New bookstore and dessert shop opening in Old Town Bluffton. Here’s when & where
Bluffton’s next chapter is getting ready to open on a quiet corner tucked in Old Town, where books, frozen treats and history will soon share the same front porch. A new independent bookstore, paired with a Bluffton-style “icery,” is set to bring fresh energy to the edge of Bluffton Oyster Factory Park at 89 Bridge...
From fairway to freedom: Bluffton golf community rescues stranded manatee
What started as a routine Saturday round of golf at Crescent Pointe quickly turned into a wildlife rescue story the community won’t soon forget. Two golfers, teeing off on Hole 9 on Nov. 22, spotted something no one expected to see beached along the shoreline: a manatee. These gentle, elusive giants are no strangers...
South Carolina Lowcountry Community Calendar of Events
For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events -...
Search for missing 79-year-old in the Lowcountry ends after body found, deputies say
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. — Evidence suggests that the search for a missing man in the Lowcountry has come to a heartbreaking end. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday that it had suspended its search for 79-year-old Isaac Bussey Sr. after a deceased person believed to be him was found that evening.
Pet of the week: Meet Hammy Hambone
Hammy Hambone is up for adoption through Renegade Paws Resue!
Savannah Arts Academy takes center stage with state theater title
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Students at the Savannah Arts Academy got to shine on stage, as the high school won the Class 2AA State Championship in the GHSA One-Act Play Competition on Nov. 15. It’s the first time in school history the Savannah Arts Academy has taken home the state...
This Georgia Gas-Station-Backlot Smokehouse Quietly Beats The State’s Big-Name BBQ Spots
You wouldn’t expect greatness behind a Savannah gas station, but that’s exactly where B’s Cracklin’ Barbeque hides in plain sight. The first thing that hits you is the smoke, rich, sweet, drifting across the lot like a quiet invitation. Step closer and you’ll hear the hum...
Rincon community raises money for child with leukemia
RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) - The city of Rincon showed up Saturday in support of one little boy who was diagnosed with cancer at just one year old. After a one-year-old baby was diagnosed with leukemia, the decision to rally behind the local family receiving that unimaginable news was an easy one for the Rincon community. A...
Chatham County PD looking for missing runaway, spokesperson says
He was last seen just before 8 a.m. in the 2000-block of Gamble Road
Top Trails and Hidden Nature Spots in Savannah
The city of Savannah, Georgia, is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, historic architecture, and vibrant wildlife. A local nature enthusiast has been on a quest to discover the city's hidden gems - the lesser-known parks, trails, and nature spots that offer a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. So far,...
