Beaufort County warns Verizon outage may affect 911 calls; residents urged to use alternate...
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that a Verizon outage could affect some customers’ ability to dial 911. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office said it received information from Verizon regarding outage issues that may impact emergency calling.
Up and up: rising gas prices having effects on land and sea
The Georgia Queen Riverboat in Savannah fills up with 4,500 gallons of diesel gas every 10 days just to stay afloat.
Chatham County staff address possible short-term rental changes
Homeowners, property managers and residents voiced their concerns to county staff about potential updates to the short-term rental ordinance Monday night.
Occupant sets fire to house, barricades inside, arrested by CCPD
The person was later arrested after exiting the house.
“Stay Safe, Bluffton!” scholarships awarded to local students
Town of Bluffton Mayor Larry Toomer recently presented the 2026 "Stay Safe Bluffton!" scholarships to five local students. Several students were recently recognized by the Town of Bluffton as 2026 “Stay Safe, Bluffton!” scholarship winners. The scholarships, a town spokesperson said, are awarded to honor academic and c
Random Ruminations from the Region’s Food Scene
It is not my first choice to set traffic records on this website because of bad news, but alas here we are……. *The news last week that River Street’s Olympia Cafe would not be returning to the location they held for 30 years was the one of the worst kept secrets in town. Once the City of Savannah realized that they had
Man dies after late-night shooting at Shell Point Apartments, police say
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Port Royal Police are investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex that happened on May 15. Police responded about 10:58 p.m. to a report of shots fired at the Shell Point Apartments in the 287 Midtown Drive area, authorities said. When officers arrived, they found a man suffer
SERG Group holding special fundraiser for little girl with rare disease
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) — A Lowcountry family is battling to give their youngest a chance at a better life. Now, they are getting help from the people they work with, and asking the community to come have a good time, and give to a great cause. Piper Marcengill is just 19 months old and pictures […]
Leopold’s Ice Cream nominated among nation’s best ice cream shops
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Leopold’s Ice Cream nominated for USA TODAY’s Best Ice Cream Shop in America. Leopold’s Ice Cream is once again in the national spotlight after earning a nomination for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Ice Cream Shop in America.
Savannah Police Department celebrating new officers and leadership promotions
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police Department will celebrate new officers and departmental promotions during a badge pinning and promotion ceremony Friday, May 22. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. inside the ballroom at the Savannah Civic Center. Department leaders say the event will honor 26 newly...
