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Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office reports heavy police presence near 57 Sea Island Parkway
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) says that drivers will notice a heavy police presence in the area of 57 Sea Island Parkway. Deputies said this was all due to a reported disturbance in the area. Just after 4 p.m., BCSO announced that traffic disturbances had cleared up but there is […]
18-year-old arrested in the Lowcountry for attempted murder, firearms charges
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Bluffton Police Department have located an 18-year-old wanted by Bluffton Police for attempted murder and firearms charges. According to police, Harrison Acker was spotted in the area of Simmonsville Road before he ran into a wooded area between Simmonsville and Buck Island Roads. At […]
Port Royal considers short-term rental, apartment moratorium
Port Royal has decided to hit pause on short-term rentals and further apartment developments because they want to make sure that the infrastructure in place for the town can handle the explosive growth.. During the Port Royal Town Council meeting on April 10, council members unanimously voted to approve a...
Convicted killer Raymond Moody weighs in on Alex Murdaugh case in texts from prison
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Newly-released prison texts reveal convicted criminal Raymond Moody, who’s now serving a life sentence for kidnapping, raping and murdering 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel, sympathized with fellow convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh. Moody apparently tuned into Murdaugh’s state sentencing in Beaufort on November 28 last year, writing to...
They’re back!
The 19th annual Soft Shell Crab Festival, hosted by The Old Village Association of Port Royal, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 20, on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. Local chefs will serve soft shell crab prepared in various delicious ways, alongside a diverse selection...
Invasive yellow-legged hornet nest spotted in the Lowcountry
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Clemson University officials announced a Yellow-Legged Hornet nest was found being built in Beaufort County. With Spring underway, Yellow-Legged hornet queens are in their early stages of starting new nests. One of these early nests, called an ‘embryo nest’ was reported in early April by a Beaufort County resident who found it in the eaves of their roof.
Russ Point Landing repair project moves forward
The Russ Point Boat Landing repair project at Hunting Island State Park is continuing moving forward. According to a release from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT), the state permitting, and approvals required to begin the repairs to temporarily fix the infrastructure at the landing are complete and the project is now out to bid.
90s possible to close out the week!
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Warm weather is here to stay as we close out the work week. Morning temperatures will only dip to the mid 60s today with afternoon highs near 90 degrees!. Friday looks similar with well-above average temperatures returning. Highs will be near 90 during the afternoon with...
20-year-old convicted and sentenced in 2019 Bluffton church parking lot shooting
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV)- A 20-year-old St. Helena Island man has been convicted and sentenced in the 2019 Bluffton church parking lot shooting that left an 18-year-old Hilton Head High School graduate dead. Back on Dec. 23, 2019, Trey Jaden Blackshear was killed in the parking lot of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church off Buckwalter […]
Ridgeland man faces charges after fatal Easter hit-and-run
A Ridgeland man faces several charges following a March 31 hit-and-run in the town that later led to the death of a motorcyclist involved in the accident, according to officials. Artemo Escalante, 46, faces several charges in connection with the fatal accident, police said. Escalante is charged with failure to...
Veteran of the Week – Ervin Atkins
Beaufort’s Ervin Atkins, 65, graduated from Beaufort High School in 1977 and joined the United States Army. After Basic Training at Fort Jackson, he specialized in wheeled vehicle maintenance. His first assignment was at Fort Riley, Kan., followed by a three-year tour at Darmstadt, Germany. He returned to Fort Polk, La., where he transitioned to Utility Equipment (HVAC) Maintenance. He next served for 7½ years at Fort Bragg, N.C., where he attended Airborne School and deployed for Desert Storm to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and to Fort Greely, Ark., and Fort Bliss, Texas. His final assignment was at Fort Sill, Okla., from which he retired in 1997 as a Staff Sergeant with 20 years of service. Returning to the Lowcountry, he worked at MCAS Beaufort for five years and at Parris Island for 12 years.
Lack of candidates doesn’t derail forum
PORT ROYAL – When Indivisible Beaufort, Families Against Book Bans, Lowcountry Pride and League of Women Voters of Beaufort organized their Meet and Greet Forum for candidates running for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District seat, the idea was to hold an event that would welcome representatives from more than one party.
A tough assignment
Calvary Day’s Max Arnold makes it to second base before Beaufort High’s second baseman Will Herron can field the throw during the top of the fourth inning Wednesday, April 10, at Beaufort. The highly ranked Cavaliers from Savannah went on the win the game, 7-1. Bob Sofaly/The Island News.
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