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Smith seeks early end to state probation

A month after successfully lobbying a federal judge to terminate her federal probation, former Beaufort County Clerk of Court Elizabeth Smith is asking a state judge to do the same.

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ELECTION

Grant unseats Ferguson; McCann wins by 46 votes

When Marc Grant went to sleep Tuesday night, he had a sizable lead in the Ward 1 race for Hilton Head Town Council.
ELECTION

U.S. Rep. Scott poised to retain seat in Congressional race

U.S. Rep. Tim Scott appeared to be headed back to Washington for a second term Tuesday night, and this time, he'll be representing much of Beaufort County.
BEAUFORT NEWS

Utilities urge digging caution in wake of cut lines, sewage spill

On Oct. 13, hours before one of the biggest University of South Carolina football games in recent memory, more than 1,000 television sets across Bluffton went black.
BEAUFORT NEWS

VIDEO: Local legislators: 'More questions than answers' on security breach

Several local legislators want details about the handling of a cyber attack that may have compromised the identities of more than 3.6 million South Carolina taxpayers.
BEAUFORT NEWS

Police, fire officials stress Halloween safety

Police officials are urging parents and children to wear light or reflective clothing and be aware of drivers while trick-or-treating Wednesday as public safety agencies gear up for Halloween. Though no Beaufort County law enforcement agencies have special enforcement plans for Halloween, officials...
BEAUFORT NEWS

Voters asked to continue funding land-preservation program

For the third time since 2000, voters will be asked to decide whether to continue funding Beaufort County’s Rural and Critical Lands program.
BEAUFORT NEWS

Effort to limit development around air station ready for takeoff

A long-planned program to limit growth around Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort has been praised by a state planning group, just days before its launch.
ELECTION

Jasper County race pits sheriff against petition candidate

The race for sheriff, pitting incumbent Gregory Jenkins against petition candidate Keefe Blatchley, tops the list of contested Jasper County races, which also feature contests for a state Senate seat, two County Council posts and the clerk of court.
BEAUFORT NEWS

Keener killed in wreck near air station; wife, former principal, injured

It was hard to be around Jack Keener without getting excited about nature and the outdoors.
BEAUFORT NEWS

Wilson vows to fight for cemetery expansion despite redistricting

Congress rejected his two previous attempts to expand Beaufort National Cemetery, but U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson says he will continue to fight for the Civil War-era burial ground even after he no longer represents Beaufort County.