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Woman finds pearl in pizza
Woman finds pearl in pizza
Man accused of stealing $500,000 caught on college roof
Man accused of stealing $500,000 caught on college roof
Citadel graduate dies in U.S. Air Force crash in Africa
Citadel graduate dies in U.S. Air Force crash in Africa
Dead woman kept frozen for four years
Other places
Dead woman kept frozen for four years
Other voices: Life is unfair
Other voices
Life is unfair
Other voices: Dictionary of political correctness
Other voices
Dictionary of political correctness
Recent local deaths: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
16 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Warmer and calm this morning with lots of colorful clouds to the East as the Sun brightened the sky. Also, lots of planes and contrails above the Eastern horizon. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 (8 arrests)
Tuesday, February 21, 2012: 8 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Angelo Mervin, arrested 14 times, this time for Criminal Domestic Violence 1st.
February 28: Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation conducting educational presentation
February 28
Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation conducting educational presentation
Sponsored by Lowcountry Housing Trust, City of Beaufort, and the
Town of Port Royal
If you have questions about the complicated issue of heirs’ property, ask them at the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation conducts an educational presentation. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Recent local deaths: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Thursday, February 23: Students, robots, classroom technology take center stage at showcase
Thursday, February 23
Students, robots, classroom technology take center stage at showcase
Students and teachers from every public school in Beaufort County will demonstrate how cutting-edge classroom technology is improving student learning at a district-wide showcase Thursday night, February 23, at Pritchardville Elementary School beginning at 6:00 p.m. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
20 photos
Coosaw Jack says: It was right nice this morning with light winds out of the Northeast and 43 degrees (mid 60’s today) … pretty nice for February. A few clouds to the East lit up nicely as the Sun came up over the Atlantic. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Monday, February 20, 2012 (10 arrests)
Monday, February 20, 2012: 10 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Thomas James Bach, Jr., arrested 6 times, this time for two (2) charges of Forgery.
February 21: Board of Education/School Improvement Councils special meeting, agenda here
February 21
Board of Education/School Improvement Councils special meeting, agenda here
February 21: School Board meeting, agenda here
February 21
School Board meeting, agenda here
Friday, February 24: Beaufort Police Department traffic safety checkpoint
Friday, February 24
Beaufort Police Department traffic safety checkpoint
The Beaufort Police Department will be conducting a road safety checkpoint on Friday, February 24. [ read article ... ]
Neighbor reports sexual assault, victim uncooperative
Neighbor reports sexual assault, victim uncooperative
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a third-party report of a sexual assault that allegedly occurred Friday morning, February 17, at a Bluffton apartment complex. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Monday, February 20, 2012
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking: Chicken Piccata
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking
Chicken Piccata
'Above All Else' by Sue Stewart, courtesy of Wells Gallery, 125 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC.
As much as I love the coziness of snuggly warm sweaters, knitted scarves and crisp winter breezes, come mid-February, I start thinking about the warmth of springtime in the South. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: Honesty is still the best policy
Bridges of Beaufort County
Honesty is still the best policy
by Glenn D. Bridges
There’s an anecdote about a guy filling out a job application when he comes across the question: “Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Yes/No. Why?” The guy circled “No,” then wrote “good attorney.”. [ read article ... ]
A review by Roy Flannagan: Happy New Year, winner of the Best Feature Award in the 2012 Beaufort Film Festival
A review by Roy Flannagan
Happy New Year, winner of the Best Feature Award in the 2012 Beaufort Film Festival
Joseph Harrell, military advisor and actor in Happy New Year, accepting the Best Feature Award at the Beaufort Film Festival, Saturday, February 18, flanked on right by Lorrel Manning, the director.
There were Marines crying in the audience at the end of the local screening of Happy New Year, a movie made by a New York director from Spartanburg about the agonies of returning from war, wounded and disabled to the point of despair. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Much better than expected this Morning … starting out with a bunch of low clouds that blew away in the strong winds. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Sunday, February 19, 2012 (9 arrests)
Sunday, February 19, 2012: 9 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Leroy Jenkins, Jr., arrested 16 times, this time for Fleeing to Evade and Assault and Battery 3rd.
Recent local deaths: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Sunrise over our sea islands: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
12 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Not too purdy this morning … actually it was pretty ugly but we managed to run out between showers. There was a neat cloud line to the Northeast that closed fairly quickly and the rain returned in the form of a torrential downpour. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: Up Your Downbeat
Grey Today
Up Your Downbeat
by Grey Brendle
Or, Musical Myths, In Triplicate. Borrowing a little from Bel Kaufman’s novel “Up the Down Staircase” published in 1965. The book spent 64 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list. Using that vague reference, what does B. B. King, Hank Williams Jr. and Leonard Bernstein have in common? They all have to get the music started. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Saturday, February 18, 2012 (24 arrests)
Saturday, February 18, 2012: 24 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Gregory Collins Shelton, arrested 11 times, this time for Armed Robbery.
Man found alive after two months trapped in snow
Man found alive after two months trapped in snow
Recent local deaths: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
20 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Well, finally … after several days of clouds and not so colorful Sunrises a nice one snuck up on us. The forecast was for rain all weekend long but it hasn’t made it here yet and BOY was today’s Sunrise nice. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort Academy inducts new members into Latin Honor Society
Beaufort Academy inducts new members into Latin Honor Society
Beaufort Academy recently inducted several eighth graders into the National Latin Honor Society. [ read article ... ]
Traffic advisory: Arrow Road/Dunnagan’s Alley Roundabout landscaping
Traffic advisory
Arrow Road/Dunnagan’s Alley Roundabout landscaping
Landscaping of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Arrow Road/Dunnagan’s Alley Roundabout project shall commence on Monday February 20. [ read article ... ]
February 20: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here
February 20
Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here
February 21: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here
February 21
Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Friday, February 17, 2012 (26 arrests)
Friday, February 17, 2012: 26 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Davon Jamel Ward, arrested 14 times, this time for Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack, Crack Trafficking, Controlled Substance Possession, Firearm/Knife: Possession During Commission of a Violent Crime, and a Magistrate Bench Warrant.
Frank Weil: The sinews of society are changing
Frank Weil:
The sinews of society are changing
The convergence of a birthday with Valentine’s Day (which has been happening to me now for 81 years in a row!) is both a reminder and indicator of changes in how modern society works. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Friday, February 17, 2012
Recent local deaths: Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Local high school senior earns appointment to US Military Academy
Local high school senior earns appointment to US Military Academy
Michael Evans, a senior at Battery Creek High School, has received a prestigious appointment to the Class of 2016 at the United States Military Academy at West Point. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: More clouds again today. I guess it is better to be warm this time of year and put up with the clouds and drizzle … 56 degrees this morning is the average high for this time of year. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Thursday, February 16, 2012 (17 arrests)
Thursday, February 16, 2012: 17 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Brett Harold Saunders, arrested 12 times, this time for Burglary 2nd.
Sheriff’s deputy awarded Rotary Officer of the Year
Sheriff’s deputy awarded Rotary Officer of the Year
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wishes to recognize its own Corporal Arthur “Trae” Simmons, III as this year’s recipient of the Hilton Head Island Rotary Officer of the Year award. [ read article ... ]
Woman robbed at gunpoint by two masked men
Woman robbed at gunpoint by two masked men
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged armed robbery that occurred in a Bluffton neighborhood Wednesday evening, February 15. [ read article ... ]
Suspect wanted for murder takes own life during standoff
Suspect wanted for murder takes own life during standoff
Leo DeAndre Scott, wanted for killing Columbus, GA native Velencia Compton and fleeing in her car with their three-year-old son, Jayden, Thursday night, January 26 in Port Royal, took his life Thursday morning, February 16, following a standoff with the Columbus, Georgia Police Department and US Marshalls. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Recent local deaths: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Sons of the American Revolution to commemorate Washington’s 280th birthday
Houdon’s Washington has stood in the rotunda of the Capitol in Richmond for more than 200 years.
