Massive factory opens in town near Hilton Head. What that means for the area
Advanced manufacturer TS Conductor celebrated the opening of its 300,000-square-foot Hardeeville plant this week, marking the beginning of the company’s ambitious plans for its Lowcountry operations. The company, which makes advanced conductors to double and triple the capacity of the power grid, unveiled its new facil
A brief history of the Port Wentworth paper mill
A smidge north from Savannah proper is the Port Wentworth paper mill–a sprawling assortment of smokestacks, silos and timber piles. The plant has sat along the Savannah River since it began operating in 1948 under the Southern Paperboard Corporation , churning out a steady supply of pulp products and providing jobs in
When To Plant Camellias For Healthy Plants And More Blooms
The lush, colorful blooms of camellias are a favorite winter sight throughout the South. Stroll through the squares in Savannah over Christmastime, and you'll spot the big magenta-red blooms popping out from among the trees. Walk around a leafy neighborhood in Alabama, and you'll understand why those luscious blossoms
Savannah man’s life upended after tick bite leads to Lyme disease
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Emergency room visits for tick bites are higher than normal across most of the country this spring, according to the CDC. Dallas Thompson, a Savannah resident, has been battling Lyme disease and its side effects for nearly a year. Thompson was camping in Florida last July when several ticks bit hi
Advocates clash with housing authority over Yamacraw plans
A heated Housing Authority of Savannah meeting about the future redevelopment of Yamacraw Village ended early Wednesday after disruptions during debate over residents’ demands for legally binding relocation protections and guarantees to return to the community.
Midtown Savannah shooting leaves one man dead
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department confirms a man was fatally shot in the 1000 block of 38th Street Thursday. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. This is a developing story. Stick with WTOC for more updates.
Chatham’s ‘most wanted fugitive’ in custody, official says during social media live
An official on the sheriff's office page showed Richardson in the backseat of what appears to be a law enforcement vehicle during a Facebook live Wednesday.
TS Conductor opens $134M manufacturing plant in Hardeeville, plans to hire hundreds
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - A company expected to bring hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars to the Lowcountry is officially open for business. Area and state leaders gathered in Jasper County for the grand opening of TS Conductor’s newest manufacturing facility — the company’s second U.S. plant.
Officials relocate several Beaufort County polling locations ahead of June primary
Beaufort County voters in 10 precincts will have to vote in a different polling location than usual, officials announced Wednesday.
Around 70,000 gallons of wastewater released near Highway 170, officials say
Crews stopped the overflow by 9 a.m., but an estimated 70,000 gallons spilled in the area.
