Oct 31, 2009 | Island Packet
Snapshots of service: Veterans Day concert to feature photos of local military members
Monday is the final day to submit photos of Beaufort County high school graduates, faculty and staff members who have served or are serving in the armed forces.
Shuttle company shuts down service between Hilton Head, Savannah airport
After today, travelers who relied upon HTA Enterprises to get between Hilton Head Island and the Savannah-HIlton Head International Airport will need to make different arrangements.
Pianist Wang makes SC debut at arts center
Pianist Xiayin Wang will make her South Carolina debut in a recital at 8 p.m. Friday at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head invites public to two meetings Thursday on comp plan
Two meetings on Thursday will help chart the future of Hilton Head Island for the next 20 years.
Bicyclist killed by car on Hilton Head
A bicyclist died after being struck by a car Monday night on Hilton Head Island, according to the S.C. Highway Patrol.
About Town: Couple to create pet resort on Hilton Head
Some people send their dogs to a kennel and leave with visions of cinderblock walls and chain-link fences.
Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance: Little red Corvette
'Everybody of generation who likes cars loves corvettes' By AMY COYNE BREDESON abredeson@islandpacket.com 843-706-8134 Published Sunday, October 25, 2009 Comments Mouse over the photo to enlarge Schedule of events Thursday - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Savannah/Hilton Head Speed Classic Test & Tune Day, Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Hutchinson ...
Hilton Head Jazz Fest might make a mark on area's musical map
If you were sticking pins in a map of local musical heritage, the first one would go on Martin Luther King Boulevard in Savannah.
Area courses offer free golf for military
Active-duty and retired military personnel can play a free round of golf at several local courses Nov.
'Mary's Wedding' takes the stage Thursday
South Carolina Repertory Company will present "Mary's Wedding" by Stephen Massicote and directed by Tom Evans beginning Thursday at the theater at 136 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island.
Bluffton man wanted on child porn charge turns himself into police
A Bluffton man wanted on a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor in connection with child pornography found on his computer more than a year ago, turned himself in Thursday afternoon, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff's Office release.
Surgeons fear S.C. alligator victim won't regain use of arm
Surgeons say it is unlikely doctors at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston successfully reattached the arm of a 77-year-old Ohio man attacked by an alligator last week while playing golf on Fripp Island.
Hunting Island Lighthouse has four counterparts in the county
The Hunting Island Lighthouse has gotten a lot of attention lately, thanks to its 150th anniversary, which is being celebrated this weekend.
Deputies ID, arrest man wanted for Bluffton home burglary
The man wanted for breaking into a Bluffton home in September was arrested Thursday, a week after officials released a composite sketch of the suspect, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff's Office release.
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Hunting Island lighthouse
Melt butter in a large skillet. Whisk in flour until smooth. Stir for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and stir for 5 minutes until thickened.
Hilton Head recycling plan takes a step forward
A plan that would give one or two companies exclusive rights to provide trash and recycling services on Hilton Head Island moved forward Tuesday, but it's far from a sure thing.
We and our two dogs were recently traveling in our motor home to Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head to consider recycling plan Tuesday
What: Special meeting of the Hilton Head Island Town Council's Public Facilities Committee to consider a staff recommendation for a recycling program.
Hilton Head man comes to realize the value of his Gullah roots
If you eat rice and talk funny, you're Gullah. Maybe. Emory S. Campbell of Hilton Head Island tried to explain things to the Beaufort County Historical Society meeting Thursday at the Baptist Church of Beaufort.
Number of sea turtle hatchlings disoriented by artificial light up slightly this year
Hilton Head Island experienced a slight increase this year in the number of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings that were disoriented by artificial light, but the island's increase was not as severe as the state's. Hatchlings, which emerge from nests at night from July through the end of October, are naturally attracted to the ocean by celestial light ...
'Fight Like a Girl' rally to aid cancer research
The Palmetto Hall Women's Club will hold an "I Fight Like a Girl" Rally for the Cure from 9 to 10 a.m. today in the parking lot of Beach City Health and Fitness, 39 Hospital Center Common, on Hilton Head Island.
Fire and Rescue holds pancake breakfast
Town of Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue Division will sponsor the fifth annual Fire Prevention Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at fire station 4 on Squire Pope Road, near the back gate of Hilton Head Plantation.
Hilton Head Island Camera Club's 'People's Choice' winners on display
Visitors to the Hilton Head Island Branch of the Beaufort County Public Library recently voted on their favorite photographs at the current exhibit by the Hilton Head Camera Club.
NC group buys anti-Obama ads in SC to back Wilson
A conservative North Carolina group said Friday it is spending $10,000 to air ads in South Carolina next week saying President Barack Obama is pushing socialist health care and freeing terrorists to Bermuda.
Sax symbol Ryder: Jazz music 'is all I've ever known'
Free golf and a steady gig lured Bobby Ryder to Hilton Head Island, and 25 years later, he's still working and playing -- although the golf might not be as cheap as it once was.