Cold weekend for Beaufort and Jasper counties, with a freeze warning inland
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Lowcountry Pride welcomes community Saturday to explore festivities
St. Helena Island teen identified in fatal Dulamo Road crash
Single-vehicle crash with injuries reported on Ribaut Road in Port Royal
FAA’s nationwide ‘ground stoppage’ lifted after bringing US air travel to a halt
Ridgeland turning elections over to county
Another arrest made related to July 4 shooting on Hilton Head beach
Sheriff’s Office investigating after dog found with ears removed
Boater rescued after fire engulfs boat near Hilton Head Island
Veterans Day: Stinner recalls USS Forrestal tragedy during ceremony
Crash blocks lanes near Lady’s Island Drive and Ribaut Road
Brush fire blocks inbound lanes of Boundary Street in Beaufort
Hilton Head Council appoints members to Bryant Road Public-Private Partnership Housing Advisory Committee
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Electric turns: Local women compete in St. Helena’s first professional rodeo event
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Hilton Head’s annual Lantern Parade set to light up the beach on Saturday night
Electric turns: Local women compete in St. Helena’s first professional rodeo event
Pro rodeo rolls onto St. Helena Island
Veterans Day: Service to take center stage
Halloween’s sweet arrival
Penn Center hosting 42nd annual Heritage Days Celebration
Afroman makes Port Royal stop
Anniversary announcement: Hornes celebrate 1st
Jasper County
Ridgeland turning elections over to county
Sheriff’s Office investigating after dog found with ears removed
Veterans Day: Stinner recalls USS Forrestal tragedy during ceremony
By Shellie MurdaughThe Island News A fire aboard the USS Forrestal on July 29, 1967,…
Coast Guard rescues six people from Jasper County island
Obituaries
Ellen Bertha Goethe Graves
Elizabeth “Liz” (Betty) (Mums) Entwistle
Robert O’Quinn
Commentary & Voices
Alan’s affordability agenda: Putting South Carolina families first
By Alan Wilson Across South Carolina, families tell me the same thing: everyday life is becoming too expensive. That concern is especially real in Beaufort County and across the Lowcountry. From young couples struggling to purchase their first home to retirees facing rising property taxes and insurance premiums, hardworking South Carolinians are feeling the pressure. That’s why I’ve introduced Alan’s…
Priest: A tale of two bond issues
By Robert G. Priest This is the story of two local government bond issues. One with a very successful outcome. The other, a sad journey with no end. Our first example is the 2018 Penny Sales Tax (TST 3) which was approved by voters for improvements to roads and transportation infrastructure throughout Beaufort County. Today, eight years later, just two…
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