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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 04:09 pm

Bluffton News

Local news for Bluffton, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

21 hrs ago | Island Packet

State approval of Pinckney Point docks, boat ramp draws fire

A state decision allowing a Florida developer to build docks, boat lifts and a community boat ramp on a peninsula between the Okatie and Colleton rivers faces growing opposition from residents, local elected ...

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Related Topix: Okatie, SC, Beaufort County, SC

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Island Packet

David Lauderdale's blog: Is it too late to keep Bluffton weird?

Submitted by dlauderdale on July 18, 2008 - 12:08pm. Checking our pulse: Yesterday, I got a T-shirt in the mail from a friend in Austin, Texas.

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Related Topix: Hilton Head Island, SC, Beaufort County, SC, Yemassee, SC

Island Packet

Bluffton man sought on fondling charge

A 20-year-old Bluffton man is wanted for allegedly breaking into a home and fondling a woman while she slept, according to a Beaufort County sheriff's report released Tuesday.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

Island Packet

Three former Bluffton police officers allege discrimination

Three black former Bluffton police officers filed complaints last month with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging they were discriminated against by the Bluffton Police Department because ...

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Related Topix: Hardeeville, SC, Law, Employment / Labor Law

Island Packet

Upcoming events at the Society of Bluffton Artists

Some upcoming events at the Society of Bluffton Artists: EXHIBIT The Society of Bluffton Artists will present "Earth, Sky and Sea," the artwork of Alicia Olea-Bell from Aug.

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Island Packet

Two suspects held in Bluffton convenience store heist

Two men being held on charges stemming from the armed robbery of a Beaufort fast-food restaurant last month now face additional charges for allegedly robbing a Bluffton convenience store in May.

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Related Topix: Yemassee, SC, Beaufort, SC, Beaufort County, SC, Hilton Head Island, SC

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Island Packet

Lack of rights of way halt Bluffton sidewalk work

Two stretches of new sidewalk in old town Bluffton scheduled for completion last week end before they're supposed to because the town failed to secure easements from private property owners.

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Related Topix: Beaufort County, SC

Island Packet

Bluffton man held after allegedly threatening clerk with broken beer bottle

A 20-year-old Bluffton man was arrested late Monday after he allegedly stole beer, broke one of the bottles and threatened to stab a gas station clerk who confronted him, authorities said Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Drink, Beer

Island Packet

Bluffton officials propose shifting runoff to protect the May River

In an effort to save the May River from pollutants and bacteria, Bluffton officials plan to redirect stormwater from the May northward to the Colleton River.

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Mon Jul 14, 2008

Island Packet

Pit bulls kill pet Pomeranian in Island West

Two pit bulls broke free from their home in greater Bluffton on Saturday, attacking and killing a Pomeranian in front of the dog's horrified family, according to a Beaufort County sheriff's report released ...

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Related Topix: Beaufort County, SC

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Island Packet

Bluffton may preserve former slave's home

Photo: Bluffton's Planning Department might preserve this house, the home of former slave Cyrus Garvey.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Island Packet

Subway armed robbery suspects arrested

Two armed robbery suspects were apprehended this morning shortly after robbing the Subway at 80 Baylor Drive in Bluffton.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

Post and Courier

Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville all grow in Census count

Think the Charleston metro area has been getting more crowded lately? You're right.

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

Island Packet

No surprise: Bluffton and Hardeeville populations growing. But by how much?

As expected, the number of people living in Bluffton and Hardeeville grew from July 2006 to July 2007, according to population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Related Topix: Hardeeville, SC

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Island Packet

Can Bluffton be prettied-up?

Photo: Criss-crossing power lines all but hide the steeple of First Baptist Church of Bluffton on Wednesday as seen from the northeast corner of the four-way stop with Boundary Street and May River, Bluffton ...

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Island Packet

New hamburger joint coming to Bluffton

A Virginia-based burger chain known for its hand-cut fries and cult-like following is coming to greater Bluffton.

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Related Topix: Federal Prisons, United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Dining

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Island Packet

Man uses BB gun in island robbery, Sheriff's Office says

A 23-year-old Bluffton man faces charges for allegedly trying to rob a man with a BB gun and then shooting him when he refused to hand over any money, authorities said.

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Related Topix: Beaufort County, SC

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Island Packet

Bluffton man accused in assaults is arrested

A Bluffton man accused of two violent attacks at different Hilton Head Island bars on the same night was arrested late last week, according to a Beaufort County sheriff's report released today.

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Related Topix: Hilton Head Island, SC, Beaufort County, SC

Island Packet

Bluffton character -- What is it? And how can developers get it?

Photo: The post office at Bluffton Village is a commercial building that town leaders say reflects Bluffton character.

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Sat Jul 05, 2008

Myrtle Beach Online

The Carolinas

A panel assembled by South Carolina's governor has 50 recommendations on how the state can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Related Topix: Hilton Head Island, SC, Beaufort County, SC

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