Over 80 potential graves remain at Savannah’s Whitefield Square, radar survey confirms
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A ground penetrating radar survey has confirmed that graves likely remain at Whitefield Square, the site of a historic burial ground that served Savannah’s enslaved and free people of color from 1763 to 1844. The City of Savannah received the final report from The LAMAR...
Police searching for missing 14-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Chatham County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for two weeks. Authorities said ChaMani NaMya Warthaw was last seen on Feb. 6 at approximately 7 a.m. leaving her home on St. Georgia Boulevard. ChaMani is described as 4 feet 9 inches...
Two suspects in Best Buy theft case make first appearance in court
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two of the people accused of stealing $40,000 worth of products from a Best Buy in Savannah just appeared in court. Thursday was the first court appearance for two of the six suspected shoplifters in that case. Shabria Summers and Leslie Bostic joined the hearing virtually...
Community vigil for beloved Savannah teacher changes location
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) [UPDATE 2:30 p.m.] - A planned vigil for Dr. Linda Davis Thursday evening has been moved to a new location. In a flyer for the community-organized prayer vigil, organizers say the event will take place outside the Chatham County Police Station at 9306 Whitfield Ave Thursday evening at 5 p.m.
New York man sentenced to life for murder of Hardeeville couple
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - A Jasper County jury has found Charles Saunders guilty of murdering Bernard Lyles and Alesia Dykes, two beloved members of the Hardeeville community. The conviction came after just over an hour of deliberation following a three-day trial. The judge subsequently sentenced Saunders to two...
Savannah residents “outraged” over cell towers appearing in neighborhoods without notice
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Residents across Savannah are expressing frustrations over cell towers appearing in their neighborhoods without advance notice, prompting city leaders to explore new protections against future installations. Crown Castle USA used Georgia Senate Bill 66 to bypass Savannah’s metropolitan planning...
Alleged dog fighting ring suspect indicted for child molestation, trafficking
One of the men arrested in an alleged dog-fighting ring was indicted for child molestation and trafficking charges Wednesday.
Beaufort County shooting leaves 3 dead, including suspect
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a late-night domestic shooting that left three people dead. Around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, deputies were dispatched to a home on Lark Street on Hilton Head Island after reports of gunshots. When they arrived, two victims, a...
Cherished teacher mourned following deadly crash with driver who was being pursued by ICE
Cherished teacher mourned following deadly crash with driver who was being pursued by ICEBy RUSS BYNUMAssociated PressThe Associated PressSAVANNAH, Ga.Kindergarten and first grade students at a Georgia school are mourning their teacher days after she was killed by a driver who authorities say was fleeing federal...
Tragic Collision in Savannah: Community Mourns Beloved Teacher
A tragic accident in Savannah, Georgia has left a community grieving the loss of a dedicated teacher. Linda Davis, a special education instructor, was killed when a vehicle driven by Oscar Vasquez Lopez collided with her car. Lopez, fleeing ICE officers, now faces serious charges including vehicular homicide.

















