The Island Packet

ABOUT TOWN

Beaufort Liquidation to open larger center this weekend

Beaufort Liquidation is opening a 40,000-square-foot warehouse and flea market near the Highway 21 Drive In theater as it expands its business and prepares to film a TV show that could air in the fall, according to owner Jeff Lowe.

BEAUFORT NEWS

'Let's not forget': Memorial Day events planned in Beaufort County

Across Beaufort County this weekend, military support organizations, churches and other groups are planning ceremonies, parades, services and concerts in honor of Memorial Day.

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LOCAL NEWS

2 Bluffton companies win chamber's small-business awards

The Downtown Deli and Downtown Catering Co. was named the 2012 Small Business of the Year by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Mindstream Academy won the Successful Start-Up of the Year award.

EDUCATION

13 graduate from Abundant Life

The 13 students of Abundant Life Academy's Class of 2013 graduated Thursday in the school's gymnasium in Hardeeville.

BEAUFORT NEWS

Visitor honors Oklahoma tornado victims with sand sculpture

DAVID LAUDERDALE

Lessons shared as remarkable Lowcountry education career ends tonight

Headmaster John Rogers reflects on schools and society as he ends his career Friday with his 37th graduation ceremony at Thomas Heyward Academy in Ridgeland.

BEAUFORT NEWS

Local agencies rev up safety preparations for Memorial Day weekend

Law-enforcement agencies are expanding their presence and preparations for Memorial Day weekend, with an emphasis on keeping the beaches and roads in Beaufort County safe.

EDUCATION

School district names Lisa Nelson its Support Person of Year

The Beaufort County School District named Okatie Elementary School data specialist Lisa Nelson its Support Person of the Year at a recognition breakfast Thursday.