February 20
Sons of the American Revolution to commemorate Washington’s 280th birthday
The South Carolina Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) with its Colonel Thomas Taylor Chapter will be hosting a commemoration of the 280th Birthday of President George Washington. The ceremony will take place on Monday, February 20 at 1:00 p.m. on the north steps of the State House in Columbia, the location of the bronze replica statue of the famous Jean Antoine Houdon sculpture of President Washington sculpted in 1789. [ read article ... ]
February 29: County offers Watershed Protection webcast on Stormwater Retrofitting
February 29
County offers Watershed Protection webcast on Stormwater Retrofitting
Beaufort County is hosting another episode in a series of water quality webcasts produced by the Center on Watershed Protection (CWP) and is inviting everyone to attend free of charge. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
21 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Well, it was much nicer than expected this morning even though there were lots of clouds around … we didn’t get wet. The water was glassy and very still since it was high tide…..the reflections were stunning and there was a fleck of color here and there. [ read article ... ]
Education foundation surprises teachers with grants
Education foundation surprises teachers with grants
Fourteen Beaufort County public school teachers were surprised today by news that they had won innovative teacher grants from the Foundation for Educational Excellence, a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Foundation members visited teachers’ classrooms to deliver the news in person. [ read article ... ]
February 16-18: Beaufort County Council annual workshop/retreat, agendas here
February 16-18
Beaufort County Council annual workshop/retreat, agendas here
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 (12 arrests)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012: 12 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Marion Benjamin Powell, arrested 10 times, this time for six (6) charges of Kidnapping, three (3) charges of Firearm: Possession by a Felon, three (3) charges of Armed Robbery, two (2) charges of Firearm: Pointing at a Person, Burglary 1st, and Assault and Battery: High and Aggravated.
Bluffton site of more than 40 car break-ins, no sign of forced entry
Bluffton site of more than 40 car break-ins, no sign of forced entry
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple car break-ins that occurred overnight throughout two Bluffton neighborhoods. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Recent local deaths: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Sunrise over our sea islands: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Well, another gray morning but when I let the dog out the Moon was out with some clouds here and there. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 (8 arrests)
Tuesday, February 14, 2012: 8 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Angelo Williams, arrested 13 times, this time for Criminal Domestic Violence 1st, Robbery: Armed with a Deadly Weapon, and Possession of Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime.
Ruling issued in Bluffton gambling machine case
Ruling issued in Bluffton gambling machine case
A Beaufort magistrate has ruled that the machines seized from a Bluffton sweepstakes business were in fact used for gambling and should be destroyed. [ read article ... ]
Tuesday, February 21 & Thursday, February 23: Beaufort Youth Orchestra performing free concerts
Tuesday, February 21 & Thursday, February 23
Beaufort Youth Orchestra performing free concerts
The Beaufort Youth Orchestra will be performing free concerts on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sun City Magnolia Hall in Bluffton and Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady’s Island. [ read article ... ]
Thursday, March 1 and Sunday, March 4: ‘Mendelssohn Mania’ comes to the Beaufort Symphony
Thursday, March 1 and Sunday, March 4
‘Mendelssohn Mania’ comes to the Beaufort Symphony
Pianist, Arthur Tollefson will join the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra for an All-Mendelssohn program on Thursday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Bluffton police respond to 23 vehicle break-ins in one day
Bluffton police respond to 23 vehicle break-ins in one day
On the morning of Friday, February 10, the Bluffton Police Department responded to 23 car break-ins that occurred in The Farm off of Buckwalter Parkway. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Dreary and warmer this morning with a lot of smoke around … probably from the burning off of Plantation fields. No critters around except one Great Blue Heron and us. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Monday, February 13, 2012 (12 arrests)
Monday, February 13, 2012: 12 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Calvin White, Jr., arrested 4 times, this time for Strong Arm Robbery and Assault and Battery 2nd.
Suspect arrested in December robbery of local restaurant
Suspect arrested in December robbery of local restaurant
The suspect wanted for the December robbery of the China Town restaurant on Boundary Street was arrested on Monday, February 13 by Beaufort police officers. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Traffic advisory: William Hilton Parkway construction
Traffic advisory
William Hilton Parkway construction
Construction to close a curb cut along eastbound William Hilton Parkway, between Darling Road and Adrianna Lane, shall commence on Monday, February 13 and is scheduled to last one week. [ read article ... ]
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking: Roasted Winter Vegetables
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking
Roasted Winter Vegetables
'The Buffet' by Shannon Smith courtesy of the Smith Killian Gallery.
February nights still are long and cold but trees are beginning to bud and show signs of life around the edges. Winter invites us to reflect upon the food we purchase and eat and to continue to support locally-owned grocery stores, restaurants and cooperatives. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: Technology continues to outpace the inept
Bridges of Beaufort County
Technology continues to outpace the inept
by Glenn D. Bridges
Sometimes I feel “electronically” paralyzed – not from a stun gun, but from my own personal computer. Today’s technology is supposed to make life simpler. But in my case, I guess I’m too computer illiterate to benefit from it. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Sunday, February 12, 2012 (15 arrests)
Sunday, February 12, 2012: 15 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Tyrone Chaplin, arrested 2 times, this time for Grand Larceny and Burglary 1st.
Photo of the day: Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
17 photos
Coosaw Jack says: A bit cool at 26 degrees but absolutely calm winds made it very nice. Warmer today and back to the 70’s by Wednesday … great. The clear air made for a bright and colorful Sunrise with lots of birds around. [ read article ... ]
Middle school Junior Leadership visits Beaufort/Jasper Water Sewer Authority
Middle school Junior Leadership visits Beaufort/Jasper Water Sewer Authority
The Lady’s Island Middle Schools Junior Leadership class visited Beaufort/Jasper Water Sewage Authority on Tuesday, January 31. The leadership class spent part of the day touring the facility and learning how Beaufort receives it drinking water. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: I want my pat-down!
Grey Today
I want my pat-down!
by Grey Brendle
Well, Big Sis Janet is in the news again. This time for easing some of the TSA’s airport check-in policies. After alienating half the population with invasive “pat-downs” of travelers from three-year-olds to ninety-three-year-olds and everyone in between, it comes a little too late for many. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Recent local deaths: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Sunrise over our sea islands: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
17 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Windy and very cold this morning … 24 degrees with a wind chill well into the teens … not funny. The mirages were neat … it looked as if the distant land masses were floating above the River … cool … literally. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Saturday, February 11, 2012 (21 arrests)
Saturday, February 11, 2012: 21 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Abraham Mackaloyd Jenkins, arrested 47 times, this time for Driving Under the Influence and Fleeing to Evade.
Charley Webb Outdoors: Ol’ Hank – A classy gentleman
Charley Webb Outdoors
Ol’ Hank –
A classy gentleman
Been a long time since I’ve tickled the keyboard. I’ve had a few yarns on my mind. But somehow they just never made up. Now I’ve got some extra time as I’ve been branded with the “R” word. Retired that is. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Cold and windy this morning with clouds racing toward the East. The colors today were kinda bland and the forecast is clear and colder through tomorrow night with the lows in the mid-20’s … brrrrr! No boaters and only a few birds today. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012: 28 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Ernest Powell Christian, arrested for Burglary 1st Degree and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Violent Crime.
