move out, leaving them with $20,000 in damages they claim their former apartment complex refuses to cover. Malachi Singleton and his family lived at the Palisades at Rice Hope apartments...
What Are the Haunted Beachfront Towns of the East Coast?
You’ll find haunted beachfront towns scattered across the East Coast, from Pawleys Island with its protective Gray Man to Charleston’s harbor filled with Civil War spirits. Savannah boasts pirate hauntings at the historic Pirates’ House, while New England’s spectral lighthouse keepers still maintain their eternal...
Inside the 40-minute jail visit that triggered a probe into a Beaufort Co. councilman
A 40-minute visit between a Beaufort County councilman and an inmate triggered a weeks-long investigation into possible criminal violations in the county jail. Now, the 43-page police report detailing the findings of the investigation has been released to the public. Between Aug. 25 and Oct. 3, investigators examined...
