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CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A major expansion could be coming to one of the busiest travel corridors connecting Chatham and Effingham counties. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is proposing to widen more than four miles of State Route 21 from four lanes to six in an effort to address traffic congestion, improve safety […]
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hunting for new spots across Beaufort County to expand or replace the landmark 163-year-old Beaufort National Cemetery. One top contender is apparently a 100-acre wooded lot in Bluffton near the May River, about 25 miles away from the current location. That Bluffton property is going for $6.5 million , but local zoning rules currently ban cemeteries, so the owner has been trying to get Beaufort County to change the rules. However, the Beaufort County Council rejected the proposed text amendment in a 7-3 vote Monday, preventing cemeteries within the May River Community Preservation District. Despite the setback, representatives for the property owners intend to explore alternative legislative routes to enable the land sale. Real estate broker John Binder affirmed, “We’re not going to give up.” The urgency for a zoning solution stems from space constraints at the historic 44-acre Beaufort National Cemetery, which is rapidly approaching capacity. Major expansion completed President Abraham Lincoln created the cemetery during the Civil War for Union soldiers who died in local hospitals during the federal occupation following the 1861 Battle of Port Royal. It contains over 18,500 to 19,000 burials spanning every major American conflict from the
ELLABELL, Ga. (WTOC) - A proposal for three warehouses near Ellabell is raising concerns among a nearby resident and an environmental group about traffic, flooding and the pace of development. Portman Industrial’s plan calls for approximately 2 million square feet of industrial, warehouse and distribution space on about 178 acres...
Effingham County residents sued OpenAI affiliates and local officials under Georgia's civil RICO statute over a secret $20 billion data center campus.
Local governments in Beaufort County issued fewer permits for homebuilding as population increased. (Stock photo by Dan Reynolds Photography/Getty Images) Beaufort County constitutes one of our country’s most unaffordable housing markets, worse than major U.S. metro areas including greater Boston, Denver, and Washington, D.C. The median home costs 6.6...
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - ERRECINQUE USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Italian manufacturer ERRECINQUE, has selected Beaufort County for a new distribution and customer support facility. The company plans to invest approximately $5 million over five years and create more than 10 new jobs. About the company. Founded in 1981...
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Liberty County firefighter Trent Williams, a U.S. Army veteran who holds the world record for weighted tricep dips, is helping veterans and first responders recover from PTSD through an organization he runs called Team PIP, or Pain into Power. Williams said his most meaningful accomplishment...
Three Effingham County residents filed a civil racketeering complaint against OpenAI and local officials on November 6, 2026 — the third lawsuit to challenge the company's $20 billion Project Camellia data center campus since it was publicly announced in July. Plaintiffs invoke Georgia's civil RICO statute, seeking compensatory, punitive,...
A mobile healthcare unit will now be serving the rural Yemassee area of Hampton and Beaufort counties. The Town of Yemassee announced last week that Genesis Healthcare Inc and its Mobile Health Unit will begin serving that community and surrounding areas beginning the week of Nov. 9. This mobile healthcare...
The project would take more than a decade to complete, but construction could begin as soon as 2028.
THURSDAY, NOV. 12 (9 AM to 8 PM) 9 AM to 3 PM | Heritage Days Symposium at Frissell Community House. Heritage Symposium honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Researchers, scholars, and teachers share stories of the diverse communities and individuals who shaped the Revolutionary War and American history. Free and open to the public; RSVP encouraged: https://bit.ly/2026heritage.
