Students host cleanup at Oyster Factory Park
A group of Michael C. Riley Elementary School students recently hosted a cleanup at Oyster Factory Park in Bluffton. Students and staff helped rid the area of any litter and debris in the area. While the May River cleanup was cancelled this year by the Town of Bluffton this spring...
Built on flavor: local baker’s gluten‑free journey
myself sick.” At the heart of Rollin’ Gluten Free is Meredith’s signature creation: cinnamon rolls, a recipe they have refined with the precision of a scientist and the passion of someone who simply loves feeding people well.
Neighbors to Daffin Park speak out against stadium light project
Bright stadium lights could soon pop up at a portion of Daffin Park and residents who live across the street are voicing their concerns.
2 Savannah teens plead not guilty in fatal Sept. shooting of 14-year-old
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Now 19-year-old Marcus Thomas Jr. and 18-year-old Caesar Thompkins Jr. appeared in court today on charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and criminal attempt to commit armed robbery. They were both indicted back in February for the death of 14-year-old Markel Bush. Before a.
Ridgeland man dies after May 24 accident involving ATV’s
A Ridgeland man died May 24 after an ATV accident on Cherry Hill Road near the intersection of Bridgetown Drive, according to Jasper County Coroner Jeremiah Vaigneur. A Ridgeland man died May 24 in a collision involving two ATV’s and a truck with a trailer, according to officials. Antoine...
Savannah Portside International Park Earns GRAD Select Certification for Industrial Development
BLOOMINGDALE, Ga. (May 27, 2026) — The Georgia Department of Economic Development, in partnership with the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, has announced that Savannah Portside International Park has earned Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development certification with GRAD Select status. The enhanced c
Savannah Scholars extends application deadline for free college access program for eighth graders
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Scholars has extended the application deadline for its third student cohort, giving eligible Chatham County students more time to apply for the nonprofit’s free college access and leadership program. The new deadline is July 15, 2026. The program is open to high-achieving, low-income stu
Beaufort County to hold meeting on US 278-US 17 corridor study
The Lowcountry Council of Government (LCOG) is conducting the study. It includes proposed improvements that will enhance safety, reduce crash risk and improve connectivity as the area develops.
Savannah Police task force seizes guns, drugs after traffic stop
One gun was reported stolen and another had a machine gun conversion attached, a police spokesperson said.
Westbound I-16 lanes blocked near Bloomingdale Road due to traffic incident
BLOOMINGDALE, Ga. (WTOC) - All westbound lanes on I-16 near Bloomingdale Road are blocked due to a traffic incident. One eastbound lane is closed as well, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The incident was reported around 5:44 p.m. Wednesday and has an anticipated end time of 7:44 p.m.
