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A News 3 Investigation reveals questions about money, working environment dating back to 2005 More>>
When a tragedy strikes the Red Cross is ready to give a helping hand but it wants citizens to also prepare to help themselves. More>>
Commissioners come to separation agreement with David and Patrice Crawley
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Dr. William Ellien, a former Savannah psychiatrist convicted of trading prescription medication for sex, was sentenced in a Federal Court today. The First Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern More>>
UPDATE:(May 23, 2013): Investigation by Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Special Victims detectives revealed Marcelle Jefferies, 31, is traveling with her infant daughter in addition to 2-year-old Gracie.. More>>
By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer - Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wooded area off of Mickey Court regarding a suspicious situation. Upon arrival, More>>
Savannah Fire & Emergency Services investigators believe arson was involved in a late Wednesday night fire in the city's Sackville area. Savannah firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames...
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Jo-Jo, a tiny feral cat, was saved by Spartanburg Animal Services Wednesday.A kitten was rescued in Spartanburg County this week after being trapped in a hole at a construction site for several days. More>>
The Office of Eastern Judicial Circuit/Chatham County District Attorney announces that on May 23, 2013 a Jury found Jerry Lewis Howard, (age 50) of Savannah, guilty of: Rape, Aggravated Assault...
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News 3 breaks down the numbers and asks questions about safety in local schools More>>
A Columbia woman has been arrested after a 2-year-old boy in her care died last weekend. Police said Thursday that 34-year-old Margie Hamm had been charged with homicide by child abuse. Authorities More>>
Savannah City Alderman Van Johnson says he's sick and tired of problems with inmates at Coastal Transition Center. Metro Police say two escapees from the state operated facility were arrested for robbing More>>
Composite satellite image shows a lack of data from GOES-13 over the east coast of the U.S. (CIMSS)The primary weather satellite meteorologists use to forecast weather over the eastern United States and the tropical Atlantic Ocean failed late Tuesday… which is bad short term news for weather forecasters. The More>>
A Midway man has been found dead on Isle of Wight Road and Lake Rosalind this morning. He was found next to his ATV on the side of the road. Georgia State Patrol is investigating this morning. More>>
La Roche Ave.TRAFFIC ALERT: La Roche Ave. from Semken Ave. to Jasmine Ave. is closed. A tree has fallen on power lines. More>>
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is looking to question a person of interest about an overnight shooting on Quail Run Circle. More>>
From early summer to the winter of 2012 Horry County had a string of shark sightings and possible attacks. There are many reasons people come into contact with these ocean predators, but an expert at Ripley's More>>
A ceremony in Savannah Wednesday commemorated a crucial era in American History. A historical marker was dedicated for the Liberty Ship S.S. James Oglethorpe and the Battle of the Atlantic. The marker More>>
A state Senate bill to provide more computer security for South Carolina taxpayers is having a tough time in the House, as House members worry about the costs and benefits of protecting your information. The More>>
It's always easier being on the outside looking in during life-changing situations like the storms in Joplin and Moore. But once you've experienced it, just where do you bring in the recovery process? More>>
Technology is beating out the textbook in Beaufort County schools. The school board voted Tuesday night to expand its iPad initiative in middle schools. Alexis Hines' 7th grade math class at Beaufort More>>
The death of a baby in Emanuel County is under investigation by the Sheriff's department. Four-month-old Rosalynn Fullmore was discovered unresponsive by her parents on Tuesday, May 21. Police discovered More>>
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System is proud to see more of its students graduate in four years in 2012 compared to 2011. The school district started calculating the graduation rate based off the 4 year completion in 2011 to match other states in the country. Previously the rate was based off how many diplomas were awarded.
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Two escapees from a Savannah Transition center and another man were arrested Tuesday night after robbing a man in Forsyth Park during a Metro Police undercover operation. Devante Tyrell Bynes, 20, and More>>
The discovery of an additional dog with upper respiratory illness has extended a 14-day quarantine of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Animal Control Shelter. The facility was placed More>>
The Georgia DOT has put an emergency detour in place on U.S. 84/S.R. 38 from the City of Blackshear to the town of Screven. The emergency detour is a necessity due to a gas line was hit in downtown Patterson More>>
While high winds are always a threat from a hurricane, often many of the deaths and destruction come from inland flooding. And it doesn't take a tropical system to cause that in Savannah. More>>
"These are two FRED machines," Lieutenant John Taylor tells me. "FRED stands for Forensics Recovery Evidence Device. These are basically big, super computers." Taylor is among an elite group at Armstrong More>>
Two women are behind bars after Port Wentworth Police say they found a child, who was in their care, wandering the streets, soaking wet. It happened on Tuesday.
