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The Island Packet

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Rodent droppings in soda syrup. Beaufort Co.'s worst October food inspections

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has released its October food inspection reports. Two restaurants, two schools and a Parker’s scored less than A. Inspectors from the SCDA inspect restaurants and other food-serving establishments across the state on a routine basis. The frequency of inspections is based on the establishment’s risk-factor for food-borne illness and its compliance history, according to the SCDA. Grades are awarded on a 100-point scale, with A grades above 87 points, B 78 points, and C less than 78 points. Repeat infractions can result in lower letter grades no matter the points. Here’s why these Beaufort County establishments received their grades, and if their violations were corrected: E-Tang Asian Bistro Inspectors awarded E-Tang Asian Bistro, located at 811 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, a C grade with 75 points in its Oct.15 routine inspection. Inspectors observed: An employee drinking from an open cup and eating from a bowl on the hot line Employees failing to wash hands between cleaning and food preparation, an employee washing hands without soap, and an employee washing hands in a food preparation sink “Fresh rodent droppings in a pool of Lemon-Lime Soda Syrup,” as well as rodent droppings

Beaufort County, SC · 8d

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Murdaugh defense responds to state’s opposition to motion to dismiss indictments

COLLETON COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Alex Murdaugh’s defense team has responded to the state’s opposition to his request to dismiss the murder indictments against him. The state denies the defense’s claim that fabricated blood-spatter evidence was presented to a grand jury. Murdaugh’s lawyers say the state does not dispute the core facts behind their motion.

Colleton County, SC · 2d

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Beaufort's BIG holiday weekend celebration just around the corner

The town is getting ready for the holidays and everyone is looking forward to the upcoming City of Beaufort Holiday Weekend Celebration. The weekend of December 4th through 6th will be packed with music, food, entertainment, shopping, parades – and Santa, of course!

Beaufort, SC · 4d

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Hampton County School District announces passing of former teacher

HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Hampton County School District announced the passing of Angela Heape, a former teacher in the district, in a Facebook post. “It is with great sadness that Hampton County School District mourns the passing of Angela Heape, a former teacher in our district,” the post said.

Hampton County, SC · 3d

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U.S. 278 widening between Hilton Head and I-95 moves forward. Here's what to know

Jasper County is advancing plans to widen a 4-mile stretch of U.S. 278 to six lanes between the Beaufort County line and John Smith Road. The $80 million project is funded by a 2024 voter-approved penny sales tax, with construction expected to begin in 2033. FULL STORY: Road between Hilton Head and I-95 is widening. What to expect Here are key takeaways: Two options on the table: Alternative 1 widens U.S. 278 to the outside, keeping the 48-foot-wide grassy median. Alternative 2 widens into the existing median, requiring a concrete barrier at intersections and crossovers. Project manager’s view: Jeff Buckalew of Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering said widening to the outside is preferable, “but we’ll see what the public says.” Where things stand: The public comment period has closed, but Jasper County officials said no decisions have been made. They are using public input and other information to determine a preferred alternative that will guide the design work ahead. Timeline and cost: The $80 million project will be built in two phases, with right-of-way acquisition starting in 2029, construction in 2033 and roughly three years to complete. How it’s funded: Voters approved a 1% sales tax in 2024 expected to raise

Jasper County, SC · 3d

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Pine Island zoning change again denied

Beaufort County slams door shut Monday on most recent proposal. In what has become an oft-repeated scene, opponents and proponents of a proposed golf resort on the St. Helena Island property commonly referred to as Pine Island once again slugged it out Monday, Nov. 9, in a marathon session in front of Beaufort County Council.

Beaufort County, SC · 3d

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Will 163-year-old Beaufort National Cemetery find new home and room to grow in Bluffton?

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hunting for new spots across Beaufort County to expand or replace the landmark 163-year-old Beaufort National Cemetery. One top contender is apparently a 100-acre wooded lot in Bluffton near the May River, about 25 miles away from the current location. That Bluffton property is going for $6.5 million , but local zoning rules currently ban cemeteries, so the owner has been trying to get Beaufort County to change the rules. However, the Beaufort County Council rejected the proposed text amendment in a 7-3 vote Monday, preventing cemeteries within the May River Community Preservation District. Despite the setback, representatives for the property owners intend to explore alternative legislative routes to enable the land sale. Real estate broker John Binder affirmed, “We’re not going to give up.” The urgency for a zoning solution stems from space constraints at the historic 44-acre Beaufort National Cemetery, which is rapidly approaching capacity. Major expansion completed President Abraham Lincoln created the cemetery during the Civil War for Union soldiers who died in local hospitals during the federal occupation following the 1861 Battle of Port Royal. It contains over 18,500 to 19,000 burials spanning every major American conflict from the

Beaufort County, SC · 3d

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Crews deepening the Savannah River kept pulling up cannons. By 2022 they had 19, sunk nearly 250 years ago during the Revolutionary War

A routine harbor-deepening project in 2021 turned into a major historic find when a dredge scooping the Savannah River bed pulled up a rusted cannon in its jaws. Crews widening the channel quickly raised two more guns in the next scoop, eventually recovering 19 heavy iron weapons by March 2022. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers later brought up two more from the riverbed, bringing the final tally to 21 Revolutionary War cannons.

Savannah, GA · 3d

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Jasper County to hold annual turkey, ham giveaway

Members with the Clementa Pinckney Foundation, Jasper County Parks & Recreation and Lowcountry Crew will help to hand out the ham and turkey to the community.

