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Government & Politics

Friday, February 3, 2012
Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

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Monday, January 30, 2012
February 3, 6, 9: Hilton Head Island proposed changes to sign regulations

February 3, 6, 9

Hilton Head Island proposed changes to sign regulations

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Monday, January 30, 2012
February 2: Hilton Head Island Town Council special meeting, agenda here

February 2

Hilton Head Island Town Council special meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, January 30, 2012
February 1: Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here

February 1

Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here

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Friday, January 27, 2012
January 30: HHI public forum for Land Management Ordinance (LMO) rewrite project

January 30

HHI public forum for Land Management Ordinance (LMO) rewrite project

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
January 28: Democrats to reorganize precincts

January 28

Democrats to reorganize precincts

Any Beaufort County Democrat who wants to represent South Carolina at the 2012 Democratic National Convention as an elected delegate must attend one of the Precinct Reorganization Meetings, which are being held statewide on Saturday, January 28 at 10:00 a.m. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 21, 2012
January 24: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

January 24

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

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Friday, January 20, 2012
January 23: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

January 23

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 14, 2012
January 18: Beaufort County and City Councils joint session, agenda here

January 18

Beaufort County and City Councils joint session, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 14, 2012
January 17: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

January 17

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 14, 2012
January 17: School Board meeting, agenda here

January 17

School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 14, 2012
January 17: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

January 17

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
January 14 & January 28: Town of Bluffton First-Time Homebuyer Homeownership Presentations

Saturday, January 14 & Saturday, January 28

Town of Bluffton First-Time Homebuyer Homeownership Presentations

The Town of Bluffton has announced that First-Time Homebuyer Homeownership Presentations for homes recently constructed as part of the Wharf Street Redevelopment Project will be held on Saturday, January 14 and Saturday, January 28 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon at the Rotary Community Center located in the Oscar Frazier Park, 11 Recreation Court, Bluffton. [ read article ... ]

Monday, January 9, 2012
Justice Department approves County Council and School Board redistricting

Justice Department approves County Council and School Board redistricting

The Beaufort County Administrator has reportedly received written correspondence from the United States Department of Justice that the Attorney General does not interpose any objection to the redistricting plans as submitted for the Beaufort County Council and the Beaufort County School Board. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 7, 2012
January 11: Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

January 11

Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

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Saturday, January 7, 2012
January 10: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

January 10

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

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Saturday, January 7, 2012
January 10: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

January 10

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

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Saturday, January 7, 2012
January 9: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

January 9

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

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Thursday, January 5, 2012
January 5-6: Beaufort County School Board work session, agenda here

January 5-6

Beaufort County School Board work session, agenda here

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
January 4: Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agenda here

January 4

Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agenda here

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
January 3-5: Beaufort County School District Fiscal Autonomy Public Hearings, information here

January 3-5

Beaufort County School District Fiscal Autonomy Public Hearings, information here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, December 19, 2011
December 20: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

December 20

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
December 14: Port Royal Town Council meeting and public hearing, agenda here

December 14

Port Royal Town Council meeting and public hearing, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
December 13: School Board Audit Committee meeting and regular meeting, agendas here

December 13

School Board Audit Committee meeting and regular meeting, agendas here

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Saturday, December 10, 2011
December 13: Beaufort City Council meeting, agenda here

December 13

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

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Friday, December 9, 2011
December 13: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

December 13

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

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Friday, December 9, 2011
December 12: Beaufort County Council meeting – 4:00 p.m., agenda here

December 12 – 4:00 p.m.

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

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Saturday, December 3, 2011
December 6: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

December 6

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

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Friday, December 2, 2011
December 6: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

December 6

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

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Friday, December 2, 2011
December 5: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

December 5

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

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Monday, November 28, 2011
December 1-3: Hilton Head Island Town Council annual workshop, agenda here

December 1-3

Hilton Head Island Town Council annual workshop, agenda here

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Monday, November 28, 2011
November 28: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

November 28

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

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Friday, November 18, 2011
November 22: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

November 22

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

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Monday, November 14, 2011
November 15: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

November 15

Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

Saturday, November 12, 2011
November 15: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

November 15

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
November 15: Beaufort City Council special meeting and worksession, agenda here

November 15

Beaufort City Council special meeting and worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, November 12, 2011
November 15-18: Citizen input sought for Bluffton communities, information here

Pritchardville, May River Road, Alljoy, Brighton Beach and Myrtle Park

Citizen input sought for Bluffton communities

Opening Presentation: November 15 – 5:30 p.m. Oscar Frazier Park Center
Public Workshops: November 15–18, County Library, Bluffton

Beaufort County has scheduled a four-day planning and design workshop for the Bluffton area with the hope that all interested residents will participate in the creation of a new County Development Code. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, November 12, 2011
November 14: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

November 14

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, November 3, 2011
November 9: Bluffton Town Council public meeting, agenda here

November 9

Bluffton Town Council public meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, November 3, 2011
November 9: Port Royal Town Council public hearing and meeting, agendas here

November 9

Port Royal Town Council public hearing and meeting, agendas here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, November 3, 2011
November 8: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agendas here

November 8

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agendas here

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
County’s releases Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

County’s releases Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Beaufort County reported that it has posted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) online for the fiscal year which ended June 30, 2011. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November 5: Bluffton E-911 address project for Buck Island & Simmonsville neighborhoods

November 5

Bluffton E-911 address project for Buck Island & Simmonsville neighborhoods

On Saturday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m., the Town of Bluffton will hold a meeting to inform Buck Island and Simmonsville residents of the Town’s Buck Island and Simmonsville E-911 Address Posting Project. The meeting will be held in the Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Community Park, located at 11 Recreation Court. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November 3: Beaufort County seeking citizen input for future of St. Helena Island

November 3

Beaufort County seeking citizen input for future of St. Helena Island

Members of the St. Helena Island Community Preservation/Cultural Protection Committee and the Beaufort County Planning Department hope island residents will participate in a series of design and planning workshops which will affect the future of their communities. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November 2: Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agendas here

November 2

Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agendas here

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Monday, October 31, 2011
November 1: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

November 1

Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

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Friday, October 28, 2011
November 1: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

November 1

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
October 28-29: Beaufort County School Board work session, agenda here

October 28-29

Beaufort County School Board work session, agenda here

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Saturday, October 22, 2011
October 25: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

October 25

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

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Saturday, October 22, 2011
October 24: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

October 24

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
October 24-27: Public Planning and Design Workshops

October 24-27: Public Planning and Design Workshops

County and Town leaders plan for the future in Port Royal

Residents of Port Royal and Shell Point neighborhoods have an opportunity to shape the future of their communities at public planning and design workshops scheduled this month with planners and architects. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
October 19: Beaufort County School Board Superintedent Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee meeting, agenda here

October 19

Beaufort County School Board Superintedent Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee meeting, agenda here

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Monday, October 17, 2011
October 18: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

October 18

Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, October 15, 2011
October 18: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

October 18

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

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Friday, October 14, 2011
October 18: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

October 18

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, October 10, 2011
October 12: Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

October 12

Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

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Friday, October 7, 2011
October 11: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

October 11

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

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Friday, October 7, 2011
October 11: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

October 11

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, October 7, 2011
October 10: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

October 10

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October 5: Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agenda here

October 5

Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, October 3, 2011
October 4: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

October 4

Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, October 1, 2011
October 4: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

October 4

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, September 24, 2011
September 28: Hilton Head Island Proposed Redistricting Plans Review public meeting, information here

September 28

Hilton Head Island Proposed Redistricting Plans Review public meeting, information here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, September 24, 2011
September 27: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

September 27

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, September 23, 2011
September 26: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

September 26

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
September 20: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

September 20

Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, September 16, 2011
September 20: Beaufort City Council special meeting and worksession, agenda here<

September 20

Beaufort City Council special meeting and worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, September 16, 2011
September 20: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

September 20

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, September 16, 2011
September 19: Town of Port Royal Election Commission meeting, agenda here

September 19

Town of Port Royal Election Commission meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, September 8, 2011
Magistrate upgrading computers, hand-written receipts during interim

Magistrate upgrading computers, hand-written receipts during interim

The Beaufort County Magistrate’s Court has scheduled an upgrade of its computer system and will be unable to generate documents or provide computer-generated receipts during the process, from Friday, September 9 to sometime Wednesday, September 21. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 14: Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

September 14

Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 13: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

September 13

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 13: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

September 13

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 12: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

September 12

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, September 6, 2011
September 7: Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agenda here

September 7

Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, September 5, 2011
September 6: School Board meeting, agenda here

September 6

School Board meeting, agenda here

Monday, September 5, 2011
September 6: School Board Redistricting Committee meeting, agenda here

