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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 · 3d

The Post and Courier

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Stray animals overwhelm Lowcountry counties, animal shelters

VARNVILLE – Make no bones about it, Hampton County has gone to the dogs. The rural, Lowcountry county has been in financial disarray and is now under state police investigation. It also suffers the stigma of being the former home of South Carolina’s most-notorious man: confessed swindler and accused family slayer Alex Murdaugh, whose ongoing criminal saga remains in the spotlight. Now, on top of all that, Hampton County is increasingly overrun by stray animals. County employees and nonprofit pet organizations are struggling to respond to an overwhelming number of wild dogs and cats in the 560-...

Hampton County, SC · 1d

WSAV News 3

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Jasper County will see new leadership in city officials

Jasper County has some big changes coming its way, with three new officials stepping into leadership.

Jasper County, SC · 2d

yourislandnews.com

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County seeks feedback about historic structures

GRAYS — Steps which once led up to a high school in Grays now stand alone in front of an open field overlooking abandoned structures. Those steps and an abandoned boiler house which sit behind the former Grays Consolidated High School are the two structures citizens are being asked to provide feedback on to county officials. The area surrounding the steps and building contain Grays Community Park with basketball courts and a playground.

Jasper County, SC · 3d
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The Island Packet

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Beaufort run to close swing bridge Saturday. How to navigate the traffic and race

S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) wants drivers to be aware of the closure of the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge on Business U.S. 21 for nearly three hours. The 2026 Swing Bridge Run 5K takes place Saturday and 5k runners will go back and forth across Beaufort’s historic and iconic swing bridge. Closure of the Woods Bridge, locally called the swing bridge, will start at 7:15 a.m. and last until 9:45 a.m. It will affect all marine navigation including tugs and tugs with tows, according to a press release issued by SCDOT. Cars and trucks will also not be allowed to travel across the metal-riveted truss bridge that connects historic downtown Beaufort to Lady’s Island. If drivers can’t wait out the race, the most convenient way to get across the Beaufort River is to stay on Lady’s Island Drive (U.S. 21 north) driving over the J.E. McTeer Bridge that connects with Ribaut Road into the Town of Port Royal near Beaufort. Swing Bridge Run course and registration The USA Track & Field-certified Swing Bridge Run starts and finishes on Bay Street across from the Best Western Seaside Inn and in front of the downtown marina parking lot. Online registration has

Beaufort, SC · 3d

charlestondaily.net

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A Lowcountry Christmas: Your Guide to the 2026 Holiday Parades Across Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

From illuminated floats rolling down Coleman Boulevard to nighttime Christmas celebrations in Moncks Corner and traditional small-town festivities in Summerville, the Lowcountry is preparing for a December filled with holiday cheer. There is something uniquely special about Christmas in the Lowcountry. Perhaps it is the combination of historic streets dressed...

Dorchester County, SC · 1d

South Carolina Daily Gazette

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Commentary: Beaufort County’s housing crisis merits more attention — and action

Beaufort County constitutes one of our country’s most unaffordable housing markets, worse than major U.S. metro areas including greater Boston, Denver, and Washington, D.C. The median home costs 6.6 times the median income in the Hilton Head Island metropolitan statistical area, according to 2025 data mapped by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. By that […]

Beaufort County, SC · 2h

blufftontoday.com

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Town of Bluffton announces opening of new 18-hold disc golf course

The Town of Bluffton is opening a new 18-hole disc golf course in New Riverside Barn Park. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 13, at 10 a.m. The event is free, open to the public, and will include a disc golf demonstration. An area of...

Bluffton, SC · 1d

bryancountynews.com

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In the region: Effingham County tables OpenAI Project Camellia data center plan

SPRINGFIELD — The Effingham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to table a vote on the OpenAI data center site plan until Nov. 17. District 2 Commissioner Roger Burdette made the motion to table the site plan vote after an extended back-and-forth with Rich Modliszewski, the Octans GA LLC representative presenting the Project Camellia site plan. Burdette said Modliszewski’s presentation lacked clarity and conflicted with conversations he had had with OpenAI representatives, particularly regarding berms intended to mitigate noise.

Effingham County, GA · 2d

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Dantzler: Beaufort County is home; Serving it is personal

Beaufort County isn’t just where I live. It’s home. This community raised me. I attended Lady’s Island Elementary, St. Helena Junior High, and Beaufort High School. My grandmother and mother attended Beaufort County schools. My children attended our schools, and now my grandson does, too. Our schools are part of my family’s story, and their future matters to me.

Beaufort County, SC · 10d

Yahoo!

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Lacore flipped 2 traditionally GOP counties. Plus, NYC marathoner who died has Charleston tie.

Democrat Nancy Lacore's upset win in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District flipped two traditionally Republican Lowcountry counties. Charleston Southern University is mourning a graduate student who died while running the New York City Marathon. A Charleston Design Review Board approved preliminary plans for nearly 90 apartments on Johns Island. We're...

