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Three-story building proposed for downtown Beaufort
Designs for a two- and three-storied, almost 18,000-square-foot building to be built in downtown Beaufort went before the Historic District Review Board during their latest meeting. During the May 8 meeting, plans were submitted for the Green’s Drugstore, LLC Infill Project, an infill project that would be built at 101...
Hunting Island State Park has first turtle nests of season
The Friends of Hunting Island Sea Turtle Conservation Project found their first two nests of the season on Monday, May, 13. In addition to the two successful nests, there have been two false crawls, which is when a turtle starts to crawl onto the beach, but something spooks it and causes it to return to the water without laying eggs.
Troopers: Man dead after motorcycle collides with dump truck in Dorchester Co.
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the man who died in an early morning crash. Thomas Price, 25, of Cottageville, died from injuries sustained in the crash, Coroner Paul Brouthers said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:58 a.m.
Chamber presents 64th annual Jasper on the Move awards
Many local businesses and individuals received awards during an April 25 ceremony in recognition for their work in helping Jasper County continue to move forward and grow. The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 64th annual Jasper on the Move installation and awards banquet at Legacy Oaks Preserve in Ridgeland.
Leadership Beaufort graduates 39th class
Hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Leadership Beaufort program celebrated its 39th class of graduates this week. The program is a nine-month program that guides a select group of local professionals through an in-depth view of cultural, economic, historic, social, educational, environmental and government resources. Participants not...
Beaufort Memorial’s Terwilliger wins Daisy Award
A patient arrived at the orthopedics floor of Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) in January with two problems: a broken leg and overwhelming worry. Her partner had passed away a mere three months prior, and she had traveled to Hunting Island on a camping trip in her partner’s honor. Unfortunately, the patient broke her leg while there and was brought to BMH, leaving her camper and gear deserted.
HISTORY MADE: Hilton Head Christian Academy captures first baseball state since 2010
BLUFFTON, S.C. — History was made on the diamond Wednesday night in Bluffton. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Hilton Head Christian Academy defeated...
Beaufort honors pair of unclaimed veterans
The public came out Friday, May 10, to honor a pair of unclaimed veterans from Berkeley County who were laid to rest at Beaufort National Cemetery. The two veterans – Navy Gunners Mate Petty Officer 1st Class Lewis Melvin Coy III and Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Harrison Hyder III — died without any friends or family who could claim them, but due to their veteran status and the persistence of the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office, Beaufort County Coroner’s Office and Beaufort National Cemetery, they were buried with full military honors.
Point Drainage Project meeting opposition
The very citizens project is meant to help search for reasons to oppose it. Beaufort’s “Old Point” neighborhood is a collection of porched, corniced and columned homes that date back to 1720 when Thomas Hepworth built his modest house on New Street. Hepworth, Chief Justice of the...
Veteran of the Week – William Brown
Beaufort’s William Brown, 70, a 1970 graduate of Beaufort High School, joined the United States Army in New York City in 1972. After Basic Training at Fort Dix, N.J., he trained at Fort Jackson as a Quartermaster, becoming a supply specialist. His first duty station was at Fort Hood, Texas, followed by three years at Karlsruhe, Germany. Returning to the states, he was posted to Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Texas, for four years, then to Baumholder, Germany supporting units stationed there. He returned to serve at Fort Benning, Ga., before a return assignment in Germany, his time at Wurzburg. Back to the states, he was stationed for a tour at the National Defense University, Washington, D.C., before his final assignment at Fort Bliss, Texas, from which he retired in 1995 as a Master Sergeant with more than 22 years of continuous service. Today he serves with American Legion Beaufort Post 207.
Young deer rescued after being found abandoned on road in Burton
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A young fawn in Burton got the help it needed thanks to the efforts of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Lance Corporal Solly responded Saturday night to a call reporting a baby deer that had been abandoned in the middle of the road. Deputies...
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