September 6

School Board Redistricting Committee meeting, agenda here

Saturday, September 3, 2011
September 6: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

September 6

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

Click here for the agenda.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
HHI responds to public requests for changes to commerical permitting process

HHI responds to public requests for changes to commerical permitting process

The Town of Hilton Head Island has responded to the public’s request to re-design the development and building permit process. This endeavor is the first step towards fulfilling a Town Council 2011 goal to ‘foster greater flexibility, simplicity and revitalization’ in the permitting process. [ read article ... ]

Friday, August 26, 2011
August 31: Hilton Head Island Town Council Land Acquisition workshop, agenda here

August 31

Hilton Head Island Town Council Land Acquisition workshop, agenda here

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Thursday, August 25, 2011
The City of Beaufort Civic Master Plan continues with Sectors 2 and 3

The Redevelopment Commission and the Office of Civic Investment invite the community to get involved

The City of Beaufort Civic Master Plan continues with Sectors 2 and 3

The City of Beaufort is continuing their design and master planning process, led by the Redevelopment Commission and the Office of Civic Investment, to create a Civic Master Plan for the future of the City. The City is hoping to everyone from the community this September and October. Community involvement is essential to their process. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August 30: School District 7 representative Bill Evans hosting Town Hall Meeting

August 30

School District 7 representative Bill Evans hosting Town Hall Meeting

Bill Evans, District 7 representative to the Beaufort County Board of Education, will host a Town Hall Meeting at the Beaufort High School Performing Arts Center, Lady’s Island, on Tuesday, August 30 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August 25: Parent Forum Meeting at Robert Smalls Middle School, more information here

August 25

Parent Forum Meeting at Robert Smalls Middle School, more information here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August 24: Parent Forum Meeting at Beaufort Middle School, more information here

August 24

Parent Forum Meeting at Beaufort Middle School, more information here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, August 19, 2011
August 23: Proposed changes in Bluffton Parkway presentation

August 23

Proposed changes in Bluffton Parkway presentation

Members of Beaufort County Council’s Public Facilities Committee will hear a presentation by the Town of Bluffton regarding proposed changes to the planned alignment of the Bluffton Parkway Phase 5B that would impact some Bluffton area neighborhoods. [ read article ... ]

Friday, August 19, 2011
August 23: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

August 23

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, August 18, 2011
County council chairman elected second VP on SCAC board

County council chairman elected second VP on SCAC board

Weston Newton, Chairman of Beaufort County Council, was elected Second Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) at the association’s annual conference this month on Hilton Head Island. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, August 18, 2011
Beaufort County hires new Staff Attorney

Beaufort County hires new Staff Attorney

Beaufort County has hired Joshua Gruber as its new staff attorney. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
August 22: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

August 22

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, August 15, 2011
August 16: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

August 16

Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

Saturday, August 13, 2011
August 16: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

August 16

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, August 11, 2011
County treasurer announces two-week amnesty

Boats, real property, mobile homes

County treasurer announces two-week amnesty

Beaufort County Treasurer Doug Henderson announced in a press conference Thursday, August 11, that fees will be waived on past due real and personal property taxes during a two-week period from August 22 through September 2. [ read article ... ]

Monday, August 8, 2011
August 10: Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

August 10

Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here


Saturday, August 6, 2011
August 9: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

August 9

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, August 5, 2011
August 9: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

August 9

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, August 5, 2011
August 8: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

August 8

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, August 4, 2011
August 5: Beaufort County School Board work session, agenda here

August 5

Beaufort County School Board work session, agenda here

Tuesday, August 2, 2011
August 3: Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here<

August 3

Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here

Monday, August 1, 2011
August 3: Beaufort County Redistricting Committee meeting, information and agenda here

August 3

Beaufort County Redistricting Committee meeting, information here

The Redistricting Committee of Beaufort County Council meets this week and will continue its review of proposed plans for a new map of County Council and Board of Education voting districts. [ read article ... ]

Monday, August 1, 2011
Town of Bluffton: Notice of General Election

Town of Bluffton

Notice of General Election

The Municipal Election Commission of the Town of Bluffton has announced the General Election for the Town of Bluffton that will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. [ read article ... ]

Monday, August 1, 2011
August 2: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

August 2

Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

Saturday, July 30, 2011
August 2: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

August 2

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, July 25, 2011
HHI bond ratings affirmed; bonds refunded to create significant savings

HHI bond ratings affirmed; bonds refunded to create significant savings

All three national bond rating firms recently affirmed the Town of Hilton Head Island’s bond ratings and rating outlook. [ read article ... ]

Friday, July 22, 2011
July 26: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

July 26

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, July 22, 2011
July 25: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

July 25

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, July 20, 2011
July 21 & 22: Beaufort County School District worksession, agenda here

July 21 & 22

Beaufort County School District worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
George O’Kelley wins Beaufort city council seat

Decisive win with 55% of vote against two opponents

George O’Kelley wins Beaufort city council seat

According to prelimary results announced by the Beaufort County voter registration and election office this evening, Tuesday, July 19, Beaufort lawyer George O’Kelley has regained a seat on Beaufort’s city council with 55% of the vote in the three-person race. He defeated Larry Holman and Ron Petit, who each garnered about 22% of the vote. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
July 20: School Consolidation/Closure Task Force meeting, agenda here

July 20

School Consolidation/Closure Task Force meeting, agenda here

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Monday, July 18, 2011
July 19: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

July 19

Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, July 16, 2011
July 19: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

July 19

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, July 15, 2011
Be sure to vote on Tuesday: Special City of Beaufort election for open city council seat


Be sure to vote on Tuesday

Special City of Beaufort election for open city council seat

Larry Holman, George O’Kelley and Ron Petit will be on the City of Beaufort ballot this coming Tuesday, July 19, in the special City Council election to fill the seat vacated by the recent death of longtime councilman Gary Fordham. [ read article ... ]

Friday, July 15, 2011
July 19: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

July 19

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, July 14, 2011
County Administrator memo: Bluffton and Hilton Head Island office hours

County Administrator memo

Bluffton and Hilton Head Island office hours

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Beaufort County budget posted online

Beaufort County budget posted online

Beaufort County’s Fiscal Year 2012 budget, which took effect July 1, has been posted at the Finance Department page at the County website. [ read article ... ]

Monday, July 11, 2011
July 14: Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Board meeting, agenda here

July 14

Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, July 8, 2011
July 12: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

July 12

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, July 8, 2011
July 13: Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

July 13

Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, July 8, 2011
July 12: Beaufort City Planning public hearing on short term rental ordinance, information here

July 12

Beaufort City Planning public hearing on short term rental ordinance, information here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, July 2, 2011
July 6: Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agendas here

July 6

Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agendas here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, July 2, 2011
July 5: School Board meeting, agenda here

July 5

School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, July 2, 2011
July 5: Hilton Head Island town council meeting and special meeting, agendas here

July 5

Hilton Head Island town council meeting and special meeting, agendas here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, June 25, 2011
June 28: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

June 28

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, June 24, 2011
July 1: Oath of office scheduled for new county treasurer

Doug Henderson swearing in July 1

Oath of office scheduled for new county treasurer

The oath of office ceremony for Beaufort County’s new treasurer, Doug Henderson, has been scheduled for 12:00 noon, Friday, July 1, in Beaufort County Council chambers, County Administration Building, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. [ read article ... ]

Friday, June 24, 2011
June 27: Beaufort County Council meeting, third and final reading of County and School District budgets, agenda here

June 27

Beaufort County Council meeting, third and final reading of County and School District budgets, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, June 24, 2011
Water & Sewer Authority raises rates 5%

Water & Sewer Authority raises rates 5%

In this time of economic uncertainty and hardship, the Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority’s (BJWSA) Board of Directors voted yesterday, Thursday, June 23 to raise rates for retail and wholesale customers by five percent. According to a press release the average residential, water-only customer—who uses around 7,000 gallons per month—will see an increase of about $12.00 a year. The average residential, water and sewer customer will see an average increase of about $48.00 a year. According to the press release, the change is primarily due to increased costs to the Authority—including power and fuel—along with declines in residential and commercial growth. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, June 23, 2011
Hilton Head Island TEA Party sponsoring July 3rd Celebration event

Hilton Head Island TEA Party sponsoring…

July 3rd Celebration Event

The Hilton Head Island TEA Party is sponsoring an Independence Day 2011 Celebration. The event will feature a parade, patriotic music, family fun, and prominent speakers. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
City settles Walmart zoning dispute on Lady’s Island

Legal settlement opens door to big-box Walmart on Sea Island Parkway

City settles Walmart zoning dispute on Lady’s Island

After nearly three years of litigation, arbitration and mediation, a lawsuit pitting Airport Junction LLC/Frederick Graham Trask vs. the City of Beaufort is close to being settled. The agreement establishes clear guidelines for Fred Trask’s properties within the City limits as well as other properties owned by the Estate of Flora Graham Trask, his mother. George Graham Trask, editor/publisher of The Beaufort Tribune, is a beneficiary of the estate. In the early 1990s George Trask spearheaded annexations into the City of the properties in question and other large tracts including the Marine Corps Air Station and Distant Island. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
June 23: County and School leaders meet to discuss TIF, more information here

June 23

County and School leaders meet to discuss TIF, more information here

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
June 23: Lowcountry Council of Governments monthly meeting, agenda here

June 23

Lowcountry Council of Governments monthly meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
June 21: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

June 21

Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, June 20, 2011
Other voices: Frank Weil promotes the new paradigm, Collaborative Governance

Other voices: Frank Weil promotes the new paradigm, Collaborative Governance

Last week The Beaufort Tribune published for the edification of our readers a link to a thoughtful Wall Street Journal article by Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch that says government as we know it is on the way out. We titled our posting “Other voices: Traditional government monopolies and duopolies going the way of the Dodo bird”.