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The Screven County Sheriff's Office tells WSAV.com the body of Antonieyo Lee, 24, was recovered near Halcyondale Loop along the Ogeechee River. Investigators interviewed witnesses who said he was swimming More>>
Dog found with 300 burned into its bodyThis dog was identified with something acidic. The numbers are now permanent scars, says Charleston Animal Society's Dr. Sarah Boyd. More>>
A man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said Wednesday. More>>
The 29 members of the Savannah Youth Council Class of 2012-13 will graduate during a ceremony 5:30 p.m. today, May 22 at City Hall in the Council Chambers. Students, all of them Chatham County 8th graders, More>>
True enough-- many disaster relief organizations seek the kind of donations that jingle and fold. But you can also help in others ways-- such as donating supplies or perhaps by giving blood.
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The 5 year anniversary- marking the May 11th Mother's Day tornado in the town of Darien in McIntosh County just passed. I remember that violent EF-4 Tornado. It slammed the Outdoor Rejuvenation Boating More>>
There are district-wide emergency plans - each school has a copy, laying out exactly where the safety zones are in that particular building. More>>
There's good news for workers in the lowcountry. Businesses seem to be booming. According to numbers released for April, the unemployment rate fell by nearly half a percentage point. It may not sound More>>
Cyber crime. A decade ago most of us weren't even aware of the term. Now many of us try to guard against becoming a victim. And we apparently have good reason. "The most interesting finding is the More>>
The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are no strangers to severe weather. The past couple of decades have seen several damaging tornado systems, including April 9th 1998 when several counties saw damage...
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A 37-year-old Port Royal man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on May 21, 2013 for the home invasion and attempted rape of his downstairs neighbor. At the conclusion of a two-day trial, jurors convicted More>>
Here's a list of the top 10 most dangerous jobs, according to United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. More>>
Tornadoes are a part of life in Moore, Okla., something country star Toby Keith was reminded of when a deadly, devastating one leveled parts of his hometown on Monday. More>>
A leader from the Savannah chapter of the American Red Cross is reploying to assist victims of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes. In a statement, the Red Cross said: "A request was made early this morning More>>
Images from KFOR-TV of a massive tornado outbreak in Moore Oklahoma. More>>
It's been said that experience is the best teacher, and apparently it rings true when it comes to traffic accidents.
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The death of a woman who exited a moving car on Interstate 95 in Jasper County Sunday night has been ruled a suicide, according to the Jasper County Coroner. Fifty-four-year-old Leah Louise Becker of Laguna More>>
The man accused in the shooting death of Savannah firefighter Wesley Franklin last summer is still awaiting extradition from Texas where he was arrested last week.