February 14: Beaufort City Council worksession and regular meeting, agenda here
February 14
Beaufort City Council worksession and regular meeting, agenda here
February 13: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here
February 13
Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here
Hilton Head student photographer wins national honor, cash prize
Hilton Head student photographer wins national honor, cash prize
Jessica Smith, a Hilton Head Island High School student photographer, has been recognized as one of the “best and brightest” young artists in the nation. [ read article ... ]
Thank you for 25 years of service to Beaufort Academy, Mr. Wes
Thank you for 25 years of service to Beaufort Academy, Mr. Wes
Photo of the day: Friday, February 10, 2012
Newton announces major highway grant for SC 170 safety, widening
Newton announces major highway grant for SC 170 safety, widening
Chairman Weston Newton, Beaufort County Council, has announced that on Thursday, February 9, the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank (STIB) awarded a $24.9 million grant for transportation safety improvements in the Lowcountry, including SC 170 in Beaufort County. [ read article ... ]
Second man arrested in January Bluffton bank robbery
Second man arrested in January Bluffton bank robbery
On Thursday, February 9, Justin A. Williams of Bluffton was arrested on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping in connection with the January robbery of the Bluffton branch of Palmetto State Bank located off of Bluffton Road. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
19 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Lotsa clouds around this morning but the Moon managed to peek through ‘em here and there. There was a little color here and there in the holes in the clouds as the Sun brightened the day … pretty nice but rain is forecast later today. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012: 11 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Justin Mario Williams, arrested 6 times, this time for Armed Robbery and Kidnapping.
Deputies searching for counterfeit check casher
Deputies searching for counterfeit check casher
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 32-year old Ted Delamarie Ellis who is wanted on one count of Forgery in relation to a counterfeit check cashed at a local area bank. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Beaufort Academy announces National Merit finalist Michael Bible
Fifth BA senior to be named as a Finalist in the last four years
Beaufort Academy announces National Merit finalist Michael Bible
Carrying on tradition, Beaufort Academy is proud to announce that senior Michael Bible is a National Merit Finalist. In addition to numerous Semifinalists and Finalists in previous years, this marks the fourth consecutive year that a BA senior has been named. [ read article ... ]
School district gets federal ok to close Shell Point
School district gets federal ok to close Shell Point
The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has approved the Beaufort County School District’s decision to close Shell Point Elementary School next school year and make changes in student assignments to other schools. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
17 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Wispy clouds to the East were colored nicely as the Sun lit the sky … nice. It was cool (40 degrees Ed) and breezy out of the North … brrrrr. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012: 9 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Lindsay Dee Jackson, arrested 2 times, this time for Criminal Domestic Violence1st.
Traffic advisory: Highway 278 Widening Project speed limit reduction
Traffic advisory
Highway 278 Widening Project speed limit reduction
The SC Department of Transportation and APAC-Southeast, Inc. have determined that the current speed limit of 55 mph needs to be reduced in an effort to improve overall safety through the Highway 278 Widening Project construction zone. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Grant awarded to TAP at The Learning Center at Beaufort Academy
Laura McAlhaney, Director of TAP
Free services will help students achieve their college dreams
Grant awarded to TAP at The Learning Center at Beaufort Academy
The Learning Center at Beaufort Academy is pleased to be the recent recipient of a grant from The Beaufort Fund of Coastal Community Foundation. This $5,000 grant will be used for scholarships for The Aspire Program (TAP), a new program at The Learning Center located at Beaufort Academy. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
21 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was way better than the last few days with a bunch of wispy clouds and beautiful colors to the East while the Moon was setting in the West. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012: 11 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Christopher Morgan Howard, arrested 8 times, this time for Grand Larceny.
Latest news from the school district
Latest news from the school district
Two Beaufort County high school students have been selected as finalists in the National Achievement Scholarship Program. A Bluffton Middle School science teacher was surprised Saturday night, February 4, with the news that she had been selected as the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s “Sue West Educator of the Year.” A world-renowned musical performance group will make a three-day tour stop at Hilton Head Island on March 1-3. [ read article ... ]
Missing infant found with partying father and uncle
Father and uncle charged with child neglect
Missing infant found with partying father and uncle
During an investigation of a reported missing infant on Sunday night, February 5, deputies located the child unharmed early Monday morning with his father and uncle. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Word of the day … raw. 45 degrees … cloudy … blowin’ out of the North and not much to see today. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Monday, February 6, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012: 18 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
David Lee Moon, arrested 16 times, this time for Burglary 1st, Assault and Battery 1st, and Kidnapping.
February 9-10: Beaufort City Council annual retreat, agenda here
February 9-10
Beaufort City Council annual retreat, agenda here
Deputy retires after serving Beaufort County for 22 years
Deputy retires after serving Beaufort County for 22 years
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has announced the retirement of long-time deputy Sergeant Richard Fanger. [ read article ... ]
February 8: Port Royal Town Council workshop and public hearing, agenda here
February 8
Port Royal Town Council workshop and public hearing, agenda here
February 7: Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here
February 7
Beaufort County School Board meeting, agenda here
Recent local deaths: Monday, February 6, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Monday, February 6, 2012
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking: Tapas for the holidays<
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking
Tapas
'Pritchardville Country Store' by Bluffton artist Doug Corkern.
At festive gatherings around this coastal community, hostesses are pairing petite bites with libations. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Monday, February 6, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Clouds and drizzle rolled in overnight so there wasn’t much to see this morning except the blue/gray sky with the wind whipping up the River from the Northeast. Today will remain cloudy with drizzle and cooler temps but tomorrow promises to be better. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012: 18 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Elvis Cordell Drayton, arrested 26 times, this time for Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Assault and Battery 3rd.
Bridges of Beaufort County: Thou shalt not take away my Ten Commandments
Bridges of Beaufort County
Thou shalt not take away my Ten Commandments
by Glenn D. Bridges
The United States is the world’s best example of the proverbial mixing bowl of hundreds of nationalities, religions, traditions and so forth blended together in what was once a strong and united “one nation under God.” [ read article ... ]
Riverview’s enrollment deadline is Tuesday
Riverview’s enrollment deadline is Tuesday
Riverview Charter School’s deadline for submission of applications to enroll new students is Tuesday, February 7. More than 600 students have already applied for the limited number of available seats, which will be chosen by lottery, at the popular school. Last week the school won a directed verdict against the school board, allowing Riverview to increase its 2012-2013 enrollment. Applications for new students in Kindergarten through 8th grade must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. Here’s the entire announcement: [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: And then there were 9 or 7 or…
Grey Today
And then there were
9 or 7 or…
by Grey Brendle
With apologizes to Agatha Christie, would that were true of the Beaufort County Council. For a county that has about 160,000 residents, eleven council members is just untenable. How can anything ever get done with this many “cooks” in our kitchen? The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy says, “When too many people work together on a project, the result is inferior.” [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
17 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was partly cloudy with nice colors as the Sun lit the sky to the East … very nice. The Sun finally snuck over the trees behind a veil of clouds. [ read article ... ]
St. Peter Catholic School wins multiple awards at State Literary Meet
St. Peter Catholic School wins multiple awards at State Literary Meet
Literary Meet group
St. Peter Catholic School sent 13 students to the SCISA State Literary Meet at Holly Hill, SC on Wednesday, February 1, and had 6 award winners. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012: 16 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
David Anthony Jenkins, arrested 22 times, this time for Conspiracy to Violate SC Drug Laws.
Beaufort Academy brings home top finishes from State Literary Meet
Beaufort Academy brings home top finishes from State Literary Meet
Beaufort Academy joined 32 other schools for the SCISA State Literary Meet on Wednesday, February 1, and had six top finishers. [ read article ... ]
Traffic advisory: Folly Field (US 278 Bus.) turn lane drainage improvements
Traffic advisory
Folly Field (US 278 Bus.) turn lane drainage improvements
Beginning on February 6, the west bound (off-island) right turn lane of William Hilton Parkway (US 278 Bus.) at Folly Field Road will be temporarily closed to traffic for the construction of storm drainage improvements. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
16 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Well … after the magnificent Sunrise yesterday today’s Sunrise was quite drab. Lots of clouds around but there was a flick of color here and there in the breaks in the clouds. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Friday, February 3, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012: 17 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Kendric Vincent Ferguson, arrested 18 times, this time for Criminal Domestic Violence 1st and two (2) charges of Violation of Probation.
