Crush Reloaded draws large crowd in first year under new name
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — Tybee Island came alive Saturday as Crush Reloaded, a continuation of Orange Crush, drew thousands of people to the beaches. Most attendees were college-age students from colleges and universities all across the Southeast, who spent the day meeting new people, listening to live music and enjoying the coastline. Two patrons […]
Overnight fire damages multiple homes, leaves 6 displaced
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — An overnight fire at a Georgetown residence left six people displaced after damaging multiple homes. At 2:02 a.m., multiple units from the Chatham County Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a house fire on Leeward Drive that was damaging nearby homes. According to authorities, over 40,000 gallons of water were used […]
Savannah named among Top 12 U.S. cities to watch on environmental health
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah is receiving national recognition for its work addressing environmental health challenges. The Community Data Health Initiative, in partnership with the African American Mayors Association, named Savannah one of the Top 12 AAMA Cities to Watch on Environmental Health. Savannah was recognized in the category of extreme heat, alongside other cities across the country.
A ‘get through it day’ for former Bluffton resident at RBC
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — After finishing Thursday’s round three-under-par at the RBC Heritage, former Bluffton resident Brian Campbell said he battled through injuries throughout Friday’s round. “My body wasn’t feeling great, so I was just hanging in there,” he said. “My neck and my shoulder hurt, which has been an ongoing thing I’ve […]
Couple volunteers at ninth hole for ninth year at Heritage golf tournament
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - Nine years, nine holes, nine irons. Halfway through the Heritage golf course, Rick and Pat Washnock have found their place as volunteers at the ninth hole. The Bluffton couple are two of 1,800 volunteers who serve at the Heritage. This is Rick’s ninth year working at...
Orange Crush festival returns to Tybee Island as police brace for 50,000 partiers after...
Tybee Island braces for Orange Crush 2025 as Georgia police ramp up security following recent gunfire incident and rising teen takeover concerns.
Club One hosts benefit show before move to new location on Saturday
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - After nearly 40 years of performances, an iconic Savannah stage is preparing for its next chapter. Club One is hosting a special benefit show Saturday, bringing together dozens of performers to celebrate its legacy before the club moves from its Jefferson Street location to a new home on Williamson Street.
Southeast Georgia Road Work Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory April 18 – 24
Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, April 18 through Friday, April 24. All work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, pay attention and watch for workers. Traffic interruptions are listed below...
New signal will stop traffic for walkers, bicyclists crossing busy Port Royal roadway
A newly installed traffic signal will give pedestrians and bicyclists a safe path across Port Royal’s busy Ribaut Road. The lights on U.S. 21 east of the McTeer Bridge were activated Thursday, according to Beaufort County Engineering. The HAWK signal — short for high-intensity activated crosswalk — allows users of the Spanish Moss Trail to press a button that briefly stops vehicle traffic on the...
Near-record heat ahead of Sunday’s “cold” front
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - After our comfortable morning, highs will be in the lower 90 this afternoon. That’s about 10 degrees above average for this time of the year! Mostly sunny skies will be overhead this afternoon with a light breeze from the south. Perfect weather for golfer and attendees at the RBC Heritage. For the evening, quiet weather continues with temperatures dropping into the...

















