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- Photo: Middle-schoolers at Sea Pines Montessori Academy put on a dragon parade Tuesday for younger students in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Students from first- to eighth-grade take Mandarin Chinese at the school. The Chinese Year of the Tiger begins Feb. 14.
JAY KARR | The Island Packet
Year of the Tiger
Students at Sea Pines Montessori Academy take classes in Mandarin Chinese in grades one through eight, so it was only appropriate that the students celebrate in the Chinese New Year, which begins Feb. 14. As China grows in economic power, many educators recommend that Americans learn Chinese. (full story)
- Bluffton considers ways to fix up or tear down half-built buildings
- Car renewal notices getting in the mall sooner, Auditor's Office says
- Three charged in Bluffton break-in
- Beaufort High students prepare camera to shoot from space
- Bluffton cops to set up traffic checks Saturday
- Flagging today on Lady's Island Drive
- Trucks collide on Broad River bridge; traffic trouble lasts for hours
- Sembler foes, fans pack Beaufort County Council meeting Monday
- County council approves spending plan for 10 voter-approved road projects
Lowcountry Life
- Photo: Is your valentine a chocoholic? Whip up a Brownie Pie to show your affection. It has a rich, gooey brownie interior and a crispy, shell-like exterior.
Sugar Buzz: Brownie Pie for your sweetheart (and sweet tooth)
With Valentine's Day coming up, I had my honey in mind for this month's Sugar Buzz. My husband, Adam, is a fool for brownies, so I set out to find a new incarnation of the classic. (full story)
- Be smart, eat for your heart
- Coupon Queen: Pair BOGO with other coupons for big savings
- The Perfect Complement: Beverage expert helps you pick your next sip
- Telfair spotlights Hilton Head artist
- Fripp Women's Club hosts CAPA fundraiser
- Smile foundation accepting applications
- St. Andrew starts Alzheimer's group
- Coming This Week for Feb. 10
- The miracle of birth: simulated
Sports
- Photo: 2/9/10 Jay Karr/The Island Packet
Bluffton's Amanda Thompson looks to shoot as Battery Creek's Rashidah Jones, left, and Bianca Gettis defend during Tuesday's game.
Jay Karr | The Island Packet
Bluffton girls continue hot streak, blast Battery Creek
It might have seemed a silly statement to anyone who wasn't in the Bluffton High School girls basketball locker room when the Bobcats decided back in December that they were done with being downtrodden. (full story)
- Bluffton, HHH wrestlers square off for Lower State title tonight
- Feb. 9 Prep Roundup
- Beaufort girls fall short of first region win
- Sand Sharks outscore Vorhees 35-1 in twinbill
- USCB opens baseball season on high note
- Wrestling rivals Bluffton, HHH to meet in Lower State championship
- Tonight's game a must-win for Bluffton, Battery Creek girls
Bluffton Packet
- 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
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