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Brack: Are we going back to the ‘most terrible days?’
Something that Emory Campbell, the sage of Hilton Head Island, said in 2018 has been rumbling around my head as South Carolina marches backward toward more discrimination against Black voters, transgender students and women who want to make decisions about their bodies. At that time with Donald Trump in the...
Chatham County sheriff’s office has located Stanley Stone
UPDATED: SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has located Stanley Stone. ORIGINAL: SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is currently searching for a missing 20 year old with special needs. Stanley Stone was last seen at his residence between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM on Friday, May […]
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.
Fatal hit-and-run April 29 in Hardeeville remains under investigation
A Hardeeville man who had served in the United States Air Force, was an Olympic boxer, and had taught martial arts to many lost his life April 29 when his bicycle was struck by an unknown vehicle. The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to investigate a fatal hit-and-run involving the...
Road closed for over an hour due to 2 car collision
BURTON, S.C. (WSAV) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left multiple injured and shut down a road. Just before 5 p.m. Tuesday Burton Fire District, along with Beaufort County EMS and Sherrif’s Office, responded to a collision at the Joe Frazier Rd and Burton Wells Rd intersection. 911 callers stated […]
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.
City of Beaufort names new chief of police
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Beaufort has named a new chief of police. Stephenie Price will be taking on the role of Chief of Police in the Lowcountry city of Beaufort. Price will be sworn in on May 31. Chief Price has been interim chief of the Police...
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...
1 displaced following fire at 114-year-old house
BURTON, S.C. (WSAV) – Early Wednesday afternoon, the Burton Fire District, along with Beaufort County EMS, responded to a reported house fire on Seabrook Rd. Just after 1 p.m. today, emergency crews received a report of a house fire on SeabrookRd. The homeowner, who was cutting his grass, saw flames coming from theside of his […]
Local parades, ceremonies to honor Memorial Day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Memorial Day is coming up on Monday, May 27. In honor of those who gave their lives in service to our country, several local parades and ceremonies have been scheduled for the weekend. Take a look at the full list. Beaufort A Memorial Day parade will be held on Monday in Beaufort beginning at 10 a.m. […]
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