Andrew Davis

Chicago

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Writer and Editor at SAVOR with Andrew

News/sports/entertainment writer, movie connoisseur—and master of sarcasm (at times)... Author of the #substack column SAVOR with Andrew

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World War II veteran among those honored at HHI Memorial Day ceremony

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Davis

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) – Monday, Hilton Head Island’s annual ceremony drew dozens of veterans and hundreds of people who showed their respect for those who fought. “We honor those today that gave the ultimate love. You can’t give any more than they did.” USMC Colonel Kenneth Delmazo said from the podium. That was why this crowd came to the Hilton Head Veterans Memorial to honor those who fought and those who sacrificed for our country.
SC Solicitor pushing for gang statute, RICO law to fight crime

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Davis

BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC (WSAV) – A push for tougher penalties to fight gang violence is gaining momentum in South Carolina. Local prosecutors said what they have now isn’t enough to stop organized crime which is why they said a new law could help keep communities safer. “Take out the organization that that allows the fentanyl to get on the streets to begin with,” 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone said.
Becky Hill’s co-author ‘shocked’ by charges against former Colleton County Clerk

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Davis

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The co-author of Becky Hill’s book said he was shocked by the former Colleton County Court Clerk’s arrest, but not totally surprised. Hill was charged with three misconduct charges in Colleton County and a perjury charge in Richland County. According to South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) documents, Hill received $9,880 in financial bonuses from Title IV-D Incentive Funds, which is federal funding that’s used for child support services.
Highway 278 project stalled again after SIB Board vetoes latest plan

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Davis

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The latest plan to improve the Highway 278 corridor has been rejected by a state board. This time neither Hilton Head Island nor Beaufort County is to blame. Back in March the County and Town agreed on a plan which would have fixed the failing bridge and traffic issues coming on the island. But that’s not the original project proposed to the State Infrastructure Board. So, they voted against this change in plans.
OPFOB campaign brings awareness to veteran suicide, seeks volunteers

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Davis

RIDGELAND, S.C. (WSAV) — Fighting the battle off the battlefield. A Lowcountry charitable organization is doing just that every day, helping veterans deal with life away from combat. OPFOB hopes they can bring light to a critical issue by keeping the fire burning. “It’s their way of giving back and raising awareness and spreading the word about, on average, the 22 to 44 veterans a day that we’re losing to suicide,” said JR Brown, Founder of OPFOB.
South Carolina Board of Education votes to ban 10 more books from schools

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Davis

SOUTH CAROLINA (WSAV) – South Carolina is now leading the nation in a new category, banned books. The South Carolina Board of Education voted to take 10 more books off school library shelves on Tuesday. That brings the total to 22 different titles banned from schools. The books were all challenged by a Beaufort County woman for their inappropriate or sexual content.
Jasper County Sheriff looks back on second first 100 days in office

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Davis

JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – Jasper County Sheriff Chris Malphrus says his aim is to make the folks living or moving to the area have a safe place to call home. Malphrus is in his second stint as Sheriff. He was elected in 2016, then losing in the primaries after his first term in 2020. He didn’t sit at home lamenting his loss. Instead, Malphrus went back to his original job as a Deputy. This time with Colleton County Sheriff’s Office.
WSAV EXCLUSIVE: Hilton Head Mayor talks potential changes to beach parking

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Davis

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — Hilton Head Island’s Mayor is talking about beach parking, and the rumors he wants big changes to the new town policies. Two months ago, the island instituted new fees for visitors to park at the beach and not everyone in the area is happy about having to pay up. But could changes be coming? Town Council previously approved parking fees for all beach parking lots except for Coligny Beach.
Beaufort County Schools looking for $17 million to increase teacher salaries

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Davis

BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) — Big changes could be coming to Beaufort County Schools, and potentially to your wallet. The school district is asking for a $17 million budget boost for 2026 with much of that money going toward raising starting teacher salaries. The proposed budget would bump up starting pay for new and early-career teachers to just over $60,000 a year, which would match a fifth-year teacher level.
Lowcountry students’ creativity, intelligence leads to local award

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Davis

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) – Three Lowcountry students are in the running for a statewide award for their intelligence and creativity. “Not My Day” by Jolie Hutchinson, Prynnlee Powers and Simon Van Tonder, was selected as Palmetto Electric Cooperative’s local winner of the 2025 Children’s Book Challenge, sponsored by enLIGHTenSC, an educational initiative of South Carolina’s electric cooperatives.