Today's Editorial

New oversight agency could cut waste, fraud

The Office of Inspector General is on much firmer footing with a new law laying out its duties and broadening its authority. (full story)

Earlier Editorials

Awards say thank you to very giving people

Southern Beaufort County's premier community service award this year went to two individuals who have helped make better -- in ways big and small -- the lives of thousands of people. (full story)

Encouraging biking a long-term commitment

Bicyclists' complaints about debris on bike paths, particularly those on or near the McTeer Bridge, should raise awareness of all that is being done in Beaufort County to make it a better place to ride. (full story)

Senate makes progress on restructuring

Eliminating South Carolina's Budget and Control Board might not seem the most scintillating of topics, but it would be a dramatic restructuring of state government, and it could put a lot more power in the hands of the governor. (full story)

Charter school, district should set new course

A federal trial over how many students Riverview Charter School can enroll was a disappointing expenditure in time and money, but at least the issue is settled for the next two years. (full story)

Smarter prosecution continues to get results

Information is power, and 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone has put that to good use in prosecuting career criminals. (full story)

Confirmation offers chance to sort out DHEC mission

If state senators want a say in how the state Department of Health and Environmental Control operates, they'll have a chance when they take up the appointment of the agency's new director. (full story)

New children's center shows scope of military sacrifice

A child at play is not the typical image one has of the grueling U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, where Marines are made. (full story)

New rebuilding rules can't come too soon

After several years of talking about it and nearly a year after a committee was formed to do something about it, we might finally see specific suggestions for new redevelopment rules on Hilton Head Island. (full story)

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Elected Representatives

South Carolina

Nikki Haley, Governor803.734.2100
Jim DeMint, Senator843.727.4525
Lindsey Graham, Senator803.933.0112
Tim Scott, Congressman843.852.2222
Alan Wilson, Attorney General803.734.3970
Joe Wilson, Congressman843.521.2530

Beaufort County

Ed Allen, Coroner843.255.5150
Sharon Burris, Auditor843.255.2500
Doug Henderson, Treasurer843.255.2600
Jerri Ann Roseneau, Clerk of Court843.255.5050
Frank Simon, Probate Judge843.255.5850
Duffie Stone, 14th Jud. Circ. Solicitor843.255.5880
P.J. Tanner, Sheriff843.255.3200

Weston J. Newton, Council Chairman843.706.6111
Paul Sommerville, Vice Chairman843.379.7114
Steven Baer, County Council843.689.3570
Rick Caporale, County Council843.689.9999
Gerald Dawson, County Council843.846.4830
Brian Flewelling, County Council843.379.9805
Herbert Glaze, County Council843.846.2845
William McBride, County Council843.838.2264
Stewart Rodman, County Council843.363.6470
Gerald Stewart, County Council843.705.4753
Laura Von Harten, County Council843.868.1062

City of Beaufort

Billy Keyserling, Mayor843.521.2600
Donnie Ann Beer, City Council843.379.6099
Mike McFee, City Council843.522.1528
George O'Kelley, Jr., City Council843.522.2043
Mike Sutton, City Council843.252.5687

Town of Bluffton

Lisa Sulka, Mayor843.540.1579
Oliver Brown, Town Council843.757.3690
Karen Lavery, Town Council843.384.1442
Ted Huffman, Town Council843.247.8337
Mike Raymond, Town Council843.540.9471

Town of Hilton Head

Drew Laughlin, Mayor843.689.5700
Ken Heitzke, Mayor Pro Tempore843.681.8182
Wm. Lee Edwards, Town Council843.686.9020
Willie Ferguson, Town Council843.686.2863
William D. Harkins, Town Council843.263.3261
Kim Likins, Town Council843.785.4909
George W. Williams, Jr., Town Council843.363.6601

Town of Port Royal

Samuel Murray, Mayor843.524.4890
Vernon DeLoach, Town Council843.524.4655
Mary Beth Grey-Heyward, Town Council843.524.4561
Thomas Klein, Town Council843.522.0068
Joe Lee, Town Council843.522.9867

 

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