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This photo, provided by Front Flash application developer Will Jamieson, illustrates the illumination provided by Jamieson's Front Flash, which allows someone to take of photo of themselves with their smart phone's front-facing camera in a dark environment.

Hilton Head college student develops Front Flash, Android camera app

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Texting while driving ban to be considered Tuesday by Hilton Head council

An ordinance to ban texting while driving on Hilton Head Island will be given a first reading at the 4 p.m. Town Council meeting Tuesday.
BEAUFORT NEWS

Man found dead in Ridgeland hotel parking lot; police investigating homicide

Ridgeland police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in a hotel parking lot earlier this week.

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BEAUFORT NEWS

Beaufort County's $99.3M budget plan coming together

After weeks of debate, Beaufort County's proposed $99.35 million budget for 2013-14 is coming together.

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BEAUFORT NEWS

Higher taxes, fees possible in Beaufort

Beaufort residents could get a triple-hit of higher bills next year as City Council considers a vehicle fee, higher trash rates and a rise in property taxes to bring in more money.
BUSINESS

Spanish Moss rail-trail group seeks $200K from Beaufort County

The Friends of Spanish Moss Trail has asked Beaufort County for $200,000 to help pay for a 2.2-mile trail segment from Beaufort to Port Royal.
BUSINESS

Attorneys say Sun City stucco case speeding up

Attorneys for Sun City Hilton Head residents who are suing the gated community's builder and developer over stucco say two recent developments signal that the years-long battle is gaining momentum.
EDUCATION

Charter schools to host expos for prospective students

Parents looking for public school options for their children are invited to an informational expo from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Holiday Inn at 2225 Boundary St. in Beaufort.
HURRICANES

Bluffton to host hurricane preparedness forum

Bluffton Township Fire District and town of Bluffton officials will hold a hurricane preparedness meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Town Hall, 20 Bridge St.
LOCAL NEWS

Bluffton Township Fire District hosts wellness event

The Bluffton Township Fire District is hosting a "Day of Wellness" from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at fire district headquarters, 357 Fording Island Road.
BEAUFORT NEWS

Lady's Island man jailed after snatching purse in church parking lot

A Lady's Island man is in jail after snatching a woman's purse in a church parking lot Sunday, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.