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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 »

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China 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 »

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US 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...

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10 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 »

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Lilies 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 »

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Villas 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...

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Barbecue 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 »

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'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 »

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Penn 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 »

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Port 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 »

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Sheriff'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...

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Memorial 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...

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Beaufort 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 »

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Sheriff'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 »

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Former 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...

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A response of hope to the Oklahoma tornado

A voice of inspiration rises in the wake of the Oklahoma tornado.Click to Continue »

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Classroom 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...

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Hilton 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 »

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Police, 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...

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Beaufort 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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