Report urges tighter limits on shoreline development

The Greenville News - Sun Nov 08

Two decades after South Carolina adopted a sweeping beach protection law, the state has failed to keep new development from encroaching on the seashores and sand dunes that define the coast - and in some cases is subsidizing private oceanfront landowners, a new report says.

First Presbyterian hosts health care program

Island Packet - Sat Nov 07

Health Ministries at First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island is sponsoring a patient advocacy program, "What to Expect When You're Not Expecting: How to Successfully Navigate the Healthcare System," at 7 p.m. Monday in the church's James Chapel.

Anniversary Announcements for Nov. 8

Island Packet - Sat Nov 07

Dick and Dolores Bland of Hilton Head Island celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Nov.

Junior Achievement needs volunteers

Island Packet - Sat Nov 07

Junior Achievement of Greater Hilton Head is looking for volunteers to present five to seven lesson programs in Hilton Head Island schools.

Watermedia Society honors local artists

Island Packet - Sat Nov 07

Two Hilton Head Island residents were among top 30 selections in the S.C. Watermedia Society's 32nd annual exhibition.

Rep. Chalk makes paying off toll road a priority, suggests ways to do it

Island Packet - Fri Nov 06

State Rep. Richard Chalk said he is exploring more ways to expedite the end of Cross Island Parkway tolls.

Coast Guard searching for missing sailor with ties to Hilton Head Island

Island Packet - Thu Nov 05

Coast Guard crews have been searching since Monday for a Georgia native who was reported missing while sailing from Puerto Rico to Florida on a boat registered on Hilton Head Island, according to a Coast Guard release.

Students run through earthquake drill that S.C. experts say is necessary

Island Packet - Thu Nov 05

Imagine the floor is moving beneath you. You can't stand up, or even stay still in your seat.

Sheriff resumes work on 1987 missing child case after suspect arrested in Florida

Island Packet - Thu Nov 05

Audio: Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner and 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone conduct a news conference Thursday to discuss the 1987 disappearance of Paul Baker.

Fishermen, rescue crews not happy about closure of boat ramp on Broad River

Island Packet - Wed Nov 04

Closing the boat ramp at the Broad River Landing for six months will make water rescues more difficult and hurt the commercial fishermen who need easy access to the river, some ramp users say.