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SLED says 3 in custody after woman found kidnapped, tied up in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced that three people are now in custody after a kidnapped woman was found tied up on a riverbank near Corner Lake Landing in Jasper County on April 3. Investigators say that after the victim was transported to the hospital, the investigation determined […]
18-year-old arrested in the Lowcountry for attempted murder, firearms charges
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Bluffton Police Department have located an 18-year-old wanted by Bluffton Police for attempted murder and firearms charges. According to police, Harrison Acker was spotted in the area of Simmonsville Road before he ran into a wooded area between Simmonsville and Buck Island Roads. At […]
Ridgeland man faces charges after fatal Easter hit-and-run
A Ridgeland man faces several charges following a March 31 hit-and-run in the town that later led to the death of a motorcyclist involved in the accident, according to officials. Artemo Escalante, 46, faces several charges in connection with the fatal accident, police said. Escalante is charged with failure to...
Authorities in Effingham search for missing teen
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTGS) — The Effingham County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) is searching for a missing teenager. ECSO said 15-year-old Zikeyus Godwin of Rincon, Ga. was last seen and heard from on Tuesday night. Anyone who has information on Zikeyus's whereabouts is asked to contact ECSO at (912) 754-3449.
St. Helena man convicted of shooting, killing Hilton Head student
A 20-year-old St. Helena Island man has been convicted and sentenced in the 2019 Bluffton church parking lot shooting that left an 18-year-old Hilton Head High School graduate dead. Trey Jaden Blackshear was killed Dec. 23, 2019, in the parking lot of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church off Buckwalter...
Victim identified after deadly golf cart incident at Latitude Margaritaville
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. — One woman is dead after falling out of a golf cart at Latitude Margaritaville. According to the Hardeeville Fire Department, crews responded Saturday night to the development in Hardeeville. The woman was taken to Memorial Hospital in Savannah where she died. Circumstances regarding the incident are...
Convicted killer Raymond Moody weighs in on Alex Murdaugh case in texts from prison
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Newly-released prison texts reveal convicted criminal Raymond Moody, who’s now serving a life sentence for kidnapping, raping and murdering 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel, sympathized with fellow convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh. Moody apparently tuned into Murdaugh’s state sentencing in Beaufort on November 28 last year, writing to...
They’re back!
The 19th annual Soft Shell Crab Festival, hosted by The Old Village Association of Port Royal, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 20, on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. Local chefs will serve soft shell crab prepared in various delicious ways, alongside a diverse selection...
MCAS Beaufort to hold emergency preparedness exercise
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTGS) — The Marine Corps Air Station of Beaufort and local law enforcement will conduct a preparedness exercise that will bring an increase of emergency vehicles to certain areas. Residents of Beaufort need not be alarmed, as it will only be an exercise. Then preparedness exercise...
Internet is slow in the Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort areas. The reason is a mystery
Complete Hargray outages stayed in the tens in the areas, according to data from Downdetector.com. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s office and 911 services haven’t been impacted
'They couldn't believe it:' Boater not seen for 2 days found safe in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WTGS) — A missing boater was found safe Monday following a search by the Coast Guard, DNR, and local officials in Jasper County. The missing boater was found along the Savannah River in South Carolina near Hardeeville. When a Beaufort man wasn’t seen for more than...
RBC Heritage player to raise money to refurbish golf course in Ridgeland
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, Sc. (WTOC) - Play is underway in the 56th RBC Heritage at the Harbour Town Golf Links – the PGA Tour’s best competing in a signature event - that means a $20 million purse and $3.6 million to the champion. The Heritage will generate more...
20-year-old convicted and sentenced in 2019 Bluffton church parking lot shooting
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV)- A 20-year-old St. Helena Island man has been convicted and sentenced in the 2019 Bluffton church parking lot shooting that left an 18-year-old Hilton Head High School graduate dead. Back on Dec. 23, 2019, Trey Jaden Blackshear was killed in the parking lot of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church off Buckwalter […]
Lowcountry Jazz Band presents ‘Music from Movies and TV’
The Lowcountry Jazz Band will perform a free concert, “Music from Movie and TV,” on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 4 p.m. at the Church of the Palms at 1425 Okatie Highway, in Okatie. The 17-member Band will present themes from the movies and television dramas, featuring vocalists...
City recognizes Beaufort Memorial
Officials from the City of Beaufort presented Russell Baxley, President and CEO of Beaufort Memorial, a Certificate of Appreciation earlier this month to recognize the support that the hospital provides to first responders during critical incident debriefings. “Community support during times of critical incidents is essential for the health and welfare of our first responders,” Assistant City Manager JJ Sauve said. “The City of Beaufort has always been very supportive in recognizing this critical function, and Beaufort Memorial Hospital is a valuable partner for ensuring our staff receives excellent aftercare and provides an environment for our staff to debrief without judgment and be able to share their experiences with colleagues.” Submitted photo.
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