Sarah Smith

Savannah

Reporter at WSAV-TV (Savannah, GA)

Multimedia Journalist @WSAV | [email protected] | Georgia Southern Alum 🦅

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Yemassee Police: Sinkhole closes parts of Trask Parkway, McPhersonville

5 days ago | wsav.com | Sarah Smith

by: Sarah Smith Posted: May 10, 2025 / 05:40 PM EDT Updated: May 10, 2025 / 07:09 PM EDT Yemassee, SC (WSAV) — A sinkhole was found in the area of Trask Parkway and McPhersonville, closing parts of the roadway near the Jasper County line, according to Yemassee Police. Officers blocked off this section of the roadway Saturday evening.
‘Devastating’: TRIO program director reacts to Trump’s 2026 proposed budget

1 week ago | wsav.com | Sarah Smith

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Trump administration’s 2026 budget plan calls for deep reductions to the Department of Education. This includes eliminating support for programs serving thousands of first-generation, low-income and disabled students. In the proposal, the administration calls the TRIO programs a “relic of the past.”Educators in Savannah said the loss of these services would be devastating for generations to come.
‘Money spent locally stays local’: Savannah Small Business Week

1 week ago | wsav.com | Sarah Smith

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah leaders are coming together to support and celebrate the small businesses that make the city what it is. You would be surprised at the products and services you can find in a local shop or the delicious food and drinks from a local restaurant. Small Business Week is also about educating entrepreneurs and giving them the resources needed to keep their doors open.
Woman indicted for deadly DUI crash in Baxley

1 week ago | wsav.com | Sarah Smith

BAXLEY, Ga. (WSAV) — A woman is facing 16 charges related to a deadly crash on March 31, 2024. Laken Deloach was indicted on April 25, 2025. Her charges include homicide by vehicle in the first degree (3 counts), serious injury by vehicle (9 counts), speeding, failure to maintain lane, reckless driving, and driving under the influence. According to the indictment, this incident caused the death of De’Angelo Adams. 6 people total were in the car at the time.
Gov. Kemp signs several healthcare bills in Savannah

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Sarah Smith

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Governor Brian Kemp campaigned on quality healthcare for Georgians, and he says that was delivered Thursday with six bills signed into law. “Protecting the health and wellbeing of Georgians isn’t something that we take lightly,” Kemp said. Issues addressed in those bills: Maternal, mental, and physical health. One of the bills signed, SB 55, aims to make sure everyone, regardless of if they have a disability or not, earns at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25.
Smith State Prison CO arrested for violation of oath of office, improper sexual conduct

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Sarah Smith

GLENNVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) — A Smith State Prison employee was arrested in March for violation of oath of office and improper sexual contact by an employee on an offender in custody. A spokesperson with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) confirmed Kristen Pearson was a correctional officer. She began her employment on October 3, 2022 and was terminated on March 27, 2025.
Woman indicted for fatal Richmond Hill crash

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Sarah Smith

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WSAV) — A woman has been indicted for the December 6, 2024 fatal crash that resulted in the death of a young mother. According to Georgia State Patrol (GSP), the crash happened around 4:00 p.m. on GA 25/US 17 at Ponderosa Road. GSP said a driver, who was under the influence of alcohol, was traveling south on GA 25 in an SUV when they struck the rear of another vehicle, then lost control and hit another SUV that was stopped at a stop sign.
What it takes to be a no-kill shelter and how you can help

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Sarah Smith

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Dozens of shelters around the state of Georgia, including Effingham County, are spending “No-Kill Awareness Day” educating their communities. Two out of three animal shelters in the U.S. are considered “no-kill”, according to data from Best Friends Animal Society. While this is progress, that still means animals are dying each and every day. Over 20,000 cats and dogs were unnecessarily euthanized in the State of Georgia last year.
Ogeechee Road widening project to be completed in 2027

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Sarah Smith

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Ogeechee Road widening project is estimated to be completed in spring or summer 2027, leaving drivers dealing with construction and congestion. “It’s really getting on my nerves,” Peter Okwu, a Savannah driver, told WSAV. “They need to pack this up and go.”While some drivers are frustrated with the road work, Jill Nagel with the Georgia Department of Transportation (G-DOT) said this project was designed to help relieve congestion.
Remembering Richard Armitage: A life of service

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Sarah Smith

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The end of April marks the 50th Anniversary of the ‘Fall of Saigon’ and one local family is also remembering a man who played a key role in the end of the Vietnam War, Richard Armitage. Armitage recently died at 79 years old from a pulmonary embolism. Not only was he a naval officer, but he served in many state and defense department roles, notably deputy secretary of state under President George W. Bush.