Earlier this year the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office added a new tool to their arsenal. Although the new program is still just getting off the ground, the sky is the limit.
Halloween in the cities of Lyons and Vidalia is still happening. But of course, leaders in both are encouraging people to stay safe and follow the COVID-19 guidelines already in place.
Popell Farms is famous for their maize, pumpkin patch and attractions they offer every fall. However, after testing positive and recovering from COVID-19, the the family says they’ve made the difficult decision not to open for the 2020 season.
State Representative Jesse Petrea hosted a bridge dedication ceremony in honor of Al St. Lawrence and James “Jimmy” Allen Petrea on Thursday at the Thunderbolt Town Hall.
All week a group of researchers have been getting their hands dirty doing an archaeological dig in downtown Savannah. With each item unearthed, piecing together more of Savannah's past
Many residents in southern Bryan County are frustrated with periodic internet and phone outages they’ve been experiencing. The outages last for hours at a time.
After more than six months of online only services Wednesday night Compassion Christian Church opened their doors to the public, but not without plenty of precautions.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging Americans to avoid higher-risk Halloween activities like trick-or-treating in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $268 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in 28 states.
The impact of COVID-19 has left programs like "Special Kicks" without the funding they typically get to support their students. They're now asking for your help to make sure current and future students and continue taking classes.
The South Georgia Fair, formerly known as the Coastal Empire Fair, has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, according to the Exchange Club Fair association board of directors.
Just this week America's Second Harvest & Live Oak Public Libraries once again began distributing food to help students learning from home. Hoping to ease stress and remind them they aren't alone,
Recent revitalization projects have brought downtown Springfield back to life and the city hopes other businesses will follow their lead and join in on the growth.
The Savannah-Chatham County School District is working on a plan to phase in students to an in-person learning model and would like to hear from families regarding their choice for in-person or virtual learning.
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Fire Department is hosting a 9/11 remembrance run and walk Friday morning to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11 terrorist attacks 19 years ago.
The United Way of the Coastal Empire Annual Campaign Kick-Off traditionally launches with a large celebratory luncheon at the Savannah Civic Center. This year, to avoid a large gathering, the campaign began with a broadcast announcement on WTOC.
SCAD is partnering with the City of Savannah’s Religious Institutions in Support of Education to get technology in the hands of Savannah-Chatham students.
Despite the ongoing pandemic, thousands of people still hit the streets this Labor Day weekend to shop and eat. They’re ending this unofficial summer with a bang.
Heavy rains Sunday night wreaking havoc on a local cemetery. Parts of Woodville Cemetery in Savannah underwater, leaving loved ones to clean up the mess.
The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra is teaming up with homeowners and businesses of the downtown area to provide free outdoor music for the Savannah Community, and the first concerts are happening on Labor Day.
More than a million dollars in federal funding has been approved to continue a program that helps disadvantaged students at Georgia Southern’s Armstrong campus.
he Diocese of Savannah confirmed Father Jeremiah McCarthy, a longtime priest at Blessed Sacrament and friend of WTOC, passed away Thursday afternoon at his home in Savannah.
A driver who suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel was saved after a Pooler Police Officer put his own cruiser in the path of the SUV to stop it from entering a busy intersection.
Out of Chatham County’s towns and cities, Garden City has one of the lowest response rates to the 2020 U.S. Census. That’s a statistic Officer Barbara O’Neal with Garden City Police is trying to raise.
Former Tybee Police Officer Joseph Toole went from running the DUI unit to driving the "Tap Truck." By bringing the drinks to the party he hopes it will help keep potential drunk drivers off the streets.
Hundreds turned out for another food distribution event hosted by America’s Second Harvest. Highlighting the continued need for food amidst the pandemic.