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Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are continuing to investigate a car crash that shut down the intersection of 39th and Bull Streets early Monday morning. The crash happened around 11:24 Sunday night. More>>
Marcelle JefferiesSavannah-Chatham Metro Police are looking for a local mother who disappeared with her daughter. More>>
A man taken into custody in Florida last week for an April murder was arraigned in Chatham County Recorder's Court Monday afternoon. Darell Hendrix is accused in the shooting death of 38 year old Roderick More>>
So far the winner hasn't come forward to claim the highest Powerball jackpot in history. More>>
L. Moose Officials say an unidentified female came out of the moving car and was struck and killed by a Freightliner tractor-trailer headed southbound in the next lane. More>>
An iconic piece of our nation's history has sailed its way into Savannah. More>>
The City of Savannah's effort to get more kids to spend the day outdoors led many to play on their bicycles Sunday. More>>
This weekend, young athletes on Hilton Head Island had an opportunity to hone their skills while working with professionals. More>>
It was a party in the lowcountry Sunday at the first ever 'Fiesta de Mayo' Latin celebration. Dancing, eating, and fun were on tap at the festival. Folks had a chance to learn the salsa, eat some Latin More>>
State senator Vincent Sheheen stopped in Sun City Saturday, to hear concerns and solutions to issues facing the Palmetto State. "I'm spending time getting out and talking about ideas, because ideas are More>>
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. More>>
The fundraiser benefited the Kicklighter Academy an early learning center dedicated to improving the life for children with autism and other developmental and physical disabilities. More>>
The EstinyDay organization is trying to help teens make right decisions early in life. More>>
The 3rd Annual Newsome Twosome Fundraiser benefits the Shriners. More>>
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Investigators arrested King Earl Morris and Amy Louise Doty on drug charges Friday. During the month of May 2013, Investigators began an investigation into Morris More>>
Friends of Wesley Franklin are getting some closure after months of handing out flyers and hoping their friend's death wouldn't go unsolved. More>>
The fifth annual "Revved Up For Autism" Car, Truck, and Bike show. More>>
"It Brings some closure, but won't bring Wesley back." More>>
In a news conference Friday, police announced the arrest of a suspect in the death of volunteer firefighter Wesley Franklin. Twenty-six year old Brandon Mackey was arrested Thursday in Texas. Police More>>
Saint Helena Island's Candice Glover is this season's American Idol! The Beaufort County native claimed the spot Thursday night, and today lots of her fans in the Lowcountry were celebrating her victory. More>>
Hundreds-- that's how many people the Effingham Sheriff's Office says download child pornography in our area every day. How do they know? They are tracking the suspected sex offenders' every move online. More>>
Darrell Hendrix is accused of killing Roderick Richardson back in April
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Every day, Senior Citizens Incorporated is dedicated to getting a warm meal to home bound seniors-- and right now they need your help.
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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Fort Stewart Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey C. Baker, 29, of Hesperia, Calif., assigned to 766th More>>
The man accusing Alderman Tony Thomas of an ethics violation isn't backing down - gathering a group outside City Hall Friday to push the Council to strengthen ethics rules. More>>
The pedestrian involved in an apparent crash on Glennwood Drive at Highway 30 yesterday morning has been identified as Dylan Cain, 14, of Guyton," Effingham County Sheriff's Office spokesman David Ehsanipoor More>>
One man has died after a triple shooting Thursday at the intersection of Richards and Eagle Streets. That's right outside the Fellwood Homes area.
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Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Investigators have made arrests in the shooting deaths of Wesley Franklin and Roderick Richardson. Brandon Mackey, 26, was taken into custody by SCMPD investigators More>>
Thousands are expected to line the sides of Highway 80 on Tybee Island Friday afternoon for the annual 'Beach Bum' parade. The unique event boasts itself as a 2-mile-long friendly water fight, with attendees More>>
SCE&G District Manager David Tempel wants customers to know what to expect when they the power company knocks on their door or calls their phone. That's because scammers are causing confusion in the More>>
EXCLUSIVE: Rebecca Foley's father speaks out about his daughter's murder and the search for a suspect. PHOTOS - Full Interview
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The City of Savannah is getting ready for its summer pool season by cleaning out its 9 pools. Workers were pressure washing the pools before painting and filling them back up with chlorinated water. The More>>
Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound.Retired race car driver Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound. More>>
Savannah's riverfront has a distinguished maritime visitor: The Honey Fitz, formerly owned by President John F. Kennedy. The vessel arrived Thursday and is expected to be docked in the Hostess City for More>>
A man has been found fatally shot in his Wayne County home, authorities tell WSAV.com. Eddie Pearson II, 35 was discovered Wednesday by a family member. The home is located near Chapman Plantation in Jesup, More>>
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. - A woman has been charged in the deaths of her young children in Pickens County. According to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office, Suzanna Brown Simpson is charged in connection More>>
Two people are in custody charged with the shooting death of a man in Jesup. More>>
Effingham Sheriff's Deputies say a 14 year old is clinging to life after he was struck by a car in the 3300 block of Highway 30 Thursday morning. Emergency crews responded and gave the boy first aid, More>>
Military families and community members gathered on Fort Stewart early Thursday to honor recently fallen soldiers. The fallen were honored with a tree planting along the Post's Warrior's Walk - a garden More>>
You know that saying, ‘what goes around comes around?' Well nothing rings more true for one local restaurant manager. She's using her business to make a difference one pizza at a time. More>>
A family of three lost everything tonight when their Long County mobile home went up in flames. The blaze broke out earlier this evening in the Oakridge Mobile Home Park on Tibet Road. Fire Chief More>>
Donald Wayne StuartA registered sex offender is back behind bars after authorities allegedly found child pornography on his computer. More>>
There's a reason Frank Hamilton's given 27 years to the cause of reducing drunken driving. His three daughters each lost their best friends to DUI accidents. Anything that can lower the number these More>>
This morning the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department paid tribute to the law enforcement officers from our community who were killed in the line of duty. Hundreds of law enforcement officers, More>>
Score one for the rebirth of nuclear energy. In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against nine environmental groups that had questioned the permit for two nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle More>>
The 43-year-old St. Joseph's Hospital will undergo internal and external renovations. The outside of the building will be replaced brick by brick with a new exterior that will prevent water trickling inside and be resistant to hurricane winds. The patient rooms will undergo a complete makeover with new paint and tile. The bathtubs will also be replaced with walk in showers. Hospital officials said patient and visitor parking won't be impacted during construction.
