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A call for the price of shrimp to rise and diesel to fall as the boats head to sea
The veteran-owned, family-operated fishery stressed the importance of supporting local industry in Beaufort County, whose waterways account for 25% of all shrimp harvested in South Carolina.
South Carolina police arrest man in connection with Friday night shooting in Savannah
Savannah Police detectives are investigating a shooting death a shooting that occurred Friday evening on the 200 block of West Montgomery Crossroads, according to a press release issued by SPD. At around 8:20 p.m. on April 26, SPD officers responded to reports of an injured person. Upon arrival at the...
Beaufort Police investigating shooting that hospitalized one person
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WCSC) - Multiple suspects were arrested overnight following a shooting that left one person injured Friday evening. At 6:29 p.m., the Beaufort Police Department reported a large police presence on the 1300 block of Talbird Road. They had earlier been responding to the area of James Street and Depot Road following reports of shots fired.
Tybee Island Fire Chief fired
Tybee Island fire Chief Jeremy Kendrick has been terminated. The announcement was confirmed by Mayor Brian West, who could not give specifics for the firing. Kendrick had been placed on administrative leave April 16, 2024 just days before the unpermitted spring break beach party that brought thousands of visitors. Tybee...
Warming trend continues with temps climbing into the mid-80s
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Temperatures continue to climb as we head through the week. Morning lows will be in the 60s while afternoon highs will get into the upper 80s by the end of the week. Most of the week will be dry but a couple of spotty showers may be possible throughout the week.
UPDATE: GBI opens investigation into human trafficking case following WTOC Investigation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We have an update on a WTOC investigates story. After our investigation, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has now opened an investigation into the case of 13 Chinese nationals that say they were traffic to Savannah. The men reported their situation to the Savannah Police Department...
Horse struck by pickup truck on Hwy 278 in Bluffton
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) – A vehicle crash involving a horse shut down a portion of Highway 278 Wednesday morning. According to the Bluffton Township Fire District, around 8 a.m., a horse escaped from the stables at Moss Creek and ran into traffic near Buckingham Plantation Drive. Emergency crews responded to the scene to find that […]
Weekend Wrap Up: Art, music, food, fun and fur babies
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - If you are feeling artsy you may want to head right here to Old Town Bluffton for a spring fling art walk that will leave you with something to talk about. This evening you can join Old Town Bluffton and immerse yourself in art, shopping, and...
Police nab 3 suspects in connection with shooting outside Savannah gas station
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above: Initial coverage of the shooting. Three men have been arrested in connection to a daytime shooting outside a Savannah gas station. Authorities responded Thursday just before noon to the intersection of W 54th and Montgomery streets and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He...
Burton Fire quickly extinguishes flames at Trask Parkway gas station
BURTON, S.C. (WSAV) — The Burton Fire District quickly extinguished a fire at a gas station on Trask Parkway this morning. Just after 8 a.m., a driver saw smoke while refueling and backed away from the pumps. Emergency crews hurried to the gas station where firefighters were able to put out the fire without any […]
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