Deputies search for suspect in attempted murder on Hilton Head

Island Packet - Fri Nov 27

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted murder that apparently occurred at a gas station on Hilton Head Island early Thanksgiving morning, according to an incident report released Friday.

Synthetic marijuana attracts unwanted attention to professor who invented it

Island Packet - Fri Nov 27

Clemson University chemistry professor John Huffman was amused the first time someone called to talk about people smoking one of his lab projects to get high.

Arts center to light Christmas tree Saturday

Island Packet - Fri Nov 27

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina will hold the town Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony beginning at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the arts center on Hilton Head Island.

SCETV show looks at Intracoastal Waterway in SC

Fort Mill Times - Thu Nov 26

A South Carolina ETV documentary will tell the story about the 235 miles of Intracoastal Waterway in the state.

Thanksgiving right time to reach out, help others

Island Packet - Wed Nov 25

Even in this tough economic year, each of us must be willing to give thanks for many blessings in life.

Shelter Cove Harbour kicks off the holidays

Island Packet - Wed Nov 25

Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island will hold its 2009 Holiday Season Kick-Off Celebration, featuring a visit from Santa Claus, live music, free refreshments and more Friday and Saturday.

Five men arrested in drug raid in Hilton Head, Bluffton

Island Packet - Wed Nov 25

Four Hilton Head Island residents and a Bluffton man were arrested by a multi-agency task force Tuesday after a six-month drug-trafficking investigation, according to a release from the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.

Six-hour standoff between police and upset husband ends without incident

Island Packet - Wed Nov 25

A six-hour standoff with a Bluffton man who had barricaded himself in his home ended Tuesday night without injuries, after the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office SWAT teamentered the home and arrested him, according to a news release.

Bluffton standoff continues into the night

Island Packet - Tue Nov 24

Beaufort County Sheriff's deputies remained posted outside a Bluffton home Tuesday night after a man refused to come out following a domestic dispute, police said.

As needs grow, United Way works to meet them

Island Packet - Tue Nov 24

For more information, go to the United Way Web site at www.uwlowcountry.org or call 843-982-3040 in Beaufort, 843-837-2000 in southern Beaufort County, or 843-645-6500 in Jasper County.