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Men charged in 2012 murder of 8-year-old Hilton Head boy heading to trial
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Easter bunny drops off eggs, picks up friends up at Hunting Island, in Bluffton
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Author of "Starfish" up for Green Earth Award
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Free book offered to Korean War veterans commemorating service, postwar growth
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Bluffton man shouts Bible verses at deputy
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Wet weather provides dry run for potential Heritage parking changes
Tournament officials and fans caught a glimpse Saturday of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing's potential parking set up for next year, which could include moving spectator parking outside the Sea Pines gates.
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Sea Pines chairman takes long view on capital improvements
Chairman of Sea Pines Resort explains why $50 million investment makes sense.
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Update: Missing Hilton Head Island couple located safely
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office has reported that a Hilton Head Island couple reported missing Friday night has been found and are safe.
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School district tosses its hat in economic-development ring with Buckwalter deal
The Beaufort County Board of Education has been enlisted in an expanding, public-sector effort to bring economic development to privately owned property in Bluffton.
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Harbour Town Yacht Basin on Heritage week: 'Moving mansions' and party havens
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Weather muddies Heritage parking, but last-minute shifts going smoothly
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Donald, frequent Harbour Town contender, positioned for 1st Heritage title
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Boston Marathon finish line in sight again for Hilton Head tennis instructor
Local
Author of "Starfish" up for Green Earth Award
It starts with the annual migration of starfish, a sign of good fortune on par with a sighting of the Blessed Virgin. Set in the Lowcountry, author Michele Kingery's first novel, "Starfish," revolves around the five-pointed sea stars and their importance...
Crime & Public Safety
Men charged in 2012 murder of 8-year-old Hilton Head boy heading to trial
Three men charged with the murder of an 8-year-old Hilton Head Island boy who was hit in their crossfire are scheduled to go on trial Tuesday in Beaufort County Circuit Court.
Sports
Boston Marathon finish line in sight again for Hilton Head tennis instructor
Louie Cap spends his days as a tennis instructor at the Van der Meer Racquet Club on Hilton Head Island. On Monday, he'll be back in Boston to run his 39th consecutive marathon, and he intends to finish this time.
Living
Soft-shell crabs crop up just in time for annual festival
Despite a chilly winter that slowed the start of soft-shell crab season, the critters have started showing up just in time for the annual Soft Shell Crab Festival in Port Royal on Saturday.
Entertainment
Bluegrass trio Nickel Creek reunites for tour after 7 year hiatus
After a long hiatus, roots music trio Nickel Creek has reunited for a 2014 tour. The progressive bluegrass band took an "indefinite" break in 2007 to pursue individual music projects, but thankfully, the pull of their 25th anniversary led to a reunion...
Opinion/Letters
Sea Pines chairman takes long view on capital improvements
Chairman of Sea Pines Resort explains why $50 million investment makes sense.
Nation/World
Good Friday around the world
Images from Christians celebrating Good Friday around the world on April 18, 2014.
State
Beaufort County should not have to pay if costs for widening SC 170 increase, officials say
A slight redesign of the S.C. 170 widening project could drive up its cost, but it is not clear if Beaufort County or the contractors doing the work will be on the hook for additional charges, according to county officials.
