REGIONAL NEWS

Hot weather lucrative for some businesses

The area's latest heat wave is keeping a steady stream of customers through the doors of some area businesses.

Police say suspect rammed patrol cars after robbery

Police say a purse snatching suspect tried to run down police officers.

Stolen pickup tied to robbery

Two Savannah men are hospitalized Friday morning after crashing a pickup truck that police said they stole Thursday night and used to rob a woman who was walking to her house.

Firefighters ask for help in naming new truck

Guardians of the Ribbon need your help in naming their next pink fire truck.

Mystery in Millen: What have they found?

The Bo Ginn federal fish hatchery has been under heavy security and tall fences since archeologists found what the Fish and Wildlife Service calls a "major discovery". But what is it? Rumors and theories almost outnumber the people in nearby Millen.

Police investigating murder on Mississippi Avenue

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are investigating a murder that happened around 11:45 a.m. on Mississippi Avenue.

Youth group learns about civic responsibility

Some students are doing their part to beautify the hostess city.

Tybee Island officials, suspended police chief meet

A meeting between suspended Tybee Island Police Chief Jimmy Price and the city manager resulted in no resolution.

Breaking ground on the Skidaway Island Bridge

Chatham County Commisioners will break ground Friday on a long awaited road improvement project.

America's tall ship visits Savannah

The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, "America's Tall Ship," is at the River Street City Pier in Savannah for a three-day visit.

New Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Animal Control opens

Chatham County commissioners are celebrating the opening of a new Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Animal Control facility.

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police car hits house

A Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department officer and a bystander have been transported to Memorial Hospital after a police cruiser crashed into a house Friday.

Glennville Dairy Queen gears up for fund-raiser

The Glennville Dairy Queen is gearing up for another record Miracle Treat Day.

Girls raise money for beaten baby

Money raised by two girls goes toward baby's funeral costs.

On WTOC: America's tall ship visits Savannah

Friday stories WTOC is working on.

Dangerous heat wave lingers; warnings continue

It's going to be another sweltering day in several counties in Georgia and South Carolina.

Man wanted in connection with Windsor Forest fatal shooting

A man accused in a fatal shooting on Stillwood Avenue is wanted by Savannah-Chatham Metro Police on murder charges.

Groundbreaking to mark new bridge project

Chatham County commisioners are breaking ground on a long awaited road improvement project.

Animal control's new facility officially opens

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Animal Control unit is hosting a grand opening of its brand-new Chatham Savannah Animal Shelter.

Illegally parked cars get the boot in Pooler

Workers are fining vehicles parked illegally in the Pooler Home Depot lot.

911 Tape: "Shots Fired Metro"

WTOC has obtained a copy of Savannah-Chatham police's radio traffic from the night an officer was shot at and almost seriously wounded.

Police find several guns in a stolen truck after it crashes

One suspect is in the hospital and another in jail after fleeing from Savannah-Chatham Metro Police.

Tim's Take: Is cheerleading a sport?

A federal court judge in Connecticut says cheerleading is not a sport, adding to the long-running debate on the subject.

Rockin' out for a singer in need

Rockin' out in about two dozen bars and clubs, a moveable benefit for a woman who's entertained from those same stages.

Obama to visit Georgia for veterans convention

The White House announced Thursday that Obama is scheduled to be in town Monday to speak to the national convention of the Disabled American Veterans.