Now comes Frank Weil, a former head of the International Trade Administration of the United States Department of Commerce and a friend of the editor/publisher of The Beaufort Tribune, who has taken thoughts in the Gillespie/Welch article to a higher level. Weil argues for a new paradigm to fix what is broken in our current method of governance. He calls the new paradigm Collaborative Governance and points to charter schools as an example. [ read article ... ]

Monday, June 20, 2011
June 21: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

June 21

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, June 18, 2011
June 21: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

June 21

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
June 14: Hilton Head Island Town Council public hearing, agenda here

June 14

Hilton Head Island Town Council public hearing, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, June 10, 2011
June 14: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

June 14

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, June 9, 2011
June 14: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

June 14

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, June 9, 2011
June 13: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

June 13

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, June 9, 2011
June 9: Hilton Head Island Town Council budget workshop, agenda here

June 9

Hilton Head Island Town Council budget workshop, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, June 9, 2011
June 9: School Board meeting, agenda here

June 9

School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Beaufort County facing more revenue shortfalls

Beaufort County facing more revenue shortfalls

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Beaufort County officials are facing huge cuts for the next year due to revenue shortfalls. Several hundred thousand in cuts to the Technical College of the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina Beaufort, and Beaufort Memorial Hospital, and possibly the Myrtle Park county office facility in Bluffton are planned. [ read article ... ]

Monday, June 6, 2011
2011-2012 SC House legislative highlight report

Representative Shannon S. Erickson, House District 124 – Beaufort

2011-2012 SC House legislative highlight report

Dear Friends,

The SC House adjourned its first regular session of the 119th General Assembly on Thursday, June 2 and as of last update, will return on Tuesday, June 7 for Emergency Session called by the Governor. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, June 2, 2011
County library system reduces hours due to loss of staff

Hours reduced 33%, staff loss 25%

County library system reduces hours due to loss of staff

Effective Monday, June 6, hours will be reduced at most of the branches within the Beaufort County Library System as part of the County’s effort to deal with loss of staff. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
County Auditor agrees to furloughs in face of declining revenue

More county furloughs

County Auditor agrees to furloughs in face of declining revenue

Beaufort County Auditor Sharon Burris will close her Bluffton and Hilton Head Island offices from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. for eight days during the month of June while staff furloughs are imposed. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June 8: Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

June 8

Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June 7: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

June 7

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June 7: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

June 7

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June 6: School, County meet to talk TIF funding, more information here

June 6

School, County meet to talk TIF funding, more information here

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
June 1: Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agenda here

June 1

Port Royal Town Council public hearing and workshop, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Letter to editor: Kubic, Newton & Tanner are aware subordinates illegally destroy public records

Letter to editor

Administrator Kubic, Chairman Newton & Sheriff Tanner are aware subordinates illegally destroy public records

Dear Editor,

This is in response to your “Freedom of Information” editorial. The failure to release public records in the Brian Lanese EMS case is only the tip of the iceberg. Public records are required to be maintained and required to be made available to any citizen pursuant to Title 30 of the S.C. Code of Laws. These are our public records! They do not belong to the county or to any official or employee. Our public records are to be lawfully maintained and made available when we ask for them! [ read article ... ]

Monday, May 30, 2011
Editorial, second edition: “Freedom of Information” means “Incinerate the information” in Beaufort County government

Ladson Howell, Beaufort County Attorney


Editorial, second edition

“Freedom of information” means “Incinerate the information” in Beaufort County government

The Beaufort Gazette, the printed daily newspaper in our area, has done our community a great service by exposing the county attorney, Ladson Howell, as the perpetrator of a great abuse on the citizenry. [ read article ... ]

Sunday, May 29, 2011
Editorial: “Freedom of information” is an oxymoron in the lexicon of Beaufort County government

Ladson Howell, Beaufort County Attorney


Editorial

“Freedom of information” is an oxymoron in the lexicon of Beaufort County government

The Beaufort Gazette, the printed daily newspaper in our area, has today done our community a great service by exposing the county attorney, Ladson Howell, as the perpetrator of a great abuse on the citizenry. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Mayor Billy says: Good news about the 2012 Budget

Mayor Billy says

Good news about the 2012 Budget

Beaufort City Council passed the first of two readings on the FY 2012 Budget (July 2011-June 2012) and there will be no tax increase and no increases in solid waste pick-up or stormwater fees. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
May 25, 26 & 31: BCSD School Closures discussions, information here

May 25, 26 & 31

BCSD School Closures discussions, information here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, May 21, 2011
Beaufort County employees to be furloughed

Beaufort County employees to be furloughed

Beaufort County employees to be furloughed. Following are the notice and resolution sent out by Gary Kubic, Beaufort County Administrator. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, May 21, 2011
May 24: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

May 24

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, May 20, 2011
May 24: Hilton Head Island Town Council budget workshop, agenda here

May 24

Hilton Head Island Town Council budget workshop, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, May 20, 2011
May 24: Beaufort County Redistricting Committee public hearing, agenda here

May 24

Beaufort County Redistricting Committee public hearing, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, May 20, 2011
May 23: Beaufort County Council meeting and 1st reading of budget, agenda here

May 23

Beaufort County Council meeting and 1st reading of budget, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
May 19: Bluffton County Administrator Bluffton office closed

May 19

Bluffton County Administrator Bluffton office closed

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
County seeking citizen input on redistricting

County seeking citizen input on redistricting

As part of the redistricting process, Beaufort County Council has scheduled a series of public hearings with the hope that citizens will attend and voice their concerns. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, May 17, 2011
May 17: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

May 17

Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, May 16, 2011
County in the process of re-drawing district lines

County in the process of re-drawing district lines

Beaufort County is undergoing the 2010 redistricting of Council districts. The Redistricting Committee will oversee the process. Public input is essential to the successful redrawing of district maps in Beaufort County and County Council is urging the input of all citizens during this process. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, May 14, 2011
May 17: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

May 17

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, May 14, 2011
May 17: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

May 17

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, May 14, 2011
May 16: City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal joint meeting, agenda here

May 16

City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal joint meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, May 14, 2011
May 15: County Councilman meeting to discuss TDR, more information here

May 15

County Councilman meeting to discuss TDR, more information here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
County, MCAS protect environment, limit encroachment

County, MCAS protect environment, limit encroachment

Beaufort County Council has approved the preservation of Coosaw Plantation in northern Beaufort County at the lowest price per acre in the history of the County’s Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program through the purchase of development rights and a conservation easement. [ read article ... ]

Monday, May 9, 2011
Beaufort City finance report earns national award

Beaufort City finance report earns national award

In recognition of the clarity and transparency of Beaufort’s city government, the Government Finance Officers Association awarded the City and its Finance Department the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. [ read article ... ]

Monday, May 9, 2011
Friday, May 13: Filing opens for candidates interested in open Beaufort City Council seat

Friday, May 13

Filing opens for candidates interested in open Beaufort City Council seat

Filing opens Friday, May 13 for candidates interested in filling the Beaufort City Council seat left vacant by the passing of longtime Councilman Gary Fordham last month. The special election will be held Tuesday, July 19. [ read article ... ]

Friday, May 6, 2011
May 11: Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

May 11

Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, May 6, 2011
May 10: Beaufort County School District Budget Public Forum

May 10

Beaufort County School District Budget Public Forum

[ read article ... ]

Friday, May 6, 2011
May 10: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

May 10

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, May 6, 2011
May 10: Hilton Head Island budget workshop, agenda here

