WSAV News

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is officially underway, with record-breaking numbers of Americans expected to travel by road and air over the Independence Day holiday. According to AAA, more than 72 million Americans are expected to travel during the holiday period, making…Read more

Leaders said the budget preserves key services, including paratransit and ferry operations.Read more

After purchasing manufactured homes, two families told WSAV they received silence, unlivable conditions and no house to call home.Read more

A suspect is in custody, a CCPD spokesperson reported.Read more

Both sides rested Tuesday in a Bulloch County murder trial where the defendant made headlines for harming himself while incarcerated.Read more

County Manager Tim Callanan said the county has invested nearly $200 million each year over the last two years in projects including roads, water, parks and other facilities.Read more

Over 100 bills will become law in Georgia on July 1, addressing public safety, health and wellness and more.Read more

Two people listed on the Savannah Police Department’s (SPD) top 10 most wanted fugitives list have been arrested, police records obtained by WSAV show.Read more

Bald eagles had a strong nesting year in 2026, having bounced back from the 2022 bird flu outbreak, Georgia wildlife officials announced Tuesday.Read more

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — Tybee Island has officially broken their 2022 record for sea turtle nesting, Tybee Island Marine Science Center (TIMSC) officials announced Tuesday. The previous record, set in 2022, was 35 nests. As of June 30, 2026, the island has 39 nests “and counting,” a…Read more

He spent multiple decades on the 98.7 The River morning show, waking listeners up with traffic and trivia for close to 50 years.Read more

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — The retrial process for Alex Murdaugh officially begins Monday as attorneys return to court to address several key legal issues following the overturning of his murder convictions earlier this year. A hearing in Lexington County is expected to focus primarily on scheduling and…Read more

SOUTH CAROLINA, S.C. (WCBD) – A rare bee species, Sandhills Cellophane bees, have been documented for the first time in South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. The bees were discovered by Dirk Stevenson of Altamaha Environmental Consulting on an SCDNR property earlier this…Read more

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Very hot temperatures are expected through the weekend – and let’s face it, all summer long – and analysts say the heat is driving up costs for South Carolinians. A new study from ConsumerAffairs found that the Palmetto State ranks among the top 10…Read more

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – A bill designed to improve interactions between law enforcement, first responders, and South Carolinians living with disabilities or debilitating medical conditions is heading to the governor’s desk. State Sen. Deon Tedder announced Thursday the passage of The Safe Act, which, if signed into law,…Read more

The NFL on Thursday announced its annual draft will take place from April 29 through May 1 of next year in Washington, D.C.Read more

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Crews from the Savannah Fire Department (SFD) were called overnight to respond to a residential fire on Wesley Street. The fire occurred at approximately 3:04 a.m. at a home on the 00 block of Wesley Street. Officials say smoke was visible upon their arrival….Read more

Officials say the program is intended to answer questions that often arise following high-profile use-of-force incidents by giving participants a firsthand look at the laws, department policies and training that guide officers in rapidly evolving situations.Read more

Brown then stopped his truck a short distance away from where he hit Holmes, but ultimately drove away without helping Holmes, a 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office spokesperson reported.Read more

The shooting occurred Wednesday in the 900 block of W. 51st St. around 8 p.m.Read more

A man accused of shooting and killing two people on the Truman Parkway in October 2023 was indicted for murder by a Chatham County Grand Jury on Wednesday.Read more

Watts said this budget was one of the most challenging budgets she’s had to handle since she has been superintendent.Read more

Five individuals have been arrested in connection to the reports of vandalism and Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Colombia, said others would soon be prosecuted. Read more

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has secured the Republican nomination for governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in Tuesday’s primary runoff election and setting up a November showdown against Democratic nominee Jermaine Johnson. Wilson won decisively statewide, receiving 218,321 votes, or 68.6%,…Read more

Tuesday, Lacore defeated her opponent Mac Deford in the runoff by just over 1000 votes.Read more

Gunfire at a Savannah apartment complex injured three people. Two of them shared what happened with WSAV.Read more

A hot stretch of weather is in the 7-day forecast, especially by the weekend.Read more

WSAV, Your Local Election Headquarters, is here to bring you live updates on the who makes the cut starting at 7 p.m. when the polls close.Read more

The judge suggested the trial be set for early 2027, but no exact date has been set.Read more

Over 10 miles of water was identified between the three beaches, which are popular tourist destinations.Read more