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12 year old beaten by other kids and pepper sprayed by school resource officer More>>
COLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) - A South Carolina state lawmaker has been arrested again for driving under the influence. According to our CBS affiliate WLTX, Rep. Ted Vick (D) of Chesterfield County was arrested More>>
Key organizations related to long-time minister NC Billy Graham were also targeted by the IRS, Graham's son Franklin Graham revealed on Tuesday. Already, the IRS admits it targeted "Tea Party" and "Patriot" More>>
Statement from Atlanta Gas Light: Atlanta Gas Light is currently working to restore a natural gas outage in the following communities: Mount Vernon, Ailey, Vidalia, Lyons, Soperton, Swainsboro and Twin More>>
An undercover prostitution sting in the Jefferson Street area today led to the arrest of eight people, including several men dressed as women, police said.The incident also included one man who tried More>>
(WBIR-Knoxville, TN) A bizarre senior prank has horrified some students at Gibbs High School in Knox County. Pictures submitted to WBIR by a student show a dead raccoon hanging by its feet from a tree, More>>
A 22-year-old Savannah man has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor after instigating a neighborhood search by telling Metro Police he was shot in a robbery. More>>
She's been voted one of the most beautiful women in the world, but overnight she made news for a different reason. Actress, Angelina Jolie announced she had a double mastectomy after genetic testing More>>
Mark Deon MackA Savannah man is under arrest after a wild chain of events Tuesday morning.
Metro Police say Mark Deon Mack was spotted on Truman Parkway near Delesseps after allegedly breaking into a car at a daycare center in the 8800 block of White Bluff Road. More>>
South Carolina will take in $27 million more than expected from the state lottery this year, and the state's education superintendent wants to spend all of it on new school buses. "Approximately two-thirds More>>
An undercover prostitution sting in the Jefferson Street area today led to the arrest of eight people, including one man who tried to run from Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police. More>>
Savannah's Rape Crisis Center has been helping the victims of sexual assault here for more than thirty years-- but that's not all they do. Much of their work centers around prevention efforts.
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News 3 learned about a touching sign of solidarity from students at South Effingham Elementary School. One of the students suffers from ailments that require her to wear a mask at certain times of the More>>
You might be surprised to learn that there's no law mandating the frequency of school fire inspections in Georgia. The Chatham County school district does contract with private companies to go into each More>>
Fire crews battled an 18-wheeler on fire for nearly half an hour Tuesday afternoon. The truck was stopped on the interstate near the Port Wentworth exit. There is no word by authorities if anyone was injured. More>>
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will be accepting applications beginning Wednesday, May 15 through Wednesday, June 12 for appointment(s) and reappointment(s) to the Boards, Commissions and More>>
A Beaufort High School assistant principal is back to work following a DUI arrest. Daniel Scott Tooman was arrested during a traffic stop on May 5 with a blood alcohol level of .18, more than twice the More>>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A couple is suing the state of South Carolina for what they say was unnecessary sexual assignment surgery on a toddler they adopted. Lawyers for Pam and Mark Crawford said Tuesday More>>
The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a "massive and unprecedented intrusion" into... More>>
Thousands of people are reacting online and in-person after hearing after hearing how baby Lola, who sufferes from a syndrome, was verbally attacked in offensive posts online by strangers.
