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37 min ago | The Island Packet

First sea turtle nests of the season appear on Hilton Head, Fripp islands

Not one, but two sea turtle nests were discovered on Hilton Head Island beaches Wednesday morning, the first of the season in southern Beaufort County, according to the Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Protection Project.

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Related Topix: Hilton Head Island, SC

4 hrs ago | WTOC-TV Savannah

Man sentenced for home invasion, attempted rape

Frederick Mcleod, 37, of Port Royal, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday for the home invasion and attempted rape of his downstairs neighbor.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

9 hrs ago | WTOC-TV Savannah

Police investigate attempted murder on St. Helena Island

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted murder that took place Monday morning on St.

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Related Topix: St. Helena Island, SC

Tue May 21, 2013

Bluffton Today

VIDEO: Beaufort County practices evacuation

Jessicah Peters/Bluffton Today Beaufort County Community Emergency Response Team volunteers stand and await to board the Palmetto Breeze motor coach during the mock evacuation Monday.

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Related Topix: Hardeeville, SC, Allendale County, SC

Sun May 19, 2013

Bluffton Today

A year later, Hardeeville double homicide investigation continues

Hardeeville Police Chief Richard Nagy said this is the first double homicide he has handled since joining the Hardeeville Police Department six years ago.

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Related Topix: Hardeeville, SC, Bluffton, SC

Thu May 16, 2013

Examiner.com

Candice Glover wins American Idol

St. Helena Island's Candice Glover was named the next " American Idol " Thursday night at the end of a star-studded FOX TV show that included Jennifer Hudson singing a duet with Glover and Aretha Franklin joining voices with the top-10 girls.

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Related Topix: Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television, St. Helena Island, SC, Jennifer Hudson, Beaufort, SC

The Island Packet

Two fires damage homes in northern Beaufort County Thursday morning

The Lady's Island-St. Helena Fire District was called at about 3 a.m. to a fire at a home on Edding White Road.

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Related Topix: Fire

Wed May 15, 2013

WRAL.com

Lee County school board names new superintendent

The Lee County Board of Education on Tuesday approved a contract for a new superintendent who will start July 1. Andy Bryan, who currently serves as associate superintendent for the school district, will replace Jeff Moss, who will become the Beaufort County, S.C., school superintendent July 1. The board also approved principal appointments for the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

The Island Packet

SC gaming laws need an overdue updating

We residents of Sun City Hilton Head have recently been informed that we can no longer play "Go Fish," "Monopoly," "Parcheesi," "Backgammon," "War" or "Double Solitaire," not to mention mahjong and social bridge, because they are gaming and South Carolina law prohibits playing cards or rolling dice, even if there is no money involved, at places ... (more)

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Related Topix: Card Game, Games, Board Game

Tue May 14, 2013

Bluffton Today

Jasper County land wins protection

The S.C. Conservation Bank provided $1.3 million to the owner of the Exley Plantation in Jasper County to create a conservation easement on the land, ensuring it will not be transformed into a parking lot, housing community, or other development.

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Related Topix: Berkeley County, SC, Barnwell County, SC, Clarendon County, SC, Charleston, SC

The Island Packet

Two men arrested for Saturday night assault on Hilton Head

Two men are accused of assaulting two others near a convenience store on Hilton Head Island's Gumtree Road Saturday night using a handgun and a pressure washer wand, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.

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Related Topix: Hilton Head Island, SC

Fire Rescue Magazine

South Carolina Paramedic Honored for Delivery, Resuscitation of Premature Baby

A Burton firefighter was honored last month for helping to successfully deliver and resuscitate a premature baby in February.

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Related Topix: Burton, SC, Charleston, SC, Medical University of South Carolina, University of South Carolina

The Island Packet

Woman's identity used to buy computer

A 67-year-old Beaufort woman contacted law enforcement after someone used her personal information to order a computer, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff's Office report.

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Related Topix: Computers, Beaufort, SC, Social Security, Personal Finance

Mon May 13, 2013

The Island Packet

Beaufort County parties planned to watch Candice Glover on 'American Idol'

Two "American Idol" watch parties are planned this week in Beaufort, one on Wednesday for the show's finale and another Thursday when this season's winner will be announced.

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Related Topix: Beaufort, SC, St. Helena Island, SC

The Island Packet

A Jeep Wrangler was crashed into the Island Packet/Beaufort Gazette building Friday night.

A fight among teenagers in the parking lot of a Bluffton movie theater led to a high-speed chase that ended with a Jeep crashing into The Island Packet/Beaufort Gazette building late Friday, according to a police report released Monday.

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Related Topix: Family, Teenagers, Bluffton, SC

The Island Packet

Beaufort High assistant principal back to work after DUI arrest

A Beaufort High School assistant principal returned to work two days after his May 5 arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

The Island Packet

Bluffton to consider building new town hall, court

Bluffton town leaders will consider Tuesday purchasing 11 parcels of land at Bluffton Village for a new Town Hall and municipal court.

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Related Topix: Bluffton, SC

EMS1

Surprise delivery earns SC firefighter-medic recognition

Lt. John Ireland was working his part-time job as a paramedic for Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services on Feb.

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Related Topix: Charleston, SC, University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina

The Island Packet

Area golf courses hope to tee up new success

Southern Beaufort County's golf industry has taken its licks from the Great Recession.

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Related Topix: Hilton Head Island, SC, Charleston, SC, Bluffton, SC

The Island Packet

County's disabled hired to clean, maintain PALS buildings

They mop floors, scrub bathrooms and remove garbage from community buildings and rec centers.

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Related Topix: Beaufort, SC