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Local gas prices on the rise again
Gas prices are up across the state as oil-rich countries are scaling back their production and as fighting escalates in the Gaza Strip, a AAA Carolinas officials said today.
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Beaufort County had its share of weird and wacky stories in 2008
Photo: Using a joystick to control the claw, islander Bryan Dennis concentrates while playing the Maine Lobster Game at Remy's in late May.
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Sheriff expects new DNA lab to speed investigations
The future crime lab for the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office will be larger than initially planned, housing facilities to analyze both illegal drugs and DNA.
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County should do more to protect our waterways
Better regulations than those offered by the state are our best hope. Published Sunday, December 28, 2008 Comments Feeds If Beaufort County wants to protect its natural resources, it must continue to develop ...
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Cars broken into in Okatie area
Authorities are investigating a series of car break-ins last week in an Okatie neighborhood.
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From poetry to paintings
Photo: "Peach," inspired by the following Emily Dickinson poem: She died -- this was the way she died; And when her breath was done, Took up her simple wardrobe And started for the sun.
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Blaze at Bluffton fireman's house still under investigation
An fire that destroyed the home of a Bluffton fireman in Okatie remains under investigation as a possible arson, authorities said Wednesday.
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News for you
The Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery hosts an Acrylics Class with artist Lynda Potter from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today-Nov. 14.
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Technical high school deserves better treatment
For three decades, the Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence has provided an important facet of public education here.
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Fall Bazaar - Silent Auction, Food, Fun, & Flea Market
Church of the Palms United Methodist, 1425 Okatie Hwy , Okatie, across from the BP/Kangaroo gas station.
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Speakers push a new kind of growth for Beaufort County
Beaufort County residents are well-versed on the pluses and minuses of growth. On one hand, development brings in new residents, new businesses and new revenue to local governments.
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County spends $3.1M to protect Yemassee Indian site
Photo: Oaks line this long trail that cuts through the Altamaha Town Heritage Preserve in Okatie.
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Trick or Trunk
Church of the Palms United Methodist, 1425 Hwy 170 , Okatie (across from the BP/Kangaroo gas station.
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Natural beauty
Photo: Oldfield is home to a variety of wildlife, including barred owls. Oldfield Naturalist and Outfitter Center Director Marvin Bouknight recently hosted Hilton Head Island Garden Council members to discuss ...
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Youth group gets cooking
Photo: Members of the community take some time to bid on items during the silent auction at the start of Monday's banquet.
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Construction of Red Cedar Elementary on track for August opening
Construction of Red Cedar Elementary is on track and the school is scheduled for an August opening.
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Throw away your guns and explosives on sheriff's amnesty day
On Saturday, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office will collect and destroy weapons, ammunition, explosives and fireworks -- with no questions asked -- during an amnesty day.
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Brother shoots brother during fight in Okatie home
By DANIEL BROWNSTEIN dbrownstein@islandpacket.com 843-706-8125 and TIM DONNELLY tdonnelly@islandpacket.com 843-706-8145 Published Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Feeds A dispute between two brothers this afternoon ...
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Area small businesses pinched by nation's bigger economic woes
Photo: Dave Folts, owner of Jack Frost Ice Cream in Okatie, prepares raisins for his rum raisin ice cream as he talks with a client on the phone Thursday afternoon.
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Traditional school calendar draws parental support
Wanda Jeffery doesn't care if the Beaufort County School District adopts a year-round or traditional school calendar, as long as both her children have the same days off.
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