May 10

Hilton Head Island budget workshop, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, May 6, 2011
May 10: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

May 10

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, May 6, 2011
May 9: Beaufort County Council meeting – 1st Reading 2012 Budgets, agenda here

May 9

Beaufort County Council meeting – 1st Reading 2012 Budgets, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
May 4: Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here

May 4

Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Beaufort County Business License renewals due by May 31

Time to renew business licenses

Beaufort County Business License renewals due by May 31

Responses are coming in now to Beaufort County’s February mailing of business license renewal applications, but those who may not have received one can find one online, have one mailed, or pick one up in person at one of the two County business license offices. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
May 3: School Board meeting, agenda here

May 3

School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, April 29, 2011
Vacant City Council seat: Special election scheduled for July 19

Vacant City Council seat

Special election scheduled for July 19

A special election will be held July 19 to fill the Beaufort City Council seat left vacant with longtime leader Gary Fordham’s passing on Friday, April 22. [ read article ... ]

Friday, April 29, 2011
May 3: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

May 3

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, April 29, 2011
County fills first ever Procurement & Contract Compliance Officer position

County creates new position

First ever Procurement & Contract Compliance Officer

In keeping with the objectives of Beaufort County Council, County Administrator Gary Kubic recently hired the County’s first Procurement and Contract Compliance Officer. [ read article ... ]

Friday, April 29, 2011
Beaufort County 2012 Budget Readings and Public Hearings, schedule here

Beaufort County

2012 Budget Readings and Public Hearings, schedule here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, April 23, 2011
Gary Fordham dies

Gary Fordham dies

Beaufort native, local lawyer and current city councilman Gary Fordham died at his home on Ribaut Road last night, April 22, from the effects of multiple sclerosis, from which he suffered for many years. [ read article ... ]

Friday, April 22, 2011
Beaufort looks back to the future

Beaufort looks back to the future

State Highway Commissioners meeting in Beaufort Thursday, April 21, learned how City of Beaufort leaders are preparing for the City’s fourth century – including transportation options beyond roads and cars. [ read article ... ]

Friday, April 22, 2011
April 27: Beaufort County Budget Workshop-elected officials, agenda here

April 27

Beaufort County Budget Workshop-elected officials, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, April 22, 2011
April 26: Riverview Charter School Board meeting, agenda here

April 26

Riverview Charter School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, April 22, 2011
April 26: Beaufort City Council meeting and worksession, agenda here

April 26

Beaufort City Council meeting and worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, April 22, 2011
April 25: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

April 25

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Bluffton seeking individuals for Municipal Election Commission

Bluffton seeking individuals for Municipal Election Commission

Town of Bluffton is soliciting applications from individuals interested in being appointed to the Town of Bluffton Municipal Election Commission. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Beaufort County seeking locations for free summer lunch program for kids

Beaufort County seeking locations for free summer lunch program for kids

Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) is seeking locations for the 2011 USDA Summer Food Service Program, a free lunch program for low income school children. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Bluffton announces Annual Old Town Cleanup

Bluffton announces Annual Old Town Cleanup

The Town of Bluffton invites you to join them, Keep Beaufort County Beautiful and Friends of the Rivers for their Annual Old Town Cleanup, a Great American Cleanup event, on Saturday, April 30 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building on 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
County and MCAS purchase 10+ acres

County and MCAS purchase 10+ acres

Development rights and conservation easements on two pieces of land near the Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, have been purchased in a partnership between the US Department of Defense and Beaufort County government. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
April 21: SC Highway Commission monthly meeting, agenda here

April 21

SC Highway Commission monthly meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, April 18, 2011
April 19: Beaufort County School District budget business session, agenda here

April 19

Beaufort County School District budget business session, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Sunday, April 17, 2011
April 19: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

April 19

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, April 16, 2011
April 19: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

April 19

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, April 16, 2011
April 18: Beaufort-Port Royal Metro Planning Commission meeting, agenda here

April 18

Beaufort-Port Royal Metro Planning Commission meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, April 14, 2011
April 15: Beaufort County School District budget work session, agenda here

April 15

Beaufort County School District budget work session, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Administrator offices on HHI and Bluffton closed


Administrator offices on HHI and Bluffton closed

Gary Kubic, Beaufort County Administrator, will be on leave and has canceled his Bluffton office hours scheduled April 14 and his Hilton Head Island office hours scheduled April 21. Normal hours will resume after these closures.

Monday, April 11, 2011
April 14: Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Board meeting, agenda here

April 14

Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, April 11, 2011
City taking new steps to make downtown Beaufort more walkable

City taking new steps to make downtown Beaufort more walkable

Crosswalk at Carteret and Port Republic Streets

Making downtown Beaufort a better and safer place for people to walk took a positive step forward this week with installation of improved crosswalks at the key intersection of Carteret Street and Port Republic Street downtown. [ read article ... ]

Monday, April 11, 2011
April 13: Hilton Head Island Town Council budget workshop, canceled

April 13

Hilton Head Island Town Council budget workshop, canceled

[ read article ... ]

Monday, April 11, 2011
April 13: Port Royal Town Council public hearing/meeting, agenda here

April 13

Port Royal Town Council public hearing/meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, April 11, 2011
April 12: Beaufort County School District work session, agenda here

April 12

Beaufort County School District work session, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, April 9, 2011
Easier search for vehicle bill info, payments at County website


Easier search for vehicle bill info, payments at County website

A new search component that offers an easier way to look up and pay your vehicle tax bills in Beaufort County goes online Monday, April 11. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, April 9, 2011
April 12: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

April 12

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, April 8, 2011
SC National Guard to conduct local exercise


SC National Guard to conduct local exercise

The Beaufort County Emergency Management Department announces the commencement of Operation Coastal Watch 2011 beginning Sunday, April 10. Operation Coastal Watch 2011 will be conducted throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties, with the event concluding on Wednesday, April 13 at the Jasper County Airport. [ read article ... ]

Friday, April 8, 2011
HHI along with Beaufort County Council aquires 19.0 Acres


HHI along with Beaufort County Council aquires 19.0 Acres

on Tuesday, April 5, the Town of Hilton Head Island announced a joint acquisition with Beaufort County Council of 19.0 acres of land for a total expenditure of $1,400,000.00. The acquisition was negotiated out of a foreclosure action by the Beaufort County Open Land Trust staff on behalf of the two Councils. The Town’s portion will come from proceeds of the Town’s 2010 Bond Issue. [ read article ... ]

Friday, April 8, 2011
Bluffton selected for EPA Sustainable Communities Building Blocks program


Bluffton selected for EPA Sustainable Communities Building Blocks program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday, April 4, named the Town of Bluffton as one of 32 communities across 26 states to be initial participants in the Sustainable Communities Building Blocks program. [ read article ... ]

Friday, April 8, 2011
April 12: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

April 12

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, April 8, 2011
April 11: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

April 11

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Town of Bluffton: Telephone and computer system outage

Town of Bluffton

Telephone and computer system outage

The Town of Bluffton announced that in conjunction with the move to the new Bluffton Law Enforcement Center, all of the Town department’s main phone lines, e-mail communications, and internet capabilities will be inoperable from Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, April 6, 2011
County saves 3 parcels on St. Helena Island from future development

Eddings Creek Headwater


County saves 3 parcels on St. Helena Island from future development

Beaufort County Council saved three valuable parcels of agricultural land on St. Helena Island from future development through the County’s Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program at prices below appraised values. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, April 6, 2011
HHI asking residents to take survey and pledge for green initiatives


HHI asking residents to take survey and pledge for green initiatives

To emphasize the Town of Hilton Head Island’s commitment to green initiatives and sustainability, the Town is pursuing Audubon International’s Green Community designation. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Beaufort City Council’s new trial schedule, see here


Beaufort City Council’s new trial schedule through May, see here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Editorial: Laura Von Harten says “Usually I’m one to spend as much money as we can”

Editorial

Laura Von Harten says “Usually I’m one to spend as much money as we can”

Beaufort County’s tax and spend crowd got a new poster girl this week when Beaufort County Councilperson Laura Von Harten bragged at a council meeting that “Usually I’m one to spend as much money as we can”. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
April 6: Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here

April 6

Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
New County Codes Enforcement Department established


New County Codes Enforcement Department established

The Beaufort County Code Enforcement office has been established as a separate department within the County’s Public Safety Division. [ read article ... ]

Monday, April 4, 2011
April 5: School Board meeting, agenda here

April 5

School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, April 1, 2011
April 5: Hilton Head Town Council meeting, agenda here

April 5

Hilton Head Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, April 1, 2011
April 7: Talk To Tom scheduled