Bluffton Library book club 2012 meetings
Bluffton Library book club 2012 meetings
The Bluffton Branch of the Beaufort County Library Book Club has announced their meeting schedule for the upcoming year. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Friday, February 3, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Recent local deaths
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February 7: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here
February 7
Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here
Ohio citizen turns in Bluffton bank robber
Ohio citizen turns in Bluffton bank robber
On Friday, February 3, at approximately 8:20 a.m. the Bluffton Police Department received a phone call from an acquaintance of David Mack Jr. [ read article ... ]
Captain Frank Gibson displays first Wahoo of the season
Captain Frank Gibson displays first Wahoo of the season
Photo taken on February 1, 2012.
“We live in a wonderful place,” calm seas and 71 degrees, according to Captain Frank Gibson.
Photo of the day: Friday, February 3, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Friday, February 3, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
21 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning the high and wispy clouds made for some magnificent colors and patterns across the windy sky as the Sun brightened the day. Strong winds out of the Northeast proved challenging for a couple “Canada Geese” and a gang of Great Blue Herons. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012: 11 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Kenneth Matthew Jenkins, arrested 22 times, this time for Grand Larceny, Assault and Battery: High and Aggravated, Firearm: Pointing at a Person, Firearm: Possession by a Felon, Firearm: Possession During the Commission of a Violent Crime, and Armed Robbery.
St. Helena Island convenience store robbed at gunpoint
St. Helena Island convenience store robbed at gunpoint
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday evening, February 1, at a St. Helena Island convenience store. [ read article ... ]
DNA evidence used to identify bank robber
DNA evidence used to identify bank robber
Bluffton police announced in a press conference Thursday morning, February 2, that David Everett Mack Jr. of Bluffton, who was wanted for questioning in connection with the January 19 robbery at Palmetto State Bank, has been charged with the crime through DNA evidence. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Beaufort Academy supports breast cancer awareness
Beaufort Academy supports breast cancer awareness
Pictured are boys varsity players, left to right - Back: Peyton Turner, Jordan Littleford, Lawton Harper, Preston Suber, Michael Bible, Billy Dailey, Finn Koppernaes; Front: Charles Sanford, Conner Akers, Matt Heroux, Nathan Cheung, Jack Griffith.
From January 30-February 10, SCISA Officials Association referees are showing support of Breast Cancer Awareness by using pink whistles during games. [ read article ... ]
Only approved materials go into gas/oil receptacle
Acid found in gas/oil tank at county convenience center
Only approved materials go into gas/oil receptacle
Beaufort County officials are reminding citizens that only specific, approved materials should be placed inside the gas/oil mixture recycling tanks for disposal at solid waste and recycling convenience centers. [ read article ... ]
Rerun to appear at Electronics Recycling event
Councilwoman Laura Von Harten gets a hug from Rerun who recently visited a council meeting.
Rerun to appear at Electronics Recycling event
Beaufort County’s costumed recycling mascot, Rerun, will make a public appearance at the County’s electronics recycling and shredding event Saturday, February 4, at Public Works North, 140 Shanklin Road in Beaufort and offer hugs and lots of friendly ‘hi-fives” to residents who participate. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
16 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was very nice … warm with the remainder of last night’s clouds rolling out toward the East. The Sun finally rose into what was left of the clouds … nice. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012: 17 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Kelli Ann McKinney, arrested 10 times, this time for Public Disorderly Conduct.
Riverview victorious in lawsuit against school board
Judge increases enrollment
Riverview victorious in lawsuit against school board
Riverview Charter School claimed sweet victory in its lawsuit against the Beaufort County School Board and School District when US District Court Judge Sol Blatt ruled Wednesday, February 1, that Riverview is entitled to increase its enrollment. The ruling was a directed verdict by the judge in favor of Riverview, giving Riverview total victory on the issue that otherwise would have been submitted to the jury for a decision. Here’s Riverview’s announcement: [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Recent local deaths: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012: 11 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Pedro Luis Paez-Ruiz, arrested 11 times, this time for Criminal Domestic Violence 1st.
Fatality in single-vehicle collision on Old Sheldon Church Road
Private ambulance hits tree
Fatality in single-vehicle collision on Old Sheldon Church Road
A front-seat passenger in a 2000 Ford Ambulance from a private EMS company was killed in a single-vehicle collision at around 11:10 a.m. on Old Sheldon Church on Tuesday, January 31. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
21 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was cool, calm and very serene with just a few clouds that lit up nicely as the Sun illuminated the sky … nice. A pair of Canadian Honkers flew by Honkin’ noisily just above the water … neat reflections. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012: 10 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
David Franklin Legree, arrested 6 times, this time for two (2) Magistrate Bench Warrants and Murder.
Truesdale one of top ten overpaid SC educators
Truesdale one of top ten overpaid SC educators
Tax sheltered annuities, annual physical exams, generous life insurance policies, personal automobiles and thousands of dollars in bonuses and expense accounts. [ read article ... ]
Suspect in Saturday’s fatal shooting arrested
Suspect in Saturday’s fatal shooting arrested
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the Saturday, January 28 fatal shooting of 48-year-old Michael Edward Smith of Adventure Street. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort-Jasper Lifesavers conduct Change of Command ceremony
Beaufort-Jasper Lifesavers conduct Change of Command ceremony
Beaufort-Jasper Flotilla, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, conducted their Change Of Watch at Callawassie Country Club on Wednesday, January 18. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Recent local deaths
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February 3, 6, 9: Hilton Head Island proposed changes to sign regulations
February 3, 6, 9
Hilton Head Island proposed changes to sign regulations
February 2: Hilton Head Island Town Council special meeting, agenda here
February 2
Hilton Head Island Town Council special meeting, agenda here
DNA evidence used to locate suspect
DNA evidence used to locate suspect
On Saturday, January 28, Bluffton police arrested Robert Lee Ashley III on Burglary 3rd Degree and Petit Larceny charges for breaking into the American Red Cross located on 59 Sheridan Park Circle in Bluffton on November 6. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, February 4: Electronics Recycling/Document Shredding event
Saturday, February 4
Electronics Recycling/Document Shredding event
The Beaufort County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling is holding a special Electronic Goods Collection and Document Shredding event Saturday, February 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at two locations. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was colder at 35 degrees with enough wind to feel cold … brrrrr. The sky was very clear and the Sunrise was nice but not very colorful. [ read article ... ]
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking: Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork Barbecue Sliders
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking
Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork
Barbecue Sliders
Barbecue Sliders
'The Hunt', by Beaufort artist Steve Weeks.
With Super-Bowl Sunday just days away, here’s a recipe the crowd will enjoy that you can make ahead of time and it’s so simple but delicious. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: Rednecks, jerks and brain-dead teens don’t mix
Bridges of Beaufort County
Rednecks, jerks and brain-dead teens don’t mix
by Glenn D. Bridges
What do you get when you cross a couple of rednecks with a jerk? I would imagine all sorts of scenarios come to mind, but this happens to be a true story. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012: 11 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Duane Andrew Eugene, arrested 13 times, this time for Public Disorderly Conduct.
February 1: Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here
February 1
Port Royal Town Council workshop, agenda here
Recent local deaths: Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
20 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was very chilly and clear again with lots of critters moving around but no fishermen. I noticed a couple of birds above the dock and as they drew closer discovered they were Pelicans … the next three shots are them as they got closer … neat. [ read article ... ]
Colonial Dames XVII Century meets
Colonial Dames XVII Century meets
L-R: Dr. Stephen Wise, Mary Lou Brewton and Anita Henson. (Photo by Eliza Oliwa)
On Thursday, January 19, the Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century met at the home of President Anita Henson. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012: 12 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Charles Perry Gray, arrested 73 times, this time for Public Disorderly Conduct.
