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Submitted by mhammet on Thu, 2007-11-08 21:35. http://www.beaufortgazette.com/developing_stories/story/6725810p-5997208c.html Firefighters rush baby to hospital Published Thu, Nov 8, 2007 "A frantic mom rushed ... via The Beaufort Gazette

“When you're in a courtroom, you expect to hear the truth. So, why are people receiving sentences that don't mean what they say?”

Every year, families of the nine boys molested by former elementary teacher Philip Underwood-Sheppard will collect signatures from their neighbors and drive from Beaufort to Columbia to try to keep him in ... via The Beaufort Gazette

“I know for a people to not know their history is a people that won't know where they're going”

As a teenager growing up in Beaufort County, Howard Wright heard a story about an African tribe known as the people of Sommer. via Island Packet

“It's simply a tool that is used in negotiation of settlements at the lowest possible cost.”

The Beaufort County School District released Friday a lawsuit settlement between the district and former principal LaVerne Daviscq after the state's chief law officer said it was illegal to keep such agreements ... via Island Packet

An investigation conducted by members of the Beaufort/Jasper Multi-Agency Drug Task Force led to the arrest of four individuals suspected of involvement in drug activity. via Island Packet

“I plan on doing that by staying motivated, doing my job as I'm supposed to and taking care of the Marines around me. Honestly, I can't see myself doing anything else right now.”

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Marine Corps birthday celebrations BOB SOFALY The Beaufort Gazette Col. via The Beaufort Gazette

“Since (Chancellor) Jane (Upshaw) took over, the thrust has all been for all the resources to go to (the) New River (campus)”

Frustrated with the University of South Carolina Beaufort's perceived lack of interest in expanding in Beaufort, the City Council this week said it will seek other colleges to establish branches in Beaufort. via Island Packet

“The mosquito season is directly related to the rainfall, the weather and the tides”

Millions of blood-sucking insects pestered people and their pets from April to October this year, making grilling a chore and porch-side parties a buzzfest. via The Beaufort Gazette

A woman stole $600 in groceries from Piggly Wiggly, 32 Shelter Cove Lane, by placing the items in her handbag, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff's report. via Island Packet

Submitted by JungleBall on Tue, 2007-11-06 13:12. Beaufort police have three suspects in custody and are looking for a third after two purse-snatching incidents Monday. via The Beaufort Gazette

“I'd prefer to go back to committee, get some numbers”

The Beaufort County Council approved Monday a $1.2 million plan to make improvements at the Broad River Landing, despite a few pleas for better stormwater management and improved shoulders for bicycle safety on ... via Island Packet

“This is an issue that requires a lot more than talk”

The mayors of Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Beaufort are among 110 mayors throughout South Carolina who have signed an open letter to presidential candidates urging them to make solving climate change a top ... via The Beaufort Gazette

Three people were arrested last Thursday following a series of long-term drug investigations by the Beaufort/Jasper Multi-Agency Drug Task Force . via WTOC-TV Savannah

“Most of the bats do not drink too much blood.”

Bats are a common Halloween icon in decorations, and tales of bloodthirsty bats abound. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“Once you throw something away, you've demonstrated you no longer care about it or have an interest.”

Christopher Larson admits he doesn't always lock his front door, but he meticulously protects his garbage. via The Beaufort Gazette

“When he asked, I said go with it.”

Beaufort Elementary School fifth-grader Shelly Houge gets zombie makeup applied before her class's performance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance during lunch Wednesday. via The Beaufort Gazette

Between Monday and Wednesday, sheriff's deputies responded to various Bluffton neighborhoods in reference to a group of young people going door-to-door claiming to be selling magazine subscriptions, according ... via Island Packet

“At St. Gregory's alone, we have 700 children under the age of 13”

Members of local parishes are in discussions with the diocese of Charleston about a proposal to build a regional Catholic high school in Jasper County. via The Beaufort Gazette

“He's worked himself up from the tail board of a truck.”

In his 37 years as a professional firefighter, Chief Jim "The Dragon" Bollack earned his nickname breathing fire as often as he put it out. via The Beaufort Gazette