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N.C. slaying suspect made false cancer claims, officials say

RALEIGH, N.C. -- In the past year, accused killer Jonathan Broyhill told friends he was suffering both from pancreatic cancer and multiple sclerosis - a diagnosis that was at least…Click to Continue »

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School rain garden helps fight 'NDD' -- Nature Deficit Disorder

A rain garden at Bluffton Middle School teaches students to "think globally, act locally" to protect environment.Click to Continue »

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Hilton Head committee approves chamber marketing plan

A marketing budget by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce -- the town's designated marketing organization -- was recommended for approval Thursday by the Accommodations Tax Advisory...

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Jellyfish-catching operation gets trial run in Port Royal

The glistening, slimy, pink and gray orbs plopped one after another off the conveyor belt into a white plastic container, while Mark Smith waited to shovel chips of ice on…Click to Continue »

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Hilton Head school board reps hear from parents on grade floors, communication

A group of Hilton Head Island parents and community members oppose the use of grade floors, support the International Baccalaureate program and, at times, feel unwelcome in schools. Nearly 20…Click to...

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A first ever for 'Idol': No one went home

Because the "American Idol" judges have not used a "save" this season, the show had an extra week to fill before the finale on May 15. As a result, the…Click to Continue »

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Democratic groups to share costs of anti-Sanford ad

The Democratic group House Majority PAC announced Friday it would share the costs of airing an anti-Mark Sanford ad with the Democratic veterans group, VoteVets .Click to Continue »

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Suspect in St. Helena shooting arrested, charged with attempted murder

The suspect in a shooting that occurred earlier this month on St. Helena Island has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.Click to Continue »

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PHOTO: Marsh tackies head to Daufuskie for beach race

A barge loaded with trailers holding marsh tacky horses and equipment travels past Palmetto Bay Marina on Hilton Head Island towards Daufuskie Island Friday morning in preparation for the fifth…Click...

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Larry Grooms: 'Don't write me in'

A campaign has been launched to get voters to write-in S.C. Sen. Larry Grooms, R-Berkeley, on their ballots, as an alternative to Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch and Republican Mark Sanford.Click to...

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Friday's weather update from WTOC meteorologist John Wetherbee

A strong high pressure system is in charge to start the weekend. Then, another strong upper-level shortwave will slowly drag across the Southeast to start the new week, and a…Click to Continue »

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PHOTO: Volunteers build oyster reef on Lady's Island

Bruce Doneff with Friends of Hunting Island holds out his hands for a bag of oyster shells Friday afternoon as volunteers worked to construct an oyster reef at White Hall…Click to Continue »

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Rep. Clyburn to speak in Okatie Sunday

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., will speak Sunday at Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services in Okatie at 719 Okatie Highway. The events will begin at 3 p.m.Click to Continue »

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Hilton Head home catches fire early Friday

A single-family home on Jonesville Road in Hilton Head Island caught fire early Friday morning, according to a report by Hilton Head Fire and Rescue.Click to Continue »

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Bluffton students plant trees for Arbor Day

Bluffton Elementary students helped plant live oaks in front of their school Friday, part of a $5,000 Waste Management grant to the town of Bluffton that will add 16 trees…Click to Continue »

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Beaufort seeking developers' ideas for downtown marina

Developers interested in building on the Beaufort Downtown Marina parking lot have until June 14 to submit letters of interest to the city's Redevelopment Commission.Click to Continue »

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Driver charged after his minivan hits woman in Port Royal

A 72-year-old Port Royal man was charged with leaving the scene of an accident Thursday after he hit a 41-year-old Port Royal woman earlier in the day and drove away,Click to Continue »

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Hilton Head resident given chance to make property improvements to avoid...

A Hilton Head resident who faces 17 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty will get more time to improve the living conditions for animals on his property.Click to Continue »

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F-35 simulator brought to MCAS Beaufort in lead-up to jet's introduction

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Lockheed Martin put on a demonstration Friday for the new F-35 fighter planes set to be assigned there, complete with a flight simulator modeled…Click to Continue »

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Beaufort Memorial administrative offices moving into new building

Beaufort Memorial Hospital administration is moving into the nearly completed $17-million Medical and Administrative Center, across Ribaut Road from the main campus.Click to Continue »

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