WTOC - News

Multi-vehicle wreck slows traffic on Talmadge Bridge

Jennifer Lifsey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:50:00 EDT

Rescue crews responded to a multi-car crash on the South Carolina side of the Talmadge Bridge, heading into South Carolina early Wednesday.

Hurricane preparedness seminar to take place in Lowcountry

Jennifer Lifsey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:29:00 EDT

Seminar topics will include hurricane preparation, evacuation and re-entry in the event of a hurricane.

Maintenance activity to take place on Hutchinson Island Ramp

Jennifer Lifsey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:14:00 EDT

Georgia DOT crews will conduct scheduled maintenance on the ramp to U.S. 17 leaving Hutchinson Island toward Savannah on Wednesday.

Hilton Head officially bans texting while driving on the island

Jennifer Lifsey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:01:00 EDT

The Hilton Head Island Town Council has approved a proposal that makes it illegal to text while behind the wheel on the island.

Ga. schools to use career-oriented education model

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:47:00 EDT

State education officials have announced they've developed courses for a new education model geared toward helping students find potential career paths.

Community blood drive to take place at Oglethorpe Mall

Jennifer Lifsey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:26:00 EDT

The Blood Alliance will host a "United, We Care!" blood drive at the Oglethorpe Mall Wednesday.

Sheriff seeking more guards after inmate attacks jailer

Conny Cooper — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:20:00 EDT

The Chatham County Sheriff's office is making a new plea for funds after an inmate allegedly attacked a jailer over the weekend. Dereck Rogers was in jail on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and

Chatham Co. inmate charged after attacking officer

Alex Bender — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:30:00 EDT

Derek Rogers, an inmate at the Chatham County Detention Center, attacked Officer Meeks, the officer assigned to watch over him, just before 11 p.m. June 16.

Residents report Midtown Center to county officials, police

Don Logana — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:06:00 EDT

Residents near a LaRoche Avenue event center say the business has broken promises, and the law, after being given a second chance by Chatham County lawmakers to remain open last August.

Chatham lawmakers putting together sales tax package

Conny Cooper — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:53:00 EDT

Chatham County lawmakers are trying to come up with a list of capital projects attractive enough that it will entice taxpayers to hand over a penny on the dollar.

Man charged in west Savannah murder

Alex Bender — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:39:00 EDT

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police have charged Mark Allen Adkins, 22, with murder and two counts of aggravated assault in the shooting of three people that led to the death of one victim on May 16.

Savannah police chief stands behind FBI report despite new criticisms

Don Logana — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:32:00 EDT

Despite criticisms from a Savannah city council member, Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Chief Willie Lovett tells WTOC he is standing behind both the interbal affairs review and the FBI report clearing the department of any federal violations.

SCCPSS may increase property taxes

Alyssa Hyman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:17:00 EDT

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is looking to raise property taxes next year. On Tuesday, the board of educatioin held two of the three public hearings.

Ga. officials weigh in on Supreme Court Arizona decision

Cyreia Sandlin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:09:00 EDT

A recent Supreme Court decision could have a huge impact on the voting process in the state of Georgia.

New Boy Scouts camp grows

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:34:00 EDT

South Georgia's newest scout camp gets bigger and better for their second summer.

Beaufort Co. teachers participate in Summer Institute

Jonathan Burton — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:27:00 EDT

Beaufort County students are on summer vacation, but the teachers are still working. Nearly 700 educators are participating in the 6th annual Summer Institute to prepare for the next school year.

Ridgeland police investigate second homicide in less than a month

Jonathan Burton — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:15:00 EDT

Police say the body of 20-year-old Shaquille Grant was found in a car parked behind the Days Inn hotel on E Main St. sometime Monday night.

Secret art behind Dr. Suess

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:17:00 EDT

The Karis Art Gallery in Hilton Head exhibits art rarely seen by the public by Dr. Suess.

Teen testifies she was attacked by FL man

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:07:00 EDT

Tuesday was the second of the sentencing phase in the murder trial for a Florida man.

Concerns raised after aggressive foxes appear on property

Jamie Ertle — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:58:00 EDT

Questions are being raised in Effingham County about safety from wild animals.

3rd ID leaders react to Karzai's announcement

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:55:00 EDT

On Tuesday, President Hamid Karzai announced that Afghanistan's armed forces will assume primary security responsibilities, opening the way for American and NATO force withdrawal in 18 months.

