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Beaufort, SC News Archives for May 2008

May 30, 2008 | Myrtle Beach Online

Ridgeland Mayor Henry Moss dies at age 69

Ridgeland officials say Mayor Henry Moss has died at age 69. Ridgeland town manager Jason Taylor told The Island Packet of Hilton that Moss died Thursday in a Savannah, Ga., hospital from cancer and ...

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Related Topix: Ridgeland, SC, Jasper County, SC

Thu May 29, 2008

Lowcountry Now

CODA support group

Where: CODA's Bluffton office Description: Anyone who is experiencing or who has experienced domestic violence in their lives is invited to attend, share and learn.

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Related Topix: Bluffton, SC

Tue May 27, 2008

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

New state veterans cemetery dedicated in Anderson

South Carolina is dedicating its first state veterans cemetery in the Upstate. The site is near Anderson on 57 acres of rolling hills.

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Related Topix: Greenville Metro, Florence, SC

Sun May 25, 2008

The Beaufort Gazette

It's no wonder?

Submitted by Meghann Ackerman on Wed, 2008-05-21 10:16. I grew up in a house where people were just people, regardless of things like their race or religion.

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Related Topix: Bluffton, SC, Blog News

Fri May 23, 2008

Post and Courier

Mother gets 35 years for death of infant

A 25-year-old mother has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after she was convicted of homicide by child abuse in the drug overdose death of her 15-month-old son.

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Related Topix: Beaufort County, SC

Thu May 22, 2008

Island Packet

Beaufort mother convicted in toddler's overdose death

After maintaining a steely demeanor for two days while on trial for the death of her infant son, Paris Avery was inconsolable after being found guilty Wednesday by a Beaufort County jury.

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Related Topix: Beaufort County, SC, Hydroxyzine (generic), Atarax, Vistaril, Medicine, Medication

Wed May 21, 2008

Post and Courier

SPA agrees to $3 million sale of Beaufort rail line

The State Ports Authority agreed Tuesday to sell about 25 miles of railroad in Beaufort County for $3 million to the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority.

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Related Topix: Beaufort County, SC, Yemassee, SC, Port Royal, SC

Tue May 20, 2008

Island Packet

St. Helena man killed in shooting

A St. Helena Island man was killed Tuesday morning after he and another man exchanged gunfire at Waterford Cove Apartments on Lady's Island, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.

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Related Topix: St. Helena Island, SC, Beaufort County, SC

Post and Courier

SPA selling 25 miles of railroad

The State Ports Authority board on Tuesday agreed to sell about 25 miles of railroad in Beaufort County to the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority for $3 million.

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Related Topix: Beaufort County, SC, Yemassee, SC, Port Royal, SC

Mon May 19, 2008

Island Packet

County finance committee debates pay for employees

Beaufort County Council's Finance Committee weighed in for the first time on fiscal 2009 budgets for the county and the school district Thursday, saying they will offer employees only modest cost-of-living ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Beaufort County, SC

Sat May 17, 2008

Post and Courier

Charleston schools hire 3 administrators

The Charleston County School Board has hired three new administrators. James Reinhart has been hired as principal of School of the Arts.

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Related Topix: Charleston County, SC, Charleston, SC, Charleston Metro, Mount Pleasant, SC

Fri May 16, 2008

Island Packet

Arson suspected in Beaufort apartment complex fire

A fire that destroyed the community center of a Beaufort apartment complex early Tuesday morning was no accident, authorities say. via Island Packet

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Related Topix: Port Royal, SC, Burton, SC

Wed May 14, 2008

Post and Courier

Conservation group endorses candidates

“It's no criticism of Senator Ford.”

Conservation Voters of South Carolina, a nonpartisan political arm of the state's conservation community, has endorsed 30 state House and Senate candidates running in the June 10 primaries, including several ... via Post and Courier

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Related Topix: Ridgeland, SC, US News

Mon May 12, 2008

Lowcountry Now

2008 Artist Showcase

May 23 & 24 2008 Artist Showcase ~ opening reception Friday, May 23, 5-8:30pm Presented by the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Blaw Construction, seventeen Lowcountry artists present ... via Lowcountry Now

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Related Topix: Beaufort County, SC, Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

Sat May 10, 2008

The Beaufort Gazette

USCB graduates first freshman class

The University of South Carolina Beaufort's graduation celebration wasn't just any ceremony Friday. via The Beaufort Gazette

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Thu May 08, 2008

The State

Ice cream truck is a dream for kids, owner

“There's really no stress to the job, and every day is fun. Every day is an adventure.”

Some children dream of wealth and fame, starring on the screen, or scoring on the field. via The State

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Related Topix: Port Royal, SC, Family, Kids

Tue May 06, 2008

The Post and Courier

LETTERS: Recalling Seaboard Air Line's 'East Carolina'

The Grove Street Station in Charleston was the stop for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad's "East Carolina" route, which ran through the Lowcountry. via The Post and Courier

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Related Topix: Lobeco, SC, Charleston, SC, Opinion

Mon May 05, 2008

Myrtle Beach Online

Review of building inspectors progressing slowly in Beaufort

“In light of having to do this and still run a department, it's not going to go as fast as some people may think”

More than six months after Beaufort County hired experts to determine whether county building inspectors are doing their jobs properly, the verdict is still out. via Myrtle Beach Online

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Related Topix: Beaufort County, SC

Sat May 03, 2008

Island Packet

Ethics Commission uses tortured logic in decision

“It is now not illegal for public officials to bait their fishing poles with an improper solicitation, so long as there are no fish biting.”

Let's set aside whether or not Beaufort Mayor Bill Rauch sought support from a former political opponent in exchange for Rauch's vote to annex the 1,000-acre McLeod Farm tract into the city of Beaufort. via Island Packet

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Related Topix: Opinion

WTOC-TV Savannah

Beaufort Police Department to hold annual movie club

The Beaufort Police Department will be holding its 34 annual police movie club for the summer and children from around the Low Country are all invited to attend. via WTOC-TV Savannah

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Thu May 01, 2008

Everything Alabama

Hoover senior citizens tour South Carolina, Savannah, Ga.; prepare for womanless wedding on May 15

Posted by Jon Anderson -- Birmingham News April 30, 2008 9:28 PM Members of the Hoover New Horizons senior citizens group stop for a moment after eating a large dinner at Mrs. via Everything Alabama

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