Grey Today: Black Cat or Black Tuesday
Grey Today
Black Cat or
Black Tuesday
by Grey Brendle
It is probably a universal truism to say we all have superstitions, or, at least one. Even for people who say they do not, there is something they do routinely to help the outcome of an action along. [ read article ... ]
Man fatally shot, suspect evades police
Man fatally shot, suspect evades police
At 4:53 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, Beaufort police officers were called to a report of a gunshot victim at 610 Adventure Street. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Beaufort Elementary Montessori accepting applications for 2012-13
Beaufort Elementary Montessori accepting applications for 2012-13
Applications are being accepted for expanded Montessori classes at Beaufort Elementary School, which plans to double the size of its program for 2012-13 due to high interest from parents. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
9 photos
Coosaw Jack says: It was much nicer today with a crystal clear sky and though it was chilly at 40 degrees, fortunately the air was calm. As the Sun rose there were lots of little ducks, some Loons and a pair of Canadian Geese lookin’ for breakfast on the mudflat. [ read article ... ]
Outlet store robbed at gunpoint, suspects fled in vehicle
Outlet store robbed at gunpoint, suspects fled in vehicle
Vehicle pictured is not the actual vehicle.
On Friday, January 27 two men wearing hoods and ski masks entered the Talbot Outlet Store at the Tanger Outlet Mall on Fording Island Road in Bluffton today at approximately 1:52 p.m. [ read article ... ]
Hampton police arrest 34 people
Hampton police arrest 34 people
The Hampton County Sheriff’s Office conducted Special Operations on Thursday, January 26 with the assistance of the Estill Police Department, Hampton Police Department, Varnville Police Department and Yemassee Police Department. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Friday, January 27, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012: 15 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Christopher J. McClellan, arrested for Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy.
Photo of the day: Friday, January 27, 2012
Recent local deaths: Friday, January 27, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Recent local deaths
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January 30: HHI public forum for Land Management Ordinance (LMO) rewrite project
January 30
HHI public forum for Land Management Ordinance (LMO) rewrite project
Bluffton Elementary wins national honor for computer animation project
Bluffton Elementary wins national honor for computer animation project
Bluffton Elementary School was honored Thursday, January 26, by a national arts organization for an art initiative in which students use computer animation software. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Friday, January 27, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
12 photos
Coosaw Jack says: The word of the day is … yucky … but it was 61 degrees. Drizzle last night turned into a downpour this morning that lasted ’til after 7:00 so Bud and I remained inside ‘til then. [ read article ... ]
February 1: PALS Spring Youth Sports registration begins
February 1
PALS Spring Youth Sports registration begins
Registration for Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services spring sports begins Wednesday, February 1 at Burton Wells Recreation Center in Beaufort and at Buckwalter Recreation Center in Bluffton. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012: 24 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Henry James Brown, arrested 64 times, this time for Public Disorderly Conduct and Malicious Injury to Personal Property.
Photo of the day: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Recent local deaths: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Sunrise over our sea islands: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Near zero visibility this morning gave us some neat B&W photos but there sure wasn’t much to see … except the fog. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort, Port Royal earn combined and upgraded ISO fire rating
Businesses, residents may see fire insurance savings
Beaufort, Port Royal earn combined and upgraded ISO fire rating
With the possibility of lower fire insurance premiums for commercial properties that could boost economic development, including the Port of Port Royal property, both Beaufort and Port Royal will share a Class 2 ISO fire rating effective May 1. [ read article ... ]
Last days to join ‘Beaufort 300’and support permanent Tricentennial monument in park
Last days to join ‘Beaufort 300’and support permanent Tricentennial monument in park
With only a handful of slots remaining, the Beaufort 300 fundraiser will close January 31 so that names can begin to be inscribed on new historical markers bound for the city’s Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. [ read article ... ]
Tuesday, January 31: Citadel Cadet Chorale to perform free concert St. Helena’s
Tuesday, January 31
Citadel Cadet Chorale to perform free concert St. Helena’s
Continuing its Tricentennial celebration that began last Sunday with a visit from the Lord Bishop of London, the Parish Church of St. Helena will host the acclaimed Citadel Chorale on Tuesday, January 31, at 7:00 pm for a free concert. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012: 11 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Michael Eugene Goode (Millidge), arrested 31 times, this time for Criminal Domestic Violence 3rd.
Cash for Gold clerk fights off would-be armed robber
Cash for Gold clerk fights off would-be armed robber
Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, Beaufort police officers responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery at Cash for Gold located at 2257 Boundary Street. [ read article ... ]
County’s H.E. Trask, Sr. Landing courtesy dock open after repairs
County’s H.E. Trask, Sr. Landing courtesy dock open after repairs
The floating courtesy dock at the H. E. Trask, Sr. Boat Landing, 325 Sawmill Creek Road off US 278, has been repaired and reinstalled and is open to the public once again following removal last month for repairs. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Traffic advisory: South Port Royal Drive (Port Royal Plantation) detour
Traffic advisory
South Port Royal Drive (Port Royal Plantation) detour
From Wednesday, January 25 through Wednesday, February 1, South Port Royal Drive in Port Royal Plantation will be closed to through traffic between the intersections of Scarborough Head Road and Century Drive to allow for the construction of a new storm drainage culvert. [ read article ... ]
Authorities looking for person of interest in Bluffton bank robbery
David Everett Mack, Jr.
Authorities looking for person of interest in Bluffton bank robbery
On Thursday, January 19 at approximately 7:32 a.m., Bluffton police responded to an reported armed robbery of the Palmetto State Bank located at 194 Bluffton Road. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Letter to the editor: “Stick a fork in it”
Letter to the editor
“Stick a fork in it”
Recently I heard analyst Ann Coulter pose the question, “When people look at Newt and Callista Gingrich, do you think they picture this couple as the American President and First Lady?” Ms. Coulter pointed out that Callista is the same age as one of Newt’s daughters, ever reminding us of his recurring adulterous past. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: What a calm, clear, serene (except for the USCG noise) morning with a few clouds thrown in to color the sky during the Sunrise. The Sun popped up over the trees at Brickyard and as we walked back in we saw some interesting Marsh Grass reflections and a gang of birds high in one of our Pecan trees … nice. Is Spring really here already … the birds seem to think so. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012: 24 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Michael Eugene Goode (Millidge), arrested 31 times, this time for Criminal Domestic Violence 3rd.
Julie Corner named Head of School for Beaufort Academy
Julie Corner named Head of School for Beaufort Academy
After an extensive search this past fall, the Beaufort Academy Board of Trustees today named Ms. Julia Stewart Corner as the school’s Head of School. Ms. Corner was hired this past August as the interim Head of School. [ read article ... ]
BJWSA removing railroad swing bridge over Whale Branch
Boaters urged to use caution in area
BJWSA removing railroad swing bridge over Whale Branch
Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) is removing the railroad swing bridge over the Whale Branch River in Northern Beaufort County. [ read article ... ]
James Scott named to BJWSA Board of Directors
James Scott named to BJWSA Board of Directors
James Scott of Hardeeville has been appointed to the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority’s (BJWSA) Board of Directors. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012: 16 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Thomas General, III, arrested 14 times, this time for Marijuana: Possession With Intent to Distribute, Fleeing to Evade, Unlawful Carrying of Pistol, and Possession of Pistol by Unlawful Person.
