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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.

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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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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 · 3d
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Unattended brush fire spreads to home in Effingham County

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - An unattended outdoor fire spread across a property and to a home Thursday afternoon off Highway 119 South, according to Effingham County Fire Rescue. The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. Fire crews from stations 13 in Guyton, 12 in Springfield and 4 in Central...

Effingham County, GA · 22h
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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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Crash blocks lanes near Lady’s Island Drive and Ribaut Road

A vehicle crash near the intersection of Lady’s Island Drive and Ribaut Road is blocking lanes and affecting traffic headed toward Boundary Street. A witness at the scene said three cars were involved. The traffic advisory gives conflicting details about which lanes are blocked. Its headline says both lanes...

Lady'S Island, 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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City of Beaufort, current and former police chiefs seek dismissal of Fritz lawsuit

Defendants deny retaliation after state council found department failed to prove misconduct. The City of Beaufort, former Police Chief Dale McDorman and Police Chief Stephenie Price are asking a judge to dismiss former police investigator Stephanie Fritz’s lawsuit, denying retaliation and alleging she intentionally deleted investigative materials from the department’s computer system.

Beaufort, SC · 2d

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Patrick Henry football team rebounds from two subpar seasons with 6-4 record

Brothers senior Luke Sobey and sophomore Kai Sobey lead Patriots on offense and defense. Estill – After two seasons in which it went 4-7 and 2-9, the Patrick Henry Academy football team rebounded this season. The Patriots finished with a 6-4 record for their first winning season since 2023 when they were 11-2 and won the SCISA Class A state title.

Patrick, SC · 1d

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USPS to host job fair in Yemassee on Nov. 17

YEMASSEE, S.C. (WTOC) - The U.S. Postal Service will host a job fair Nov. 17 at the Yemassee Community Center. The agency said it has immediate openings for rural carrier associates and assistant rural carriers. Job fair details. When: Nov. 17, 2026. Where: Yemassee Community Center, 10 Mixson St., Yemassee,...

Yemassee, SC · 1d

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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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Volunteers rescue stranded dolphin near Ridgeland; fourth stranding within 10 days: LMMN

RIDGELAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Volunteers with the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network rescued a young bottlenose dolphin stranded on a sandbar in a tidal creek near Ridgeland on Sunday, November 8. The rescue marked the organization’s fourth marine mammal stranding response within the past 10 days. LMMN was notified by a resident that the dolphin was […]

Ridgeland, SC · 4d

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OpenAI, Georgia Officials Hit With Racketeering Suit Over Data Center

Effingham County residents sued OpenAI affiliates and local officials under Georgia's civil RICO statute over a secret $20 billion data center campus.

Effingham County, GA · 3d

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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

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Hardeeville breaks ground on new fire station on Village Drive

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - Hardeeville broke ground on a new fire station that is expected to open in 2027. The more than 12,000-square-foot facility on Village Drive in Ridgeland will have three vehicle bays and 10 private bunks for firefighters. Emergency response. City Manager Josh Gruber spoke about what the...

Hardeeville, 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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Disc golf opens Friday at Bluffton's crown jewel park. What to know

Residents of Bluffton’s New Riverside neighborhood are about to get an early holiday gift at the red Barn Park. The grand opening of a nearly mile-long, 18-hole disc golf course at the ever-growing perennial marvel of a park is this Friday and is located at the May River Road and Okatie Highway roundabout. The big red barn makes it hard to miss. The course adds yet another dimension to the park’s amazing playground, which opened in February 2025. The big red barn , a private- and community-wide event space, came online almost a year later. The 37-acre park, open from sunrise to sunset, also includes walking trails and an event lawn that makes this park the crown jewel of the town. What is disc golf? Disc golf is a lot like golf, but instead of balls and clubs, players need flying discs or Frisbees. The objective of the game is to get your disc to the goal in the shortest amount of throws as possible. Unlike traditional golf courses, characterized by their manicured terrain, Bluffton’s disc golf course meanders through a forest. More than 70 percent, or 13 of the 18 holes, wind through towering pine trees, magnolias and live

Bluffton, SC · 1d

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Italian manufacturer Errecinque invests $5M in Bluffton

Italian manufacturer plans a $5 million investment over five years. Errecinque expects to create more than 10 jobs. New distribution and customer support facility opens in January 2027. Assembly and manufacturing could be future steps for the Bluffton operation. Errecinque USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Italian manufacturer Errecinque, has selected...

Bluffton, 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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GDOT proposes $124 million Highway 21 expansion between Chatham and Effingham Counties

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A major expansion could be coming to one of the busiest travel corridors connecting Chatham and Effingham counties. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is proposing to widen more than four miles of State Route 21 from four lanes to six in an effort to address traffic congestion, improve safety […]

Chatham County, GA · 1d