Beaufort council approves 4.32 percent property tax increase
Beaufort City Council increased property tax rates by 4.32 percent Tuesday night.Click to Continue »
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Ibises rule roost in Cypress Wetlands
There are many species of birds and other animals at Port Royal's Cypress Wetlands year round, but this time of year, ibises dominate.Click to Continue »
View ArticleOkatie man killed in crash
An Okatie man died in a single vehicle crash Tuesday evening.Click to Continue »
View ArticleBeaufort County moves closer to paving of Fish Haul Road
The project to pave Fish Haul Road on Hilton Head Island can finally move forward, which is welcome news for those that live along the road.Click to Continue »
View ArticleBond waived for man accused of murdering Pritchardville woman
The man accused of murdering a Pritchardville woman in July waived his right to bond at a Wednesday morning hearing.Click to Continue »
View ArticleHank Haney out at International Junior Golf Academy
Hank Haney is out at International Junior Golf Academy , the result of increasing demands on the well-known golf instructor's time and students' desire for more face time with their…Click to Continue »
View ArticleThai officials seize illegal ivory at airport
Thai customs officials said Friday they have seized 105 kilograms (230 pounds) of smuggled ivory worth 16 million baht ($500,000) at Bangkok's international airport.Click to Continue »
View ArticleTeen employment hits record lows, suggesting lost generation
For the fourth consecutive summer, teen employment has stayed anchored around record lows, prompting experts to fear that a generation of youth is likely to be economically stunted with lower…Click to...
View ArticleWith Britain out, U.S. ready to go it alone in Syria
U.S. intervention in Syria wont have the support of key ally Britain after a historic vote by Parliament on Thursday to reject any military action to deter the use of…Click to Continue »
View ArticleIRS creates tax uncertainty in many states for married gays who file fed tax...
While Thursday’s decision to allow married gay couples to file their federal taxes jointly in every state will ease the burden in many households, it creates new complications for couples…Click to...
View ArticleWashington, London: A study in contrasts over Syria debate
The British Parliament spent Thursday slugging it out over Syria. The U.S. Congress stayed away. For the fourth straight week.Click to Continue »
View ArticleWWII: SC man who held Okinawa ridge honored
Retired Col. Ted Bell became The Citadels most decorated World War II veteran for his valor in holding a rugged ridge on the Pacific island of Okinawa, but the deaths…Click to Continue »
View ArticleFeds won’t block state laws legalizing marijuana
In a ruling that gives new momentum to the national push to legalize marijuana, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday that it would not interfere with plans by the states…Click to Continue »
View ArticleVideo: North Korea reportedly executes leader's ex-girlfriend
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's ex-girlfriend reportedly has been executed after being accused of creating a sex tape that was being sold in China.Click to Continue »
View ArticleFranciscan Center receives grant
The Fraciscan Center on St. Helena Island has received a $15,000 grant to help its after-school program for needy children and its English and literacy classes for adults.Click to Continue »
View ArticleBeaufort County area offices and businesses closed for Labor Day
The following offices will be closed Monday for Labor Day:Click to Continue »
View ArticleMarts recounts trip to Harris Neck, marvels at trove of bird species
Karen Marts of Hilton Head Island is what I would call one of Untamed Lowcountrys early adopters. A blogger in her own right, Marts has enthusiastically provided photos and has…Click to Continue »
View ArticleHilton Head condo damaged in Wednesday fire
A fire at a Hilton Head Island condominium caused minor damages Wednesday, according to the American Red Cross.Click to Continue »
View ArticlePHOTOS: Workers lay stone for Albergotti Creek Bridge replacement
On Thursday, workers with APAC Southeast Inc. and S.C. Department of Transportation laid stone for the bridge lift that will eventually support the bridge expansion at Albergotti Creek Bridge in…Click...
View ArticleRoadside fruit stand on road to Hilton Head will survive new flyover
To Wesley Campbell, who has been peddling vegetables on Hilton Head Island since he was a child, the flyover on U.S. 278 is just another symbol of a Gullah businessman's…Click to Continue »
View Article