J. Parker Ltd Named Winner of Inaugural Christmas on Broughton Street Storefront Decorating Contest
The Savannah Downtown Business Association announced the winner of the inaugural Christmas on Broughton Street Storefront Decorating Contest, powered by Hearse Ghost Tours, on Friday, December 19. J. Parker Ltd was selected as the winning Broughton Street business and received a $1,000 prize from Hearse Ghost Tours...
Woman arrested after vehicle pursuit with a juvenile passenger
The juvenile was evaluated by emergency medical services and reunited with a family member.
Woman receives new power wheelchair thanks to local nonprofit
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An elderly Savannah woman says she is finally able to get around again after receiving a brand-new power wheelchair at no cost, thanks to a nonprofit based in Effingham County. Diane Holmes depends on a power wheelchair for mobility and lives on a fixed income. For...
Historic Savannah Foundation to Spotlight Daufuskie Island, S.C.’s Gullah-Geechee Community Featuring Sallie Ann Robinson
Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary, will feature acclaimed Gullah-Geechee chef, culinary historian and Daufuskie Island, SC native Sallie Ann Robinson as the featured speaker at the HSF Lecture on Thursday, January 15th at 6 PM at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C....
This Beloved Savannah Bodega Serves Korean-Inspired Bagels And Wood-Fired Pizza
On any given morning (except Sundays), you can expect to see a line forming outside a pearly-white shop in Savannah’s historic district. The diners in this queue, myself included, are waiting for the coveted bagels from Big Bon Bodega. One of the city’s most beloved casual eateries led by Kay Heritage and Shahin...
James “Jay” Jones Named Executive Director of the Beach Institute & King-Tisdell Cottage
The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation announces the appointment of James “Jay” Jones as Executive Director of the Beach Institute African American Cultural Center and the King-Tisdell Cottage. A respected community leader and public servant, Jones brings extensive leadership experience and strong statewide...
Two people killed in Christmas Eve shooting on Captain Bill Road
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left two people dead on Christmas Eve. Deputies say they were dispatched to the 900 block of Captain Bill Road in Ridgeland where they found one person with gun shot wounds. He was eventually...
This Georgia Waterfront Seafood Spot Serves Shrimp And Fish Locals Say Feel Like Vacation
If salty breezes and plates piled high with golden shrimp sound like your kind of mini escape, you are in the right place. Fish Tales in Richmond Hill sits right on the water, serving Caribbean-leaning flavors that make every bite feel like vacation. Locals swear the shrimp and fish here taste like a getaway without...
With food programs stretched thin, Georgia hunters take aim at rural hunger
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. On the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia, a line of large chest coolers waits outside Wise Brothers Processing. Inside them, skinned deer lie packed in ice, ready to be cut into cubes, ground up, or...
Woman shot at St. Helena Island bar sues venue, property owners over deadly shooting
ST. HELENA, S.C. (WTOC) - A woman injured during the deadly October shooting at Willie’s Breakfast Bar and Grill has filed a lawsuit against the restaurant, its owners, and property owners, claiming they failed to provide adequate security despite knowing the venue had a history of violence. Quinnetta Clark...

















