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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Dozens of golfers teeing of Thursday in honor of a little girl that was killed as a result of drunk driving.

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.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  With the Masters tournament 70 miles away in Augusta, the Capital City is seeing green in more ways than one.

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

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Veterans wounded while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan are returning to the South Carolina coast for the Lt. Dan Weekend. About 75 wounded vets and their caretakers are spending the week at Palm Key near Beaufort.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The Army's largest training installation is setting several days aside to celebrate military retirees and help them get information about healthy living.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  The new Boeing 787 jetliner will fly over the Harbour Town golf course on Hilton Head Island on Friday during the second round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  The SC Autism Society is planning 2 annual events in October, including a golf tournament and their annual conference.  SCAS President Craig Stoxen

Monday, October 10, 2011  Swinging in honor of an African American first in the Palmetto State. The fourth annual Israel Brooks Memorial Golf Tournament was held today at the Oak Hills Golf Club.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Officials say a new title sponsor for the Heritage Classic on Hilton Head could be announced by week's end.  Hilton Head Island Mayor Drew Laughlin said Wednesday the foundation that puts on the annual professional golf tournament has asked the town to buy TV advertising spots for the next five years. He says that could signal a sponsorship deal.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  A Beaufort County councilman suggests that $30 million in local, state and private money be set aside to keep the Heritage golf tournament on the PGA schedule for the next five years.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County could provide a total of $2 million for the Heritage PGA Tour tournament, which is without a corporate sponsor.

Thursday, July 15, 2010  Brian Shah's medical bills are piling up to more than $200,000 each year.  So his family and friends have come together to host the Brian Shah Classic.