Georgia Power strengthens coastal grid with major upgrades across Savannah region
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Power is making major investments to strengthen the electric grid along the Georgia coast, with projects underway in areas including Savannah, Jesup, and Brunswick. Company leaders say the upgrades are designed to make the system more resilient against extreme weather while meeting growing energy demands...
Mother’s Day Makeover: Win $100 gift card to Levy Jewelers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - If you think you know a mom who deserve a little extra presents and pampering this year, nominate them for our Mother’s Day Makeover giveaway. One lucky mom will win a prize pack worth $1200. Levy Jewelers partnered with WTOC to provide a $100 gift card for the giveaway. Morning Break stopped by their Broughton St. location to get an idea...
Jail strip search ruling finds Beaufort County can be liable. What that means
A federal judge found that Beaufort County was legally responsible for five years of strip searches that disproportionately affected female inmates at its jail, a practice currently being challenged as unconstitutional in a class-action lawsuit that could cost taxpayers millions. David Norton, a U.S. District judge for South Carolina, ruled March 31 that the county could be held liable in the lawsuit because...
Attorney raises concerns over SPD’s use of force during arrest, mayor reacts
A Savannah Police Department (SPD) officer is facing questions over whether his use of force was appropriate during a March 20 encounter in which a woman says she was injured, according to her attorney.
FBI looking into death of trucker in Georgia who went missing last week
TAMPA, Fla. - The FBI is looking into the case of a missing trucker, whose body was found in Coastal Georgia, and confirmed to be
Man threatened Wendy’s manager at gunpoint over incorrect order, Bluffton police allege
A 70-year-old man who was angry about an incorrect Wendy’s order allegedly returned to the Bluffton restaurant and threatened the manager at gunpoint, according to police. Jorge Leon, of Ridgeland, was charged early Friday morning with first-degree assault and battery, inmate records show . The felony offense is punishable by up to 10 years in prison under South Carolina law. Employees at...
Bethesda Academy Boys Track and Field wins second straight state title
Bethesda boys track & field won its second state title Saturday.
Savannah Police addresses viral ‘use of force’ video
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah Police Department Chief Lenny Gunther released a statement Monday regarding a video gaining online traction involving an officer and alleged use of force. The incident was on March 20, and Gunther said the investigation into the officer’s force resulted in a suspension without pay. The full statement can be found […]
Pooler City Council paves way for construction by wetlands
Residents asked the council to postpone their vote and said they need to do more research
Richmond Hill girls soccer falls in state quarterfinals
Richmond Hill girls soccer fell 2-1 against Harrison in the GHSA Class 6A quarterfinals Monday.
