The city of Savannah is inviting houses of worship, businesses and individuals to join in a national memorial for the lives lost to COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
The open sign is getting ready to be taken down at the Bayou Cafe on River Street. For 30 years, it’s been a place many went to enjoy food, friends, and live music.
The Second African Baptist Church holds several pivotal points in not only Savannah’s history but in the history of America. Our Brian Byers had a chance to visit and learn more about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to the church.
People lined up as early as 5 a.m. Monday to get their free gas as a part of Rep. Carl Gilliard’s free gas giveaway. He says it was important for him to spend the day giving back.
People across the country will pause to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his life and legacy on Monday. Though celebrations will look a lot different this year because of COVID-19, many organizations say they still had to find a way to celebrate.
Thousands flocked to the Eastman Gun Show today at the Savannah Convention Center. Willing to wait in long lines to get their hands on some hard to find products.
Savannah’s 311 service recently launched an app for iPhone and Android that offers a number of resources, from checking on garbage schedules to paying utilities.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday and if you were hoping to honor Dr. King’s legacy ahead of time, there are a few options in the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire.
A lot of children in the Coastal Empire will have a new winter coat just in time for the coldest weekend of the season so far thanks to the Canady’s Coats for Kids coat drive that WTOC viewers supported.
One of the newest Officers to join the Pooler Police Department has a familiar name. That’s because, it’s the same as his fathers, who just so happens to be a 25-year veteran of the department.
If you take a walk around Beaufort, you will see colorful benches all over the place. They are meant to celebrate the history and diversity of the town.
We are three months away from the tax filing deadline. The IRS delayed it last year, due to the pandemic, but WTOC spoke to Georgia’s state revenue commissioner who does not see that happening this tax season.
A public meeting was held Tuesday night to give community members a chance to provide comment on recommendations for a proposed Tybee Island alcohol ordinance.
“By the time they realize their wallet’s gone and they report it to us the money has already taken out.” Lt. Daniel Thompson with the Rincon Police Department says this group of three takes your credit card and use it to buy gift cards, typically withing 20 minutes of the theft.
The Coastal Health District announced Monday that it has temporarily paused appointment scheduling for new requests due to an overwhelming response from those in Phase 1a+ who are interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announced Tuesday during his first weekly update of 2021 that the city will not be hosting its traditional St. Patrick’s Day events for the second year in a row.
Some Statesboro neighborhoods could see improvements in the next few years. The city hopes they can help homeowners make their homes better or replace houses beyond repair.
New Year’s Day means a specific menu for many in the South. After the year that was 2020, they might be grabbing a second helping to get 2021 off to a good start.
Standing on the deck of their home off Victory Drive the Steinmet family heard a loud noise & looked down only to see a bullet lodged in the deck between them. A bullet Chris Steinmet now calls his lucky charm.
The City of Tybee Island cancelled their New Year’s Eve celebrations, but all the while city officials say a lot of people have still chosen Tybee as the place where they want to be to ring in the new year.
The Hilton Head Fire Department is nearing the end of their food collection for the charity called Deep Well, and they say they have been shocked at the turnout but hope for just a little bit more.
As the pandemic continues, Governor McMaster’s office released a tweet reminding South Carolinians of occupancy limits and approved events this New Years Eve.
Saturday is not only the first day of Kwanzaa, but it’s also a day some city leaders, artists and business owners hope will showcase Savannah’s African-American restaurants, art, and culture.
It may be Christmas, but frontline medical workers and first responders are still spending time away from loved ones to keep their communities safe and healthy.
Tradition is being altered this year, with Christmas looking and feeling not quite the same. This is why downtown Savannah has been such a comforting site these last several weeks.
If you realize you left someone off your Christmas list and you still need to pick up something special, many stores will be open on Christmas Eve but will be closing early.
An unexpected overnight donation of toys for more than a dozen kids at the Effingham County YMCA Saturday left only with a note reading, 'Santa is Real.'
The Tybee Polar Plunge is a long tradition that brings in thousands of people from across the country every year. This year, organizers still wanted to give those eager to take the plunge the opportunity, but by doing so in a safe way.
Children ages 10 and under will receive two free slices of pizza during their holiday break. This will go until the start of the new school year. But that’s not all.
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety recommends drivers plan ahead... if they plan on drinking, plan for a designated driver. First responders also ask anyone to report erratic drivers or suspicious behavior to 9-1-1.
Some Bulloch County employees got an early start of Christmas spirit and brightening the holidays for kids who might not have a Merry Christmas otherwise.
Friday was the final food distribution of the year for America’s Second Harvest in Chatham County. It was an occasion that was marked by a big turnout.
After months of social isolation and a non-traditional Thanksgiving celebration for families all over the country due to the pandemic, a local memory care center brought some much-needed holiday cheer to its residents.
The $13.1 million approved for Rincon's general fund budget is only an increase of 1.2% from the year prior but doesn't mean the city won't be able to make that money go a long way.
Not all local businesses have struggled because of the pandemic. A new walk-up Italian ice stand, Rita’s Italian Ice, in Savannah has done good business since opening in March.
A Bulloch County family welcomes tens of thousands of visitors to its farm each Christmas. This year, visitors are leaving more behind than donations for the needy.