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The Island Packet

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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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This NYC-Style South Carolina Deli Piles Pastrami Sandwiches As Big As Your Head

One sandwich here is called the Arthur Avenue Special, and it arrives stacked with meat and sweet peppers. Some deli sandwiches come in large or huge sizes. That second option tells you everything about the ambition of this kitchen. The menu reads like a love letter to New York. Pastrami,...

Hilton Head Island, SC · 6d
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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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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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Six South Carolina Restaurants Where Prime Rib Is Still A Weekly Ritual

Some dinners are just meals, but prime rib night is a standing date that people plan their whole week around. Across South Carolina, a handful of restaurants still roll out this slow-roasted classic on a set night, and the regulars know exactly when to show up. A few of these...

South Carolina · 3d

Stacker

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Cheapest gas stations in Savannah

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Savannah using data from Gas Buddy

Savannah, GA · 4d

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

The Island Packet

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Beaufort County shuts down Pine Island developer's latest request

The Beaufort County Council voted 7-3 Monday to reject a developer’s latest attempt to remove land he owns from a type of zoning that is blocking a proposed golf course strongly opposed by many residents. It was the third time since 2023 that the county rejected zoning changes sought by Elvio Tropeano, that would lift a Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO) from 502 acres on St. Helena Island off of Dulamo and St. Helenaville roads. Tropeano’s company, Pine Island Property Holdings LLC, has been trying to build a golf course-centered housing development on the property for years. The CPO allows residential development but prohibits golf courses, gates and resorts. Monday’s vote does not end the dispute. Tropeano, who is suing the county over the zoning issue, publicly outlined a proposed settlement at Monday’s meeting. But council members rejected it, meaning the litigation will continue. The decision on the zoning and settlement questions followed hours of testimony as opponents and supporters revisited the long-running and increasingly contentious dispute pitting development against St. Helena Island’s cultural heritage. Tropeano and his attorney, Kevin Dukes, have argued that the county is treating the project unfairly compared with other developments. They also criticized the county planning

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

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Food Lion to open new grocery store in Hilton Head Island, S.C., on Nov. 11

With new location, Food Lion expands to 22 stores in the Greater Savannah area

Hilton Head Island, SC · 3d

WCBD Count on 2

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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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Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner on Hilton Head Island in 2026

Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend the day in the kitchen. Whether you’re planning a traditional turkey dinner, a waterfront meal or a holiday feast to enjoy at home, several Hilton Head Island restaurants are taking care of the cooking this year.

Hilton Head Island, SC · 3d

The Island Packet

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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

WSAV News 3

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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 · 21h

WSAV News 3

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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