Walmart stabbing victim cremated before investigators could perform autopsy, police confirm
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham County Police Department confirms the body of stabbing victim J.T. Schroeder was released by Memorial Hospital and cremated by a funeral home despite official holds from the Chatham County Coroner’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to Chatham County Police,...
The Commons at Wilmington Island to host fundraiser for families displaced by tragic fire
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Commons at Wilmington Island is asking the community to join them Dec 14. for a gathering to support displaced families and honor lives lost after a deadly fire last weekend. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Mother and daughter killed in overnight fire at the Commons on Wilmington Island,...
Breeze Airways launching new flight at Savannah/Hilton Head airport. Here’s where, when
Lowcountry travelers will have another direct flight option this upcoming summer as Breeze Airways expands its footprint at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The airline announced new twice-weekly service to and from Akron-Canton, Ohio , beginning May 7, 2026, with flights operating Thursdays and...
Man indicted in 2019 death of elderly man at bar
A Chatham County Grand Jury indicted a man for murder on Dec. 3 in connection to the death of an elderly man at a Wilmington Island bar in 2019.
Beloved Bluffton barber dies after ‘the hardest battle with colon cancer’
Joe Gancio, a husband, father , friend and namesake behind a popular pair of Bluffton barbershops, died Wednesday after “the hardest battle with colon cancer,” according to friends and family members’ social media post. “Words can’t express the grief and sorrow I feel for myself and our daughter as we mourn the loss...
Davenport House Museum announces Yuletide Tours and special holiday programs
The Davenport House Museum, an award-winning house museum in Savannah, Ga. that is owned and operated by Historic Savannah Foundation, is pleased to offer festive, holiday-themed Yuletide Tours running now through Sat., Jan. 3, 2026, exploring 19 th -century holiday traditions at one of Georgia’s most historic sites....
River Street Sweets donates $22,000 for afterschool meals
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One local business, known for its desserts, is making an effort to end child hunger. River Street Sweets made a $22,000 donation to Kids Cafe, which provides afterschool meals and tutoring to local kids. The donation is equivalent to more than 100,000 meals. “All of our...
Two Chatham County EMTs given special recognition for life-saving care
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One Savannah resident survived against steep odds after suffering a “widow maker” heart attack — a type of blockage the American Heart Association says carries about a 12% chance of survival. After recovering, Andrea Howard wanted nothing more than to personally thank the...
Savannah Police Department preparing to move to new location
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) announced via its Facebook page that SPD Information Management Services will be temporarily suspended from December 5 through 8 as the station moves to its new headquarters. For Tow Release, you can call 912-651-3617 (Option 1). All other calls can be...
Last suspect in Oglethorpe Mall shooting pleads not guilty
WSAV first reported about alleged gang ties in connection to the Oglethorpe Mall shooting. Tuesday, the final suspect pleaded not guilty to over a dozen unlawful criminal gang activity charges.
