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Rodent droppings in soda syrup. Beaufort Co.'s worst October food inspections

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has released its October food inspection reports. Two restaurants, two schools and a Parker’s scored less than A. Inspectors from the SCDA inspect restaurants and other food-serving establishments across the state on a routine basis. The frequency of inspections is based on the establishment’s risk-factor for food-borne illness and its compliance history, according to the SCDA. Grades are awarded on a 100-point scale, with A grades above 87 points, B 78 points, and C less than 78 points. Repeat infractions can result in lower letter grades no matter the points. Here’s why these Beaufort County establishments received their grades, and if their violations were corrected: E-Tang Asian Bistro Inspectors awarded E-Tang Asian Bistro, located at 811 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, a C grade with 75 points in its Oct.15 routine inspection. Inspectors observed: An employee drinking from an open cup and eating from a bowl on the hot line Employees failing to wash hands between cleaning and food preparation, an employee washing hands without soap, and an employee washing hands in a food preparation sink “Fresh rodent droppings in a pool of Lemon-Lime Soda Syrup,” as well as rodent droppings

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

The Post and Courier

Beaufort County administrator leaves for top position in Jasper County

One of Beaufort County’s top administrators is leaving to take the helm at neighboring Jasper County. Jared Fralix has served as assistant county administrator of infrastructure for Beaufort County for over six years until he was recently tapped to step in as Jasper County’s new administrator. Fralix replaces Andy Fulghum, who retired. He will begin his new role in December. Jasper County’s five-member council voted unanimously Nov. 2 to hire Fralix. The county had previously selected three candidates from the Lowcountry, including John Robinson, another Beaufort County administrator. As part ...

Jasper County, SC · 1d

The Island Packet

Here's who won Beaufort County Council seats this Election Day

Republicans swept Beaufort County Council’s five contested seats in the Nov. 3 election. Eight council seats were up for grabs, and five were contested races going into election day. Incumbents Tab Tabernik and Mark Lawson overcame Democratic challengers to continue serving on the council, and five new Republicans will be inaugurated this January. Here are the results for each race: District 5 Republican Joshua Hower has won Beaufort County Council’s District 5 seat. With 78.95% of precincts reporting, Hower received 57.56% (4,405 votes) to Gerson’s 42.39% (3,244 votes), a margin of 1,161 votes, according to unofficial results. This will be Hower’s first term on County Council. Hower is a resident of Okatie and serves as the board president for the Malind Bluff Homeowners Association, according to his campaign website. He also works as a product owner for a national wholesale insurance brokerage. His platform has three priorities: Infrastructure and responsible growth, government transparency, and fiscal responsibility and efficient government. The Island Packet contacted Hower for comment but did not receive a response prior to publication. District 6 Incumbent Beaufort County Council Vice Chair Tab Tabernik defeated Democrat challenger Carolyn Fournier for council’s District 6 seat. Tabernik has served on the

Beaufort County, SC · 3d

yourislandnews.com

Penn Center hosting 42nd annual Heritage Days Celebration

ST. HELENA ISLAND — The community and visitors from across the Lowcountry are invited as Penn Center is hosting the 42nd annual Heritage Days Celebration, a homecoming that honors the Gullah Geechee cultural legacy, from Thursday, Nov. 12 to Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District.

Beaufort, SC · 2d

WSAV News 3

Five newcomers join Beaufort County Council

Following Nov. 3rd's election, a new chapter is beginning for Beaufort County Council, bringing several new faces to local government.

Beaufort County, SC · 1d

The Island Packet

Beaufort run to close swing bridge Saturday. How to navigate the traffic and race

S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) wants drivers to be aware of the closure of the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge on Business U.S. 21 for nearly three hours. The 2026 Swing Bridge Run 5K takes place Saturday and 5k runners will go back and forth across Beaufort’s historic and iconic swing bridge. Closure of the Woods Bridge, locally called the swing bridge, will start at 7:15 a.m. and last until 9:45 a.m. It will affect all marine navigation including tugs and tugs with tows, according to a press release issued by SCDOT. Cars and trucks will also not be allowed to travel across the metal-riveted truss bridge that connects historic downtown Beaufort to Lady’s Island. If drivers can’t wait out the race, the most convenient way to get across the Beaufort River is to stay on Lady’s Island Drive (U.S. 21 north) driving over the J.E. McTeer Bridge that connects with Ribaut Road into the Town of Port Royal near Beaufort. Swing Bridge Run course and registration The USA Track & Field-certified Swing Bridge Run starts and finishes on Bay Street across from the Best Western Seaside Inn and in front of the downtown marina parking lot. Online registration has

Beaufort, SC · 1d

WSAV News 3

Jasper County will see new leadership in city officials

Jasper County has some big changes coming its way, with three new officials stepping into leadership.

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WSAV News 3

Beaufort County voters approve 1% sales tax

Candidates weren't the only ones on the ballot in Beaufort County; voters also weighed in on a one-percent sales tax aimed at improving roads and infrastructure.

