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Slower start to fireworks sale, some consumers saying theya re cutting back this year
Recession? What recession? If you just look at the number of folks lined up at Showtime Fireworks in Hardeeville, it looks like business is well, booming.
Ballad hero has lived a country song
This undated file photo released by the Volusia County Branch Jail in Florida, shows Christopher Daniel Gay.
Growth rebounds for big cities
Reversing a decade-long trend, many of America's largest cities are now growing more quickly than the rest of the nation, yet another sign of an economic crisis that is making it harder for people to move.
Animal league to open adoption center
Palmetto Animal League has announced plans to open an adoption center in late 2009 and is seeking donations of cash and building materials for the nonprofit organization's first permanent facility.
John Monroe Meeks Sr. July 20, 1939 - June 27, 2009 Hardeeville, S.C., resident
John Monroe Meeks Sr., 69, of Hardeeville, S.C., passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009, at his home.
Tim's Take: Mark Sanford reaction
But he drew much clearer ones around how politicians can act, outlining again where excusable ends and unacceptable begins for elected officials.
Davis addresses the 'elephant in the room' during business speech
State Sen. Tom Davis of Beaufort was scheduled to discuss a planned port in Jasper County, education funding and other legislative issues with business and civic leaders Thursday.
"He got caught with his pants down"
It's one of the hottest stories around the country today. A Republican Governor caught in a sex scandal and just about everybody has an opinion.
Report commissioned by home builders asserts governments' gain
Impact fee:A fee charged by a local government on a new home or commercial building to help pay for all of or a portion of the infrastructure costs that the new development will create.
Proposed law shows tickets seen as revenue
It would be easier to buy the assertion that traffic tickets aren't viewed as a source of revenue if past and present behavior didn't shout otherwise.
The Greater Hardeeville Chamber of Commerce will start a new strategy today for attracting visitors to the city and surrounding areas.
Lawmakers used another budget proviso to mandate that PRT close the gift shop at the S.C. Governor's Mansion - a direct shot at their least favorite politician of all-time, Republican Gov.
Hardeeville turns out 66 graduates
The 66 students of the Hardeeville High School Class of 2009 graduated Friday in the school gym.
Severe weather warning extended
The National Weather Service has extended its severe thunderstorm warning until 5:30 p.m. for portions of the Coastal Empire.
Public, private projects must be better planned
State highway officials can do better with the design for widening U.S. 278 near the Okatie River.
The 11 students of Abundant Life Academy's Class of 2009 graduated Thursday in the Hardeeville school gym.
4 in Hampton Co, SC fined After April Cock Fighting Charges
Four of the 37 people arrested back in April were in a Hampton County, SC courtroom today, on cockfighting charges, the first in Hampton County's history.
Jasper County seeks more water-board clout
Jasper County residents may soon have more of a say when it comes to water and sewer rates, local service policies, and any other significant decision that affects the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority.
Blue Angels fly high before thousands of spectators on first day of air show
His neck craned toward the sky above Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Russ Langer had a heightened appreciation for the complex maneuvers being performed by the six Blue Angels pilots soaring overhead.
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