Invitations to NAACP Liberty County forum draw candidate debate
A large panel of candidates running for county, state, and federal offices in Liberty County took part in the NAACP Liberty County Branch forum in Riceboro April 18. Questions about who was invited, who wasn’t, and who didn’t show stirred debate, even from some who weren’t there.
SPD investigating rollover crash on DeRenne Ave.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is investigating a rollover crash on East DeRenne Avenue near the Truman Parkway on Sunday night. Authorities were on scene as WTOC crews got there at around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. A white car was getting set back down after...
One arrested after gunfire with Beaufort County Sheriff’s Deputies
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a domestic-related incident Tuesday morning that led to the arrest of one individual. Around 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, BCSO received a call about a disturbance on Wildcat Lane. Once on the scene, officers determined it was a domestic-related incident. While on the […]
One dead, one hospitalized in Richmond Hill house fire, officials confirm
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) -One person is dead and another is in the hospital following a house fire Monday night on Rushing Street, officials confirm. The Richmond Hill Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Rushing Street at approximately 9:41 p.m. Crews encountered active fire upon arrival and...
Nearly 2,000 customers without power on Wilmington Island, shows GPC Outage map
WILMINGTON ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Roughly 2,000 customers on Wilmington Island are without power Monday morning. According to the Georgia Power Outage Map, there are two outages on Wilmington Island impacting 1,859 customers. As of 11:00 a.m. Monday, the Georgia Power website lists the Estimated Restoration Time as 2:15 p.m.
Man convicted in Savannah groping case now suspect in Atlanta double homicide
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One year ago Monday, 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon-Abel was put behind bars after being found guilty of groping or inappropriately touching four women on the same day: April 20, 2025. A victim said that Adon-Abel did not say anything to her before grabbing her breast. In another...
PIT for Pay: Fired Georgia State Patrol troopers remain certified, one already hired elsewhere
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Four Georgia State Patrol troopers fired for making money off pursuits remain listed as employed by the agency, and one has already started a new law enforcement job. An investigation by the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) found two troopers from Chatham and Bulloch’s Nighthawks...
Childcare expert advises parents to start search months before baby arrives
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Parents should begin searching for childcare centers six to nine months before their baby is born, according to a local childcare center owner. Tyesha Whitely, owner of Chunk’s Learning Center, said parents need to research centers and narrow down options before scheduling visits. “So we’re...
2 men sentenced after stealing mail from collection boxes
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Two Savannah men have been sentenced after stealing mail from U.S. Postal Service (USPS) collection boxes. Brandon Chavonte Mincey, 34, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen mail key. Antwan Williams, 52, was sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading […]
Beaufort Co. free public EV charging station sparks backlash from fuel users
“It's not tied to the grid. There is no electric-charge cost. It is a solar powered charger that is free standing. No construction cost. Completely portable,” a county spokesperson said.

















