Sheriff's Office report: Island teacher admitted inappropriate behavior with...
A Hilton Head Island High School substitute teacher admitted she sent an inappropriate picture to a student, kissed him and asked him to buy marijuana for her, according to a…Click to Continue »
View ArticleContractor seeks to resume work at World Cup site
The contractor at the World Cup stadium where a worker fell 115 feet (35 meters) to his death is trying to reverse a labor court ruling that halted work on…Click to Continue »
View ArticleSunday's crime reports, Dec. 15
The following reports were released Sunday by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.Click to Continue »
View ArticleBeaufort Police: Sandwich shop on Robert Smalls hit by armed robber
An armed robber got away with an undisclosed amount of cash at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday during a hold-up of the Subway restaurant at 330 Robert Smalls Parkway.Click to Continue »
View ArticleShoulder closure on U.S. 278
Shoulder closures will take place this week on westbound U.S. 278 between Buckingham Plantation Drive and the bridges to Hilton Head Island.Click to Continue »
View ArticleBeaufort County real estate market slows in November
November sales of existing houses and condos in Beaufort County dipped below November 2012 figures, but the market is still enjoying a better year overall, according to S.C. Realtors data.Click to...
View ArticlePublic dock planned for Oyster Factory Park along May River
The town of Bluffton plans to construct a 150-foot-long, 8-foot-wide floating dock with a kayak and canoe launch on the May River at Oyster Factory Park, but it first must…Click to Continue »
View ArticleBluffton traffic law would ban big trucks in Old Town
An increase in traffic and visitors to Old Town Bluffton has fueled concerns over safety in recent months. So Town Council is seeking a ban on large trucks in the…Click to Continue »
View ArticleSewer authority to connect to 40 homes in Okatie; resident concerned
One resident believes installing a new sewer line on Old Bailey Road is a waste of money because some residents recently received new, grant-funded septic tanks.Click to Continue »
View ArticleDeer-culling programs seen as successful in Beaufort County communities
Seven Beaufort County communities have received the state's permission to reduce their deer population.Click to Continue »
View ArticleFormer Marine building 'Born on Parris Island' brand
Most Marines who have gone through boot camp in the Lowcountry know the line "Born on Parris Island." Former Marine Jay Joseph hopes to turn that phrase into a brand…Click to Continue »
View ArticleCommittee to discuss higher SC 170, Bluffton Parkway flyover costs
A Beaufort County Council committee will review more than $800,000 in additional costs for the Bluffton Parkway flyover and S.C. 170 widening projects.Click to Continue »
View ArticlePort Royal form-based code faces commission's recommendation
The town of Port Royal is ready for the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission to make a recommendation on overhauling town zoning.Click to Continue »
View ArticleBeaufort man attacked, robbed in armed home invasion
A Beaufort man was attacked and robbed by two men, one armed with a shotgun, during a home invasion Saturday.Click to Continue »
View ArticleHilton Head cell tower appeal delayed
One of two Hilton Head Plantation residents challenging a town decision allowing a 149-foot cell tower inside the gated community was scheduled to make his case Monday but instead asked…Click to...
View ArticleBluffton couple charged with unlawful conduct toward children
A Bluffton couple were each charged with three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child Monday after police found them living in filthy conditions with three children, a Bluffton Police…Click to...
View ArticleAlarm thwarts St. Helena Island armed robbery
A man armed with a handgun attempted to rob a St. Helena Island store as it was opening Sunday morning, according to a news release from the Beaufort County Sheriff's…Click to Continue »
View ArticleJasper County school board to evaluate superintendent at meeting
After the Jasper County School District has continued to score poorly on statewide standards and many have called for the ouster of the superintendent Vashti Washington, the school board will…Click to...
View ArticleElementary school evacuated after possible structure fire
Whale Branch Elementary School in Seabrook was evacuated Tuesday afternoon in response to a possible structure fire.Click to Continue »
View ArticleBluffton community struck by copper thefts
Copper lawn lights have been disappearing from Palmetto Bluff, according to the Bluffton Police Department.Click to Continue »
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