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by Grey Brendle
It is probably a universal truism to say we all have superstitions, or, at least one. Even for people who say they do not, there is something they do routinely to help the outcome of an action along. More…
Man fatally shot, suspect evades police
At 4:53 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, Beaufort police officers were called to a report of a gunshot victim at 610 Adventure Street. More…
Outlet store robbed at gunpoint, suspects fled in vehicle
Vehicle pictured is not the actual vehicle.
On Friday, January 27 two men wearing hoods and ski masks entered the Talbot Outlet Store at the Tanger Outlet Mall on Fording Island Road in Bluffton today at approximately 1:52 p.m. More…
Hampton police arrest 34 people
The Hampton County Sheriff’s Office conducted Special Operations on Thursday, January 26 with the assistance of the Estill Police Department, Hampton Police Department, Varnville Police Department and Yemassee Police Department. More…
Bluffton Elementary wins national honor for computer animation project
Bluffton Elementary School was honored Thursday, January 26, by a national arts organization for an art initiative in which students use computer animation software. More…
Businesses, residents may see fire insurance savings
Beaufort, Port Royal earn combined and upgraded ISO fire rating
With the possibility of lower fire insurance premiums for commercial properties that could boost economic development, including the Port of Port Royal property, both Beaufort and Port Royal will share a Class 2 ISO fire rating effective May 1. More…
Tuesday, January 31
Citadel Cadet Chorale to perform free concert St. Helena’s
Continuing its Tricentennial celebration that began last Sunday with a visit from the Lord Bishop of London, the Parish Church of St. Helena will host the acclaimed Citadel Chorale on Tuesday, January 31, at 7:00 pm for a free concert. More…
Cash for Gold clerk fights off would-be armed robber
Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, Beaufort police officers responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery at Cash for Gold located at 2257 Boundary Street. More…
David Everett Mack, Jr.
Authorities looking for person of interest in Bluffton bank robbery
On Thursday, January 19 at approximately 7:32 a.m., Bluffton police responded to an reported armed robbery of the Palmetto State Bank located at 194 Bluffton Road. More…
Letter to the editor
“Stick a fork in it”
Recently I heard analyst Ann Coulter pose the question, “When people look at Newt and Callista Gingrich, do you think they picture this couple as the American President and First Lady?” Ms. Coulter pointed out that Callista is the same age as one of Newt’s daughters, ever reminding us of his recurring adulterous past. More…
