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The Island Packet

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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 · 4d

The Post and Courier

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Stray animals overwhelm Lowcountry counties, animal shelters

VARNVILLE – Make no bones about it, Hampton County has gone to the dogs. The rural, Lowcountry county has been in financial disarray and is now under state police investigation. It also suffers the stigma of being the former home of South Carolina’s most-notorious man: confessed swindler and accused family slayer Alex Murdaugh, whose ongoing criminal saga remains in the spotlight. Now, on top of all that, Hampton County is increasingly overrun by stray animals. County employees and nonprofit pet organizations are struggling to respond to an overwhelming number of wild dogs and cats in the 560-...

Hampton County, SC · 1d

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Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About The South Carolina Town Where Monthly Rent Is Still Only $700

Somewhere between Columbia and Charleston, there’s a city that the rest of South Carolina has been sleeping on for decades, and the alarm clock is finally going off. Orangeburg is that city, and if you haven’t been paying attention, now is a very good time to start. Let’s...

Orangeburg, 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 · 15h
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Dantzler: Beaufort County is home; Serving it is personal

Beaufort County isn’t just where I live. It’s home. This community raised me. I attended Lady’s Island Elementary, St. Helena Junior High, and Beaufort High School. My grandmother and mother attended Beaufort County schools. My children attended our schools, and now my grandson does, too. Our schools are part of my family’s story, and their future matters to me.

Beaufort County, SC · 11d

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Update: Charles/Craven Street Drainage Project

BEAUFORT, S.C. – The City of Beaufort is providing an update on ongoing work associated with the Charles and Craven Streets Drainage Project. Crews will return to Charles and North streets beginning around 5 to 7 a.m. Monday, November 9, to perform additional paving work. The work is expected to take approximately four hours to complete.

Beaufort, SC · 2d

WSAV News 3

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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.

Jasper County, SC · 3d

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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 · 1d

The Island Packet

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What to know about the NARCAN kiosks around Beaufort County

The Alcohol and Drug Department of Beaufort County launched naloxone kiosks in February 2025 throughout the county as an effort to combat fatal overdoses. The Nexus Care kiosks and naloxone are paid for by the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board, which is funded by a national lawsuit settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies. Each kiosk is stocked with up to 65 free boxes of naloxone, or NARCAN, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. The kiosks are located at several libraries around the county in partnership with the Beaufort County Library System. Residents can find the kiosks at: Beaufort Library, 311 Scott St. Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road. Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway. Port Royal Branch Library, 1408 Paris Ave. St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road. There are three county government locations where the kiosks can be found, too: Human Service Building, 1905 Duke St. Myrtle Park Government Building, 4819 Bluffton Parkway. Beaufort County Detention Center, 106 Ribaut Road. According to Nexus Care director Rebecca Whitt Burgess, 1,228 boxes — 2,456 individual doses — of naloxone have been distributed in Beaufort County directly through the kiosks

Beaufort County, SC · 18h

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A Lowcountry Christmas: Your Guide to the 2026 Holiday Parades Across Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

From illuminated floats rolling down Coleman Boulevard to nighttime Christmas celebrations in Moncks Corner and traditional small-town festivities in Summerville, the Lowcountry is preparing for a December filled with holiday cheer. There is something uniquely special about Christmas in the Lowcountry. Perhaps it is the combination of historic streets dressed...

Dorchester County, SC · 1d

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Veterans Day 2026: Free Meals, Discounts and Special Offers Across Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

CHARLESTON, S.C. — November 9, 2026. Veterans Day arrives Wednesday, November 11, and communities throughout the Lowcountry are preparing to recognize the men and women who have served our country. For veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists and their families, the day offers opportunities to enjoy complimentary meals, take advantage...

Berkeley County, SC · 18h

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Effingham County residents file damages lawsuit against OpenAI, county officials over Project Camellia

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) -Three Effingham County residents who previously sued the county over a zoning ordinance have filed a separate lawsuit seeking damages from OpenAI, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, county commissioners and other officials. The suit alleges a concerted effort to keep Project Camellia, the land transaction and its terms secret from the public until the land was committed.

Effingham County, GA · 18h

The Island Packet

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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

Port Royal, SC · 3d

South Carolina Daily Gazette

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Commentary: Beaufort County’s housing crisis merits more attention — and action

Beaufort County constitutes one of our country’s most unaffordable housing markets, worse than major U.S. metro areas including greater Boston, Denver, and Washington, D.C. The median home costs 6.6 times the median income in the Hilton Head Island metropolitan statistical area, according to 2025 data mapped by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. By that […]

Beaufort County, SC · 21h

Explore Beaufort SC

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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 · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Deck the shores: 10 Southern shops for a coastal Christmas

There's nothing like Christmas in the South, where no tinsel is spared and the only drifts are made of sand. From the Carolinas to the Gulf Coast, we've scouted 10 stores where the season's best treasures await - no sleigh required. Hyam Garden and Accent Store , James Island, South Carolina From October and through December, The Christmas Room at Hyams Garden and Accent Store transforms into a holiday wonderland thanks to the store's designers, who trim every inch of the store's back room with themed trees and festive displays. Fancy a custom faux wreath? Pick your favorite ribbons from the store's ribbon wall and the designers will whip up a custom bow on the spot. Branches , Hilton Head, South Carolina The holiday season is when this South Carolina shop, which specializes in faux botanicals and florals as well as home decor, really shines. Beyond its impeccably dressed storefront, Branches keeps a jam-packed calendar all season, including a holiday open house and a makers market. Feeling crafty? DIY workshops, including a tablescaping demo and classes on making holiday candles and evergreen wreaths, are also on offer. A Coastal Christmas , Savannah, Georgia It's Christmas every day of the year

Hilton Head Island, SC · 1d

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In the region: Effingham County tables OpenAI Project Camellia data center plan

SPRINGFIELD — The Effingham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to table a vote on the OpenAI data center site plan until Nov. 17. District 2 Commissioner Roger Burdette made the motion to table the site plan vote after an extended back-and-forth with Rich Modliszewski, the Octans GA LLC representative presenting the Project Camellia site plan. Burdette said Modliszewski’s presentation lacked clarity and conflicted with conversations he had had with OpenAI representatives, particularly regarding berms intended to mitigate noise.

Effingham County, GA · 3d

The Post and Courier

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Hilton Head Island brings in new leader to head major planning initiatives

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — The town has a new planning director. John Fussa is taking the post. Bringing 25 years of experience in community and transportation planning, land use, development review and local government leadership, Fussa will oversee planning and development services including zoning, land use and long-range planning. “The Town of Hilton Head Island is a distinctive and vibrant community in an exceptional coastal setting. I’m honored to join the Town and look forward to working with an outstanding team dedicated to serving this special community. I’m committed to working collaborati...

Hilton Head Island, SC · 23h

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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 · 2d