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19-year-old charged with DUI in fatal Beaufort County crash

A 19-year-old man was charged with a felony DUI after a Friday crash in Beaufort County killed a 76-year-old man.

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Beaufort County man charged in deadly Laurel Bay Road crash

BEAUFORT, S.C. (WTOC) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol arrested and charged Christopher Andrew Bliss with reckless homicide in connection with an Aug. 22 crash on Laurel Bay Road in Beaufort County that killed Raul Pacheco. The charge is listed as “reckless homicide; death results within 3 years; caused by injury from vehicle.”

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

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Beaufort man arrested for selling fake IDs at Clemson

Beaufort High graduate faces 14 charges of forgery. A recent Beaufort High School graduate has been charged with 14 counts of forgery in Pickens County. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged James Patrick Thomas Jr., 19, of Beaufort, with 14 counts of Forgery – No Dollar Amount Involved.

Clemson, SC · 12h

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Beaufort County leaders deny latest Pine Island golf course proposal, reject settlement offer

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Beaufort County Council has denied the latest request to make way for a golf course on St. Helena Island, upholding a cultural protection overlay that prevents golf courses from being built there. The decision came after hours of discussion at the Beaufort County Government Building,...

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Firefighters free teen trapped in pickup truck after Lobeco collision

LOBECO, S.C. (WTOC) - A teenager was rescued from a pickup truck Tuesday after a collision with a tractor on Trask Parkway in Lobeco, according to Burton Fire District. Just after 2 p.m., emergency crews responded to the collision on Trask Parkway near the Beaufort County library in Lobeco. The Burton and Sheldon fire districts, Beaufort County EMS, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol responded.

Lobeco, SC · 20h

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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.

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Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Burton man

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help Monday in finding a missing Burton man. Giovannie Latrel Grant, 18, was last seen the night of Friday, Nov. 6, in the area of Greenlawn Drive in Beaufort. Grant is 5′10″ tall...

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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 · 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 · 22h

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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!

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Roads closures in downtown Beaufort for Veterans Day Parade

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – Beaufort County officials are reminding residents and those traveling in the area that today, from 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Veterans Day Parade will close multiple roads and the Woods Bridge in the downtown area. The following roads will be closed for the parade: Motorists are encouraged to use […]

Beaufort County, SC · 4h

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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 · 16h

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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...

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Cheapest gas stations in Hilton Head Island

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Hilton Head Island using data from Gas Buddy

Hilton Head Island, SC · 1d

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Electric turns: Local women compete in St. Helena’s first professional rodeo event

Women’s barrel racing became a competitive sport in 1948, when what is now called the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association was formed. That means 33-year-old Anna Johnson of Beaufort, who got her first barrel racing horse at 13, has been part of the sport for a quarter of its existence.

Beaufort, SC · 12h

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Penn Center hosting 42nd annual Heritage Days Celebration honoring Gullah Geechee legacy

THURSDAY, NOV. 12 (9 AM to 8 PM) 9 AM to 3 PM | Heritage Days Symposium at Frissell Community House. Heritage Symposium honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Researchers, scholars, and teachers share stories of the diverse communities and individuals who shaped the Revolutionary War and American history. Free and open to the public; RSVP encouraged: https://bit.ly/2026heritage.

Beaufort County, SC · 1d

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Coast Guard rescues six people from Jasper County island

Six people were rescued Nov. 4 from a grounded 18-foot recreational vessel near Turtle Island Wildlife Management Area in Jasper County, according to a U.S. Coast Guard news release. Turtle Island Wildlife Management Area is South Carolina’s southern-most barrier island that is located in the Hardeeville area of Jasper County....

Jasper County, SC · 12h

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Beaufort Co. leaders advance proposed two-year pause on data center applications

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Beaufort County leaders are considering a two-year pause on certain data center applications and approvals as they study the potential impact of the facilities and consider regulations. County Council advanced the proposal Monday night, but it must pass two more votes at upcoming council meetings...

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Sheriff’s Office honors Marines, Deputy with Life Saving Awards following fiery rescue

What began as a late-night food run turned into a lifesaving rescue when three U.S. Marines and Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputies worked together to pull a driver from a burning vehicle in Burton. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office recognized four individuals for their heroic...

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Brothers Stevenson lift Manning over Battery Creek in 30-24 playoff win

Senior QB Lovell Stevenson tosses 13-yard TD pass to senior TE Lovon Stevenson with 3 seconds left for winning score. Manning – The sport of football is filled with the lore of a coach having a play that he sticks in his back pocket and is waiting for just that perfect moment to use it.

Manning, SC · 16h