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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 »

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PHOTO 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 »

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Okatie man killed in crash

An Okatie man died in a single vehicle crash Tuesday evening.Click to Continue »

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Beaufort 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 »

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Bond 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 »

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Hank 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 »

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Thai 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 »

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Teen 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...

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With Britain out, U.S. ready to go it alone in Syria

U.S. intervention in Syria won’t 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 »

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IRS 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...

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Washington, 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 »

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WWII: SC man who held Okinawa ridge honored

Retired Col. Ted Bell became The Citadel’s 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 »

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Feds 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 »

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Video: 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 »

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Franciscan 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 »

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Beaufort County area offices and businesses closed for Labor Day

The following offices will be closed Monday for Labor Day:Click to Continue »

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Marts 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 Lowcountry’s “early adopters.” A blogger in her own right, Marts has enthusiastically provided photos and has…Click to Continue »

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Hilton 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 »

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PHOTOS: 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...

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Roadside 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 »

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