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The rain gear is needed this week, scattered showers and storms stick around
Heavy downpours will diminish later tonight as lows drop back to the 70s. Dry and partly cloudy skies kick off Monday morning before more showers and storms develop. Rain Monday will be widely scattered in the late afternoon into the early evening. Temperatures will sit at average with heat indices topping 100°.
Concession in Savannah/Hilton Head Intl. Airport wins international award
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A concession at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport has been recognized by the Airports Council International – North American (ACI-NA), at the 2024 Airport Concessions Awards. David and Carol Legasse, owners of the Salt Table and Salt Table Spirits, and their team were recognized as the 2024 Best New Retail Concept […]
City of Statesboro is accepting applications for Housing Rehabilitation Program
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – The City of Statesboro will once again be accepting applications to its Housing Rehabilitation Program. Starting Monday homeowners with lower incomes who occupy substandard housing within the city limits are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Housing Rehabilitation Program to receive assistance with home repairs and renovations. Applications for assistance must […]
Gastonia leaders extend $15,000 lateral hiring bonus to include South Carolina officers
Gastonia leaders recently approved the expansion of a lateral hiring bonus that was originally established in April to bring experienced North Carolina police officers to the city. The program will now extend a $15,000 hiring bonus to experienced South Carolina officers that join the department, which City Council hopes will help fill more vacancies, according to Councilwoman Jennifer Stepp. ...
How former South Effingham star Alex Brown showed adaptability after transfer to Clemson
For Alex Brown, the setting may change — but the effort and talent of the former South Effingham softball star is a constant for a player who has shown she can adapt. After two seasons at the University of North Carolina, Brown transferred to Clemson for her junior season in 2024 and she...
South Carolina’s DNC delegation endorses Kamala Harris
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina’s Democratic National Convention delegation has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic Presidential Nomination. The delegation voted to endorse Harris on Sunday night just hours after President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy in the race for the White House. He then endorsed his VP to carry on. […]
Port Royal, Bluffton ranked among safest cities in South Carolina
In a recent study recently released before this summer by popular website safewise.com ranking the safest cities in South Carolina, Bluffton came in at a very impressive #1 on the list and on this side of the Broad River Bridge, Port Royal came in at #9. Each year, SafeWise experts...
Employee charged with stealing SC DMV funds
A Camden woman faces a felony charge for allegedly using state computers to steal thousands of dollars while working for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. SLED agents arrested Julia Haley Baker, 22. She was charged with computer crime in the first degree and booked at the Kershaw County Detention Center and will be prosecuted by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office. If convicted, she could be fined up to $50,000 and/or sentenced to up to five years in prison.
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
Warning: Yellow-legged hornets spotted in Chatham County
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is warning those in in Chatham County to be on alert as yellow-legged hornets have been spotted in the area. CCSO said in a Facebook post on Sunday, “These insects pose a serious threat to our local ecosystem. Yellow-legged hornets eat honeybees, destroying our vital […]
Driving an EV to Hilton Head? Teslas welcomed, others may wander for juice
Despite the growing number of electric vehicles on the road, non-Tesla EV drivers visiting Hilton Head might have trouble charging up. Here’s what there is to know about charging your car on the island before you make the trek.
Global Microsoft system outage disrupts industries from banks to airports
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Much of the world faced trouble Friday after Microsoft computer systems were locked up from a security update by a cybersecurity company. A service outage happened after the company CrowdStrike pushed out an update to its clients using Microsoft systems, impacting many industries, from schools, to banks, to airlines, according to CNN.
Rain reigns over the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Don't forget to pack your umbrella!. As moisture moves across the Midlands, there will be more chances of rain. There's a chance of heavy rain on Sunday evening, along with scattered thunderstorms and showers. The northern Midlands are expected to receive the greatest amount, based on...
South Carolina football 'slept on' ahead of 2024 season, Greg McElroy says
South Carolina football is gearing up for a crucial 2024 season as Shane Beamer enters his fourth year as head coach. Despite receiving a surprising first-place vote in the SEC preseason media poll, the Gamecocks are still expected to finish near the bottom of the conference. However, one industry expert believes South Carolina is poised to surpass expectations.
Three Yellow-Legged Hornet’s nests eradicated in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Agriculture has eradicated three Yellow-Legged Hornet’s nets over a 24-hour period. The department says this happened Wednesday, July 17th and Thursday, July 18th in the Savannah area. On July 17th, the department’s Plant Protection Division found a nest on a pine...
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