The FBI is alerting South Carolina residents about a recent spike in government impersonation scams involving callers who falsely claim to represent federal law enforcement and use spoofed FBI phone …

The University of South Carolina Beaufort is saying goodbye to its Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Eric Skipper. Skipper is leaving for Southeastern Louisiana …

The Town of Hilton Head Island will launch its beach renourishment project on Aug. 6th at Fish Haul Beach, marking the start of a multi-phase effort to replenish sand and protect the island’s …

Lowcountry Legal Volunteers (LCLV) has received a $200,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta), administered through South Atlantic Bank, to deliver 225 wills and …

New residents to South Carolina are often surprised to discover that the state prohibits the use of red-light and speed cameras for traffic enforcement. Unlike neighboring states, South Carolina law …

In a dramatic rescue on Saturday, July 12th, a nearly 8-foot female bottlenose dolphin known as “Lucky” was freed from a shallow tidal lagoon in the Hampton Lake community and returned …

Hilton Head Island’s Fire Rescue Line Battalion Chief Jeff Hartberger retired on July 1st, 2025, after nearly 41 years of dedicated service. Hartberger is not only the longest-serving member in …

If it’s your first beach renourishment, here’s a quick overview: this process replaces sand lost over time due to natural erosion and seasonal storm activity. It’s A LOT of sand, …

The Hilton Head Island Town Council approved a slate of measures during its July 15th meeting. The council also advanced several amendments to its Land Management Ordinance (LMO) and finalized …

The Hilton Head Island Town Council approved a series of measures during its June 17th meeting aimed at bolstering public health, environmental standards, and long-term infrastructure planning. …

Nearly two decades after first stepping onto a Food Network set, Orchid Paulmeier is back in the national spotlight. The longtime Bluffton and Hilton Head restaurateur and owner of One Hot …

Local officials confirmed two shark bite incidents in June, both resulting in non-life-threatening injuries and prompting renewed focus on beachgoer safety. The first incident occurred …

Each Wednesday evening during the summer, volunteers gather at the “Big Blue Chair” outside the Beach House Hilton Head Island with a shared goal: to “Put the Beach to Bed.” …

In a rare and somber event, a juvenile sperm whale stranded along South Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island on May 3rd, 2025, drawing marine biologists and federal agencies and the attention of crowds …

The first sea turtle nest of the 2025 season has been laid on Hilton Head Island, and it comes with a special tribute to a well-known figure in the local community. Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head …

The Beaufort County School District (BCSD) has announced its participation in the 2025 Seamless Summer Option Program, offering free meals to children across the county during the summer months. This …

As hurricane season begins June 1st, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve learned in Bluffton from past storms—and how those lessons are helping us prepare for whatever may …

As Hilton Head Island prepares for the start of its new fiscal year on July 1st, Town Council is advancing a proposed $174.7 million consolidated budget that aims to reduce the local property tax …

Hurricane season begins again on June 1st and along with it a reminder about the importance of maintaining flood insurance separate from other types of insurance policies, particularly given our …

Homeowners in the Woodlake neighborhood community on Hilton Head Island have sued Beaufort County for $3.5 million in damages for violations by county officials relating to expansion of the Hilton …