Andy Davis

Hilton Head

Investigative reporter at WSAV-TV (Savannah, GA)

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‘Lowcountry’s Got Talent’ looking for more acts

2 days ago | wsav.com | Andy Davis

BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) – It is your chance to shine on stage, possibly make some cash and help a local theater at the same time. The Bluffton Youth Theater is hosting “Lowcountry’s Got Talent” on June 6. The show allows people of all ages from all across the Lowcountry to show off whatever their talent may be. There will be singers, dancers, magicians and a variety of other acts. Anyone from 10 through adulthood is eligible to participate.
OPFOB campaign brings awareness to veteran suicide, seeks volunteers

1 week ago | wsav.com | Andy Davis |Kris Hummer

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

1 week ago | wsav.com | Andy 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.
WSAV EXCLUSIVE: Hilton Head Mayor talks potential changes to beach parking

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Andy 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

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Andy 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.
Messiah Anderson denied bond in 2021 murder trial

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Andy Davis |Eric Dorsch

BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) – One of the men charged in the killing of a Bluffton High School football player in 2021 had his day in court. 20-year-old Messiah Anderson is the third person accused of shooting and killing DJ Fields in what was a case of mistaken identity. Anderson was in a courtroom Friday asking for bond in the case. Fields was driving on Bluffton Parkway with two friends when a car pulled up next to him and opened fire. Those bullets were meant for another person.
Lowcountry students’ creativity, intelligence leads to local award

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Andy 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.
Ga. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger talks Afghan refugees, election laws

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Andy Davis

by: Andrew Davis Posted: Apr 24, 2025 / 05:13 PM EDT Updated: Apr 24, 2025 / 05:13 PM EDT SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger sat down with WSAV’s Andrew Davis to discuss the Afghan Christian refugees, immigration and election laws in Georgia.
OPFOB Concert for Heroes: Helping stop soldier suicide

3 weeks ago | wsav.com | Andy Davis

RIDGELAND, SC (WSAV) – Operation Patriots FOB (OPFOB), exists on a 268-acre recreational property in Ridgeland, SC where members host veterans, active duty, first responders and their families. The mission is to create and foster positive experiences for these local heroes by connecting through outdoor and recreational activities, creating an alliance through peer engagement in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
UPDATE: Board recommends firing of 2 suspended SPD officers

3 weeks ago | wsav.com | Andy Davis |Natasha Young

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Two Savannah Police officers could soon be off the job after being accused of violating policy during an arrest and a “use of force” offense. Three officers, all connected to a use of force allegation WSAV told you about two weeks ago, have been “out of policy.” WSAV has learned that a Savannah Police Use of Force Board recommended that two of the officers be fired, and one suspended. Sergeant Samuel Hunt and Corporal Alan Contreras were recommended to be fired.