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Forecasters eye two more tropical waves as Hilton Head avoids Hurricane Gabrielle’s impact

While Hurricane Gabrielle storm will not leave any marks on Hilton Head, the National Hurricane Center is also tracking two ...
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‘Unethical’: ACC fines Syracuse for faking injuries during Clemson game

The ACC said Syracuse’s specific violation occurred at the 9:25 mark of the fourth quarter of its 34-21 win at Clemson, while ...
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Driver killed, another hospitalized in crash near Sun City main gate

The Saturday morning crash marked the 15th highway fatality in Beaufort County so far this year, and the fifth on U.S. 278.
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Chasing wild shrimp in St. Helena Sound and niche markets as imports face scrutiny

One Beaufort shrimper says the winds are shifting in the local industry’s favor after nuclear shrimp and false advertising ...
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Pine Island plan goes to the county Monday for another vote. Here’s the details

Beaufort County’s eleven elected officials will determine the fate of development on Pine Island — at least for the present — ...
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About 480,000 Anker power banks recalled after ‘fire and explosion incidents’

Power banks should power your phone or laptop, not burn your house. That’s why Anker Innovations recalled about 481,000 power banks over five models. “The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can ...