Phoenix police officer dies in fatal hit-and-run
A police officer who was conducting a DUI stop on a vehicle in Phoenix died after another vehicle struck him and then fled the scene.Click to Continue »
View ArticleChina asks NKorea to release fishing boat, crew
The Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang asked North Korea to release a private Chinese fishing boat and its crew soon after its owner reported the detention 10 days ago, state media…Click to Continue »
View ArticleUS adviser on board of firm that sold anthrax drug
A report says former Navy Secretary Richard J. Danzig, who serves as a bio-warfare adviser to the president and Pentagon, urged the government to stockpile an anti-anthrax drug while serving…Click to...
View Article10 Things to Know for Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:Click to Continue »
View ArticleLilies on the River event honors women of impact
Supporters gathered Saturday on the bank of the Chechessee River for the ninth annual Lilies on the River fundraiser. The event, held at the River House on Spring Island, was…Click to Continue »
View ArticleVillas and rentals homes in need of upgrades; other island improvements could...
As tens of millions of dollars in renovations are completed or underway at Hilton Head Island's resorts, plantations and developments, many say it's time for the rental-unit sector to follow…Click to...
View ArticleBarbecue festival draws a hungry crowd to Honey Horn
The rain held off Saturday for the 17th Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. The event was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club…Click to Continue »
View Article'American Idol' Candice 'represents something really significant'
Candice Glover's "American Idol" victory raises a question: Can the genius of African Americans be recognized in their own hometowns?Click to Continue »
View ArticlePenn Center honors local, cultural leaders during 10th annual gala
At its 10th annual 1862 Circle Gala on Saturday night, Penn Center honored three for their contributions to the center and to Gullah culture.Click to Continue »
View ArticlePort Royal man sentenced to 20 years for home invasion, attempted rape
A Port Royal man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for the home invasion and attempted rape of his downstairs neighbor.Click to Continue »
View ArticleSheriff's Office makes third arrest in Okatie drug investigation
A third person has been arrested after a drug investigation at an Okatie home yielded evidence of methamphetamine manufacturing, and the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says more arrests may be…Click...
View ArticleMemorial Day observance planned on Hilton Head
The Hilton Head Council of the Navy League, in conjunction with the Military Veterans Coalition, will sponsor the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Veterans Memorial Park on Hilton Head…Click to...
View ArticleBeaufort County expands Tax Equalization board
Beaufort County Council voted Monday to expand the Tax Equalization Board from seven to 15 members in an effort to clear a backlog of nearly 200 property-tax valuation appeals.Click to Continue »
View ArticleSheriff's Office investigating attempted murder on St. Helena Island
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent attempted murder Monday on St. Helena Island , according to a news release.Click to Continue »
View ArticleFormer Beaufort County Clerk of Court to remain on probation
Former Beaufort County Clerk of Court Elizabeth Smith will remain on probation through 2015 for embezzling public funds after the judge who sentenced her three years ago denied her request…Click to...
View ArticleA response of hope to the Oklahoma tornado
A voice of inspiration rises in the wake of the Oklahoma tornado.Click to Continue »
View ArticleClassroom conversation with teacher about sex act prompts meeting with parents
Robert Smalls Intermediate/Middle School officials met with some parents this month after a fifth-grader raised a question during class about a sex act.Principal Denise Smith met with about 10...
View ArticleHilton Head Island town council meetings to be broadcast by Beaufort County
The Hilton Head Island Town Council approved a one-year, $22,500 contract Tuesday for Beaufort County to broadcast up to 30 town meetings.Click to Continue »
View ArticlePolice, planning, public works departments present budgets to Beaufort council
After two months of considering ways to boost revenues and reviewing capital projects, Beaufort City Council began discussing department expenses for fiscal 2014 during a work session Tuesday...
View ArticleBeaufort County school board postpones decision on grade floors
The Beaufort County school board voted Tuesday to postpone a decision on the use of grade floors until July.Click to Continue »
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