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New bakery focusing on affordability coming to Beaufort soon. Here’s when and where

Higgins believes it’s a necessity to have a bakery in Beaufort, and he wants it to be a Beaufort bakery, not styled after ...
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Rare Atlantic Niña teaming up with El Niño. What that means for SC hurricane season

An ‘Atlantic Nina’ is forming while there is already a strong El Niño. Here’s what that means for South Carolina weather.
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Flash flood threat in Hilton Head area this weekend. Here’s how much rain we could get

Forecasts warn of potential heavy rainfall through Sunday, in part due to moisture from Bertha. The rain may bring flash ...
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Marine and his commander bring ‘Lowcountry style’ BBQ to Beaufort waterfront

The doors are open at Mother Smokin’ Good BBQ. It is known for its Lowcountry style of BBQ. You’ll find it at the former YoYo ...
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Two Parris Island drill instructors died in two months. Here’s what we know

Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, a drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, was found dead in a hotel ...