Charleston, SC · 3d

The Island Packet

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Port Royal to close Paris Ave. section starting this weekend. What we know

A section of Port Royal’s main street will be closed for three days starting this weekend, the town announced. Port Royal will close Paris Avenue from the Parker’s gas station at the corner of Ribaut Road to Coast Roast Coffee from Sunday, Nov. 8, to Wednesday, Nov. 11. The closure is needed for the finishing touches of the Paris Avenue Streetscape Project, according to an announcement from the town. Port Royal began the $16 million renovation of Paris Avenue earlier this year, and It’s the biggest capital improvement project in the town’s history. Its size and previous road closures have also led to issues for some businesses along the avenue. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming closure and the project’s progress: Port Royal’s project Paris Avenue was originally designed to support Port Royal’s now out-of-use port, with wide lanes for truck traffic. With the port now defunct, town planners decided to rework the street for business and recreational activity. The plans, drafted in 2023, would make Paris Avenue narrower and more walkable. It also adds new stormwater infrastructure beneath the roadway. The rework also seeks to make access to Port Royal’s Cypress Wetlands easier. The wetlands and

Port Royal, SC · 2d

WSAV News 3

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Five newcomers join Beaufort County Council

Following Nov. 3rd's election, a new chapter is beginning for Beaufort County Council, bringing several new faces to local government.

Beaufort County, SC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Deck the shores: 10 Southern shops for a coastal Christmas

There's nothing like Christmas in the South, where no tinsel is spared and the only drifts are made of sand. From the Carolinas to the Gulf Coast, we've scouted 10 stores where the season's best treasures await - no sleigh required. Hyam Garden and Accent Store , James Island, South Carolina From October and through December, The Christmas Room at Hyams Garden and Accent Store transforms into a holiday wonderland thanks to the store's designers, who trim every inch of the store's back room with themed trees and festive displays. Fancy a custom faux wreath? Pick your favorite ribbons from the store's ribbon wall and the designers will whip up a custom bow on the spot. Branches , Hilton Head, South Carolina The holiday season is when this South Carolina shop, which specializes in faux botanicals and florals as well as home decor, really shines. Beyond its impeccably dressed storefront, Branches keeps a jam-packed calendar all season, including a holiday open house and a makers market. Feeling crafty? DIY workshops, including a tablescaping demo and classes on making holiday candles and evergreen wreaths, are also on offer. A Coastal Christmas , Savannah, Georgia It's Christmas every day of the year

Hilton Head Island, SC · 20h

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Beaufort Memorial cuts ribbon for two new primary care options on Hilton Head Island

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – Beaufort Memorial, the Town of Hilton Head Island and the Hilton Head Island & Bluffton Chamber of Commerce recently cut the ribbon on new primary care options for patients on the island. Now serving patients at 100 Exchange Street, Suite 200, are Marshview Primary...

Hilton Head Island, SC · 3d

WCBD Count on 2

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Dorchester County community walk set for Nov. 14 at Davis-Bailey Park

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office and Crisis Chaplaincy are partnering to host a Community Walk at Davis-Bailey Park in St. George on Saturday, November 14. Community members and families are invited to participate in the walk, where Dorchester County deputies, community leaders, and public safety partners will promote unity and […]

Dorchester County, SC · 23h

yourislandnews.com

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Veterans Day: Service to take center stage

Parades, ceremonies and a free meal will honor veterans across Beaufort and Jasper counties Nov. 11, with a Lowcountry boil extending the celebration Nov. 14. From a parade led by a decorated Vietnam veteran to a free meal in downtown Beaufort, communities across Beaufort and Jasper counties will gather Wednesday, Nov. 11, to thank those who served.

Beaufort County, SC · 3d

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Beaufort County libraries to host walk-in help with property assessments and appeals

BEAUFORT COUNTY, Sc. (WTOC) - Beaufort County property owners can get answers about their assessments at four county library branches through mid-December. Staff from the Beaufort County Assessor’s Office will be available to explain how properties are valued, answer questions about exemptions and appeals, and help with general property questions.

Beaufort County, SC · 13h

Explore Beaufort SC

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Beaufort County celebrates November with Operation Green Light for Veterans

In collaboration with the National Association of Counties (NACO), Beaufort County Veterans Affairs is celebrating Operation Green Light for Veterans for the month of November.

Beaufort County, SC · 13h

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These 10 Georgia Elementary Schools Earned Recognition In The Newly Released 2027 U.S. News Rankings

Getting near the top of the new U.S. News list takes more than a stack of good test scores. The 2027 rankings weighed reading and math results while also accounting for student backgrounds. The list dropped on October 20, 2026. Roughly 46,000 public elementary schools nationwide went under the microscope.

Georgia · 1d