April 7

Talk To Tom scheduled

Dear Beaufort County Constituents:

As you know, I have held TALK TO TOM forums on a regular basis since I was elected to the Senate in 2008 to provide my constituents with information about the South Carolina legislature’s actions and inactions and, of equal importance, to receive their feedback. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, March 31, 2011
April 2: Bluffton Town Council strategic plan update, agenda here

April 2

Bluffton Town Council strategic plan update, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Results of Beaufort City design charette

Results of Beaufort City design charette

The City of Beaufort Sector 1 Design Charrette final presentation was held on Monday, March 28 at City Hall Council Chambers. Twenty-five team members worked from March 22-28 compiling a series of designs for the area of the city east of Ribaut Road, including Whitehall Plantation on Lady’s Island. [ read article ... ]

Monday, March 28, 2011
March 29, April 4 & 5: County Council budget workshops, schedule/agendas here

March 29, April 4 & 5

County Council budget workshops, schedule/agendas here

Beaufort County Council has scheduled three budget workshops in preparation for drafting the FY 2012 Beaufort County operating budget. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, March 26, 2011
Beaufort Civic Master Plan process open for review

Beaufort Civic Master Plan process

Open for public review, discussion

According to a City of Beaufort press release, talk of new businesses opening along Boundary Street, “surgical infill” of vacant lots along Charles Street and the possible construction of a multi-level parking deck near Bay Street dominated the continuing block-by-block review of Beaufort’s traditional downtown area Thursday. [ read article ... ]

Friday, March 25, 2011
March 28: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

March 28

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, March 25, 2011
March 26: Port Royal Town Council retreat/special meeting & public hearing, agenda here

March 26

Port Royal Town Council retreat, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Monday, March 21, 2011
March 23: HHI public meeting-Mathews Dr side street rehab, on-street parking

March 23: HHI public meeting

Mathews Dr side street rehab, on-street parking

The Town of Hilton Head Island will hold a public meeting to discuss the rehabilitation of Mingo Way, Electric Avenue, Cooperative Way and Thompson Street. See agenda below. [ read article ... ]

Monday, March 21, 2011
March 22-29: City of Beaufort Sector Plan Charrette

March 22-29: Sector Plan Charrette

City of Beaufort Civic Master Plan Process

[ read article ... ]

Monday, March 21, 2011
March 22: Beaufort City Council worksession & meeting, agenda here

March 22

Beaufort City Council worksession & meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Sunday, March 20, 2011
March 22: County Governmental Committee meeting, agenda here

March 22

County Governmental Committee meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, March 19, 2011
Beaufort’s plan for the future builds in workshops next week, public invited

Beaufort’s plan for the future builds…

Workshops next week, public invited

Building Beaufort’s future continues next week with a weeklong planning workshop to take public input from recent sessions and create designs for neighborhoods in the downtown area. [ read article ... ]

Friday, March 18, 2011
March 21: Beaufort-Port Royal Metro Planning Commission meeting, agenda here

March 21

Beaufort-Port Royal Metro Planning Commission meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, March 18, 2011
March 19: School Board budget worksession, agenda here

March 19

School Board budget worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Beaufort County Animal Control changes schedule

Animal Control changes schedule

The Beaufort County Animal Shelter will open its doors to the public at 9:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday effective Monday, March 21. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Beaufort County PALS has new operating hours

Beaufort County PALS

New operating hours

Beaufort County Parks & Leisure Services has adjusted the hours of operations at some recreation facilities effective Monday, March 21, 2011. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
March 22: Lobeco Convenience Center closing all day

March 22

Lobeco Convenience Center closing all day

The Lobeco Convenience Center will close all day Tuesday, March 22 while traffic lines are painted and a concrete slab is repaired at the facility. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
March 17: Bluffton – County Administrator Office closed

March 17

Bluffton – County Administrator Office closed

[ read article ... ]

Sunday, March 13, 2011
Banner battle brewing again in Beaufort

Banner battle brewing in Beaufort once again

Non-profit organizations say banners and similar materials are the most charming and high-profile method of promoting city events to the general public. (City of Beaufort website)

A tug-of-war, figuratively speaking, is brewing once again in the city of Beaufort in regards to the use of festive banners that periodically hang across the intersection of Bay Street and Ribaut Road, according to various sources. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, March 12, 2011
Senate moves transparency bill forward

Senate’s transparency bill moves forward

South Carolina Senate Republicans paved the way Thursday, March 10, for a statutory law requiring roll call voting on all bills that pass the General Assembly. [ read article ... ]

Friday, March 11, 2011
March 16: Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

March 16

Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, March 11, 2011
March 15: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

March 15

HHI Town Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, March 11, 2011
March 15: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

March 15

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, March 11, 2011
March 15: Superintendant’s Goal Setting Committee meeting, agenda here

March 15

Superintendant’s Goal Setting Committee meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, March 11, 2011
March 15: School Board meeting, agenda here

March 15

School Board meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, March 11, 2011
March 14: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

March 14

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

[ read article ... ]

Friday, March 11, 2011
LTC commissioner praises U.S. 17 project in Gardens Corner

LTC leader praises Gardens Corner project

Jim Wescott (Lowcountry Traveler image)

A member of the Lowcountry Tourism Commission that worked steadfastly both publicly and behind the scenes in bringing improvements to a portion of U.S. 17 where it meets U.S. 21 in Gardens Corner has praised the completion of that project while also reflecting on its past history and the trials and tribulations related to it. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, March 10, 2011
Traffic circle on Bluffton Road to be closed for reconstruction

Bluffton traffic circle closed this weekend

Officials are encouraging the general public to avoid the area around the Bluffton traffic circle and use alternate routes as suggested above when trying to reach Historic Downtown Bluffton this weekend.

The traffic circle at Bluffton Road (SC 46) and Bluffton Parkway will be closed to traffic on March 12 and 13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for reconstruction, according to a statement released by Capt. Bryan Norberg of the Bluffton Police Department. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, March 10, 2011
S.C. Senate passes illegal immigration bill in late night session

S.C. Senate passes illegal-immigration bill

The S.C. Senate passed an illegal- immigration bill (S. 20) shortly after midnight on Thursday, March 10. Sponsored by Sen. Larry Grooms and endorsed by a number of his colleagues, the first part of the bill states that if a law enforcement officer has a reasonable suspicion that a person stopped, detained or in custody is an illegal immigrant, that officer or his agency must verify the person’s residency status. The second part makes it illegal to ask for work or attempt to ask for work. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Smith named interim city manager for Hardeeville

Becomes sixth manager in three years

Smith named interim city manager for Hardeeville

The Hardeeville City Council, via the assistance of the Municipal Association of South Carolina, has hired a new interim city manager to serve in a five to six-month capacity while the city searches for a permanent replacement. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Letter to the editor: Recycle often, correctly … help environment, save tax dollars

Letter to the editor

Recycle often, help environment, save taxes

Dear Editor,

Sure, recycling is good for the environment! It reduces the amount of material taken to the landfill. It saves energy. And, for most recycled materials, it costs less to recycle than to landfill. Thus, it saves us tax dollars! But, we could all do more. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
S.C. bill would alter fines, points assessed for traffic violation

Bill would alter fines, points for tickets

The Judiciary Committee for the S.C. House of Representatives is considering legislation that would permit local police officers to write warning tickets to speeders driving less than 10 mph over the speed limit. As a result, the driver would not be charged any points on his license, which could otherwise lead to the individual paying higher premiums to his or her insurance company. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
County reduces Bluffton Business License hours

County reduces Bluffton Business License hours

Beaufort County will reduce the operating hours of its Bluffton business license office from five days a week to two days a week beginning March 21. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Winifred T. Murray, wife of Port Royal mayor, passes away

Winifred T. Murray, 77

Wife of Port Royal mayor passes away from illness

Winifred T. Murray, 77 – the wife of Port Royal Mayor Sam Murray – died Sunday, March 6, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital from complications related to congestive heart failure, family members say. [ read article ... ]

Monday, March 7, 2011
Bluffton receives $500,000 check

Bluffton receives $500,000 check

Shown in photo (left to right) are Dale Culbreth (CDBG Grant Manager for SC Department of Commerce) and Town of Bluffton staff members Marc Orlando (Deputy Town Manager), Shirley Freeman (Director of Finance & Administration), Anthony Barrett (Town Manager), and James Ayers (Project Director).

