Gullah/Geechee Nation to celebrate Juneteenth and Black Music Month
Community members and visitors are encouraged to bring the entire family and friends to take part in the cultural events across the Gullah/Geechee Nation.
Tybee Island’s newest garden is designed to protect the coast
TYBEE ISLAND , Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Tybee Island has completed a new rain garden at Solomon Park as part of an effort to improve sustainability and stormwater management. The project was completed in partnership with UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, Georgia Tech’s CEAR Hub and Thomas & Hutton. The rain g
Port Wentworth Police respond to crash on I-95 near Georgia Welcome Center
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - Port Wentworth Police are responding to a crash on I-95 northbound near the Georgia Welcome Center in Port Wentworth Monday night. According to the Port Wentworth Police Department, the crash resulted in minor injuries. Emergency crews responded to the scene and are working to clear the roa
Savannah Airport secures $10 million for major terminal renovations
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Big changes are on the horizon at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport as officials move forward with a sweeping terminal renovation project aimed at improving the travel experience for millions of passengers each year. The airport has secured a $10 million federal grant that will help fund major
‘You’re throwing me out on the streets’: Seven Port Wentworth residents ordered to vacate...
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - Seven residents were forced out of their homes after Port Wentworth code enforcement deemed their building unlivable due to no working fire alarm system and questionably structural walls and roofs. The city gave tenants from May 6 until June 1 at noon to find somewhere...
SCAD families face delays getting to record-breaking graduation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - While thousands of people celebrated the Savannah College of Art and Design’s graduation, others were rushing to get in with traffic congestion on the roadway and waterway. Michael Hoblin, who earned an MFA in Graphic Design, said he made the difficult decision to skip the...
Endorsed by current sheriff, Seifert hopes to lead Beaufort County police into new era
Boasting 20 years of law enforcement experience and the endorsement of the retiring seven-term sheriff, Doug Seifert is running to lead the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office on a platform of improving hiring efforts, better communicating with residents and building a coalition with other local leaders. “I have worked on
Long-term shelter for domestic violence survivors could be coming to Beaufort County
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - A new shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence could soon open in the Lowcountry — but organizers say they need the community’s help to get it across the finish line. Right now, Beaufort County has just one emergency shelter for women...
Man pleads not guilty in shooting death of Cinsere Ward
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A man indicted in the shooting death of 23-year-old Cinsere Ward pleaded not guilty Friday in front of Judge Walmsley. Elijah Roundtree, 18, was indicted on malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, obstruction, possession of marijuana more than an ounce and unlawful criminal gang activit
3 prized paintings vanish in $100K storage heist in Chatham County
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. - Chatham County police are asking for the public’s help recovering nearly $100,000 worth of artwork, musical instruments and other belongings stolen from a storage unit last year. What we know:. According to the Chatham County Police Department, officers responded Sept. 1, 2025, to the Extra...

