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

The Island Packet

How many people voted early in Beaufort County this election? We broke a record

Early votes made up more than half the votes cast in Beaufort County, a midterm election record. The midterm election wrapped up Tuesday evening with polls closing at 7 p.m. across the state. Since the implementation of early voting in South Carolina during the 2022 midterm election, voters now have more than two weeks to cast their ballots. Turnout statistics show Beaufort County voters took advantage of the opportunity. The statistics also show increased voter turnout overall than in past midterm elections. Here’s what the numbers say about Beaufort County’s voter participation: How many voters went to the polls early? According to S.C. Election Commission data, 46,310 Beaufort County residents voted early. That’s almost one-third of the 142,485 registered voters in the county. 86,689 total votes were cast in the county overall, including both election day and early votes. That means around 53% of all votes were cast early. During the last midterm elections in 2022, 27,196 county residents voted early. 72,326 votes were cast overall , so around 38% votes were cast early. Statewide this year, 1,043,810 of the 2,052,130 total votes were cast early. The ratio of early votes to election day votes is similar to Beaufort County’s

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

yourislandnews.com

Pine Island developers plead their case again

BEAUFORT — The forces behind the effort to develop a golf resort on the 502-acre property known as Pine Island were back in front of Beaufort County officials on Monday, Nov. 2, pleading their case for zoning change that would ostensibly clear the way for the envisioned resort. The...

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

blufftontoday.com

Hilton Head Island, SC · 1d

Beaufort Memorial cuts ribbon for two new primary care options on Hilton Head Island

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – Beaufort Memorial, the Town of Hilton Head Island and the Hilton Head Island & Bluffton Chamber of Commerce recently cut the ribbon on new primary care options for patients on the island. Now serving patients at 100 Exchange Street, Suite 200, are Marshview Primary...

The Island Packet

Port Royal to close Paris Ave. section starting this weekend. What we know

A section of Port Royal’s main street will be closed for three days starting this weekend, the town announced. Port Royal will close Paris Avenue from the Parker’s gas station at the corner of Ribaut Road to Coast Roast Coffee from Sunday, Nov. 8, to Wednesday, Nov. 11. The closure is needed for the finishing touches of the Paris Avenue Streetscape Project, according to an announcement from the town. Port Royal began the $16 million renovation of Paris Avenue earlier this year, and It’s the biggest capital improvement project in the town’s history. Its size and previous road closures have also led to issues for some businesses along the avenue. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming closure and the project’s progress: Port Royal’s project Paris Avenue was originally designed to support Port Royal’s now out-of-use port, with wide lanes for truck traffic. With the port now defunct, town planners decided to rework the street for business and recreational activity. The plans, drafted in 2023, would make Paris Avenue narrower and more walkable. It also adds new stormwater infrastructure beneath the roadway. The rework also seeks to make access to Port Royal’s Cypress Wetlands easier. The wetlands and

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wtoc.com

Beaufort County penny sales tax passes by slim margin to fund $780M in road, safety projects

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - After failing by more than 11,000 votes in 2022, a 1% transportation sales tax was back on the ballot this year in Beaufort County, and this time, voters narrowly approved it by a little over 1,000 votes. The penny tax, which takes effect May 1,...

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

yourislandnews.com

Overnight water shutoff to affect about 430 Hardeeville customers

HARDEEVILLE — About 430 Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority customers near Argent Boulevard and Shortcut Road in Hardeeville are expected to lose water service overnight while crews work on a new water main. The shutdown is scheduled from 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, to 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6.

Hardeeville, SC · 2d

yourislandnews.com

Election 2026: New leaders, close margins mark Lowcountry election

Seifert wins Beaufort sheriff; Ford takes Jasper probate seat; Hilton Head returns incumbents; Beaufort council contest falls within recount threshold. Beaufort and Jasper county voters chose new leaders Tuesday, Nov. 3, in an election that brought a change in Beaufort County’s sheriff, a new Jasper County probate judge and a historic Democratic victory in South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

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County seeks feedback about historic structures

GRAYS — Steps which once led up to a high school in Grays now stand alone in front of an open field overlooking abandoned structures. Those steps and an abandoned boiler house which sit behind the former Grays Consolidated High School are the two structures citizens are being asked to provide feedback on to county officials. The area surrounding the steps and building contain Grays Community Park with basketball courts and a playground.

Jasper County, SC · 1d

Savannah Morning News

Here are the key Nov. 3 General Election results for Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties

In Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Palmetto State, the Nov. 3 General Election was not just about red or blue, candidates and numbers - the hot-button issues at stake ranged from environmental protection and crime prevention to property tax relief and educational improvements. Stopping the construction of new data centers and preventing property tax hikes were rallying cries from the state to the county levels of this election, amid other critical issues. Here are the results of the Nov. 3 races that most significantly impact our three-county corner of the Lowcountry and our state as a whole. All results are unofficial until certified later this week, and some races may require recounts or runoff elections. State and national election results at a glance With only two precincts yet to report, Republicans for the most part appeared to sweep the statewide elections — by narrow margins — but suffered losses in the national Congressional races. Governor and Lt. Governor With 2,310 precincts reporting statewide out of 2,312 as of midnight Tuesday, Republicans Alan Wilson (Governor) and Mike Reichenbach had already earned 51.71 percent of the vote (1,046,433 votes) to apparently defeat Democrats Jermaine Johnson and Sam Skardon with

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

yourislandnews.com

Veterans Day: Service to take center stage

Parades, ceremonies and a free meal will honor veterans across Beaufort and Jasper counties Nov. 11, with a Lowcountry boil extending the celebration Nov. 14. From a parade led by a decorated Vietnam veteran to a free meal in downtown Beaufort, communities across Beaufort and Jasper counties will gather Wednesday, Nov. 11, to thank those who served.

Beaufort County, SC · 1d

The Current GA

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General Election 2026: Chatham County results

Find Nov. 3, 2026, results for Chatham County legislative seats, school board seat, school tax referendum.

Chatham County, GA · 3d

WSAV News 3