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Jul 08The Society of Bluffton Artist Presents “Come Fly with Me” Photography Exhibit
The Lowcountry’s sprawling live oaks and active marshes often serve as a muse for many local artists. This August, Melinda Welker, a wildlife and nature photographer, will feature the Lowcountry’s majestic birds in a special exhibit called “Come Fly with Me.” The photography exhibit will show from August 5 - September 1, with an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. August 11 at The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) gallery in Old Town Bluffton. These events are free and open to the public. Welker’s
Jun 26New Stores & a Children’s Museum coming soon to Tanger Outlets!
WHAT: Tanger Outlets Hilton Head is excited to offer a variety of new stores to customers this Summer, including the addition of The Sandbox Children’s Museum at Tanger 2! Adding to an already great lineup of brands, Tanger Centers 1 and 2 in Bluffton are thrilled to announce the following new stores: - Spartina 449 opened a second location with the outlets on June 24th at the Tanger 1 center next to Kate Spade. Their existing location is still open at Tanger 2 next to Claire’s. - The Sandbox
Jun 24Town of Bluffton Begins Bulkhead Construction at Wright Family Park
Town of Bluffton Begins Bulkhead Construction at Wright Family Park The first phase of the multi-year, multi-faceted construction of the Wright Family Park began this week as contractors stage equipment and install fencing in preparation for the bulkhead construction. The park is located at 111 Calhoun Street across from the Church of the Cross. The 223-feet timber bulkhead is a retaining wall between the park and the May River shoreline. The bulkhead will prevent further erosion along the shoreline and
Jun 24Applicants Sought for Bluffton Town Council Appointed Committees
Applicants Sought for Bluffton Town Council Appointed Committees Bluffton Town Council is seeking qualified applicants for appointment to its boards, commissions and committees. The most immediate need for new appointees exists on the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission and the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee has one vacancy for a representative of the lodging industry, the Historic Preservation Commission has
Jun 20Lutzie 43 Distracted Driving Local Partnerships
It’s summer. Children are out of school, teachers are enjoying some down time, and more people are on the road for vacation. That means there are more people who could be driving distracted. A few months ago, I told you about a partnership the Town of Bluffton and Bluffton Police made with the Lutzie 43 Foundation to help combat the problem of Distracted Driving. Today, I’m asking other local Bluffton businesses if they would also like to become a partner in this serious fight to keep our roads safe. So
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Jun 19Board Approves November bond referendum with focus on safety, growth and renovations
BEAUFORT – The Beaufort County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to hold a county-wide bond referendum in November aimed at improving school safety, renovating inadequate facilities and adding classroom space to address enrollment growth. The Nov. 5 referendum will ask county residents to vote on two separate questions: The first question will seek voter approval for $290 million in safety and security upgrades at all district schools; technology infrastructure upgrades at schools district-wide;
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Jun 19Board of Education Approves New Principal for Coosa Elementary, two program directors
BEAUFORT – A trio of education veterans has been selected to lead a district elementary school and two district-wide programs. All three selections were approved tonight by the Beaufort County Board of Education. Melissa Pender, an assistant principal at Coosa Elementary, was approved by the Board of Education tonight to become the school’s next principal. Pender will replace Charles Delforge, who retired. Juliet White, currently the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for the
Jun 17Town of Bluffton Accommodations Tax Applications
June 13, 2019 For More Information: Debbie Szpanka Public Information Officer Town of Bluffton 20 Bridge Street Bluffton, South Carolina 29910 (Office): 843.706.4534 (Cell): 843.540.2274 (Email): dszpanka@townofbluffton.com (Website): http://www.townofbluffton.sc.gov (Facebook): Town of Bluffton Government The Town of Bluffton’s Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (ATAC) will be accepting applications for this quarter’s accommodation tax grant awards through Monday, July 1, 2019 at noon.
Jun 03BJWSA Public Service Announcement: Water Supply
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Because of record heat and no rain, water demand is very high in the mornings. Please minimize irrigation from 4 to 9 am UNTIL IT RAINS. Customers may be experiencing low water pressure due to high demand. Thank you for your cooperation. For more information, go to www.bjwsa.org.
Jun 03Safety Assembly Reaches Almost 400 Children Before Summer Break
The mission of the Bicycle Advisory Committee is to help make Hilton Head Island safer and more bike friendly for everyone. For Immediate Release Contact: Heather Rath, Bicycle Advisory Committee Volunteerhrath@heatherrathconsulting.com843.415.5978 Bicycle Advisory Committee + Town of Hilton Head Island - Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue Create Example-Led Curriculum for 1st & 2nd Graders at Hilton Head Island IB Elementary School. Joint partnership creates
Jun 03Local Actors Casting Call
Contact: Rodney Vaughn Coastal Stage Productions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOCAL ACTORS CASTING CALL – JUNE 17 & 18Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo - Locally Directed by: Debbie Reier Produced by: Coastal Stage Productions Mark your calendar for Moon Over Buffalo auditions* - JUNE 17 & 18 at 7pm @ 100 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort. All characters are needed and all experience levels, ages and ethnicities are welcomed and encouraged to attend. For character descriptions and more info:
Jun 03Summer Food Program Begins First Week of June
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 30, 2019 Beaufort County children can enjoy free mealsduring summer at various locations and times EDITOR’S NOTE: USDA requires the school district to provide specific information to news media concerning the summer food program. That information is attached. BEAUFORT – Children can enjoy free meals this summer through a partnership involving the Beaufort County School District, its food service provider and the Beaufort County Library system. The U.S.
May 27Town of Bluffton Celebrates Town Hall Renovations Ribbon-Cutting and Open House, Wednesday, May 29
May 29, 2019 For More Information:Debbie SzpankaPublic Information OfficerTown of Bluffton20 Bridge StreetBluffton, South Carolina 29910(Office): 843.706.4534(Cell): 843.540.2274(Email): dszpanka@townofbluffton.com Town of Bluffton Celebrates Town Hall RenovationsRibbon-Cutting and Open House, Wednesday, May 29 Bluffton Town Council, Town Manager and town staff welcome the public for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Wednesday, May 29 at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the renovated Theodore
Feb 28Barbers of the Lowcountry welcomes two new barbers
Barbers of the Lowcountry recently welcomed two new barbers to their Bluffton-based shop. Michael Durant was living in Boston working in construction when his dad told him that Barbers of the Lowcountry was starting The Barber College. “I hopped on the plane,” said Durant, who recently graduated from the barbershop school. Durant is now an intermediate barber, which means he received his barber license and continues to learn the Barbers of the Lowcountry’s technique to the straight razor shave. “I
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