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- Photo: Island businessman Skip Hoagland, mastermind of the newly created Hilton Head Visitor and Convention Bureau, stands by his life-size alligator sculpture outside his Windmill Harbour home on Tuesday.
Jay Karr, the Island Packet
Hilton Head businessman pursues formation of new tourism bureau
He sits beneath a menagerie of stuffed gamefish and near an assortment of Masai tribal spears acquired on safari in Tanzania. His living room, painted in dark red trim and adorned with drawings of soldiers throughout American history, seems a veritable tribute to aggression. (full story)
- Police: Port Royal sailor fatally shot in domestic dispute
- Masked men rob Talbots outlet store in brazen midday caper
- Authorities up reward for information about Hardeeville slaying
- Friday's crime reports
- Souper Bowl for Caring promotes generosity on game day
- PHOTO: Miss Hilton Head pageant returns to the island
- Heart transplant gives Lady's Island girl new lease on life
- Marine Corps Depot unveils new child care center in Beaufort
- Port Royal's Shed returning to center of community
Lowcountry Current Top Stories
Lowcountry Life
- Photo: Corporate worship is a major part of life at Central Christian Church.
Special to the Packet and Gazette
Religion News: Central Christian Church celebrates 25 years on Hilton Head
Central Christian Church will celebrate its silver anniversary Sunday with Michael Carr, the church's founding pastor and one of the longest-serving pastors on Hilton Head Island. (full story)
- Singer-songwriter Rob Crosby to play in Bluffton on Friday
- Local bridge club results
- Novelist Jessica Speart to talk this week about endangered species trade
- Get your wine bottles ready for Uncork the Festival
- Sweet potatoes versatile for any meal
- Perfect Complement: 2009 Edmeades Zinfandel and Admiral Nelson Cherry Spiced Rum
- SEA FOAM: Retired attorney shares stage with Romney
- SEA FOAM: Zeke Wilson stands up for what he believes in 'The Eighth Round'
- Packet Class Notes for Jan. 23
- Photo: Tom Taylor makes his way through grove of giant old-growth cypress trees at Congaree Swamp National Park in South Carolina on the hunt for champion trees.
MATT RICHARDSON/Special to The Bluffton Packet
Life among the giants at Congaree Swamp National Park
The ranger smiled at us from his perch on the rail of the boardwalk. "The water is up in the swamp today after the rains. That's OK if you want to hike, though; we just got a new boat and will be happy to try it out by coming to rescue you." (full story)
- Nothing more merry than Christmas traditions
- Great outdoors provides much-needed medicine for the soul
- Take a walk through the woods at Webb Wildlife Management Area
- Bobcats start to plan for unknown title game opponent
- Much to gain from empowering youth
- Beautiful waterways at heart of Lowcountry life
- In the arms of an angel: A visit to a real Lowcountry treasure
- Local artists on hand at Friday's art walk in old town Bluffton
- May River Theatre Co. has fun with 'Pippin'
Sports
Hilton Head High football team has its new coach
The Seahawks have their man. (full story)
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