South Carolina Department of Commerce presented a $500,000 check to Town of Bluffton for their Community Development Block Grant application. [ read article ... ]

Monday, March 7, 2011
New Census figures likely to shuffle voters into new precincts

New Census data will greatly impact local voters

Google image

A lot of changes are in store for both local and statewide voters once the new U.S. Census figures are confirmed and released. The massive undertaking – conducted every decade – often throws local voting precincts and state districts into disarray, but the Palmetto State will likely witness a complete overhaul this time around, based on preliminary results. [ read article ... ]

Sunday, March 6, 2011
Gov. Haley hints at cutting state employees’ benefits

Gov. Haley hints at cutting state employees’ benefits

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley (governor.sc.gov website)

Newly-elected S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley surprised a few folks attending a town hall meeting in Lexington Thursday night, March 3, when she proposed cutting state employees’ health care and retirement benefits as a means of dealing with what she says amounts to $14 billion in unfunded benefits. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, March 5, 2011
March 10: Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Board retreat, agenda here

March 10

Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Board retreat, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Friday, March 4, 2011
SCFC authorities to aggressively enforce outdoor burning laws

Bluffton officials appeal to citizens

State agency aggressively enforcing burning laws

SCFC website image

As of March 1, South Carolina Forestry Commission law enforcement officers have been given a new directive to aggressively enforce laws pertaining to outdoor burning violations. [ read article ... ]

Friday, March 4, 2011
Sheriff’s organization seeks public support from honorary members

Sheriff’s organization seeks support via memberships

In response to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials in building a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner announced Friday, March 4, that citizens are being invited to become honorary members of the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association. [ read article ... ]

Friday, March 4, 2011
March 9-postponed: Port Royal Town Council meeting, postponed until March 16

March 9-postponed

Port Royal Town Council meeting, postponed until March 16 [ read article ... ]

Friday, March 4, 2011
March 8: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

March 8

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Friday, March 4, 2011
March 8: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here

March 8

Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Friday, March 4, 2011
March 8: City of Beaufort public workshop with Main Street Beaufort & Historic Beaufort Foundation

March 8: Public workshop with Main Street Beaufort & Historic Beaufort Foundation

City of Beaufort Civic Master Plan Process

[ read article ... ]

Friday, March 4, 2011
Campbell introduces bill to repeal point-of-sale tax

Campbell introduces bill to repeal point-of-sale tax

A bill sponsored by Sen. Paul Campbell (R-Berkeley) to repeal the point-of-sale tax has been introduced in the South Carolina Senate, with Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler joining the effort. Meanwhile Rep. Jim Merrill has submitted a companion bill in the House (H. 3713). [ read article ... ]

Thursday, March 3, 2011
Kubic calls for more public disclosure

Kubic calls for more public disclosure

Google image

“A core belief in the public’s right to know how their tax dollars are spent” has prompted Beaufort County Administrator Gary Kubic to write S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley suggesting legislation for the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act be revised to require more public disclosure on government employees. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, March 3, 2011
Beaufort City Council alters meeting schedule

To improve efficiency, enhance public involvement

Beaufort City Council alters meeting schedule

A new meeting schedule will enable the Beaufort City Council to more effectively and efficiently conduct the public’s business, council members said this week. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, March 3, 2011
March 3-5: Beaufort County Council retreat, agenda here

March 3-5

Beaufort County Council retreat, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
S.C. bill would require recycling plans

For restaurants and bars to renew alcohol permit

Proposed bill would require recycling plans

bing.com image

A bill currently under consideration by South Carolina lawmakers would require restaurants and bars to set up recycling plans for aluminum, plastic and glass disposables at their place of business in order to apply for, or renew, their alcohol permit. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
March 3: City of Beaufort public workshop with redevelopment commission

March 3: Public workshop with redevelopment commission

City of Beaufort Civic Master Plan Process

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
New BRC chairman shares mission, goals and strategy

Letter to the Editor

New BRC chairman shares goals, strategy

Dear Editor,

As the newly-named chairman of the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission, I’d like to provide some clarity about who we are, what our mission is and how we are going to get there. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Merchants should be alert for bogus bills

Merchants alerted for bogus bills

Special marking pens can be purchased that differentiate between genuine and bogus bills. (Google image)

Merchants in Savannah are being “plagued” with bogus $5, $10 and $20 bills, according to authorities in that region, and it stands to reason the counterfeit bills could eventually make their way across the state line into Beaufort and Jasper counties now that the culprits know they are being scrutinized. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Bluffton sewer project reaches milestone

Bluffton sewer project reaches milestone

The Buck Island–Simmonsville Sewer Project reached a major milestone when Phase 1 received its “Permit to Operate” from the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC). This permit allows the operation of the newly constructed sewer and water lines, and households can be connected to the system now. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
March 2: School Board calls special meeting, personnel hearing

March 2: School Board special meeting, agenda here

School Board calls special personnel hearing

The Beaufort County Board of Education will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, starting at 8:30 a.m., at the District office located at 2900 Mink Point Blvd. in Beaufort. [ read article ... ]

Monday, February 28, 2011
March 2: Port Royal Town Council workshop agenda

March 2 Agenda

Port Royal Town Council workshop

[ read article ... ]

Monday, February 28, 2011
March 1: School Board meeting agenda

March 1 agenda

School Board meeting

[ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 26, 2011
Burning ban lifted for Bluffton

Burning ban lifted for Town of Bluffton

The Bluffton Township Fire District’s fire marshall has lifted the burning ban for the incorporated areas of Bluffton, according to a statement released Saturday by Capt. Randy Hunter, public information director for the BTFD. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 26, 2011
Beaufort County Republicans organize for 2012 presidential election

2012 presidential election preparations

Beaufort County Republicans organize

The Beaufort County Republican Party announced today, February 26, its organizational meeting for the upcoming two years, which includes the 2012 presidential election. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 26, 2011
March 1: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

March 1

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 26, 2011
March 1: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

March 1

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 26, 2011
February 28: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

February 28

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Friday, February 25, 2011
Port Royal might further restrict alcohol sales

Port Royal “last call” could have ripple affect

Town might further restrict alcohol sales

Google image

The town of Port Royal is contemplating further restricting its “last call” ordinance for serving alcohol at area clubs and restaurants, but the decision could actually make roads less safe in surrounding communities if those municipalities continue to adhere to a less confining state law. [ read article ... ]

Friday, February 25, 2011
February 26: City of Beaufort neighborhood walking tour with citizens

February 26: Neighborhood walking tour with citizens

City of Beaufort Civic Master Plan Process

[ read article ... ]

Thursday, February 24, 2011
February 25: Lowcountry Economic Network meeting, agenda here

February 25

Lowcountry Economic Network meeting, agenda here

Beaufort County Council has been invited by the Lowcountry Economic Network to a meeting on Friday, February 25. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, February 24, 2011
Hardeeville interim city manager: David Tedder

Hardeeville’s new interim city manager: David Tedder

Hardeeville has a new interim city manager, lawyer David Tedder of Beaufort, following the sudden resignation of his predecessor late last week. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Beaufort, Port Royal mull joint fire station

Beaufort, Port Royal mull joint fire station

The Port Royal Fire Department

Enthusiasm for establishing a joint fire station that would serve both Beaufort and Port Royal remains strong. In fact, it was the central theme at a joint council meeting held Monday night, February 21, at Beaufort City Hall. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
House committee to debate S.C. Constitutional Carry law

House subcommittee to hear testimony Thursday

Debate set for S.C. firearms amendment

The South Carolina House Judiciary General Laws Subcommittee is scheduled to meet in Columbia on Thursday, February 24, to hear testimony regarding Amendment H.3292. If enacted, H.3292 would establish a Constitutional Carry law that permits any South Carolina citizen who is eligible to own a firearm to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Town of Bluffton seeking public review, stakeholder input

Eight joint town council workshops planned

Bluffton seeks public input on UDO

Beginning Tuesday, February 22, led by the Department of Growth Management, the Town of Bluffton is embarking on a 7-month long public review and stakeholder input period in anticipation of adopting a new and improved Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). They will hold a series of eight joint Town Council/Planning Commission Workshops and will host several stakeholder UDO review and input meetings. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
February 24: City of Beaufort public workshop with development community

March 8: Public workshop with development community

City of Beaufort Civic Master Plan Process

[ read article ... ]

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Blackhawk helicopters to buzz Beaufort this weekend

The MH-60 Blackhawk helicopter (Wikipedia website)


Blackhawk helicopters to buzz Beaufort area

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island wishes to alert the community about some activities that will take place this weekend so as not to alarm the general public. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Girl attacked by pit bull home from hospital

Girl attacked by pit bull home from hospital

The three-year-old girl attacked by a pit bull in Port Royal this past Thursday is now home from the hospital, and lab results from the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control indicate tests for rabies on the dog came back negative. However, the child – Daniella Ramirez – will still have to return to the hospital in two weeks for surgery on her right ear. [ read article ... ]