Photo of the day: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Another dreary morning with lots of clouds and only a few breaks in the clouds to the East. As it got lighter the breaks in the clouds lit up with nice color but the Sun never made the show since the breaks closed up as the clouds moved toward the Northeast. [ read article ... ]
Local elementary school hosts sport stacking event
Local elementary school hosts sport stacking event
Molly Smith
Lady’s Island Elementary hosted Mossy Oaks Elementary and Beaufort Academy in a sport stacking meet on Monday, January 23. [ read article ... ]
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 ... ]
Recent local deaths: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Friday, January 27: Traffic Safety Checkpoint
Friday, January 27
Traffic Safety Checkpoint
Members of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Team will be conducting a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 10:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight. [ read article ... ]
Sunday morning armed robbery, victim intoxicated and uncooperative
Sunday morning armed robbery, victim intoxicated and uncooperative
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning, January 22 at an apartment on the south end of Hilton Head Island. [ read article ... ]
Deputies need help identifying suspects
Deputies need help identifying suspects
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance in identifying two suspects captured on video surveillance footage using an allegedly stolen credit card. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: No boats, no birds, no critters (except Bud E. Bear and me) and plenty of Fog. Yesterday never broke out of the 50’s even though the mid-70’s was forecast. It blew outta the Northeast all day and was cloudy … actually pretty seasonal. [ read article ... ]
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking: Chicken Enchiladas
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking
Chicken Enchiladas
'Cypress Lake' by Shannon Smith of the Smith Killian Gallery in Charleston.
Southern cooking lends itself to taking beautiful raw ingredients of this beloved region and combining them through taste and personal style into some of the most succulent dishes. Using commonplace, seasonal ingredients flavored with traditions from France, Italy and the Mediterranean, we make palates sing. [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: No real winners in the SC Republican primary
Bridges of Beaufort County
No real winners in the SC Republican primary
by Glenn D. Bridges
There’s a humorous anecdote circulating the Internet about a preacher who decided to test his son to determine what type of career characteristics he possessed. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012: 9 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Nehemiah Kobie Wilson, arrested 6 times, this time for Simple Possession of Marijuana, Simple Possession of Crack, Possession of Crack, Possession of Cocaine, two (2) charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.
Patrolling police officer hears shots, finds man in car with multiple gunshot wounds
Two arrested in early morning shooting
Patrolling officer hears shots, finds man in car with multiple gunshot wounds
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- Devonte Maurice Akins
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- Marvin Huggins
At approximately 3:34 a.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012 a Beaufort police officer on patrol heard what he believed to be gunshots come from the area of the Kangaroo Express located at 290 Robert Smalls Parkway. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
8 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was sort of dull and if it hadn’t been for the nice reflections it wouldn’t have been too interesting at all but the calm waters and the Loons drifting by made it very serene. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012: 12 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Parker Sinclair Avera, arrested for Public Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest/Assaulting an Officer.
Recent local deaths: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Saturday, January 21, 2012
January 24: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here
January 24
Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here
Friday, February 3: New DSN facility dedication
Friday, February 3
New DSN facility dedication
A new facility for the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs is scheduled to be dedicated in February. The county is cordially inviting the public to this dedication. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
21 photos
Coosaw Jack says: The colors were nice as the Sun lit the clouds and the weather was even nicer at 58 degrees and a light breeze from the Southwest. Lots of birds around again as the Sun rose above the trees and into the clouds above them. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Friday, January 20, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012: 13 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Andrew Thomas Bogart, arrested six times, this time for Contraband Possession in County Facility.
Help needed in identifying suspects using stolen credit card several locations
Help needed in identifying suspects using stolen credit card several locations
Image from Walgreens store.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in identifying two suspects captured on video surveillance footage using a stolen credit card. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Friday, January 20, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Recent local deaths
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More exciting Beaufort Academy news
More exciting Beaufort Academy news
Participants in the Speling Bee included, left to right: Back - Ansleigh Pingree, Kate Gray, Preston Coleman, William Lindsay, Anna Sheppard, Quinn Fleming. Front - Emma Melville, Joe Stowe, John Dastous, Joe Bhoi, and Witt Compton. Not pictured, Coach Amy Melville.
Beaufort Academy students competed in the SCISA Regional Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 19. They also crowned their 2012 Homecoming Queen. [ read article ... ]
Bluffton bank manager forced at gunpoint to allow robbers into bank
Bluffton bank manager forced at gunpoint to allow robbers into bank
On Thursday morning, January 19, Bluffton police responded to a reported armed robbery of a Bluffton bank. [ read article ... ]
Friday, January 20: School district invites public to hear nationally noted math education reform expert
Friday, January 20
School district invites public to hear nationally noted math education reform expert
A nationally noted advocate of changing the way students are taught mathematics will speak at 4:00 p.m. Friday, January20 at Bluffton High School. The school district encourages parents and community members to attend. [ read article ... ]
January 23: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here
January 23
Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here
Photo of the day: Friday, January 20, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Friday, January 20, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
21 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Could Spring be here? Upper 60’s today and mid-70’s for the weekend. Upper 40’s this morning and calm with the Moon only about 9% illuminated riding just above a streak of clouds to the Southeast … nice. The reflections on the calm River were stunning. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012: 16 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Aaron Keith Byerson, arrested 8 times, this time for Fleeing to Evade and Concealed Weapon in City.
Recent local deaths: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: There was a streak of clouds above the trees at Brickyard Point that lit up beautifully with lavenders, reds and oranges as the Sun rose … nice. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012: 7 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Moore, Tapporche Demita, arrested for Assault and Battery 3rd.
Beaufort Academy math team first at state meet
Beaufort Academy math team first at state meet
Team members included, left to right: Caroline Avera, Caroline Fontenot, Ben Hetherington, John Mathai, Katherine Neal, Michael Bible, Grace Stewart, Hope Keane, Eric Nguyen, Mike Bhoi, Xavier Westergaard, Coach Pam Steman, and Katie Gay.
The Beaufort Academy Math Team competed in the SCISA Division II High School State Math Meet on Tuesday, January 17, in Orangeburg, and brought home the top finish. [ read article ... ]
Waffle House waitress charged after hitting customer
Waffle House waitress charged after hitting customer
Saturday, January 14, started out early to be a bad day for a Boundary Street Waffle House waitress and customer. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County announce joint property acquisition
Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County
Joint property acquisition
The Town of Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County announced Tuesday, January 17, the joint acquisition of a parcel of land from 217 Beach City Road, LLC totaling 1.79 acres for a total expenditure of $257,760.00. [ read article ... ]
Port Royal Elementary SIC named to state Honor Roll for 2012
Port Royal Elementary SIC named to state Honor Roll for 2012
The School Improvement Council at Port Royal Elementary School has recently been named to the South Carolina School Improvement Council’s 2012 Honor Roll for its efforts to foster civic engagement in public education. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
9 photos
Coosaw Jack says: Not much to see this morning with clouds and drizzle left over from a dreary night. Not much rain overnight and clearing forecast for later today. Tomorrow’s Sunrise should be much nicer … stay tuned. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012: 11 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Richard Neil Whitmore, arrested for Criminal Domestic Violence: High and Aggravated.
BSDC 2011 overall winners announced
BSDC 2011 overall winners announced
Pictured from left to right: Tony Constant, Port Royal Landing Marina Manager; Carrol Currin, Female Angler; Ross Holmquist, Port Royal Landing Marina; Captain Bo Von Harten, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club Manager ; Duncan Gibson, 10 and under Youth; and, Captain Frank Gibson, Male Angler and Owner of My Time Out III, Best Commercial Boat .
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club recently held its Annual Awards Banquet. Following are the overall winners for 2011. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Our national columnist: Mitt Romney and the Palmetto decider by Dr. Robert H. Moore
Our national columnist: Dr. Robert H. Moore
Mitt Romney and the Palmetto decider
During one of the most bizarre primary seasons on record, South Carolina has been thrust into the role of the Republican presidential nomination “decider.” If Mitt Romney cannot be defeated in the Palmetto State, he appears all but certain to be the nominee. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
21 photos
Coosaw Jack says: I wished for some clouds again this morning and was not disappointed since we had another cloud filled beauty. It was warmer and perfectly calm again this morning with highs for the next couple days in the 70’s … wow … it’s mid-January. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012: 4 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Paula Maria Johnson, arrested 4 times, this time for Public Disorderly Conduct.
