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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A South Carolina Republican group is putting on hold plans its plans to raffle off an AR-15 rifle amid concerns the event is an illegal lottery.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A planned $2 million upgrade at the Hilton Head Island Airport will address a problem that's been affecting passengers for the past decade.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The Greater Bluffton Republican Club is looking for more members and money.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Authorities have charged a Hilton Head Island man with robbing two banks in two days after allegedly warning tellers he had a bomb.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A company that wants to open a plant to process jellyfish for Asian seafood markets is looking for another site in Beaufort County.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to Hilton Head Island to take part in opening ceremonies for the RBC Heritage golf tournament.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Police in Beaufort are investigating a report from a woman who says she was passing through town and left her purse at a restaurant with her money -- a lot of money -- inside it.

Friday, April 05, 2013  An Ohio man who lost an arm in an alligator attack on a South Carolina golf course has received a settlement.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Federal Aviation Administration is keeping three of South Carolina's smaller airport towers open until early May.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Beaufort County officials are worried about the closure of the Hilton Head Island Airport tower before this year's RBC Heritage golf tournament next month.

Monday, March 25, 2013  A program providing science and math training for students at the Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station and 75 other bases nationwide has survived attempts to cut the programs from the federal budget.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Residents of Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island may be able to hear members of the Marine Corps as they conduct helicopter training.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Organizers of the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament hope more people will ride their bikes to the tournament this year.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The Town of Hilton Head Island is buying more than 100 acres on the resort island -- the largest single parcel the town has acquired since it was incorporated 30 years ago.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Despite opposition from Hilton Head Island officials, Beaufort County is going ahead with plans to build a $45 million interchange at the entrance to the resort island.