Earlier Editorials
Technology program holds promise for students
Building a high school in the rural reaches of northern Beaufort County didn't make much sense from a student numbers perspective, so school district officials looked for ways to justify its construction in the face of mounting opposition. (full story)
Mascot 'kidnapping' not worth police inquiry
The Bluffton Police Department, we're very confident, has more important work to do than tracking down and bringing to justice high school pranksters. (full story)
Kiosk brings to light Mitchelville's hidden story
One of the most difficult aspects of calling attention to the remarkable story of Mitchelville on Hilton Head Island is the lack of visible remnants. (full story)
Light at end of tunnel for troubled primaries
Several bright rays of common sense cut through South Carolina's murky primary process this past week. (full story)
Town of Port Royal keeps moving forward
The town of Port Royal's Cypress Wetlands and Historic Walking Trail is a welcome new attraction that should add to residents' quality of life and draw visitors to the town. (full story)
Proposed vehicle fee tax by any other name
To new urbanists who support "living where you work," an annual $35 vehicle "fee" might seem a reasonable way to help balance the city of Beaufort's fiscal year 2013 budget. (full story)
House Ethics Committee gets a second chance
The House Ethics Committee has an opportunity to restore its credibility by reopening the inquiry into Gov. Nikki Haley's actions while a member of the House. (full story)
Bluffton must not let heritage slip away
Bluffton officials are right to review the rules for the town's Historic Preservation District. They must make sure there aren't any holes in the safety net for irreplaceable structures. (full story)
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South Carolina
| Nikki Haley, Governor | 803.734.2100 |
| Jim DeMint, Senator | 843.727.4525 |
| Lindsey Graham, Senator | 803.933.0112 |
| Tim Scott, Congressman | 843.852.2222 |
| Alan Wilson, Attorney General | 803.734.3970 |
| Joe Wilson, Congressman | 843.521.2530 |
Beaufort County
| Ed Allen, Coroner | 843.255.5150 |
| Sharon Burris, Auditor | 843.255.2500 |
| Doug Henderson, Treasurer | 843.255.2600 |
| Jerri Ann Roseneau, Clerk of Court | 843.255.5050 |
| Frank Simon, Probate Judge | 843.255.5850 |
| Duffie Stone, 14th Jud. Circ. Solicitor | 843.255.5880 |
| P.J. Tanner, Sheriff | 843.255.3200 |
| Weston J. Newton, Council Chairman | 843.706.6111 |
| Paul Sommerville, Vice Chairman | 843.379.7114 |
| Steven Baer, County Council | 843.689.3570 |
| Rick Caporale, County Council | 843.689.9999 |
| Gerald Dawson, County Council | 843.846.4830 |
| Brian Flewelling, County Council | 843.379.9805 |
| Herbert Glaze, County Council | 843.846.2845 |
| William McBride, County Council | 843.838.2264 |
| Stewart Rodman, County Council | 843.363.6470 |
| Gerald Stewart, County Council | 843.705.4753 |
| Laura Von Harten, County Council | 843.868.1062 |
City of Beaufort
| Billy Keyserling, Mayor | 843.521.2600 |
| Donnie Ann Beer, City Council | 843.379.6099 |
| Mike McFee, City Council | 843.522.1528 |
| George O'Kelley, Jr., City Council | 843.522.2043 |
| Mike Sutton, City Council | 843.252.5687 |
Town of Bluffton
| Lisa Sulka, Mayor | 843.540.1579 |
| Oliver Brown, Town Council | 843.757.3690 |
| Karen Lavery, Town Council | 843.384.1442 |
| Ted Huffman, Town Council | 843.247.8337 |
| Mike Raymond, Town Council | 843.540.9471 |
Town of Hilton Head
| Drew Laughlin, Mayor | 843.689.5700 |
| Ken Heitzke, Mayor Pro Tempore | 843.681.8182 |
| Wm. Lee Edwards, Town Council | 843.686.9020 |
| Willie Ferguson, Town Council | 843.686.2863 |
| William D. Harkins, Town Council | 843.263.3261 |
| Kim Likins, Town Council | 843.785.4909 |
| George W. Williams, Jr., Town Council | 843.363.6601 |
Town of Port Royal
| Samuel Murray, Mayor | 843.524.4890 |
| Vernon DeLoach, Town Council | 843.524.4655 |
| Mary Beth Grey-Heyward, Town Council | 843.524.4561 |
| Thomas Klein, Town Council | 843.522.0068 |
| Joe Lee, Town Council | 843.522.9867 |
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