General Interest

April 13, 2013

Local Golf Notes: Heritage tournament solidly out of the rough

This April marked the 43rd Heritage Tournament on Hilton Head Island, and hopefully not the last. While as of this writing the tournament's future is in doubt, (more on that in a moment) the immutable fact is this event has been a marquee stop on the PGA Tour, and both …

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April 12, 2013

State Sen. Davis: Property tax reform unlikely this year


In recent weeks many have joined educators, school district officials and unions in mobilizing against the tax cap.
These opponents are arguing that a tax cap would not lower anyone’s tax bill, and could instead end up costing people more in fees for programs and services as schools and municipalities …

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April 12, 2013

Wild alligators demand our caution and respect


Everyone wants visitors to Beaufort County to have a good time, to get outdoors, to enjoy the golf courses and fishing holes. No one wants a $200 ticket to put a damper on a vacation. But what is worse, a $200 fine or the loss of a limb? Yes, This …

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April 11, 2013

Sea Pines Beach Club on Hilton Head to get $10 million facelift


Plans for a new $10-million clubhouse to replace the Sea Pines Beach Club won unanimous approval from a Hilton Head Island town design board last April.

Board members offered compliments and relatively minor recommendations about the project, which would be constructed on the existing club's site off North Sea …

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April 3, 2013

Beaufort County: Mail solicitation overcharging for property deeds


Many home owners are receiving official-looking letters as though they are from the County or a mortgage lender urging them to request an “official” copy of their Grant Deed in order to prevent foreclosure, prove that they own their home, and to be in compliance. The catch: you have to …

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April 3, 2013

Kroger officials break ground at Hilton Head mall redevelopment

Developers released more details First week of this month about the Kroger Marketplace that will anchor one end of Hilton Head Island's new Shelter Cove Towne Centre, formerly the Mall at Shelter Cove.

"We see opportunity in the growing year-round population of this beautiful place ... and in the millions …

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March 20, 2013

HUD Releases Model Programs for Use by Communities Seeking CDBG-DR Funding

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released several model programs designed to help communities get Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds more expeditiously to residents struggling to rebuild, repair or restore their homes.

These program designs can be adapted to a locality's unique …

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Feb. 23, 2013

Flood insurance rates to rise for many in Beaufort County

Normally, you will have some level of disaster protection through your homeowners insurance. The key factor in getting any kind of natural disaster coverage is whether your area is prone to that kind of disaster. Some homeowners in Beaufort County might pay 25 percent more to insure their homes …

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Feb. 21, 2013

Hilton Head Grows With Bicycle Community

The League of American Bicyclists has awarded the coveted Bicycle Friendly Community award at the silver level to the Town of Hilton Head Island.

This is a tremendous accomplishment for the community and reflects the decades of investment in pathways, safety initiatives, and infrastructure activities to support …
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Feb. 19, 2013

2013's Hot Home Trends and Easy Updates

The top home decor trends for 2013 are already emerging, and homeowners seeking a fresh look will find a lot to love. Not only can these looks be accomplished in minimal time - they're budget friendly and easy enough for DIYers to finish in a weekend or less.

Giving …

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