Rachel Hartdegen
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Past articles by Rachel:
RBC Heritage is in full swing
Crowds gathered at Harbour Town Golf Links for the opening ceremony and start of the RBC Heritage on Tuesday. → Read More
Mayfest returning to Bluffton after two years
Bluffton's Mayfest returns for its 42nd anniversary May 7. → Read More
Beaufort County schools serve fresh produce from local farms
The Beaufort County School District partners with local farmers to bring fresh produce to cafeterias. → Read More
Bluffton to decide on $250K grant for Squire Pope Carriage House restoration
On the Mar. 8 town council meeting council will decide whether to approve a $250,000 grant for the Squire Pope Carriage House restoration. → Read More
Town of Bluffton holds workshop to update strategic plan
Bluffton held a workshop Feb. 15 at which staff and elected officials discussed the town's strategic plan. → Read More
Relocation, partial demolition planned for former Pepper's Porch restaurant
The applicant requested to move the original warehouse building to the "western side of the property" at 1257 May River Rd. → Read More
Bluffton Town Council tables discussion of school impact fees
Bluffton Town Council decided to table its discussion of a proposed intergovernmental agreement with Beaufort County concerning school impact fees. → Read More
Beaufort County School District reports 170 COVID-19 cases as the school year begins
The Beaufort County School District reported COVID-19 cases and the school board discussed the idea of a mask mandate this week. → Read More
Lowcountry hospitals resume no-visitor policies as COVID-19 cases spike
Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Hilton Head Regional Healthcare have returned to no-visitor policies with some exceptions. → Read More
Okatie River Park moves into second phase of planning
Beaufort County Council's Natural Resource Committee approves a contract for Okatie River Park. → Read More
Lowcountry schools prepare for another year with COVID-19 precautions
Lowcountry schools are preparing to start another academic year with COVID-19 safety measures in place. → Read More
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Beaufort and Jasper counties
The Lowcountry has continued to see increases in COVID-19 numbers as DHEC reported 982 new cases in Beaufort County and 116 in Jasper County. → Read More
Federal stimulus to provide millions in aid to Lowcountry municipalities
Some Lowcountry municipalities have started discussing ways to spend millions of dollars in federal stimulus money. → Read More
Bluffton's Julia Herrin prepares to compete for Miss America
Julia Herrin will be the youngest competitor in this year's Miss America Pageant. → Read More
Fundraiser to help Bluffton restaurant Nonna Lucia reopen after tropical storm damage
A fundraiser is underway for Bluffton restaurant Nonna Lucia, which sustained damage from Tropical Storm Danny at the end of June. → Read More
Fat Patties' Bluffton location to be replaced by Nectar Farm Kitchen
Fat Patties closed its Bluffton location at the end of June. Nectar Farm Kitchen took the restaurant's place and plans to open in September. → Read More
After Elsa, Lowcountry emergency officials share tips to prepare for storms
As Lowcountry residents continue through hurricane season, it is important to make plans and stay prepared. → Read More
Health care officials continue to emphasize vaccinations in Beaufort, Jasper counties
Experts say more people need to get vaccinated as contagious variants spread and flu season approaches. → Read More
Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton members explore local waterways
Members of The Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton set sail Wednesday. → Read More
Tropical Storm Elsa knocks down trees, power lines throughout Lowcountry
Tropical Storm Elsa brought down trees and power lines across the Lowcountry as it passed through overnight Wednesday. → Read More