Pedestrian hit and killed in Beaufort County collision
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — A pedestrian was struck and killed in a collision in Beaufort County. The incident took place on Monday at approximately 8:11 p.m. on US-17 near River Road in Beaufort County. According to information from the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP), a Peterbilt tractor-trailer was...
‘Continued to shoot her lifeless body’: Man who emptied 9 mm into ex-girlfriend as...
A Georgia man is headed to prison forever for shooting his ex-girlfriend nearly a dozen times in front of their 5-month-old child. The post 'Continued to shoot her lifeless body': Man who emptied 9 mm into ex-girlfriend as their baby watched, reloaded and continued firing hears fate first appeared on Law & Crime .
Hwy 21 reopens after crash involving 2 semi-trucks and other vehicle
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A crash involving two semi-trucks and a vehicle closed both lanes of Highway 21 in Effingham County earlier today, January 19, 2026. The crash occurred in the area of Highway 21 and McCall Road, according to the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office. As of 3:10...
Ga. nonprofit combines shark research with program to honor fallen veterans
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Georgia nonprofit that helps veterans heal from PTSD through water activities is creating lasting tributes to fallen service members by naming great white sharks after them. Knot Lucky Fishing takes veterans offshore to catch and tag great white sharks as part of a program that combines...
Cozy Georgia Country Restaurants Locals Happily Travel Miles For
There’s something magical about finding a restaurant where the food tastes like home and the atmosphere wraps around you like a warm blanket. Georgia’s countryside is dotted with incredible dining spots that locals drive long distances to visit, and once you try them, you’ll understand why. From...
Balloons, smiles, and support: Community makes Jazmynn’s 3rd birthday unforgettable
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - Saturday and Sunday, locals in the Richmond Hill community, and people from surrounding areas all showed out in support of a 3-year-old girl’s birthday. Jazmynn’s birthday parade was held at her house this weekend. People brought balloons, stuffed animals, and signs to celebrate her...
Overturned semi-truck crash on I-95 northbound closes all lanes
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - A crash on I-95 northbound has closed all lanes of traffic at Ocean Highway/US 17, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. All lanes northbound lanes are currently closed, GDOT says. The anticipated end time for this crash is currently listed as 4:50 p.m. However,...
IMAGES: Inland counties see snow Sunday morning
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Some inland counties near the Coastal Empire and beyond saw some snow Sunday morning. Watch below what some of our viewers have sent to WSAV News 3! If you have pictures or images you want to share with us, you can email them to [email protected] or [email protected] Sylvania, Ga. Michael and […]
MLK Jr. Day parades to impact traffic in Beaufort County
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — Parades in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day are expected to impact the daily commute in Beaufort County. Below you can find information on the parades happening in Beaufort County and road closures scheduled for Monday, Jan. 19: Hilton Head Island Beaufort Bluffton
Surveillance photos show person abandoning dog at Effingham Animal Shelter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 5:56 p.m. 1/19/2025] The person in the images shared by the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office has been identified, according to officials. Thank you for all the shares. Please do not leave animals at the shelter, especially when it’s closed. If you locate...

















