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Photo: Volunteer Angela Drake of Beaufort organizes files in the back room of the new offices for the United Way of the Lowcountry on Thursday morning. The nonprofit moved from Hilton Head Island to a smaller space in Bluffton.

United Way moves to smaller digs in Bluffton to cut costs

United Way of the Lowcountry has relocated its southern Beaufort County office to greater Bluffton. (full story)

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Newborns In Need's Largest Baby Shower on the Planet "was out of this world," said the Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson, president of the local chapter of Newborns in Need, a nonprofit group that serves the needs of babies. (full story)

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Honing her craft

As a young girl, Kim Keats of Okatie dreamed of being an artist. As an adult, she dreamed of receiving a fellowship from the South Carolina Arts Commission. Both dreams have become realities. (full story)

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Photo: Jonathan Dyer/The Island Packet Beaufort Ospreys shortstop Weldon Smith, right, looks to turn a double play in the second inning of Friday night's American Legion game against Goose Creek.
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American Legion: Smith pushes Ospreys to key win over Goose Creek

It'd be silly to think that Weldon Smith -- or any player, for that matter -- relishes going hitless in his first two at-bats. In fact, the Beaufort Ospreys shortstop can't stand when it happens. (full story)