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Town of Yemassee puts the 'Unity' in community with a variety of events and activities
A "dream team" of elected officials, town employees and citizens are working hard to turn the Town of Yemassee into a "dream town." Yemassee, the fastest-growing town in Hampton County and located near Interstate 95 and coastal Beaufort County, has also been looking inward and getting in touch with its own community through a variety of events and special celebrations.
Coastal Carolina Hospital unveils new operating room
A new operating room recently opened it doors, expanding services for one local hospital serving Jasper County and the surrounding areas. Coastal Carolina Hospital officially opened the new room during a May 14 ceremony at 1000 Medical Center Drive in Hardeeville. In February, the hospital joined Novant Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system which has been expanding into South Carolina.
Beaufort County sheriffs have located missing 78 year old man
UPDATE: BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – As of 4 p.m., today, Mr. Newmark has been located safe and unharmed. ORIGINAL: BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 78-year-old man. Leonard Newmark, who is from Oregon, is in town visiting a friend on Hilton […]
Savannah Hilton Head airport braces for Memorial Day rush, urges early arrivals
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Savannah Hilton Head Airport is expecting its busiest crowd of the season this Memorial Day weekend. The airport expects between 80,000 to 90,000 travelers to come into Savannah. During the busy season, passengers are reminded to get to the airport 2 to 3 hours early.
Water systems between 5th Ave. to dead end off on Tybee Island
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - The water system between 5th Avenue to the dead end will be off due to emergency repairs. The City of Tybee says the leak is more extensive than it appeared. Water services could be out for about four hours.
Police in Bluffton respond to home after report of hostage situation
BLUFFTON, S.C. — One man is in custody in Bluffton after police say he held his ex-wife hostage. According to the Bluffton Police Department, officers responded around 6 a.m. to a home on the 100 block of Pickett Mill Boulevard. Authorities say the suspect took his ex-wife into the...
Honoring our shelled companions on World Turtle Day
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTGS) — Thursday is World Turtle Day where our shelled neighbors gain a spotlight for their contribution to the ecosystem. The day is observed to raise awareness of the lifestyle and habits of both turtles and tortoises. Tybee Island is home to the Diamondback terrapin, Loggerhead turtle, and Gopher tortoise.
Pompano in Tybee Island!
I had been fishing most of the morning and catching very small trout,whiting, blue fish pretty consistently. I asked if my fiancé Courtney if she wanted to catch the next one and she landed this nice 19″ pompano. A fish I have yet to catch. She said it made her side hurt trying to reel it in.
Town of Hilton Head Island unveils new mural, paying tribute to island history
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — A special tribute is now on display on Hilton Head Island. Wednesday afternoon, the town unveiled a new mural and kiosk commemorating the Hilton Head Island Fishing Cooperative. The group was formed in 1966, made up of black fishermen who fought for fair pricing...
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