Proposed tax cap could ease costs for homeowners
Over the last eight years, state lawmakers say school taxes have jumped nearly 90 percent, despite enrollment falling by around 1,500 students.
Georgia fugitive arrested Wednesday in Farmville
A Georgia fugitive was arrested in Farmville Wednesday morning by the U.S. Marshal’s Service with assistance from local law enforcement agencies. Dekerius Thompson, 23, was taken into custody in connection with the January shooting death of Deontae Grider outside of an Amazon facility located in Pooler, Georgia, a...
GCPD successfully deploys new grappler while making stop
Using the tool, officers were able to bring a vehicle to a controlled stop with no injuries.
Movies and TV shows casting in Savannah
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
One person arrested for dogfighting in South Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Beaufort County man is facing multiple charges after state investigators uncovered a dogfighting operation in Burton last month, authorities said. According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), 30-year-old Justinn Moultrie has been charged with nine counts of animal fighting and...
Kitten tests positive for rabies in Beaufort County, officials say
There are very few killers Lowcountry residents can experience in their homes more fatal than the rabies virus , made worse by its ability to spread through beloved pet cats and dogs. One such housepet was identified last week on Lady’s Island when a kitten tested positive for rabies , public health officials said on...
UPDATE: 3 arrested in fatal La Roche Avenue shooting
Three people have been charged with murder in connection to the Aug. 22 shooting death of a 16-year-old.
BCSO trying to locate St Helena Island man for questioning
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating an individual wanted for questioning. BCSO is attempting to locate Jakwon Jamar Freeman, 19, of St. Helena Island. Freeman is wanted for questioning in connection to a March 2025 incident that...
Local colleges sign internship agreement with City of Savannah
This will provide paid internships for students from local colleges interested in opportunities in the city.
Chatham County voters to decide on school-tax homestead exemption in November
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Voters will decide whether to pass the Chatham County Schools Tax Relief Act, also known as House Bill 782, in November. The bill would establish a homestead exemption when it comes to taxes that go towards the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. It’s identical to what homeowners...