Georgia’s severe drought impacts crops, soil
John Gentry, 79, has tended to a thousand pink and red camellia plants for about 15 years in his corner of the University of Georgia (UGA) Botanical Gardens in Georgetown, just south of Savannah. This winter, however, has been drier than usual. The camellias have received less than half of the 23-year average...
Liberty County forum to offer celebration and education
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Enjoy a Gullah Geechee meal while learning all about where it came from at the 2026 Lowcountry Culture and Literacy Forum at Midway’s Martha Randolph Stevens Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. The free, family-friendly event will include vendors, workshops and breakout sessions titled Living...
Local high school students explore military careers at the 165th Airlift Wing
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - For many high school students in the Savannah area, stepping foot on a military aircraft for the first time could be the start of a career in uniform. JROTC students from Effingham and Dublin high schools visited the 165th Airlift Wing Friday to learn about opportunities within the Air National...
Police presence on Red Maple Drive, Goodale Drive
Several Chatham County Police vehicles were parked near the area. A WSAV team member also saw crime scene tape put up near the vehicles.
Pet of the week: Meet Farrah Fawcett
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Renegade Paws Rescue stopped by WSAV to show us Farrah Fawcett. She is waiting for a loving family. If you’re interested in meeting or adopting Farrah Fawcett, visit here.
Body of missing Daufuskie Island man found Feb. 24
The body of a Daufuskie Island man who had been reported missing since Feb. 20 was discovered by officials in the water during a search of the area Feb. 24, according to Beaufort County Coroner’s Office Deputy Coroner Shane Bowers. The body of Richard “Dickie” Phelps, 63, was recovered from the water Feb. 24, Bowers...
Bluffton hosts seventh annual Black History Month Celebration
The Town of Bluffton leaders and staff recently held its seventh annual Black History Month luncheon. Town of Bluffton leaders and staff recently held their seventh annual Black History Month celebration and honored a special milestone in the process. The national theme this year was “A Century of Black History...
Pooler Police looking for “high-functioning autistic” missing teen
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — The Pooler Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. 16-year-old Jabre Wadley, Jr. was last seen at Sam’s Club on Saturday at approximately 3 p.m., walking towards the Tanger Outlets. According to officials from the Pooler Police, Jabre is “high-functioning...
Celebration of life held for Savannah icon, Chef Joe Randall
The celebration of life was held at St. Paul CME Church and featured multiple speakers, prayers and musical performances.
New York man gets life sentence for murders in Hardeeville
A New York man will face life in prison after the murders of two people in Hardeeville in 2024. Charles Sanders, 50, received the sentence Feb. 19. A New York man was sentenced to life in prison during Jasper County General Sessions Court for the shooting deaths of two people in 2024 in Hardeeville, according to the...

















