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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...

Beaufort County, SC · 3d
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Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation Welcomes ERRECINQUE

ERRECINQUE selects Beaufort County to boost company-operated U.S. distribution and customer support. Company plans to invest approximately $5 million and create more than 10 new jobs over five years. Columbia, S.C. – ERRENCINQUE USA, U.S. subsidiary of Italian manufacturer ERRECINQUE, has selected Beaufort County for its new distribution and customer...

Beaufort County, SC · 4d
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HunterMaclean Honored with Eighteen First-Tier Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2027 “Best Law Firms”

HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, was honored to be recognized with eighteen first-tier rankings in the 2027 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is recognized as one of...

Savannah, GA · 3d

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1-year ban on data centers not long enough for Beaufort County. ‘There are no regulations'

Concerned about large data centers hogging electricity and water and creating noise and vibrations, Beaufort County approved a two-year moratorium Monday to give planners time to study the impacts. Planners had recommended a one-year pause. But that wasn’t enough for the County Council, which upped the recommendation to two years by an 8-2 vote. Two more votes are needed to finalize the moratorium. The county has enough issues to deal with besides new strains on its water and electrical grid, Councilman Logan Cunningham said in proposing the two-year moratorium. “Right now there are no regulations at the state or federal level,” Cunningham said. “We need to allow time for the state and federal government to catch up, and we know we don’t want it here in the Lowcountry.” Data centers are becoming increasingly common across South Carolina, said Rob Merchant, the director of the county’s Planning and Zoning Department. Depending on their size, they may affect the electric grid, water resources, the environment, noise levels, traffic, emergency services, land values, housing availability, public infrastructure and overall quality of life, Merchant said in a memo. It’s the rise in AI that is driving construction of large data centers to support its

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

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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 · 6d

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Local annual river cleanup in need of volunteers

The 2026 Rivers Alive Cleanup, part of Georgia's Annual Rivers Alive campaign, will focus on River's End Landing at Harmon and Hayner's Creeks, which are headwaters of the Vernon River.

Savannah, GA · 3d

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Tybee fire chief wins city hall shrimp-peeling contest

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — To test their skills ahead of Tybee Seafood Festival, local officials competed in a friendly peel-and-eat shrimp contest, with Fire Chief Justin McMillian securing victory. First-ever Tybee Seafood Festival kicks off; brings business boost Think you’ve got what it takes to do better? A Seafood Festival Celebration will be held […]

Tybee Island, GA · 3d

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20 Under 40: Jennifer Cohn

This fall, the Bryan County News will publish profiles of 20 outstanding individuals from Bryan County under the age of 40 who work and study across a range of disciplines. Each person has answered a short Q+A as part of their selection. Answers edited for length and clarity. Name: Jennifer...

Bryan County, GA · 3d

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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,...

Beaufort County, SC · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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Beaufort County Council expands potential data center moratorium

The Beaufort County Council voted Monday to extend its data center moratorium from one year to two years.

Beaufort County, SC · 3d

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Raw sewage spills into Horseshoe Canal after Garden City pump station fails

GARDEN CITY, Ga. (WTOC) - About 5,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into Horseshoe Canal on Monday morning after a pump station failed, according to the city of Garden City. The city said sewage overflowed from several manholes on Heidt Avenue on Nov. 9 before reaching the canal. Crews brought...

Garden City, GA · 4d

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OpenAI accused of racketeering, conspiracy over Georgia data center plan

A group of residents are suing OpenAI and multiple government officials over the plan to build a massive data center in South Georgia.

Effingham County, GA · 4d

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Mayor Johnson surprises Alpha Kappa Alpha international president, CEO with keys to city

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – On Saturday, Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson surprised Charletta Wilson Jacks, the 32nd International President and Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and a Savannah native, with the Key to the City. The surprise presentation happened at the Sorority’s Board of Directors’ November meeting in Savannah. As a graduate […]

Savannah, GA · 4d

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City of Port Wentworth to host ‘Skate with the Mayor’ event

PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Port Wentworth is inviting community members to come skate while getting to know their mayor on Monday night. The “Skate with the Mayor” event kicks off with a meet-and-greet at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Tracy Saunders at Ice Cove. The city said the family-friendly event serves as an opportunity to meet Saunders and talk with her about what is going on in your neighborhood.

Port Wentworth, GA · 4d

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‘Lost but not forgotten’: Nine Line CEO on honoring fallen soldiers’ families

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As Veterans Day approaches, Nine Line Apparel CEO Tyler Merritt said his commitment to serving did not end when he took off the uniform. Merritt, a veteran, said that mission is personal. From a garage to a Savannah headquarters. Merritt said he was stationed in Savannah...

Savannah, GA · 4d

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

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (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 · 5d

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Traffic impacts to be expected on Abercorn Street Monday

Both northbound and southbound lanes of travel will be impacted, city officials said.

Savannah, GA · 5d