Jasper County, SC · 2d

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Residents, visitors celebrate veterans in Beaufort County during annual parade

BEAUFORT, S.C. (WTOC) - Hundreds of people lined the streets of Beaufort for the annual Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade, celebrating the men and women who have served in the military. The parade traveled along Boundary Street and through downtown Beaufort, bringing together veterans, active-duty service members, military bands and...

Beaufort, SC · 1d

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‘A dead addict will never recover’: Naloxone kiosks set to help Beaufort County

Purple kiosks have been placed outside libraries across Beaufort County, filled with 65 free boxes of Narcan to help eliminate opioid fatalities.

Beaufort County, SC · 19h

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ERRECINQUE selects Beaufort County for U.S. distribution and customer support facility

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - ERRECINQUE USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Italian manufacturer ERRECINQUE, has selected Beaufort County for a new distribution and customer support facility. The company plans to invest approximately $5 million over five years and create more than 10 new jobs. About the company. Founded in 1981...

Beaufort County, SC · 3d

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Beaufort County awarded $8 million grant for SC 170 safety upgrades

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Beaufort County has received an $8 million federal grant for safety improvements along the SC 170 corridor in northern Beaufort County, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announced. The funding will support roadway changes intended to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow along a corridor where...

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

The Island Packet

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Hilton Head's Lantern Parade to light the beach this weekend. Here's your guide

Dazzling lights are coming to Hilton Head Island for the 2026 Lantern Parade. Hilton Head’s famous Lantern Parade returns this Saturday Nov. 14 for what the town calls a celebration of the island’s history, natural beauty and community spirit. Residents, professional lantern-makers and four marching bands will take to the beach for Saturday’s parade. Whether you’re planning to participate or watch the action, here’s your guide to the 2026 Lantern Parade: When and where does the parade begin? The lantern parade begins at 5:45 p.m. at the Alder Lane beach access. Participants can begin lining up at 5 p.m. The parade will move north along South Forest Beach until exiting the beach at The Beach House parking lot. From there, the parade will move to Lowcountry Celebration Park. A digital version of the route map can be found here . Where to park These parking lots will be reserved for the parade, according to the Town of Hilton Head: Coligny Beach parking lot Former Wild Wings lot, 72 Pope Ave. Former Aunt Chilada’s lot, 69 Pope Ave. First Baptist Church, 100 S. Forest Beach Drive St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 50 Pope Ave. Providence Presbyterian Church, 171 Cordillo Parkway, access the

Hilton Head Island, SC · 2d

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Hilton Head cracked down on parking, alcohol violations this year. Here's the data

Parking citations are up 71% in Hilton Head Island this year from last year, according to data from the town’s Community Code Enforcement team. Bob Bromage, director of public safety for the Town of Hilton Head, presented several findings at a council meeting in October, including information about parking enforcement and revenue brought in from paid parking and citations. More than 95,000 parking enforcement checks were conducted from March 1 to Sept. 7 of this year, Bromage said in the presentation. Citations increased from 1,653 in 2025 to 2,822 in 2026. Bromage said this increase is because the town hired seasonal workers whose sole job was to check the compliance of the cars around town. The presentation also touched on beach parking revenue. The town collected $838,448 from paid parking through September and $91,875 from citations, Bromage said. Last year, beach parking revenue was $770,149 from paid parking and $52,877 from citations, resulting in a nearly 9% increase. Complaints related to short-term rentals, or vacation rentals of 30 days or less, are also tracked by the town. So far this year, there have been 540 short-term rental complaints, compared to the 375 reported last year. Community Code Enforcement Officers had

Hilton Head Island, SC · 1d

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Annual HHI lantern parade returns to Coligny Beach

The town of Hilton Head Island and its office of cultural affairs are preparing for the annual lantern parade, bringing art, creativity and community spirit to Coligny Beach.

Hilton Head Island, SC · 3d

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Where Golf Meets Military History: Courses That Honor Our Veterans

Today, we celebrate our nation’s heroes for Veterans Day. As part of the celebration, let’s explore some of the most iconic courses affiliated with the Military. From courses on military bases to courses that honor veterans, there are many opportunities for veterans and civilians to tee it up while celebrating the freedoms we enjoy. Golf means a lot to many people, and as PGA HOPE's incredible work shows, it can be especially helpful for Veterans and active-duty service members.

Beaufort, SC · 2d

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Hardeeville foundation awards $106,567 in grants to 6 nonprofits

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - The Hardeeville Community Transformation Foundation, in partnership with the City of Hardeeville, announced $106,567 in 2026 Discretionary Grant awards to six nonprofit organizations that provide direct programs and services to Hardeeville residents. The foundation said that it received 14 applications requesting a combined $308,688. The number...

Hardeeville, SC · 1d

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Georgia, South Carolina Shelve Jasper Terminal

Georgia and South Carolina have halted work on the long-planned Jasper Ocean Terminal, setting aside a binational port project once envisioned as one of North America’s largest container facilities. The Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina Ports agreed in a May 19 letter to “stand down” all work on...

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Mobile healthcare unit coming to Yemassee area of Hampton and Beaufort counties

A mobile healthcare unit will now be serving the rural Yemassee area of Hampton and Beaufort counties. The Town of Yemassee announced last week that Genesis Healthcare Inc and its Mobile Health Unit will begin serving that community and surrounding areas beginning the week of Nov. 9. This mobile healthcare...

Yemassee, SC · 2d