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We want your opinion: What was the top local story of 2013?

In coming weeks, our staff will present its picks for top local stories of 2013. But why let us have all the fun? You can vote for the year's top story on this poll. We'll reveal the winner on New Year's Day in print and here at islandpacket.com.

Local

This photo, provided by the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, shows the town of Bluffton's historic marker that was demolished when it was run over in 2005.

Bluffton group raising money to replace historical sign

Bluffton's Historical Preservation Society is searching for money to buy a historical marker that would briefly describe the town's past and entice tourists to explore Bluffton, according to society executive director Maureen Richards.

Crime & Public Safety

Justin Paul Adams

Bluffton Police charge suspect with sexually abusing a minor

A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday evening, accused of sexually abusing a minor, according to a news release from the Bluffton Police Department.

Sports

Florida State's Jameis Winston holds up the trophy after the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship NCAA football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. Florida State defeated Duke 45-7.

FSU rolls, OSU upset, Auburn heads to title game

The last steps to the BCS championship game summed up their seasons.

Living

Pictured is the village area showing figurines shopping and keeping warm by a fire as created by Bluffton resident and artist Richard Coyne in his Charles Dickens styled Christmas village that is displayed at The Inn at Harbour Town in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island on Wednesday. The display took Coyne and his helpers 17 straight hours to assemble in the hotel's lobby.

Bluffton man's intricate Christmas village fuses traditional Dickens-era style with Harbour Town + video

Bluffton resident Rich Coyne has again created a tiny, detailed Christmas village for the public to enjoy.

Entertainment

Candlelight Christmas

Books, movies, e-books a way to escape during holidays

Beaufort County librarian Maria Benac recommends a variety of books and movies that will let you press pause on the busy holiday season.

Opinion/Letters

Students, families benefit from more school choices

It's good to see the Beaufort County School District embracing more choices for its students -- both in the variety of programs in which students can enroll and the schools they attend.

Nation/World

View our year-end video countdown for a new theme daily

Every day for the rest of December, we'll bring you a holiday video countdown from our partners at NDN, a distributor of news and entertainment video from around the world. Each day will have its own theme.

State

SC woman killed during brawl at saloon

Officials and friends say a 32-year-old woman celebrating a friend's birthday at a saloon near Goose Creek died when she was shot during a brawl involving other people. 27 minutes ago

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