Monday, February 21, 2011
Hardeeville interim city manager resigns

Hardeeville interim city manager resigns

Various sources are reporting that Hardeeville interim city manager Dennis Averkin has resigned from a post he has held for less than a month. [ read article ... ]

Monday, February 21, 2011
Hardeeville chemical spill closes Hwy. 278

Hardeeville chemical spill closes Hwy. 278

The eastbound lane of Highway 278 near Hardeeville has reopened following a chemical spill around 7:30 a.m. Monday morning (February 21). [ read article ... ]

Sunday, February 20, 2011
Beaufort TEA Party seeks input from local businesses

Local TEA Party seeks input from businesses

In the most recent meeting of the Beaufort TEA Party, the consensus of those attending was that government should apply the principles of liberty and independence to improve the climate for local business. [ read article ... ]

Sunday, February 20, 2011
S.C. Forestry officials advise against outdoor burning

State officials advise against outdoor fires

S.C. Forestry Commission website image

South Carolina forestry officials are advising against outdoor burning of any kind as a continuing spell of warm temperatures, low humidity and high winds increase the danger of brush fires across the state. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 19, 2011
Jasper Ocean Terminal dead in the water

Jasper Ocean Terminal dead in the water

S.C. Ports Authority website

Bill Stern, the South Carolina State Ports Authority chairman, has, in effect, killed any hopes for the development of a Jasper Ocean Terminal, according to an article published Saturday, February 19, by a Charleston area newspaper. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 19, 2011
Wilson praises $100 billion cut in government spending

Wilson praises $100 billion cut in spending

U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson

U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R- SC District 2) expressed thanks today (February 19) to both the U.S. House Republican leadership and the “conservative freshman class” for following through on its Pledge to America by opposing President Barak Obama’s budget request for 2011, and instead cutting government spending by $100 billion. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 19, 2011
February 22: Beaufort City Council meeting, agenda here

February 22

Beaufort City Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Beaufort coach suspended for five games

Dixon convicted of DUI

BHS coach receives five-game suspension

The head baseball coach at Beaufort High School will keep his job after being found guilty Tuesday (February 15) by a Beaufort County magistrates court on charges of driving under the influence. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, February 17, 2011
February 21: City of Beaufort and Town of Port Royal Joint Council meeting, agenda here

February 21

City of Beaufort and Town of Port Royal Joint Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Thursday, February 17, 2011
February 18: School Board budget worksession, agenda here

February 18

School Board budget worksession, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Edwards elected to Hilton Head Island Town Council

Easy win surprises pollsters

Edwards wins Hilton Head council seat

Election returns are in for the highly sought-after seat on Hilton Head Island’s town council. Lee Edwards was unofficially declared the winner Tuesday night (February 15) following initial ballot counting. His easy win surprised a lot of prognosticators observing the five-candidate Ward 3 race that many anticipated would require a run-off. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
February 17: City of Beaufort Public workshop for the Civic Master Plan Process

February 17: First Public Workshop for the

City of Beaufort Civic Master Plan Process


The City of Beaufort is welcoming the community to its Civic Master Plan Process. At the start of the new year, the City of Beaufort began a design and master planning process led by the Office of Civic Investment to create a civic master plan for the future of the City. The City believes community involvement is essential to this process and is hoping to see everyone in the coming months. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
City Council mulling revised rates for Waterfront Park

Council reviewing rates for Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort

A Beaufort City Council work-session Tuesday afternoon (February 15) examined a revised rate structure being proposed for the private use of Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

The proposal recommends switching from a daily rental rate to hourly fees and dividing the park into separate units. Under such an arrangement, the city could rent the entire park for a full day or only portions of it at a time. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Beaufort High baseball coach found guilty

Driving under the influence

Beaufort High baseball coach found guilty

Beaufort High School head baseball coach William Halbrook “Brook” Dixon III was found guilty of first offense driving under the influence after appearing before a 14th Circuit Beaufort County magistrate judge Tuesday morning (February 15). The 34-year-old coach also teaches history at the high school, according to the BHS website. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Council delays Beaufort Commerce Park decision

Brakes applied to final reading

County Council delays BCP decision

Gateway to Beaufort Commerce Park (LEN website image)

Beaufort County Council’s decision on whether to invest $2.5 million into the 165-acre Beaufort Commerce Park has been put on hold at least until April 15. The council had previously approved two readings on the proposal and appeared determined to take the final vote Monday. However, recent community uproar has at least temporarily put the brakes on moving forward. [ read article ... ]

Monday, February 14, 2011
Body in Sunday house fire identified

Body in Sunday house fire identified

Authorities have identified the body of a man found after extinguishing a house fire Sunday afternoon (February 13) in the Greys Hill community of Beaufort County. [ read article ... ]

Monday, February 14, 2011
February 15: School Board meeting, agenda here

February 15

School Board meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Monday, February 14, 2011
Bluffton Firefighters Auxiliary hosting chili dinner

Firefighters Auxiliary hosting chili dinner

If you don’t feel like cooking dinner on Saturday, February 19, the Bluffton Firefighters Auxiliary can help you out. Visit the district’s headquarters, located at 357 Fording Island Road from 3 – 6 p.m. and enjoy a chili dinner. Visitors will also be able to tour the fire station and take a peek at the fire trucks after eating their dinner in the fire station. [ read article ... ]

Sunday, February 13, 2011
Computer issues plague county government

Advice: Don’t pay your county vehicle taxes by mail

Computer software plagues county office

SCDMV

Beaufort County residents are growing impatient with lengthy delays in getting county offices to properly document and/or receipt their transactions. Likewise, some county officials are growing equally frustrated with the computer software they are being asked to use.

[ read article ... ]

Friday, February 11, 2011
Six stores off-limits for local military

Six stores off-limits for local military

Six Beaufort county businesses have been declared off-limits to local military personnel because they sell a product similar to synthetic marijuana, according to a statement released jointly today by area Marine Corps and Navy commanders. [ read article ... ]

Friday, February 11, 2011
Does new U.S. 17 intersection actually reduce death trap?

Editorial Perspective:

Does new intersection reduce death trap?

After the widening of U.S. 17 at Gardens Corner as part of a $100-million improvement project, this store and patrons getting into and out of their vehicles are up against southbound traffic. A side road past the store accesses U.S. 17 just before the new U.S. 17/U.S. 21 round-about connector, prompting concern that drivers have to enter the highway from a nearly blind standstill and encounter traffic possibly traveling as fast as 55-60 mph in spite of a new speed limit of 35 mph in that vicinity.

Even before the ribbon had been snipped at Thursday’s (Feb. 10) ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the long-anticipated U.S. 17/ACE Basin Parkway, there were those who say it only worsens an already existing death trap. [ read article ... ]

Friday, February 11, 2011
Former Lt. Gov. Earle Morris dead at 82

Former Lt. Gov. Earle Morris dead at age 82

Multiple news sources across South Carolina are reporting the death of former S.C. Lt. Gov. Earle Morris, 82, as a result of prostate cancer. The prominent and long-serving politician spent the latter part of his life immersed in a major securities fraud scandal that eventually sent him to prison. [ read article ... ]

Friday, February 11, 2011
February 15: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

February 15

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Friday, February 11, 2011
February 14: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

February 14

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Friday, February 11, 2011
U.S. 17 project in Gardens Corner completed

Ribbon cutting ceremony both solemn and celebratory

U.S. 17 improvement project completed

Taking part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were local and state officials.

About 50-60 people gathered Thursday afternoon (February 10) in Gardens Corner to celebrate the completion of a six-year, $100-million-plus highway construction project. Even so, those shivering in the cold, breezy overcast weather were about as solemn as they were enthusiastic. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
An open letter to the Beaufort County Council

Local citizen speaks out

Open letter to Beaufort County Council

When attention is directed to Valentine’s Day, Beaufort County Council will propose final reading to purchase the Beaufort Commerce Park (BCP) for $2.5 million from the Lowcountry Economic Network (LEN), a public-private partnership. I have problems with this plan. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Proposed $78 million hospital pitched to Bluffton council

$78 million hospital pitched to Bluffton

A former president of Hilton Head Regional Health Care and Hilton Head Hospital is seeking financing for a proposed 198-bed, $78 million hospital to be located in Bluffton somewhere near the intersection of Bluffton Parkway and Okatie Highway (SC 170). [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
SC troopers to crack down on aggressive drivers

Troopers crack down on aggressive driving

Drivers who tend to put the pedal to the metal and drive aggressively – beware. State troopers and the SCDOT are out to get you. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Daniel named Hardeeville’s new assistant manager

Daniel named Hardeeville’s new assistant manager

The city of Hardeeville has named Jim Daniel, 56, of Hampton, as its new assistant city manager. [ read article ... ]

Monday, February 7, 2011
Ridgeland town clerk suspended over $117,000 discrepancy

$117,000 gone, town clerk suspended

A routine audit of the Water and Sewer Department for the town of Ridgeland has revealed a discrepancy of $117,000, prompting the suspension of the town clerk responsible for managing the department’s records for the past 15 years. [ read article ... ]

Monday, February 7, 2011
February 10: Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Board meeting, agenda here

February 10

Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Board meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Monday, February 7, 2011
SC family coping with Egyptian crisis; Beaufort Tribune exclusive

Beaufort Tribune exclusive: E-mails behind guarded doors

SC family coping in Egypt

Egyptian tanks guard a restocked grocery store that had been previously looted by protesters in Cairo. This photo was taken by a S.C. family currently enduring the government crisis and civil unrest all across Egypt.

