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Natural planting proposed
The revision would require any disturbance within the 50foot river buffer — such as for bulkhead construction, rip-rap placement or other erosion control work —tobereplanted with native plant species.. - On page 1
The revision would require any disturbance within the 50foot river buffer — such as for bulkhead construction, rip-rap placement or other erosion control work —tobereplanted with native plant species.. - On page 1
BirthHer maternal grandparents are Margaret and Ray Walden of Columbia. Paternal grandparents are Linda and Fred Hogshead Sr. of Charlotte, N.C... - On page 3
Zonta seeks nominations for Woman of the Year
“The award was started more than 20 years ago to recognize women who have given their time and expertise to the Lowcountry community while effectively managing their professional positions, their families and other roles,” according to a club press release. - On page 4
“The award was started more than 20 years ago to recognize women who have given their time and expertise to the Lowcountry community while effectively managing their professional positions, their families and other roles,” according to a club press release. - On page 4
USCB hosts its own ‘Antiques Road Show’ today
This could be the time to find a Van Gogh in the attic. Llewellyn Dykes of Certified Personal Property Appraisals will provide participants with appraisals of art, antiques and jewelry in the Heritage Classic Foundation hall in the Hargray building on the Bluffton campus. - On page 5
This could be the time to find a Van Gogh in the attic. Llewellyn Dykes of Certified Personal Property Appraisals will provide participants with appraisals of art, antiques and jewelry in the Heritage Classic Foundation hall in the Hargray building on the Bluffton campus. - On page 5
In remembrance
She received her bachelor of arts degree in English from Bucknell University in New Jersey. She was a proofreader. She was the owner of Lease Source South in Greenville. She was a member of the Church of the Palms United Methodist Church in Okatie. She was a member of the Sun City Vocal Choir and Sun City Bell Chimers. - On page 5
She received her bachelor of arts degree in English from Bucknell University in New Jersey. She was a proofreader. She was the owner of Lease Source South in Greenville. She was a member of the Church of the Palms United Methodist Church in Okatie. She was a member of the Sun City Vocal Choir and Sun City Bell Chimers. - On page 5
Embroiderers’ Guild to meet
The guild is open to anyone interested in needlework, regardless of skill level. Bring a project. To learn more, call Carol Saunders at 689-5090.. - On page 6
The guild is open to anyone interested in needlework, regardless of skill level. Bring a project. To learn more, call Carol Saunders at 689-5090.. - On page 6
New blood donor center opensBeaufort Memorial relies on the Blood Alliance for an average of 230 units of blood a month. The nonprofit community blood bank also serves hospitals in Savannah and Northeast Florida. Along with donor centers, it provides mobile collection units for offsite blood drives. - On page 6
Hardeeville city manager hired by Florence CountyGriffin said one of the biggest accomplishments he had a hand in while in Jasper County was to help push the future Exit 3 project, which has recently received earmark funding by the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB). The RiverPort project along U.S. - On page 7
You say ... Letter to the editor
To the first (caller): Thanks for initially agreeing with me. I aimed my criticisms at past and present congresses and administrations, and I offered practical solutions to current congresspersons and administration — the historical blame for which party screwed things up was not my intent. - On page 8
To the first (caller): Thanks for initially agreeing with me. I aimed my criticisms at past and present congresses and administrations, and I offered practical solutions to current congresspersons and administration — the historical blame for which party screwed things up was not my intent. - On page 8
You say ... Letter to the editor
I will, of course, greatly condense what he uncovered, going back to the founding of the Illuminati, a secret Luciferic order of illuminized Freemasons in Bavaria, taking its name from the secret teaching of Lucifer, the supposed light-bearer, or source of enlightenment. - On page 9
I will, of course, greatly condense what he uncovered, going back to the founding of the Illuminati, a secret Luciferic order of illuminized Freemasons in Bavaria, taking its name from the secret teaching of Lucifer, the supposed light-bearer, or source of enlightenment. - On page 9
Entrepreneurs know no age limits
America’s 77 million baby boomers are beginning to contemplate retirement or are being forced out of the job market by layoffs. Slowing down is the last thing they want to do. They are seeking comparable jobs from which they have been laid off. - On page 10
America’s 77 million baby boomers are beginning to contemplate retirement or are being forced out of the job market by layoffs. Slowing down is the last thing they want to do. They are seeking comparable jobs from which they have been laid off. - On page 10
Tri-Command Communities changes its name and look
Tri-Command Communities merged with AMCC in 2007 to form one of the largest projects in the Actus Lend Lease portfolio. The merger of the two projects added 1,718 privatized homes to the AMCC portfolio, resulting in a total of 8,059 total homes located along the eastern United States from Massachusetts to South Carolina. - On page 10
Tri-Command Communities merged with AMCC in 2007 to form one of the largest projects in the Actus Lend Lease portfolio. The merger of the two projects added 1,718 privatized homes to the AMCC portfolio, resulting in a total of 8,059 total homes located along the eastern United States from Massachusetts to South Carolina. - On page 10
A million mission opportunities
By mission, I mean purposely doing something encouraging and helpful where there is a need — not forcing your beliefs on another person against their will. This really is the age of opportunity for folks to be on mission for there is so much need, so many hurting. - On page 11
By mission, I mean purposely doing something encouraging and helpful where there is a need — not forcing your beliefs on another person against their will. This really is the age of opportunity for folks to be on mission for there is so much need, so many hurting. - On page 11
Quality … not quantity
One morning as the manager of the station, Isent James to hand pump 24 gallons of kerosene into 24 onegallon containers. We were extremely busy that morning and it seemed like it took James forever to fill the order. There were several times that Icalled for James to hurry the process. - On page 11
