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Rabid bat discovered in Summerville; no human exposure, one dog quarantined
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — A bat found near Crooked Stick Court and Buremda Run in Summerville tested positive for rabies, the South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday. State health department officials claim no known people were exposed. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required...
Top Memphis cop votes in Georgia: Residency questions arise
ATLANTA - Some people are asking why Shawn Jones, the assistant chief of police for Memphis, Tennessee, still lists Georgia as his primary residence. Additionally, voting records indicate Jones has voted in Fulton County three times since being hired in Tennessee. According to ABC24, Jones voted in person in Fulton...
Yamacraw residents wait as Savannah housing area continues to deteriorate
In June 2020, the Housing Authority of Savannah announced its decision to demolish Yamacraw Village, a decrepit public housing development in downtown Savannah’s oldest Black neighborhood. Four years later, Yamacraw, by most estimates, is in more disrepair, less safe and has fewer residents. The estimated 130 tenants who remain...
Meet Stephen Cannon, Benedictine's next stellar quarterback with DI offers
Benedictine has had a run of top-notch quarterbacks, headlined most recently by the play of Luke Kromenhoek, now a freshman at Florida State and Holden Geriner, entering his third season at Auburn. The duo led BC to back-to-back Class 4A state titles in 2021 and 2022. Head Coach Danny Britt and his staff realize they have been blessed with the wealth of talent at the most important position on the football field, and it looks like that...
Community Corner: Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society hosts 15th annual Camp Buddy
From July 8 – 12, the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) will host its 15th annual Camp Buddy. LDSS president, Joe Marchese, and speech language pathologist, Tyler Savage, sat down with News 3’s Kim Gusby in today’s Community Corner to talk about the event and ways that the family support group celebrates and champions anyone touched by down syndrome in the greater Savannah and Lowcountry area.
Georgia State Patrol investigates Savannah Police car accident that killed pedestrian
A pedestrian was killed around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, after being hit by a Savannah Police Department (SPD) car near the interesection of Abercorn and Eisenhower streets. According to a social media post by SPD, the officer was traveling southbound on Abercorn Street when he collided with the pedestrian, who entered the intersection...
City of Savannah: 'We do not have enough housing'
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah, like the rest of the country, is dealing with a housing crisis, and city leaders are addressing it. Savannah City Manager Jay Melder spoke about the crisis at the first-ever city government open house, Savannah PM. “We do not have enough housing. Not for the...
Fourth of July is on Thursday. Here's a look at what's open, closed in the Savannah area
Independence Day is on Thursday, and because it's a federal holiday, you may want to prepare accordingly as many facilities will be closed and services will be paused. Here's a look at some of them:. The City of Savannah's offices and facilities will be closed July 4, but emergency services...
Housing Authority of Savannah accepting waitlist applications for Horace Stillwell Towers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) has announced that it is officially taking applications to be put on the waitlist for public housing. These waitlist spots are aimed at assisting senior and disabled individuals. The waitlist application period will be open from July 15 at 8:30 a.m. till July 16 at […]
Father-son fishing duo make their mark at Hobie Worlds
By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Father-son fishing duo make their mark at Hobie Worlds Local angler Ron Champion (Richmond Hill) made the podium at Hobie Worlds, placing 3rd overall. He was also Team USA’s top finisher. Ron Champion’s son, Branton Champion, was also invited to form part of Team USA’s delegation. This made him the youngest angler to qualify for the event. Branton recently signed with Emmanuel University to continue his fishing career in college. According to the official website, Hobie Fishing Worlds is a 'three-day...
Veteran of the Week – William Allen Galloway
Beaufort’s W. Allen Galloway, 81, joined the United States Army in New York City in 1960. After Basic Training at Fort Dix, N.J., and further training at Fort Benning, Ga., he qualified as Airborne at Fort Bragg, N.C., and undertook special forces training. He separated in 1963 and entered the field of funeral directing in New York. In 1994 he moved to the Lowcountry and today owns three Allen Funeral Homes, one each in Beaufort, Ridgeland and Walterboro.
Porky Police Pursuit: Officers in Beaufort respond to 'pig causing mischief' at hotel
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. Police in Beaufort responded to a hotel Tuesday after a report of ... wait for it ... "bacon and entering." According to the Beaufort Police Department, officers, deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and animal control were called out to the Howard Johnson on Trask Parkway for a "pig causing mischief."
Dickson makes final at Olympic trials
Beaufort native Michael Dickson advanced to the finals and finished seventh in the men’s 110-meter hurdles last week at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic team trials in Oregon. Dickson ran fourth in Heat 3 in Monday’s prelims, clocking a time of 13.36 to advance on time to Thursday’s...
Ethics complaint against Superintendent Rodriguez dismissed
An ethics complaint that was filed against Beaufort County Superintendent Frank Rodriguez in September 2023 has been dismissed. According to reporting from The Island Packet, Richard Bisi, a resident of Hilton Head Island, filed a complaint with the S.C. Ethics Commission against Rodriguez for hiring a consultant to give advice on strategy to allegedly build support for the $439 million school bond referendum that appeared on the ballot in November 2023.
City invites teens to 2024 Speak Up, Speak Now Youth Summit
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The City of Savannah is inviting all teens ages 13-18 to the 2024 Speak Up, Speak Now Youth Summit at the Savannah Civic Center on July 18. Teens will hear from speakers and engage in interactive sessions. There will also be a full day of games, food, discussions on social media, […]
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