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Wing-A-Thon Hosted By Some of Savannah’s Funniest People
Whenever you are around folks from Front Porch Improv or. Savannah for Morons, you are going to have a wing-ding of a good time, and on Saturday, July 27, you get to watch some of these comedians compete to see who can eat the most wings. Daniel Gilbert, co-founder of...
Hit-or-miss storms stick around
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Our stagnant weather pattern will continue for the middle of the week. No big changes in the forecast for midweek. We are tracking more off-and-on showers and thunderstorms. It will not rain all day, but you may need the umbrella at times. High temperatures top out...
Death of 21-year-old Xavier Hoffman marks 20th Savannah homicide in 2024
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Following a shooting at the Rendant Apartments Tuesday night, July 23rd, on Shawnee Street in Savannah, police have now identified the victim. According to the Savannah Police Department, last night around 6:00 p.m., 21-year-old Xavier Hoffman was shot and killed inside an apartment. When officers arrived at the scene, they attempted CPR, but Xavier died from his wounds. His death marks the 20th homicide in Savannah from gun violence.
Georgia National Fair announces 35-hour flash ticket sale
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair is just a few month away. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, it’s offering an exclusive 35-hour Flash Sale. For a limited time, you can purchase your GNF ticket for only $10, and have access to over a million dollars’ worth of free entertainment.
E. Bryan St. at Bull and Victory Lane at Abercorn closed due to utility problems
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The city of Savannah says that East Bryan Street between Bull and Drayton Streets as well as East Victory Lane between Abercorn and Habersham Streets are both closed due to utility problems under the roadway. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes and avoid the area...
SCCPSS said they still need to fill bus driver spots ahead of the school year
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The first day of school for Savannah Chatham County Public Schools is right around the corner, and the school district is once again experiencing a bus driver shortage. The good news is the school district said it did not have a decline in bus drivers compared to last year.
Police identify victim killed in Savannah shooting; investigation ongoing
Police in Savannah are investigating a shooting that left one person dead. According to the Savannah Police Department, officers responded Tuesday around 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of Shawnee Street. The victim, later identified as 21-year-old Xavier Hoffman, was found dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone...
INTERVIEW: Registered Dietitian Mackenzie Elrod
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s Chronic Disease Month and Wednesday we’re shedding light on the two most common chronic conditions. Registered Dietitian at DaVita Kidney Care, Mackenzie Elrod, gives us all we need to know about kidney disease and diabetes.
Effingham County School District and Savannah Tech announce academic expansions in Effingham County
Effingham County School District (ECDS) and Savannah Technical College (STC) celebrated academic expansions in Effingham County recently with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Effingham County School District Performing Arts Center and the Jack Hill Conference Center and ribbon-cuttings for STC’s Nursing/Science Lab expansion and STC’s Commercial Truck Driving training expansion its Effingham Campus. “Dayle and I are incredibly excited to celebrate these amazing accomplishments for our community and the students in Effingham County,” said Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington). “From increased education opportunities at Savannah Technical College to the Jack Hill Conference Center and the new Effingham County Performing Arts Center,...
NISA Awards Michigan Stars FC Forfeit v. Savannah Clovers FC Due to Operations Manual Violations
CHICAGO (July 24, 2024) – The National Independent Soccer Association today declared the match between Michigan Stars FC (MSFC) and Savannah Clovers FC (SCFC) scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2024, is a forfeit due to League Operations Manual violations on the part of SCFC. SCFC has also been issued an undisclosed fine for failing to follow standards set forth in the NISA League Operations Manual.
Shooting on Shawnee St. leaves 1 person dead
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting in the 1000 block of Shawnee St. According to authorities, one man, Xavier Hoffman, died at the scene Tuesday night. He was 21. No suspects have been named at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Savannah-Chatham […]
Rain chances increase...when you will need an umbrella this week
Rain chances linger through the work week with the chance of heavy downpours increasing by Thursday and Friday. Keep an umbrella on standby each day. If you have outdoor plans there will be dry hours mixed in with feels like temperatures around 100 degrees each afternoon. Check the latest videocast...
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