STORY 1 From the Island Packet The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and other partners have acquired more than 10,000 acres in Jasper and Hampton counties. The 10,570 acres will be used to protect critical plant and animal habitats while also expanding public recreation opportunities in the Lowcountry. The SCDNR said that ther…

STORY 1 From the Island News The first annual Lowcountry Regional Public Works Training Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, September 26 at the Buckwalter Recreation Center in Bluffton. Participants will have the ability to choose from three educational tracks: roadway, stormwater, and environmental. The event is being hosted b…

STORY 1 From the Post & Courier A legislative commission tasked with building a monument to Civil War hero Robert Smalls met for the first time this week to begin laying groundwork to permanently commemorate the former enslaved man-turned-congressman on the grounds of the S.C. Statehouse. There's much to be done. The commission, formed by an act of…

STORY 1 From the Post & Courier With recent approval from Town Council, Hilton Head Island will partner with a nonprofit and a playground manufacturer to bring an inclusive playground to the island. The partnership began with a proposal from Miracle Recreation and Best Buddies, a playground manufacturer and a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportu…

STORY 1 From the Island Packet Heavy winds from Tropical Storm Debby generated a “short-lived” tornado on Lady’s Island early Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service’s Charleston office confirmed Wednesday afternoon. Forecasters determined the twister was an EF0, according to NWS lead meteorologist Peter Mohlin. It’s the weakest category in t…

STORY 1 From the Island News Beaufort County has partnered with AccessNow, to complete a pilot project enhancing accessibility awareness at Beaufort County’s Passive Parks. This is the first project of its kind in South Carolina, focusing on informing the public about accessibility on three popular passive parks: Widgeon Point, Crystal Lake, and Fo…

STORY 1 From the Post & Courier South Carolina will grow to nearly 6.4 million residents by 2042 — if the state’s latest projections prove accurate — and just a handful of counties will account for most of the population growth. Five counties could see their populations soar by 49 percent or more from 2024 to 2042, a pace of growth likely to strain…

STORY 1 From Beaufort County Beaufort County encourages pet owners to plan for the well-being of their pets on Independence Day. Every year at this time, the County’s Animal Services Department receives an influx of 30 to 60 lost dogs and cats. “Loud fireworks and large crowds can distress animals, so avoid taking them to Fourth of July activities,…

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