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How did sea turtles on HHI fare through Debby?
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (WSAV) – It is tough enough for sea turtles to make it out of their nests and to the ocean. But did Tropical Storm Debby make this endangered species journey even tougher? Hilton Head Island has reported 195 sea turtle nests so far this season. That is lower than normal already. […]
Education Briefs
Port Royal’s Poulin to attend Honors College at College of Charleston. Marielle Poulin of Port Royal (29935) will attend the Honors College at the College of Charleston starting this fall. Poulin joins an inspired learning community within the Honors College. Honors students enjoy personalized mentorship, unique opportunities, and small,...
NEWS BRIEFS
Move in for students at USCB to impact travel in Beaufort and Bluffton, August 17 and 18. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) warns that on Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18, there are expected travel delays around the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) campuses in downtown Beaufort and in Bluffton.
What’s Happening
4 to 5 p.m., or 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesday/Thursdays, Happy Art Studio, 10 Sam’s Point Way, Beaufort. Ages 8 to 13. Painting, drawing, clay or crafts. Visit www.happyartstudio.net. CALENDAR. Rotary Club of Sea Island Social. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, Windhorse Gallery, 809 Paris...
PATRICIA FARRELL
Patricia (Teena) Rider Farrell passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. Originally from Wheeling, West Virginia, Teena lived in Parkersburg, West Virginia where she taught elementary school for many years before moving to Hilton Head, South Carolina in 1994. Teena was a sales executive at Seacoast Insurance for over 20 years. She retired from the agency in 2019 to take care of her ill husband.
Watermelon fields are waterlogged. Why St. Helena farmers say they 'dodged a bullet'
HILTON HEAD — Local farmers are counting their blessings as the drenching from Debby hit during a lull in the planting and harvesting seasons. St. Helena Island growers are gearing up for the start of next month’s fall watermelon harvest knowing that they were fortunate the winds and deluge from Tropical Storm Debby didn’t drown or blow down the fruits of their labor.
The Cultivation History of Rice and Indigo in Bluffton
Bluffton’s agricultural history is rich with tales of resilience and innovation. Amongst its most notable crops are rice and indigo, both of which played pivotal roles in shaping the state’s economy and cultural landscape. Rice Cultivation. Early Beginnings. Rice cultivation in Loxcounrty began in the late 17th century....
Alligators Seen Swimming Through S.C. Neighborhoods in Floodwaters Left by Tropical Storm Debby
Intense rainfall and flooding from Tropical Storm Debby have caused some alligators to make themselves at home in South Carolina residents' yards. In Bluffton, locals spotted several alligators swimming through their flooded neighborhood. One video shared by Adrienne LeBlanc features a resident narrating an alligator swimming outside their bedroom window.
Homes, neighborhood flooded; roads washed out by Debby in Lowcountry, see photos, video
Bob Duverger won't be able to live in his Bluffton, South Carolina, home for about four months. Flooding from Tropical Storm Debby battered his house this week. "We woke up the next morning; the yard was flooded," he said. "The house was flooded. The carpets were ruined. The floors were ruined. It's all buckled. The garage is flooded."
Megan Morris Chosen to Lead Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce
Megan Morris, a native Beaufortonian, has been chosen to lead the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has been serving as interim president since November 2023. The announcement was made by 2024 Chair Nick Mesenburg, Site Manager for MCAS Beaufort. The Chason Group led the executive search for the Beaufort Regional Chamber.
Invite Butterflies To Your Garden With Host Plants From Your Region
Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island South Carolina. The largest threat to butterflies is loss of habitat. To help your local species you can create a butterfly garden in your own yard. Use native plants whenever possible. The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island is a learning center for...
Northwood Academy opens football season with emphatic win
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – After not practicing during Tropical Storm Debby, the Northwood Academy Chargers showed no signs of missed time in tonight’s season opener in the 1team1cause jamboree. NA routed Beaufort Academy to kick off the 2024 campaign 42-7 on Saturday night. Chargers scoring their first touchdown just 65 seconds into the contest. […]
Suspect arrested in Jasper County murder case
RIDGELAND, S.C. (WSAV) – After almost seven months of investigating, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says it finally has the person responsible for a brutal murder in Ridgeland. On Friday, Sheriff Donald Hipp announced the arrest of 28-year-old Dylan Seagraves, who is accused of shooting and killing 24-year-old Ryan Johnson back in January. It was […]
Lowcountry News Tue 8-13-24
WE COULD GET CLOSER TO A RESOLUTION TO THE DAUFUSKIE ISLAND FERRY CONTROVERSY IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THE CURRENT FERRY COMPANY DID GIVE BEAUFORT COUNTY ITS PLAN TO DEAL WITH THE PRIME ISSUES THE COUNTY HAS WITH THE SERVICE- THE LACK OF A BACKUP BOAT- BY THE COUNTY-IMPOSED DEADLINE LAST FRIDAY. LOWCOUNTRY FERRY SAYS IT DOES NOW HAVE TWO BOATS THAT CAN CARRY 40 PASSENGERS. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL MOORE IS EVLUATING LOWCOUNTRY FERRY’S PLAN AND COULD OFFER UP A RESPONSE AT THE NEXT COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING, WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR THE 26TH. IF THE COUNTY DEEMS THE PLAN INADEQUATE, IT COULD VOID THE CONTRACT.
Bluffton asking residents to complete flooding survey following Tropical Storm Debby
The Town of Bluffton is seeking citizen input concerning experiences with Tropical Storm Debby and the flooding it left behind. Town officials say they are looking for information to help plan for future storms. Residents who have experienced flooding due to any weather event are being asked to fill out...
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