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Statesboro’s Baptist Collegiate getting 4-story facelift
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – The Baptist Collegiate Ministry near Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus is getting a total remodel, complete with student living quarters. “I know we have Baptist in the name, but it’s open to anybody and everybody,” said campus minister, Chris Bryan. Bryan said they’ve had this property next to Georgia Southern’s campus […]
VIDEO |Statesboro's VFW Post 10825 holds 5th annual Independence Day Commemoration
Members of Statesboro's VFW Post 10825 came together on Thursday, July 4, 2024 to hold an Independence Day Commemoration. Fellow veterans and members of the community braved the July heat to attend the service held at the Veterans Memorial Monument in front of the Bulloch County Judicial Annex. The Independence Day Commemoration was led by VFW Post Commander Larry Shatteen and coordinated by Dean Rakoskie, VFW State Junior Vice Commander. Lisa Muldrew provided musical entertainment and Boy Scouts from Statesboro Troop 935 helped with the folding of the flag. The program opened with the presentation of colors by the Honor Guard from Bulloch County...
Register now for the International Friendship Day 5K and fun run
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The third annual S2S Facts fun run commemorating International Friendship Day will be held on July 27 in Pooler. The run aims to bring friends and family together to commemorate friendship and community. It will begin with the “Tiny Tots” fun run at 7 a.m., and then the 5K, lasting from […]
He got $30K to leave the military when it needed to downsize. Now the government wants that money back.
Vernon Reffitt got $30,000 to leave the Army in 1992. It was a one-time, lump-sum special separation benefit offered to service members when the U.S. had to reduce its active-duty force. Now, more than 30 years later, the federal government wants that money back. In May, the Department of Veterans...
Savannah Bananas Games In Buffalo New York Will Air On ESPN
If you were not lucky enough to score tickets to the sold-out Savannah Bananas games at Sahlen's Field in Buffalo this weekend there is some good news. READ MORE: WHERE TO SEE FIREWORKS IN WESTERN NEW YORK THIS WEEKEND. You will still be able to see all the action. The...
South Carolina state park using limited hours during feral hog operation
HOPKINS, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — National Park Service staff will be managing the feral hog population at a South Carolina state park. NPS officials say the work at Congaree National Park will begin Monday, July 8, and run through mid-August, affecting visitor hours. The process includes using firearms, including high-powered rifles, and working during […]
Hardeeville Police working to receive anonymous tips as Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry dissolves
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - The Hardeeville Police Chief is expressing his shock at the announcement Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry will be dissolving. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit that allows for members of the community to anonymously share information about criminal activity. Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry was one of a dozen local Crime Stoppers programs throughout the state of South Carolina.
County hears rezoning request for asphalt plant on Chaney Road
Most of Monday’s county commission meeting involved approving the usual routine July 1 business — board appointments, various resolutions, lease agreements, and the like — but there was one. interesting agenda item that may be of interest to citizens who live near the location. At the end...
United Way executive director welcomed to new position
The music was flowing as community officials dropped by the Fred Roberts Hotel recently to welcome and meet the new executive director of the Heart of Georgia United Way. Denise Creel, who has been in that position since early May, greeted people and talked about the United Way during an afternoon event held last week.
Piedmont Region Faces Dangerous Heat Wave, Heat Advisory in Effect for Charlotte and Surrounding Areas
A sweltering heatwave is set to firmly grip the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia, North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, with astronomical heat index values that could soar up to 108, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents in Charlotte and surrounding areas are under a heat advisory effective from 11 AM until 8 PM EDT today, as the mercury is expected to climb near the century mark, combining with high humidity to produce potentially dangerous conditions. The NWS cautions that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Beaufort Police investigating Thursday night shooting
BEAUFORT, Sc. (WTOC) - The Beaufort Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night. Beaufort Police say the shooting happened at about 7:17 p.m. at Ashley Point Apartments. When officers got to the scene, they found a victim with a gunshot wound. Officers rendered life-saving aid until Beaufort-Port...
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