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Hilton Head sailing, rowing center too expensive, council says

Hilton Head Island Town Council is balking at a new, higher price tag of nearly $1 million for a sailing and rowing center.

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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.
BEAUFORT NEWS

Man rescued from Beaufort River overnight Thursday arrested for public drunkenness

A North Carolina man pulled from the Beaufort River by emergency responders early Friday was arrested by Beaufort police for public drunkenness shortly after the rescue.

EDUCATION

Jasper County students walk home after school bus incident

Several dozen students in Jasper County apparently walked home from school this week amid allegations of inappropriate behavior on the school bus.
BEAUFORT NEWS

Supermoon to rise Saturday

Saturday's moon should be something to ooh and aah over.
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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office seeks help to identify man suspected of indecent exposure

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is seeking help to identify a man suspected of exposing himself to people in or near three stores in Bluffton since January.
UNTAMED LOWCOUNTRY GALLERY

Graduations, Gullah Festival and baseball

Photographs taken by staff photographer Delayna Earley during the week of Tuesday, May 21 through Saturday, May 25.

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LOCAL NEWS PHOTOS

Gullah Festival

The 27th Annual Gullah Festival at the Technical College of the Lowcountry campus in Beaufort.

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CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY

Hilton Head man charged with cocaine possession

A 22-year-old Hilton Head Island man was charged with cocaine possession Thursday after deputies found the drug in his pocket while he was being arrested on a disorderly conduct charge, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff's Office report.
EDUCATION

44 seniors graduate from Thomas Heyward Academy

The 44 students of Thomas Heyward Academy's Class of 2013 graduated Friday in the school's gymnasium in Ridgeland.
BEAUFORT NEWS

Public comment sought on state transportation plan

The S.C. Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the Fiscal Year 2014 State Program, which provides budget information and a list of projects to receive state funding.