Beaufort County

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

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Beaufort and Jasper county residents now eligible for federal assistance following Helene

Aiken Standard 15 Oct 2024

The addition of Beaufort County to the disaster declaration came after a FEMA team surveyed damaged properties in the county as part of the effort to determine eligibility for federal funds, said Beaufort County Administrator Michael Moore.

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Alex Murdaugh settles the wrongful death lawsuit that sparked his fall

Times Union 15 Oct 2024

The family of 19-year-old Mallory Beach sued the Murdaugh family and others after authorities said the boat Paul Murdaugh was driving crashed into a Beaufort County bridge in February 2019.

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SC students skip school a lot. The problem helps explain their dismal test scores, report finds.

Yahoo Daily News 15 Oct 2024

Kevin Johnson, a former school board member in Clarendon County ... Go to the same school ... “We’re battling (absences) across all socioeconomic” groups, said Pender, principal at Coosa Elementary School in Beaufort County and a former teacher of the year.

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Library offers free cards to non-residents displaced by hurricane

Bluffton Today 14 Oct 2024

In support of these individuals during their time in Beaufort County, the Beaufort County Library is pleased to offer a temporary waiver of the "non-resident card" fee ($40) for those residing in ...

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26 acres near Hilton Head Island's historic Mitchelville preserved as greenspace

Aiken Standard 14 Oct 2024

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — A major historic feature on Hilton Head will be preserved for generations thanks to a land purchase orchestrated through Beaufort County's Green Space Committee ... Beaufort County ... Beaufort County News.

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Alex Murdaugh settles lawsuit related to fatal 2019 boat crash, ending case

Aiken Standard 14 Oct 2024

Murdaugh's younger son Paul allegedly crashed that boat into a Beaufort County bridge after a night of drinking in February 2019, killing 19-year-old Mallory Beach and injuring several friends.

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FEMA expands aid, opens SC centers to help those seeking Helene disaster funds

Yahoo Daily News 14 Oct 2024

With the addition of Beaufort and Fairfield counties, federal money is now available to South Carolinians in 28 of the state’s 46 counties, as well as residents of the Catawba Indian Reservation, ...

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Mayor's Memo: Hardeeville hunkers down during Helene, prepares for local elections

Bluffton Today 13 Oct 2024

5, we all must decide our vote for or against the sales tax referendums in Beaufort and Jasper County ... Beaufort County’s referendum calls for $260 million for their connecting roads to Jasper on SC170/278 and SC46.

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High School Roundup: Goose Creek, Fort Dorchester, Stratford win

Aiken Standard 13 Oct 2024

11 ... 18 ... Prep Zone Sports ... Beaufort 23, Colleton County 0. Beaufort Academy 48, Summerville Faith Christian 6 ... St ... 16. Hampton County 39, Lake Marion 7 ... Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 28, Calhoun County 0 ... Marlboro County 64, Georgetown 15 ... Union County 28, Broome 22, OT.

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Editorial: Don't be fooled by claims Charleston County tax referendum is pro-greenbelt

Aiken Standard 12 Oct 2024

Also that year, Beaufort County voters approved the state’s first greenspace sales tax, which will raise $100 million solely for conservation projects through May 2025 ... Neck site in Jasper County.

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A deadly week on Beaufort, Jasper roadways: 2 drivers, 1 pedestrian killed in 3-day span

Yahoo Daily News 11 Oct 2024

Pedestrian fatally struck in northern Beaufort County ... Monday at the scene, according to Beaufort County Coroner David Ott ... Motorcyclist dead after multi-vehicle crash in Jasper County.

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North Carolina State Senate District 3: Candidates answer questions ahead of General Election

New Bern Sun Journal 11 Oct 2024

Craven, Beaufort, and Lenoir counties.What do you read to stay informed on issues? ... I enjoy serving as the liaison between our state government and the citizens and municipal governments of Beaufort, Craven, and Lenoir counties.

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South Carolina Lowcountry Community Calendar of Events

Bluffton Today 11 Oct 2024

For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events.

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South Carolina high school football scores for Week 7 of the 2024 SCHSL season

Independent Mail 11 Oct 2024

Scores across the state in Week 7 of the high school football season. Friday's games ... Aynor at Dillon. Beaufort at Colleton County ... Hunter-Kinard-Tyler at Calhoun County ... Lake Marion at Hampton County ... Marlboro County at Georgetown ... Union County at Broome.

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Board lacks quorum for second time in a week

New Bern Sun Journal 11 Oct 2024

For the second time in a week, the New Bern Board of Aldermen lacked a quorum and was unable to address city business ... The agenda for the Oct ... Brinson, a Republican, represents the counties of Beaufort, Craven, and Lenoir counties in District 2 ... .