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- Photo: Workmen try to salvage some of the leaking diesel fuel from a ruptured tank after the truck collided with another Monday on the Broad River bridge. Holding tanks built into the bridge with oil and water separation systems prevented any of the fuel from getting into the Broad River.
BOB SOFALY | The Beaufort Gazette
Trucks collide on Broad River bridge; traffic trouble lasts for hours
A tow truck overturned in the southbound lane of the Broad River Bridge after it struck a construction truck about 11:30 a.m. Monday, snarling S.C. 170 traffic in both directions, said S.C. Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Bob Beres. (full story)
- Sembler foes, fans pack Beaufort County Council meeting Monday
- County council approves spending plan for 10 voter-approved road projects
- Civil trial begins over accusations of Hilton Head turkey thefts
- Hilton Head mayor's task force tries to solve 3 problems at once
- Two men robbed Saturday in separate incidents
- Man turns himself in on charges of shooting at car
- As 150th anniversary of the Civil War approaches, area history buffs hope Fort Mitchel gets its due
- Hilton Head man robbed at gunpoint on Pope Avenue
- Bottled best: International wine competition
Lowcountry Life
- Photo: A small group watches as nursing faculty member Pat Miller runs through a birth simulation Jan. 29 inside the Science and technology building at the University of South Carolina Beaufort South Campus.
The miracle of birth: simulated
Noelle, a single mother who didn't receive any prenatal care, started her labor at 1 centimeter dilation at an urgent care center. (full story)
- Locals help send love to sick kids
- Coastal Carolina offers $20 heart screenings
- Use lasagna inspiration to design your garden
- 'Pal Joey' starts next week in Bluffton
- Memory Matters elects new board members
- Coming This Week for Feb. 9
- An AVID approach: Program pushes high school students to aim high
- Will one of Beaufort's own be the next 'Idol'?
- Packet Sea Foam: Letters share the wisdom of 'Skeeter'
- Photo: Photo special to the Bluffton Packet
Sun City photography club shows off its stuff
Selected photographs by the Photography Club of Sun City will be on exhibit at the Bluffton library, 120 Palmetto Way, through Dec. 9. These displays are made up of pictures selected by club members to represent their most interesting recent work. For information on the show and library hours, call 843-705-3779. (full story)
- Sometimes, it’s better to just sit back and let the pictures do the talking
- Career day at Sigler's
- Life in the fast (virtual) lane
- When in Bluffton: If you see an angry green monster at Sea Turtle, it's probably my husband
- Collins Doughtie: The February heebie-jeebies have got me down
- Babbie Guscio: Myrtle's hosts a 'Yappy Hour,' and prepares for changes
Sports
USCB opens baseball season on high note
As season openers go, this one was hard to beat from the home team's viewpoint. (full story)
- Wrestling rivals Bluffton, HHH to meet in Lower State championship
- Tonight's game a must-win for Bluffton, Battery Creek girls
- Feb. 8 prep roundup
- USCB golfers win Lake Wales tournament
- New local golf book could have positive impact on your game
- Liu, Beck claim Junior Heritage titles
- USCB golfers start strong
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