Bridges of Beaufort County: I almost bet this is a scam within a scam
Bridges of Beaufort County
I almost bet this is a scam within a scam
by Glenn D. Bridges
I’m not an advocate of gambling – never have been, never will be. That includes the South Carolina “Education” Lottery. If all the money being thrown into that bottomless pit was donated directly to the public school system, our institutions would have more than enough money to operate. Lottery organizers would have to find a different way to get rich. [ read article ... ]
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking: Winter Citrus
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking
Winter Citrus
'The Head Chef, An American Success Story’, the latest work by Charleston artist John Carroll Doyle.
Just this week I had time to pick up my copy of the December/January Issue of Garden and Gun. Usually I read it the minute it comes in, but things have been unusually busy lately so I’ve just now gotten to it. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
29 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This was a Sunrise to remember. I took over 125 photos today and had to keep most of them … whittling them down took awhile and was tough. With clouds scattered everywhere and the water perfectly still, the first light colored them a deep crimson and later washed out to greys and blues … nice. But when the Sun came up over the Atlantic it set the whole thing on fire … wow. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012: 9 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Joel Bonilla Cruz, arrested 4 times, this time for No SC Drivers License, Expired Tags, Open Container, Driving Under the Influence 1st, and is being Held for ICE.
Recent local deaths: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Sunday, January 15, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
17 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was warmer but once again windy and c-o-l-d. A lone “semi-frozen” Porpoise swam very slowly by in the sub-50 degree water … while our Great Blue Heron was hunkered down beside my neighbor’s dock … Brrrrr. [ read article ... ]
Grey Today: It’s on the house
Grey Today
It’s on the house
by Grey Brendle
Well, Newt and Freddie are keeping the housing crisis in the news. If you were to add Bernanke and Frank there would be enough for a four-handed poker game. “I’ll see your split-level and raise you my bungalow with a two-car garage.” [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012: 21 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Thomas James Bach, arrested 5 times, this time for Strong Arm Robbery.
Men charged in connection with Tuesday’s shooting
Men charged in connection with Tuesday’s shooting
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- Dontae Collins
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- Daquan Aiken
On Friday, January 13, police arrested and charged two men allegedly connected with Tuesday’s shooting of a man at Hallmark White Oak Apartments in Bluffton. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Recent local deaths
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January 18: Beaufort County and City Councils joint session, agenda here
January 18
Beaufort County and City Councils joint session, agenda here
January 17: Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here
January 17
Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting, agenda here
January 17: School Board meeting, agenda here
January 17
School Board meeting, agenda here
January 17: Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here
January 17
Beaufort City Council worksession, agenda here
Photo of the day: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
17 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was colder at 31 degrees but the wind was light so it was nicer than yesterday. The sky was clear except for some clouds on the horizon to the Southeast!! A Great Blue Heron was hunkered down on the mudflat but eventually lost interest and flew to Jack Island for refuge from the breeze. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012: 20 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Daquain Aki Aiken, arrested 7 times, this time for a Municipal Bench Warrant, Firearm: Discharging at a Vehicle, Firearm: Pointing at a Person, Firearm/Knife: Possession During the Commission of a Violent Crime, Armed Robbery, and Attempted Murder.
AMES magnet programs accepting student applications for 2012-13
AMES magnet programs accepting student applications for 2012-13
Beaufort County School District announced that a popular academic magnet program for high-achieving Beaufort County elementary students interested in math and science is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year. [ read article ... ]
January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day county closures
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day county closures
All Beaufort County administrative offices, libraries, solid waste and recycling convenience centers, the courthouse, parks and leisure services (PALS) and the animal shelter will be closed Monday, January 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. [ read article ... ]
Man wounded during drive-by shooting in Burton
Man wounded during drive-by shooting in Burton
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident in the Burton area that left one man injured. [ read article ... ]
College acceptances in full swing at Beaufort Academy
College acceptances in full swing at Beaufort Academy
With April 15 still three months away, a date that many colleges adhere to as the common acceptance notification date, the 26 Beaufort Academy seniors have already amassed 37 acceptance letters. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Hearing-impaired Beaufort, Port Royal homeowners: Strobe-equipped smoke alarms now available
Hearing-impaired Beaufort, Port Royal homeowners
Strobe-equipped smoke alarms now available
The wailing siren of a home smoke alarm helps save thousands of lives each year – but what if the residents are hearing impaired?
Now, Beaufort and Port Royal residents with hearing disabilities can have special strobe light-equipped smoke alarms installed for free by the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Friday, January 13, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was a bit cooler than previous days at 35 degrees with a brisk North wind. The colors early on were very nice and just as the Sun tried to make it through the high clouds to the East. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012: 13 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
John Griffith Sexton, arrested 2 times, this time for Possession of a Concealed Weapon and Attempted Murder.
Recent local deaths: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Photo of the day: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Man stabbed by brother in paint store parking lot following dispute
Man stabbed by brother in paint store parking lot following dispute
A Bluffton man has been arrested for Attempted Murder after stabbing his brother during an argument Wednesday night, January 11, on Hilton Head Island. [ read article ... ]
Patrol car, apartment building shot with multiple rounds
Patrol car, apartment building shot with multiple rounds
On Monday, January 9, several bullet holes and a shattered window were discovered on a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office patrol car parked at Plantation Point Apartments in Bluffton.
According to the sheriff’s department, the patrol car sustained around $2,000 in damages. Along with the patrol car, several bullet holes were also discovered in an apartment building. The sheriff’s department reported that multiple rounds were fired hitting both the patrol car and the apartment building behind the car.
No suspects have been identified at this time.
Single vehicle crash near Yemassee kills two
Single vehicle crash near Yemassee kills two
On Wednesday afternoon, January 11, a single vehicle crash near Yemassee at the intersection of Big Estate Road and River Road took two lives, according to the SC Highway Patrol. [ read article ... ]
2012 Grinding of the Greens a success
2012 Grinding of the Greens a success
Keep Beaufort County Beautiful would like to thank those who helped make the 2012 Grinding of the Greens a success. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: The Sunrise was nice but not very colorful which is what usually happens with the passing of a cold front. There were a few Sunbeams streaking skyward above the trees at Brickyard Point and some colorful, high and wispy clouds. [ read article ... ]
Other voices: The crises in America
Other voices
The crises in America
China’s expansion into the South China Sea and Iran’s threats over the Strait of Hormuz, are the beginnings of new crises to be used by Iran and China to help keep Obama in office. Not surprisingly, Obama also sees these activities as beneficial; because they also represent useful emergencies to rally voters, if his 2012 re-election campaign is not going well. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012: 23 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Matthew Dellbo Major, arrested 13 times, this time for a Magistrate Bench Warrant, False Information, Assault/Threatening Life of Public Official, and Grand Larceny.
Bittersweet day for Stokes Honda Cars of Beaufort
Bittersweet day for Stokes Honda Cars of Beaufort
Today is a bittersweet day for Stokes Honda Cars of Beaufort. They have torn down their building on Robert Smalls Parkway (Highway 170) in order to make room for a brand new state-of-the-art dealership at the same location. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Man shot at apartment complex drives himself to store, suspects unknown
Man shot at apartment complex drives himself to store, suspects unknown
On Tuesday, January 10 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Bluffton police responded to a report of a gunshot victim in the parking lot of Nicklepumpers Gas Station located at 2 Bruin Road. [ read article ... ]
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 ... ]
January 16: County Convenience Centers closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 16
County Convenience Centers closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
All Beaufort County Convenience Centers will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. They will reopen on Tuesday, January 17t or their regularly scheduled day. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
8 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was less than stellar with lots of clouds and drizzle … much needed rain predicted for today. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012: 14 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Melvin Samuel Holmes, arrested 17 times, this time for a Magistrate Commitment and Assault and Battery 1st.
