Lowcountry community holds vigil 1 week after mass shooting on St. Helena Island
ST. HELENA ISLAND, SC. (WTOC) - It has been a week since gunfire erupted in a crowd of hundreds on St. Helena Island. Four people were killed outside of Willie’s Bar and Restaurant, and even more were injured. There was a vigil for those victims and their loved ones...
O.C. Welch offers $5k reward, on top of father’s $5k reward, for information about...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Stuart Brady was hit and run over by a car at around 1 a.m. on September 29th, and now local business leader O.C. Welch III is offering his own money for answers. According to a post on Facebook, Welch III made the offer while sharing WTOC’s...
UPDATE: Body found in Tybee Island marsh
In a statement released on Sunday, TIPD addressed rumors and said there was no evidence that foul play was involved in the death of the individual.
Man taken to hospital following Sunday morning shooting in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ga. (WTOC) - According to the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, one man was taken to the hospital for treatment following a shooting in Springfield. Deputies got a call just before 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning regarding a shooting that took place on Chester Thomas Road. The sheriff’s office says...
Driver dead after crash in Effingham County
The driver failed to stop at a stop sign, left the roadway and struck multiple buildings in a residential area.
Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society celebrates 20th annual Buddy Walk in Forsyth Park
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Over 3,000 people headed to Forsyth Park Saturday for the 20th Annual Buddy Walk, hosted by the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society. The event kicked off Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. with opening ceremonies, which led into a one-mile walk through Forsyth Park. There was also a Family Fun event...
Mayor’s Memo: Building a community we can be proud to call home
Hardeeville has many builders building many houses, and many investors building warehouses, and many new store fronts will soon follow. But what council and our excellent staff are building is a community – a community where people can live safely in nice homes, live close to their jobs, and have fun with their...
1 injured in Augusta Ave. overnight shooting
It resulted in an adult male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his upper thigh.
Body discovered in Georgia, investigation underway
GEORGIA — Authorities discovered a man’s body in a marsh on Tybee Island Saturday afternoon, according to Tybee Island Police. Officers were called to the area of Highway 80, between Lewis and Campbell Avenues, just after noon, where they found the body lying in the marsh. Preliminary information indicates that the...
Haunted Cemeteries In Georgia That Draw Curious Travelers Every October
October in Georgia brings cooler air, longer shadows, and a surge of travelers curious about the state’s storied burial grounds. These cemeteries mix verifiable history with local folklore, inviting respectful exploration rather than cheap thrills. You will find thoughtful preservation, accessible tours, and...

















