Savannah extending hours on pools and cooling centers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)– Summer fun is still blazing on, but with temperatures skyrocketing into the triple digits, the fun can turn serious, especially for kids. This week, officials are sharing tips with parents to ‘beat the heat’ in Savannah with expert tips on how to help your family stay cool and safe. WSAV spoke...
WATCH: Mayor Johnson’s weekly briefing
Watch as Mayor Van Johnson addresses the media in his weekly briefing.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Savannah mother separated from son, still in Honduras
"If you want to stay in this country, we have to do the things right"
Man arrested in connection to Sunday afternoon shooting that left one hospitalized
[This article has been updated with information about the shooting victim's injuries.] One man was arrested in connection with a Sunday afternoon shooting in south Savannah that left another man hospitalized. Savannah Police Department officers responded to the 1300 block of Eisenhower Drive around 3:30 p.m. and...
You Can Eat In A 250-Year-Old Pink Mansion In Georgia—Ghost Sightings Not Guaranteed
With the nickname "The Hostess City of the South," Savannah promises great eats and warm hospitality around every corner—and top among them is The Olde Pink House, a bright pink mansion turned restaurant that’s been a local favorite since the 1970s. Built in 1771, the mansion has been...
Police searching for missing person in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Magali Ortiz Ruiz, who has been reported missing from Hilton Head Island. According to authorities, Magali was last seen on Friday and last spoken to on Sunday. She was officially reported missing on Monday....
Storm Team 3: Miserable heat continues today, Weather Aware Day
Hi there – StormTeam 3 Meteorologist Alysa Carsley here – let’s have a fabulous Monday! The miserable heat from the weekend stretches into this new work week as today is also a Weather Aware Day due to intense heat. Temperatures will quickly heat into the upper 90s and triple digits this afternoon. Savannah will take...
Boys scouts earn merit badge during Jasper County Sheriff’s Office ‘Detective for a Day’
JASPER COUNTY, SC. (WTOC) - Two boy scouts helped out Jasper County deputies solve a crime during “Detective for a Day.”. The sheriff’s office said Liam and Atlas earned their forensics adventure achievement merit badge!. This comes after deputies set up a mock crime scene for the kids...
New Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia CEO talks about role in community
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Krystal Crawford is the newly appointed CEO of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. WTOC’s Dawn Baker continued her conversation with her on Welcome to Our Community. Crawford said so far it has been a very busy start to her new role with the Girl Scouts.
Community gathers to back diversity, equity, inclusion efforts
Advocacy groups and a few residents gathered at St. Philip AME Church on Saturday, June 19 to celebrate Disability Pride Month and speak out against efforts to rescind diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the country.