Crash on 278 westbound near Berkeley Hall, right lane blocked
BLUFFTON, Sc. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 5:35 P.M.] A crash at U.S. 278 and Berkeley Hall was cleared. [ORIGINAL STORY] The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office reported an accident on U.S. 278 westbound just past Berkeley Hall. The right lane on 278 WB is blocked at this time. An ambulance, fire...
High risk of dangerous rip currents on Hilton Head beaches Wednesday. What to know
Beaufort County beaches will be under a “high risk” of dangerous rip currents Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service’s office in Charleston. The rip current advisory is scheduled to last from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday for Beaufort and Jasper counties and parts of coastal Georgia, the NWS said on Tuesday
St. Jude Dream Home 2026 giveaway winners
The 2026 Savannah St. Jude Dream Home giveaway campaign is wrapping up Tuesday with the drawing for this year's winners!
Latest shrimp testing reveals gains, setbacks in seafood transparency
SeaD Consulting’s latest round of genetic shrimp testing shows that while some coastal markets are making progress in seafood transparency, misrepresentation of imported shrimp remains a persistent problem across the Gulf and Southeast. On behalf of the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA), SeaD conducted follow-up testing t
Parker’s Kitchen CEO reflects on 50 years of business | Parker’s at 50
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A single gas station off I-95 helped launch what would become one of the region’s most recognizable convenience store brands. The first episode of Parker’s at 50, a new WTOC+ series, looks back at the early days of Parker’s Kitchen as the company celebrates half a century of business. The episode
Georgia’s Hyundai Metaplant begins producing third car
ELLABELL, GA — With Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp behind the wheel, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and Kia America rolled out their new hybrid vehicle on Tuesday. The Kia Sportage Turbo-Hybrid is the first Kia and first hybrid electric vehicle to be produced at the Ellabell Metaplant. It’s the third vehicle manufactur
Jamie Ertle’s First Alert Forecast for June 2, 2026
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A cold front is on the move through the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. Less thunderstorm activity is expected today as it moves in from the north and pushes towards Florida this evening. I’m watching for possible gusty storms along and near the Altamaha this afternoon/early evening. It’ll be 72°
Quando Rondo Released From Prison to Halfway House After Serving 15 Months
Savannah, Georgia rapper Quando Rondo , who pleaded guilty to drug charges in 2024, has been transferred from federal prison to a halfway house in Atlanta. Sabrina Carpenter Gets Restraining Order After 'Deeply Alarming' Incident With Alleged Stalker The musician, real name Tyquian Bowman, was sentenced to 33 months in
Bluffton PD gives update on May River senior prank incident
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The Bluffton Police Department shared an updated after a senior prank at May River High School last month. Police said they worked closely with the school district on this investigation. The school district said while they cannot comment on specific student disciplinary actions due to FER
Clear backpack policy coming to Liberty County schools
The new policy was approved on Sept. 23, 2025, by the Liberty County Board of Education.

