One morning as the manager of the station, Isent James to hand pump 24 gallons of kerosene into 24 onegallon containers. We were extremely busy that morning and it seemed like it took James forever to fill the order. There were several times that Icalled for James to hurry the process. - On page 11
PICTURE PURRFECTThe first official cat show at which purebred cats were judged by written breed standards describing colors, conformation and other observable characteristics representative of the ideal cat belonging to a particular breed was held in 1871. Just five breeds — Abyssinian, Angora, Manx, Persian and Siamese — were exhibited. - On page 12
Fulton a star on the track and in the classroomFulton, who transferred to Bluffton prior to her sophomore year from Dunwoody High in metro Atlanta, not only was one of seven BHS students to be selected in September as a “scholar with honor” (students with an average grade-point average of 3.25 in all Advanced Placements (AP) tests taken and having GPAs of 3. - On page 14
The driving force behind ‘Race for Josh’
As busy as she is in the classroom and running cross country, Bluffton senior scholar-athlete Brittany Fulton has found the time to organize an open benefit 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, to raise funds for the Josh George Memorial Scholarship Fund. - On page 14
As busy as she is in the classroom and running cross country, Bluffton senior scholar-athlete Brittany Fulton has found the time to organize an open benefit 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, to raise funds for the Josh George Memorial Scholarship Fund. - On page 14
Berkeley’s optical trickeration makes listAug. 1: 14th hole, May River Golf Club, Palmetto Bluff Aug. 8: Fourth hole, Chechessee Creek Club, Okatie Aug. 15: Ninth hole, Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club, Bluffton Aug. 22: Seventh hole, Old South Golf Links, Bluffton Aug. 29: 15th hole, Colleton River Dye Course, Bluffton Sept. - On page 15
Sports Briefs
The 2009-10 PALS basketball season is approaching fast and registration is in its final week. All registration will take place at the Bluffton Recreation Center on Ulmer Road. Forms can be downloaded online at www. bcgov.net (click on “Parks and Leisure Dept. - On page 16
The 2009-10 PALS basketball season is approaching fast and registration is in its final week. All registration will take place at the Bluffton Recreation Center on Ulmer Road. Forms can be downloaded online at www. bcgov.net (click on “Parks and Leisure Dept. - On page 16
‘Cats underdogs again in volleyball title game
It turned out the BHS girls weren’t phased by the fact Pickens had won seven of the previous nine state titles. After feeling out the Blue Flame during a 17-25 first-game loss, the Bobcats shocked the Flames 25-21, 25-18, 25-14 for the school’s first state volleyball championship in only the program’s fourth year. - On page 16
It turned out the BHS girls weren’t phased by the fact Pickens had won seven of the previous nine state titles. After feeling out the Blue Flame during a 17-25 first-game loss, the Bobcats shocked the Flames 25-21, 25-18, 25-14 for the school’s first state volleyball championship in only the program’s fourth year. - On page 16
Cabbie robbed on Hilton Head
The driver had gone to the apartments to pick up two fares and saw the two subjects walking toward his vehicle from the area of the E building in the complex. The two men got into the cab. As the driver was exiting the complex, one of them grabbed him around the neck while the second suspect took an undisclosed amount of money from his pockets. - On page 20
The driver had gone to the apartments to pick up two fares and saw the two subjects walking toward his vehicle from the area of the E building in the complex. The two men got into the cab. As the driver was exiting the complex, one of them grabbed him around the neck while the second suspect took an undisclosed amount of money from his pockets. - On page 20
Focus Religon
The Parish Church of St. Helena will host its annual fall bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Parish House at 507 Newcastle St. in downtown Beaufort. St. Helena’s mission teams will offer breakfast and lunch today, proceeds to benefit upcoming mission trips. - On page 22
The Parish Church of St. Helena will host its annual fall bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Parish House at 507 Newcastle St. in downtown Beaufort. St. Helena’s mission teams will offer breakfast and lunch today, proceeds to benefit upcoming mission trips. - On page 22
Focus Religion
St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church will hold a free, community-wide, reemployment support group on Mondays through Nov. 16 for anyone looking for a job or changing career paths. The group will meet at the church, 20 Pope Ave. on Hilton Head Island, each Monday at 7:30 a. - On page 23
St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church will hold a free, community-wide, reemployment support group on Mondays through Nov. 16 for anyone looking for a job or changing career paths. The group will meet at the church, 20 Pope Ave. on Hilton Head Island, each Monday at 7:30 a. - On page 23
Financial questions and answers
Meanwhile,justbecause you declared bankruptcy more than eight years ago doesn’t mean the bankruptcy was finalized within a year of the filing. You (or other borrowers in your situation) may have had an active bankruptcy for a year or more after the initial filing. - On page 25
Meanwhile,justbecause you declared bankruptcy more than eight years ago doesn’t mean the bankruptcy was finalized within a year of the filing. You (or other borrowers in your situation) may have had an active bankruptcy for a year or more after the initial filing. - On page 25
Obama to sign homebuyer assistance billWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed a $24 billion economicstimulusbillproviding tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and extending unemployment benefits to the longtime jobless who have been left behind as the economy veers toward recovery. - On page 25
Tax credit extension a positive step toward sustained real estate recovery, say realtors
The National Association of Realtors today commended the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for passing a bill that includes an extension and expansion of the current home buyer tax credit as an important step in ensuring a real estate and economic recovery. - On page 26
The National Association of Realtors today commended the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for passing a bill that includes an extension and expansion of the current home buyer tax credit as an important step in ensuring a real estate and economic recovery. - On page 26
