Hometown Hero: Firefighter Tucker Woodcock saves choking infant in Effingham
While driving to pick up his 16-month-old daughter from daycare on August 4, Tucker Woodcock , a firefighter with Effingham County Fire Rescue, received a distressing alert that a nearby infant was unconscious and choking on an object lodged in her throat. Although he was off duty, he realized he was only minutes...
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrests man for kidnapping
A man was arrested for kidnapping after Jasper County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) deputies executed a search warrant on Carson Road in Ridgeland on Tuesday.
10 dogs rescued, Beaufort man arrested for animal fighting
The arrest warrant details that nine of the 10 dogs found on property had a scar pattern consistent with organized dogfighting, after being examined by a vet.
New data shows Savannah reported no hate crimes last year
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is getting answers about new data showing Savannah reporting no hate crimes occurring last year. An FBI report shows Savannah is one of 64 U.S. cities with a population over 100,000 that reported no hate crimes. Mayor Van Johnson spoke about this Tuesday. He agreed...
6 adults, 1 child arrested at St. Helena park for carrying weapons, contributing to...
St. Helena, SC (WTOC) - Ten males, ages 15-22, were detained at the Scott Hill Community Center on Scott Hill Road, St. Helena Island, after the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office observed them possessing weapons near the playground area on the county recreation property. Carrying weapons on county recreational...
Effingham County crash leaves cars in flames, none injured
No injuries were reported from the crash, but both cars suffered severe damage.
BCSO investigating house struck by gunfire Monday morning
No injuries were reported from the house that occupied 11 people, including eight juveniles ranging from six months to 16 years old. The house was struck multiple times.
Exit 164A closed due to overturned tractor-trailer
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: The Savannah Police Department said I-16 exit ramp 164A is closed due to an overturned tractor-trailer. Police say this exit ramp will be closed for around an hour. Savannah Police said I-16 Westbound is closed at exit 164 due to an overturned tractor-trailer. Police said...
NC woman arrested after stabbing in Hilton Head Island
A vacation in a Hilton Head villa ended in a stabbing and subsequent arrest Tuesday morning.
WATCH: Mayor Van Johnson’s weekly address
Mayor Van Johnson holds his weekly address to the public.
