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Invasive hornet nests the size of a car engine found in SC for 1st time. Why they’re dangerous
The hunt is on for invasive yellow-legged hornets that destroy honey bees after multiple large nests were found near Hilton Head. The hornets were trapped and the site monitored, according to a release from the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry. Officials were notified by a beekeeper in Beaufort who videotaped hornets preying on his bees.
Massachusetts man goes missing while on vacation in South Carolina
(BEAUFORD, S.C.) — A Massachusetts man vacationing with his family in South Carolina has been missing since Friday and is endangered, authorities said. Stanley Kotowski, 60, was last seen Friday morning leaving his family’s vacation rental on Hilton Head Island, according to his family. He is believed to be barefoot and did not take any personal items such as his phone or wallet, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
40th Leadership Beaufort class announced
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Leadership Beaufort program, led by Connie Hipp and Rob Bridgers, has announced the members of its 40th class. Each year, through Leadership Beaufort, a select group of Beaufortonians get a unique experience to learn not only what is going on but how to make a difference in their community. The program builds community trustee leadership through an in-depth view of cultural, economic, historic, social, educational, environmental and government resources.
Aug. 20 - Beaufort County Offers Free Electronics Recycling Event
August 20, 2024 - The Beaufort County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling will host two free electronics recycling events for County residents Saturday, Aug. 24. They will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:. River Ridge Academy 3050 Raider Drive, Bluffton. (to assist in...
Clemson Officials Find, Destroy Yellow-Legged Hornet Nests in Beaufort County
Officials with the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry (DPI) destroyed multiple secondary nests of yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) in South Carolina near Hilton Head Island. They are the first secondary nests of the yellow-legged hornet found in the state. The nests were found in trees. The search and destroy...
Deputies confirm 2 separate drownings on Hilton Head Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office says two men drowned Friday hours apart at Hilton Head Island. Ralph Jamieson, 65, died at approximately 10:28 a.m. Friday near Dune Lane. When deputies arrived, they found beach patrol and EMS performing life-saving measures. Witnesses said Jamieson...
'Search and destroy mission' eliminates potentially devastating pests in SC, Clemson officials say
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. — Some potentially devastating pests were eliminated during a "seek and destroy" mission by officials with the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry (DPI). (Video above is from May 2024 : New invasive pest found in SC, GA, now threatens North Carolina, officials say) DPI officials...
Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Auth. cope with effects of Debby
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – On Monday, the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) said as floodwaters receded from upstream forests and wetlands, the level of organic material and dissolved minerals in the Savanah River increased significantly, which have contributed to discolored water issues in some areas. BJWSA said they have adjusted the treatment process […]
Rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto kill 2 in South Carolina
HILTON HEAD, S.C. – Two men died Friday after being caught in rip currents along Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Officers responded to a possible drowning call Friday morning at 10:28 a.m. According to Capt. William Angelo of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, when the officers arrived, they saw beach patrol and paramedics performing CPR on a 65-year-old man. The man later died. Hurricane Ernesto weakens into tropical storm with 70 mph winds as it moves away from Bermuda The second fatality occurred Friday afternoon at 3:22 p.m. When deputies arrived at the scene, life-saving measures were being taken for...
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