Bulloch County honored longtime employee Pat Lanier Jones during a retirement reception Monday, November 9, 2026, recognizing her 41 years of service across three county departments. The drop-in reception was held from 2 to 4pm at the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office Training Center on Highway 301 North, where friends and former coworkers gathered to celebrate her career. Jones began her involvement with the Bulloch County Fire Department at age 16, becoming a second-generation volunteer firefighter and making history as the county's first female volunteer firefighter. She has remained involved with the department throughout her adult life. During her career with the county, Jones worked in the Probate Judge's office before becoming Bulloch County's first elections supervisor when elections operations separated from Probate Court. She later transitioned into her role as volunteer coordinator with the Bulloch County Fire Department, continuing her decades of service to the local fire service. Jones is scheduled to retire in December, concluding a 41-year career that has included service in the county's probate, elections and fire departments. Bulloch County thanked those who helped organize the reception and encouraged the community to join in wishing Jones a happy retirement.
Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County is gearing up to break ground on its next home, marking another step forward in the organization’s mission to help local families achieve affordable homeownership. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place on November 14, 2026, at 2pm at 320 W. Main Street in Statesboro. Community members, volunteers, donors, and local partners are invited to attend as Habitat celebrates the beginning of construction on a new home for a Bulloch County family. The groundbreaking represents the continued dedication of Habitat’s Board of Directors, volunteers, and community partners to creating opportunities for safe, affordable housing in Bulloch County. “Since 1991 when our local chapter was founded, this community has shown its compassion for others and its cooperative spirit by embracing Habitat’s model to help people achieve homeownership,” states board president Dal Cannady. In addition to the upcoming groundbreaking, Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County has relocated its administrative office to 101 South Main Street, inside Statesboro First United Methodist Church. The move allows the organization to operate more efficiently while maintaining its commitment to serving local families, coordinating volunteers, and connecting with community supporters. The new office is currently open by appointment only. Community members who
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Beaufort County has received an $8 million federal grant for safety improvements along the SC 170 corridor in northern Beaufort County, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announced. The funding will support roadway changes intended to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow along a corridor where...
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WTOC) - Hundreds of people lined the streets of Beaufort for the annual Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade, celebrating the men and women who have served in the military. The parade traveled along Boundary Street and through downtown Beaufort, bringing together veterans, active-duty service members, military bands and...
Potential data centers in McIntosh County will now have to apply for special use permits, per a zoning change approved by county commissioners on Tuesday. Special permitting allows the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission greater oversight, including the ability to enact restrictions about noise, water systems and electricity. Proposals would also have to undergo at least one public hearing.
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Jasper County leaders say they are learning more about data centers and their infrastructure needs during the first few weeks of a yearlong pause on related applications and approvals. The moratorium, which took effect in October, covers applications, permits, rezoning requests and financial incentives for...
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has released its October food inspection reports. Two restaurants, two schools and a Parker’s scored less than A. Inspectors from the SCDA inspect restaurants and other food-serving establishments across the state on a routine basis. The frequency of inspections is based on the establishment’s risk-factor for food-borne illness and its compliance history, according to the SCDA. Grades are awarded on a 100-point scale, with A grades above 87 points, B 78 points, and C less than 78 points. Repeat infractions can result in lower letter grades no matter the points. Here’s why these Beaufort County establishments received their grades, and if their violations were corrected: E-Tang Asian Bistro Inspectors awarded E-Tang Asian Bistro, located at 811 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, a C grade with 75 points in its Oct.15 routine inspection. Inspectors observed: An employee drinking from an open cup and eating from a bowl on the hot line Employees failing to wash hands between cleaning and food preparation, an employee washing hands without soap, and an employee washing hands in a food preparation sink “Fresh rodent droppings in a pool of Lemon-Lime Soda Syrup,” as well as rodent droppings
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah Mayor Johnson is holding his weekly press conference Tuesday. Johnson told media that the city of Savannah would partner with Savannah State University to bring the school’s newscast, Tiger’s Roar TV, to the Savannah Government television channel. The mayor also previewed the second annual Savannah Southern Half Marathon and 5K, […]
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 660 will begin hosting Monday Night Bingo on Dec. 7 at its location at 5115 Ogeechee Road in Savannah. The first bingo night is set for Monday, Dec. 7, 2026, at 7 p.m. Games will continue every Monday after that. The...