Swimmers aim to break world record

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:00 EDT

Swimmers from around the world are coming together for the fourth year in a row to set a new Guinness World Record for the world's largest swimming lesson.

Second suspect charged in financial transaction card fraud case

Alex Bender — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:24:00 EDT

Brunswick police have arrested a second suspect in a felony financial transaction card fraud case. Harry L. Brown has been charged with one count of financial transaction card fraud.

Explorer Post 876 Boston butt fund-raiser coming up

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:12:00 EDT

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is holding its annual Boston Butt fund-raiser on June 29.

Hazmat scene cleared at Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:22:00 EDT

A suspicious substance found at the Goodwill store on Sallie Mood Drive was found to be coffee creamer.

3 Effingham Co. teachers named Master Teachers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:18:00 EDT

Three teachers in Effingham County are among the 58 Master Teachers across the state.

Investigators say lightning likely sparked fire that destroyed building

Ben Williamson — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:06:00 EDT

About 35 firefighters responded to a blaze that destroyed a building on Dean Forest Road.

HHI Town Council to vote on texting while driving ban

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:43:00 EDT

Texting while driving may soon be banned on Hilton Head Island.

West Broad Y gets computers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:34:00 EDT

The Savannah Bank and Minis & Co. Inc. donated computers on Monday to the West Broad Street YMCA.

Homicide probe underway in Ridgeland

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:46:00 EDT

Ridgeland police said they are investigating a homicide.

Two charged with manufacturing meth in Jeff Davis County

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:59:00 EDT

Two people are charged with manufacturing meth after a search of a home in Jeff Davis County.

June 18: Picture the Weather with Dave

Jennifer Lifsey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:07:00 EDT

Picture the Weather with Dave photos that aired June 18 on The News at Daybreak.

Firefighters respond to blaze at Lowcountry body shop

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:54:00 EDT

Reginald White, a Ridgeland resident, spotted smoke coming from a body shop while he was in a parking lot on South Green Street.

Man shot in drive-by on East 51st Street

Jennifer Lifsey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:53:00 EDT

The search is on for a suspect after an overnight shooting on East 51st Street in Savannah.

Man could be sentenced soon in FL murder trial

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:42:00 EDT

A man convicted of murder in the 2011 death of a Lyons teenager could be sentenced as early as Wednesday.

Ga. police dog found dead in handler's car

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:02:00 EDT

A Woodstock police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after a police dog was left in his car and died of a heat stroke.

Lil Wayne walks on flag during video shoot

Tanita Gaither — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:11:00 EDT

Rapper Lil' Wayne is getting attention for a viral video some are calling unpatriotic.

Man struck and killed on Hwy 21 in Beaufort County

Jennifer Lifsey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:50:00 EDT

U.S. Hwy 21 southbound in Beaufort County is back open at Martin Lane after a fatal wreck Wednesday morning, according to SCHP.

1996 plane explosion caused by outside blast, documentary claims

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:20:00 EDT

TWA Flight 800 exploded in mid-air near New York's Long Island in July 1996.

Serious wreck closes Hwy 21 southbound in Beaufort County

Jennifer Lifsey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:32:00 EDT

U.S. Hwy 21 southbound in Beaufort County is closed at Martin Lane for a serious wreck.

Report: Charlie Sheen feuding with Selma Blair on set

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Selma Blair's future on FX's Anger Management may be in jeopardy after a disagreement with the show's star, Charlie Sheen, according to TMZ.

Many Americans want health care via smartphone

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:02:00 EDT

Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.

New gas mileage rules will reshape what Americans drive

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:31:00 EDT

Your next vehicles will deliver better gas mileage than ever before, no matter how large or small they are.

4 ways to become more relevant

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:46:00 EDT

Relevance is the only job security that exists in today's uncertain business world.

Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby girl

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a baby girl Saturday, TMZ reports.

'Tweet' is now officially a word in the Oxford English Dictionary

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.

Sibling bullying can lead to depression, anxiety in victims

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:02:00 EDT

Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.

Cut canine costs today

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:57:00 EDT

During tough economic times, who doesn't want to save money and spend less? With these tips, pet parents can save big.

Billy Ray Cyrus' wife Tish files for divorce

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:33:00 EDT

Tish Cyrus has filed for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus, TMZ reports.

Snooki: I'm not too skinny, I'm just fit

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:46:00 EDT

For everyone out there who thinks Snooki has lost too much weight, the former Jersey Shore star has some choice words for you.