Driver airlifted to hospital after Beaufort County crash. Troopers investigate
A driver was airlifted to the hospital with severe injuries after a weekend crash in northern Beaufort County, according to police. Deputies responded to the multi-vehicle collision around 3 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 21 and Old Sheldon Road, located in southern Yemassee town limits near the Alph
Crash in Effingham County shuts down southbound lanes of Hwy 21
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a three-vehicle crash in the area of Old Augusta Road and Highway 21. Deputies say southbound lanes of Highway 21 are shut down at this time. Drivers are advised to use caution if traveling through this...
Flies in Ice Machine, Unsafe Food Temps Drop Richmond Hill Denny’s to ‘C’ Grade
A Denny's restaurant failed its latest health inspection, dropping from an "A" grade to a "C" after state inspectors found flies in the ice machine, improperly cooled food, and rusted cans dripping onto pancake mix.
Savannah jury convicts Florida woman in multi-state pandemic benefits fraud case
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Florida woman has been convicted in federal court in Savannah for her role in a scheme that fraudulently obtained nearly half a million dollars in pandemic unemployment benefits from states across the country, federal prosecutors said. A jury found Cheryl Galloway, 67, of Yulee, Florida,...
Savannah Alderman’s son arrested, accused of armed robbery
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The son of a Savannah alderman was arrested Wednesday by the Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) after he was allegedly involved in an armed robbery, booking records show. The son of District 2 Alderman Detric Leggett, Keshon Leggett, was charged with aggravated assault, armed robbery and pos
Jury indicts 4 in Daffin Park armed robbery
Four men with alleged gang ties were indicted in connection to a 2025 Daffin Park armed robbery, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Wednesday.
Regional water project ramps up in Effingham County
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Effingham County leaders say work is now underway on a new regional water system drawing from the Savannah River after state leaders approved more than $500 million in funding to expand surface-water capacity across the Coastal Empire. The Effingham County Board of Commissioners said the.
Locally-owned bagel chain opens new Bluffton restaurant. Here’s where
Bluffton bagel fans have a new locally-owned option for their breakfast. Island Bagel & Deli held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for its new restaurant in Bluffton. Island Bagel is a local business owned by Ana Rojas, an immigrant who worked her way from employee to owner . Island Bagel already has two locations, on
She’s the best female chef in North America, and she’s right here in GA
A celebrated Savannah chef is adding another major achievement to her career . Chef Mashama Bailey, the culinary force behind The Grey in Savannah, has been named North America's Best Female Chef for 2026 by The World's 50 Best, an organization that recognizes leading restaurants and culinary professionals around the g
Agreement reached between HCA Healthcare and Cigna
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An agreement has been reached between HCA Healthcare and Cigna. In a statement to WTOC, Memorial Health said there will be no disruption to care. This comes after several months of negotiations between the two organizations that had the potential to impact thousands of patients. On...
