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Fay impacts Lowcountry
- Photo: Bluffton firefighters work to remove the wreckage of a vehicle and the tree that fell on it from U.S. 278 in greater Bluffton on Thursday afternoon, backing up westbound traffic just before rush hour. Driver Laverne Ballard said she had no time to react when she saw the tree, weakened by wind and rain from Tropical Storm Fay, coming down. Ballard was unhurt, but her dog, Gumbo, was injured and rushed to the vet for surgery. Gumbo is expected to survive.
Tree down on 278; SUV ends up in lagoon; caution urged as water collects on roadways
Today’s heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Fay’s bands is making driving hazardous today, with a tree falling across U.S. 278 in greater Bluffton and an SUV driving into a lagoon on Hilton Head Island. (full story)
Today's Top Stories
- Photo: Carlos Chacon, left, and Sarah Skigen record their findings at a nest by the light of Skigen's head lamp.
Swimming to freedom: Loggerhead turtle nests at record high
Nearly two hours before dawn Wednesday, the beaches on Hilton Head Island are empty. (full story)
- AirTran ends flights from Savannah to Atlanta
- Computers stolen from Lady's Island church
- Knife found stashed in H.E. McCracken Middle School bathroom
- Expect Fay to bring wind and rain to the Lowcountry
- Charges revised in Marine's shooting death
- Old town sidewalk dispute settled
- Council reopens Shell Hall gate issue
- Guns, tools stolen from greater Bluffton home
- U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson visits Lowcountry today
Lowcountry Life
- Photo: There will be 37 figures from the entertainment and sports industries teeing it up for the 28th annual Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament that begins Aug. 29 and runs through Aug. 31.
Special to the Packet
Celebri-TEE Time
A man of constant sorrow isn't hard to find on the links, but Dan Tyminski is hoping a few courses on Hilton Head Island will help change his tune. (full story)
- Five minutes with John Scanlan, Olympic attendee
- Breakfast to honor women who serve
- Festival of Heritage is Saturday in Columbia
- Gullah/Geechee festival in Charleston
- Island Playground to hold carnival today
- With a little creativity, you can turn junk into jewelry
- May River Theatre's 'Sugar' a sweet summer treat
- Carelli to perform 'A Tribute to Bobby Darin'
- Soma Therapy hosting 'True Light'
- Photo: Customers enjoy a relaxing Thursday at Corks Wine Co., located in the Calhoun Street Promenade. The bar, which opened in March, has yet to close before midnight.
Jay Karr | The Bluffton Packet
Expanding Bluffton night scene offers unique ways to spend the evening
Evenings in Bluffton are starting to look a bit new. (full story)
- Beloved Bluffton friend celebrates another year of style and humor
- Fishing tournaments used to rely on wits and luck, not money and time
- News for you
- Does school stink for you? Find refuge in these books
- Olympic adventure shows me that at times limits should be pushed
- Fencing enthusiast starts club, shares love of the sport
- It's not too early to start planning award-winning holiday door decor
- Let's do the math -- hard as it is -- on SC fishing fees
- Hot summer days evoke memories of cold ice blocks and ice houses
The Guide
- Photo: Chris Bliss will perform at the Hilton Head Comedy Club this week.
Chris Bliss juggling comedy and, um, juggling
Two years ago, a handful of people stumbled across an innocuous-looking online video of Chris Bliss performing a juggling act to the Beatles' "Abbey Road" medley. (full story)
Sports
- Photo: Hilton Head Island High School football player Chris Ervin prepares to snap the ball during a recent practice on the school's practice field.
JAY KARR / The Island Packet
Finally a front-runner
Marcus Green relishes the chance to play as an underdog. (full story)
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