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Here's your chance to own a plane that once carried presidents. A retired Air Force One goes on the auction block this week. The federal government is auctioning off a DC9.The plane was part of the U.S. More>>
Bolling StreetA house on Savannah's eastside has been destroyed this morning. At about 6:30 A.M., firefighters responded to a fire on Bolling Street near Pennsylvania Avenue. More>>
It's been said that there are only two things that are certain in life--- death and taxes. But property owners in Garden City haven't had to worry about property taxes, until now.
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Robert Stanley DavisTwo Guyton men are behind bars at the Effingham County Jail after they were allegedly caught with Methamphetamine and Roxycodone at the courthouse. More>>
The Jasper County School Board is stepping up security in district schools despite it not being in the budget, using money from the general fund to place a school resource officer at each of the five schools. "It's More>>
Chairman Wendell Kessler tells News 3 he's "not worried" about Auditor findings
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Twins born with Cleft Palette holding 3rd annual fundraiser for Shriners More>>
13-year-old, Norman "Kirk" Kirkland Junior, a seventh-grade student at Whale Branch Middle School, drowned this weekend in Colleton County. According to Colleton County Coroner Rich Harvey, the incident More>>
A huge increase in the budget for the Chatham County Sheriff's Office will be needed to staff the new expansion of the Chatham County Detention Center.
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All traffic was halted on an Atlanta freeway early Monday afternoon after a high-speed police chase ended in a crash and fears of a possible explosive device.Click here for LIVE coverage of this story More>>
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police have learned the name and gender of the driver in a single-vehicle crash that killed both occupants over the weekend. More>>
Citizens are asked to offer their thoughts and ideas this week on public safety in Savannah through a special online form available at www.savannahga.gov/publicsafetycomment The comments will be compiled More>>
Tonight, more than 500 youth in Savannah and Chatham County will gather to participate in the 2013 Youth Summit. More>>
After getting rained out last week -- the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the W. W. Lawfest was held over the weekend.The two week event honors the life and legacy of local historian, preservationist More>>
Police say traffic came to a stop on a busy Charlotte street over the weekend when two naked women and two naked children walked down the road. More>>
Mother's Day was bittersweet for some. More>>
Mid-May is usually a bit of lull in the tourist season on Hilton Head Island--meaning a slowdown in revenue for businesses but local officials are trying to give them a boost with a new promotion. More>>
US Highway 80 was closed for several hours in both directions Saturday, leaving traffic backed up for miles. More>>
The Blood Alliance's new policy will allow you to donate blood about a month after you get a tattoo this year. More>>
The Telfair Museums' Jepson Center is offering free family days once a month. More>>
FBI agents and Robbery detectives from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are searching for a man who attempted to rob a bank Thursday, but then left without money. More>>
Think hunger is just a problem in other countries? You might want to think again. These days, many of us are living paycheck to paycheck, and that means being at risk for hunger.
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Emergency crews are on the scene of an accident at the intersection of Habersham and 37th Street. A vehicle struck a person on a bicycle. A WSAV crew is also on scene. We'll have the latest tonight on More>>
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley passed a bill Thursday that Beaufort film enthusiasts have been pushing for years. Despite the beautiful backdrop most anywhere you look in the city, there has been More>>
It's not an overstatement by any means....children die every year just by being left sitting in a car. "A child in a car, in a closed car, all that glass around there really magnifies the heat and causes More>>
Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) officers from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a one-vehicle crash that left a Savannah man in critical condition this afternoon. Glenn More>>
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried in a cemetery in central Virginia, infuriating some members of the area's Islamic community who say they weren't consulted and flooring at least one... More>>
A vehicle crash has closed lanes of the Interstate 16 connector to 37th Street in Savannah. Multiple emergency crews were called to the scene just after 3:00pm. Traffic is slow in the area, and motorists More>>
The city of Savannah's Ethics Committee does not regulate speech. Thats essentially what prompted the committee to dismiss a complaint made against Alderman Tony Thomas on Friday.
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Comedian Stephen Colbert re-energized the debate over barbecue in the Carolinas on Wednesday night, saying he would learn to love the North Carolina version – and then pretending to gag when he tried More>>
St. Helena, South Carolina Native Candice Glover sings her way to the American Idol Finals. More>>
For many of us, where we choose to live has a lot to do with where our children will go to school.
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