Sunrise over our sea islands: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: I got a few photos this morning … The Full Moon, a bunch of Loons, and a nice Sunrise … but I had to run early for my appointment. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Recent local deaths: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012: 13 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Otoniel Velesquez, arrested 6 times, this time for Burglary 1st and Criminal Domestic Violence: High and Aggravated.
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 ... ]
Mayor Billy Keyserling speaks out: “Let’s take off the blinders about Beaufort County schools”
Mayor Billy Keyserling speaks out
“Let’s take off the blinders about Beaufort County schools”
The following is a public statement released today, Monday, January 9, by Billy Keyserling, mayor of the City of Beaufort.
As we turn the page to a New Year, perhaps it is time to take off the blinders, look at good things happening in Beaufort County Schools and roll up our sleeves to lend a HELPING Hand! [ read article ... ]
Crash on St. Helena leaves man dead
Crash on St. Helena leaves man dead
Victroy Scott (34) of St. Helena Island was killed at approximately 8:00 p.m. Friday night, January 6, after a single-car crash. [ read article ... ]
Riverview Charter School begins enrollment period for 2012-2013
Riverview Charter School begins enrollment period for 2012-2013
Riverview Charter School is now accepting Kindergarten through 8th grade applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Open enrollment will run through January 31, 2012. [ read article ... ]
Recent local deaths: Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Teens walking home from movie ordered to ground, robbed at gunpoint
Teens walking home from movie ordered to ground, robbed at gunpoint
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged armed robbery reported early Saturday morning, January 7, on the north end of Hilton Head Island. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Monday, January 9, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
12 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was calm with heavy clouds overhead and to the West so the Moon was not visible. Lots of birds again with a bunch of Loons calling to one another. The Sun’s rays lit the cloud bottoms nicely as it rose … neat [ read article ... ]
Bridges of Beaufort County: It’s hard to be nostalgic when you can’t remember anything
Bridges of Beaufort County
It’s hard to be nostalgic when you can’t remember anything
by Glenn D. Bridges
There are very few hobbies I’ve maintained over a long period of time, but one has a theme I’ve lived by for many years now: “It’s hard to be nostalgic when you can’t remember anything.” [ read article ... ]
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking: Balsamic Roasted Chicken
Pat Branning’s Carolina Cooking
Balsamic Roasted Chicken
'Downtown' by Beaufort artist Steve Weeks.
I love to serve fare that is simple, fresh and delicious. It’s the kind of food everyone craves these days. My own cooking style reflects my southern heritage as well as techniques I’ve learned through the years and continue to learn. As a child I was served just picked produce from nearby farms and seafood fresh from the sea. There’s no doubt the foods I grew up on left their indelible impression so that now nothing but the best will do. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Sunday, January 8, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012: 13 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Christopher L. Robinson, arrested 3 times, this time for Armed Robbery.
Recent local deaths: Sunday, January 8, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Recent local deaths
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Grey Today: Voting for a thorn
Grey Today
Voting for a thorn
by Grey Brendle
As you read this the Iowa caucus voting is behind us. This brings to mind, there are two things in our primaries that need to be changed. Actually, one, if you consider it could be either, or. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Sunday, January 8, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands: Sunday, January 8, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
17 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning there were broken clouds with the promise of a colorful Sunrise and I was right but it never got as colorful as I expected. The Sun crested the trees across the way and peeked through just below the clouds and later disappeared … nice. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Saturday, January 7, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012: 15 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Lawrence Manuel Gardner, arrested 31 times, this time for fleeing to evade and resisting arrest.
Recent local deaths: Saturday, January 7, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Recent local deaths
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January 11: Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here
January 11
Port Royal Town Council meeting, agenda here
Seven schools to market specialized academic programs aimed at attracting student transfers
Seven schools to market specialized academic programs aimed at attracting student transfers
Seven Beaufort County schools hope to recruit additional students with specialized academic offerings designed to expand the number of school choice options for parents and fill up underutilized classroom space. [ read article ... ]
SCDMV offices to close Wednesday mornings for training
SCDMV offices to close Wednesday mornings for training
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is reminding the public that starting January 4 all SCDMV offices will close on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 for in-house training. The agency selected Wednesday mornings to avoid peak activity times in field offices. [ read article ... ]
January 10: Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here
January 10
Bluffton Town Council meeting, agenda here
January 10: Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here
January 10
Beaufort City Council worksession and meeting, agenda here
Photo of the day: Saturday, January 7, 2012
2012 BSDC Year Round Fishing Tournament began January 1
2012 BSDC Year Round Fishing Tournament began January 1
The 2012 Year Round Fishing Tournament began January 1. Captain Frank Gibson of the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club and Tony Constant, manager of the Port Royal Landing Marina cleared the board for the 2012 series. [ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Saturday, January 7, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was once again calm and a bit warmer at 45 degrees. The reflections were nice again this morning. Our chair on Jack Island has fallen over … wonder if someone fell out of it? [ read article ... ]
January 9: Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here
January 9
Beaufort County Council meeting, agenda here
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Friday, January 6, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012: 20 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Rodmond Ray Young, arrested 12 times, this time for Cocaine Trafficking, Marijuana: Possession with Intent to Distribute, Firearm: Possession During Commission of a Violent Crime, and Fleeing to Evade.
Beaufort Academy students selected for SC Olympic Development Program
Beaufort Academy students selected for SC Olympic Development Program
Two Beaufort Academy students were selected for the South Carolina Olympic Development Program (ODP) for soccer. [ read article ... ]
Photo of the day: Friday, January 6, 2012
Recent local deaths: Friday, January 6, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Recent local deaths
Below is a listing of recent local deaths. We would be pleased to honor your deceased loved one with an extended obituary or memorial article. Please think of us when you have this need. Click here to contact us.
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Sunrise over our sea islands: Friday, January 6, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: A high haze this morning subdued the colors a little as the Sun rose across the calm River while lots of birds and little ducks explored the early morning light … serene. [ read article ... ]
Lobeco Pier closed until further notice
Lobeco Pier closed until further notice
Beaufort County has closed the Lobeco Fishing Pier, located at 110 Rail Bed Road in Lobeco, until further notice because of deterioration of the pilings supporting the original railroad trestle that crosses Huspah Creek. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012: 11 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Frank Melvin Muzikar, arrested 2 times, this time for Driving Under the Influence 2nd and Hit and Run with Injuries.
January 5-6: Beaufort County School Board work session, agenda here
January 5-6
Beaufort County School Board work session, agenda here
Photo of the day: Thursday, January 5, 2011
Recent local deaths: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Recent local deaths
Below is a listing of recent local deaths. We would be pleased to honor your deceased loved one with an extended obituary or memorial article. Please think of us when you have this need. Click here to contact us.
[ read article ... ]
Sunrise over our sea islands: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Sunrise over our sea islands
13 photos
Coosaw Jack says: This morning was warmer still at 40 degrees and B.E B. went out with me today. No fishermen and only a few birds around this morning … 60 degrees today and back to the low 70’s by Saturday … nice. You can see in the last few photos of the Sun that it’s slowly moving Northward … finally. [ read article ... ]
135 eighth-grade students qualify as Junior Scholars
High scores on preliminary SAT exam up from 4 years ago
135 eighth-grade students qualify as Junior Scholars
The school district reported that one hundred thirty-five Beaufort County eighth-graders have met the qualifications for being named Junior Scholars by the South Carolina Department of Education. [ read article ... ]
Charlotte-based mortgage broker to pay $3 million penalty
Charlotte-based mortgage broker to pay $3 million penalty
LendingTree, a national online mortgage broker, is paying a $3 million penalty for failing to comply with state law requiring all mortgage lenders to make the appropriate disclosures to potential customers. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Jailhouse Report: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012: 17 arrests
Mugfaces of the day
Ronald Vernard Mattis, arrested 4 times, this time for two (2) charges of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, two (2) charges of Grand Larceny, Criminal Conspiracy, Breaking into Motor Vehicle, and Use of Vehicle Without Permission.