News organizations from around the world are claiming the Egyptian government is blatantly stifling and/or arresting reporters who give unfavorable coverage to the ongoing crises in the North African nation. But with all the modern alternatives for communications these days, even an ordinary citizen can be a significant source of inside information – as is the case for a South Carolina woman who has been sharing by e-mail about the daily turmoil she and her family are enduring from inside the nation’s capital, Cairo. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 5, 2011
February 9: Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here

February 9

Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 5, 2011
February 8: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

February 8

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Saturday, February 5, 2011
February 8-9: Beaufort City Council meeting & retreat, agenda here

February 8-9

Beaufort City Council meeting & retreat, agendas here [ read article ... ]

Friday, February 4, 2011
Handicapped parking placards to require photos if bill passes

Handicapped parking placards to require photos if bill passes

The South Carolina House has approved legislation requiring a photo be used in conjunction with temporary or permanent handicapped parking placards issued to the disabled. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, February 3, 2011
City of Beaufort reorganizes planning services into the Office of Civic Investment

City of Beaufort reorganizes planning services into

Office of Civic Investment

Blending expertise from nationally-known planners and community development officials with local know-how needed to help boost Beaufort into its fourth century, Beaufort city leaders are creating the ‘Office of Civic Investment.’ [ read article ... ]

Thursday, February 3, 2011
HHI acquires land from Charles Simmons family

HHI acquires land from Charles Simmons family

The Town of Hilton Head Island today announced the acquisition of an additional parcel of land from the Charles Simmons Family totaling .22 of an acre for a total expenditure of $75,000.00. The Town will use proceeds from the Town’s 2010 Bond Issue. [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
HHI acquires two parcels from SCB&T

HHI acquires two parcels from SCB&T

The Town of Hilton Head Island today announced the acquisition of two parcels of land from South Carolina Bank and Trust, N.A. totaling 2.0 acres for a total expenditure of $265,000.00. The parcels are located along Beach City Road and are adjacent to other Town-owned property (Fish Haul Creek Park). Beaufort County has agreed to contribute one half of this amount. The Town’s portion will come from the Town’s 2010 Bond Issue. [ read article ... ]

Monday, January 31, 2011
February 2: Port Royal Town Council Workshop & Public Hearing, agendas here

February 2

Port Royal Town Council Workshop & Public Hearing, agendas here [ read article ... ]

Monday, January 31, 2011
February 1: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

February 1

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 29, 2011
February 1: School Board meeting, agenda here

February 1

School Board meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 29, 2011
February 1: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

February 1

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Thursday, January 27, 2011
January 27: Lowcountry Council of Governments board meeting, agenda here

January 27

Lowcountry Council of Governments board meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
January 26: Voter Registration monthly meeting, agenda here

January 26

Voter Registration monthly meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Monday, January 24, 2011
Bluffton announced contract awarded for community-based environmental sustainability awareness campaign

Bluffton announced contract awarded for community-based

Environmental sustainability awareness campaign

The Town of Bluffton announced that it has entered into a contract with Water Words That Work, LLC to initiate a community-based environmental sustainability awareness campaign. [ read article ... ]

Monday, January 24, 2011
January 25: Beaufort City Council meeting, agenda here

January 25

Beaufort City Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Sunday, January 23, 2011
January 24: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here

January 24

Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 22, 2011
January 23: Riverview Charter School Board meeting, agenda here

January 23

Riverview Charter School Board meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Coin-only parking meters return to Bay Street

Coin-only parking meters return to Bay Street

Twenty-four coin-only parking meters, each serving two spaces, and seven single-space meters will be installed this week on Beaufort’s Bay Street and the electronic pay stations relocated to parking lots downtown. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
January 18: School Board meeting, agenda here

January 18

School Board meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 15, 2011
January 18: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

January 18

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 15, 2011
January 18: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

January 18

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 15, 2011
County unveils new recycling mascot

'Rerun' (center) poses after the Beaufort Christmas Parade with his friends from DHEC, 'Bottle Guy' (L) and 'Can Guy'.

County unveils new recycling mascot

Those who attended the Beaufort Christmas Parade last month may have noticed Beaufort County’s newest recycling mascot. “Rerun” – a costumed character designed to educate young and old about the importance of recycling – was accompanied by his two friends, “Bottle Guy” and “Can Guy” from the S.C. DHEC. [ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 15, 2011
Beaufort County’s Hospitality Tax Special Distribution grants available

Beaufort County’s Hospitality Tax

Special Distribution grants available

For the first time, a portion of Beaufort County Hospitality Tax revenue is being made available to groups that have potential hospitality related projects. [ read article ... ]

Friday, January 14, 2011
New parking rates, time limits start today in Beaufort

New parking rates, time limits start today in Beaufort

Starting Friday, January 14, look for changes in how long you can park on Bay Street and how much it costs to park away from Bay Street. The changes came with approval of a modified parking ordinance Tuesday by Beaufort City Council. [ read article ... ]

Thursday, January 13, 2011
January 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day local government closings

January 17

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day local government closings [ read article ... ]

Saturday, January 8, 2011
January 11: Beaufort City Council meeting, agenda here

January 11

Beaufort City Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Friday, January 7, 2011
January 11: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here

January 11

Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Friday, January 7, 2011
January 10: County Council meeting, agenda here

January 10

County Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Thursday, January 6, 2011
January 7-8: School Board worksession, agenda here

January 7-8

School Board worksession, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Downtown intersection improvements underway, Bay and Carteret

Downtown intersection improvements underway, Bay/Carteret streets

Beaufort installing new traffic signal mast

Next week, construction crews will install a new traffic signal mast at Bay and Carteret streets in downtown Beaufort, part of the City’s continuing work to beautify the area. [ read article ... ]

Tuesday, January 4, 2011
January 5: Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here

January 5

Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Monday, January 3, 2011
January 4: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

January 4

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Monday, January 3, 2011
January 4: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here

January 4

Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Friday, December 31, 2010
January 3: County Council Oath of Office, agenda here

January 3

County Council Oath of Office, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Wednesday, December 22, 2010
SC gains seventh house seat after Census results

SC gains seventh house seat after Census results

South Carolina has been awarded a seventh US House seat, making it one of eight states to gain congressional seats as a result of the 2010 census. The new congressional district is expected to be a coastal area around quickly expanding Horry County, and it will likely lean Republican. [ read article ... ]

Monday, December 20, 2010
Town of Hilton Head Island holiday schedule

Town of Hilton Head Island holiday schedule [ read article ... ]

Monday, December 20, 2010
December 21: Bluffton Parkway Extension public meeting

December 21

Bluffton Parkway Extension public meeting

Beaufort County has scheduled a public meeting to present information regarding construction of Phase 5A of the Bluffton Parkway road improvement project. The purpose of the meeting is to notify the local residents of the anticipated construction activities and projected schedules. [ read article ... ]

Monday, December 20, 2010
Beaufort City holiday schedule

Beaufort City holiday schedule

Please be advised that the City offices will be closed Thursday, December 23, Friday, December 24, and Friday, December 31 in observance of the holidays. [ read article ... ]

Monday, December 20, 2010
Town of Port Royal holiday schedule

Town of Port Royal holiday schedule [ read article ... ]

Monday, December 20, 2010
Beaufort County administrative offices and convenience centers holiday schedule

Beaufort County administrative offices and convenience centers holiday schedule [ read article ... ]

Monday, December 20, 2010
December 21: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here

December 21

Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here [ read article ... ]

Friday, December 17, 2010
County accepting used cooking oil at convenience centers

County accepting used cooking oil at convenience centers

Beaufort County officials hope people will recycle their leftover cooking oil instead of throwing it out, and are now accepting used oil at the local convenience centers. [ read article ... ]

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