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At the scene of officer-involved shooting
Savannah River water levels on July 22. Savannah River water levels on July 22. This was the scene after a traffic accident injured two people at Whiskey Road and Pine Log Road on July 23, 2024. Datal shooting in Belvedere. Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 10:31 AM EDT. Videos show...
Conn’s Is Closing More Than 70 Stores In 13 States Including Georgia And South Carolina
Conn’s home goods and furniture retailer has announced it’s closing more than 70 stores across the country, including some stores in Georgia and South Carolina. The good news is, the Conn’s store on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta is not on the closure list. At least not for now.
SCISA Prepares to Open 55th Football Season
Goose Creek, S.C. - The South Carolina Independent Schools Association is preparing to open its 55th football season with a new two-year alignment. Can Hammond (4A), Hilton Head Christian (3A), Bethesda Academy (2A), Patrick Henry Academy (1A) and Jefferson Davis Academy (8 Man) defend their 2023 titles? Hammond will be playing for their 8th straight title in Class 4A.
Team USA wins final pre-Olympic game as South Carolina basketball legend dominates
The United States Basketball Women's National Team is a loaded unit that feels destined to win its 8th Olympic gold medal in a row. Led by South Carolina basketball alum A'ja Wilson, the world's best player, the US is clearly the top group in the 2024 Summer Olympics, and fans of the red, white, and blue cannot wait for the first game next week.
Swanson, Nielsen Named 2023-24 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
CLEMSON, S.C. – Andrew Swanson (Bluffton, S.C./May River) and Jonathan Nielsen (Copenhagen, Denmark/Birkerød Gymnasium) were named 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars, announced today by the Golf Coaches Association of America. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior...
1 dead after shooting on Highway 204
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is investigating after a shooting on Highway 204 Thursday afternoon. One man was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital. He was shot at least one time and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Chatham County Coroner’s Office has identified the man as […]
South Carolina History Calendar showcases Former Charleston Educators
A heartfelt tribute is being paid to a beloved educator and her deceased spouse in the Lowcountry. The couple’s contributions and achievements are being celebrated through this special recognition. The South Carolina Department of Education sponsors an annual calendar that acknowledges the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout...
Charleston FRIENDS of the Library Summer Book Sale
Grab a book for the beach, pool, or boat and support the Charleston County Library. Shop for great books with bargain prices and support your library by coming to Charleston Friends of the Library’s (CFOL) Summer Book Sale at Main Library presented by Crews Subaru of Charleston. The schedule is:
When schools around the Midlands return to the classroom
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Students and teachers around the Midlands are preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. WIS compiled a list of when schools will return to the classroom:. If there’s a school that’s not our list, please send us an email at wis-webproducers@graymedia.com. Feel more informed, prepared,...
Vote: Who's the top high school football quarterback in the Savannah area for the 2024 season?
Quarterback is the most important position on the football field, and the Greater Savannah area has been blessed with a number of talented signal callers in the last decade. Most recently, Calvary Day's Jake Merklinger, now a freshman at Tennessee, and Luke Kromenhoek, now a freshman at Florida State, have had incredible high school careers in the Hostess City.
Billy Covington's community impact lasted more than 30 years with Jenkins Athletic Club
Billy Covington remembers riding his bike as a youngster to the Jenkins Athletic Club, back when it was at Jefferson and 35th streets. He developed his passion for basketball, and for the club, during those years before he became a standout player at Savannah High. The Club moved to its...
Thrifted Thursday: Senior Year Looks
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The school year starts next Monday, so in today’s Thrifted Thursday, we salute the Class of 2025. WSAV’s resident thriftologist, Sharon Simpson joins Tina Tyus-Shaw to show off some looks for senior pictures that won’t break the bank. Get thrifting tips from Simpson each week at 5:30 p.m. or at wsav.com/ThriftedThursday.
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