Stanford News Sep 5, 2008
"We took the trip to visit my best friend Jackie Brino, a former Stanfordville resident, who moved to Hilton Head Island, S.C.," Lisa reports ... the Shaffers headed off to Hilton Head Island to spend time with Lisa's friends. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Missing Brookhaven couple remains a mystery Sep 3, 2008
A lot has happened in the six months since John and Liz Calvert of Brookhaven vanished from Hilton Head Island, S.C. ... John and Liz Calvert have a home in an upscale neighborhood off Peachtree Road in Brookhaven, but were known to spend most of their time on their yacht, the Yellow Jacket, at Sea Pines, a gated community on Hilton Head Island ... A suicide note indicated he embezzled more than $2 million from the couple, the owners of Harbour Town Yacht Basin and Harbour Town Resorts on Hilton... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hanna coming? Sep 2, 2008
Savannah and nearby Hilton Head Island haven t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1893, when the Sea Islands Hurricane killed anywhere from 1,000 to 2,500 people. Farmer said even though the region has been spared for more than 100 years, he thinks officials will be ready. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hanna, downgraded to tropical storm, targets Ga., S.C. Sep 2, 2008
Hilton Head Island is a popular vacation spot with numerous golf courses; Charleston has a historic district of antebellum mansions; and Myrtle Beach is lined with hotels and tourist attractions. "The No. 1 challenge is getting people out of harm's way," said Joe Farmer of the South Carolina emergency management division. (USA Today -- Weather)
Southeast keeps eye on Hurricane Hanna Sep 2, 2008
Savannah and nearby Hilton Head Island haven't been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1893, when the Sea Islands Hurricane killed anywhere from 1,000 to 2,500 people. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency planned to begin staffing its operations center around the clock this morning, spokeswoman Kandice Eldon said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
SDSU Announces 2008 Men's Golf Schedule Aug 29, 2008
SDSU will open the campaign in Hilton Head Island, S.C., at the Rees Jones Collegiate Invitational on Sept. 7-8. On the road again, the Aztecs head north to compete in the Washington Husky Invitational in Seattle, Wash. (Goaztecs.com)
Suburban Living: Like summer, the chance to make memories is fleeting Aug 28, 2008
It was a modest place -- an old, decidedly un-swanky ranch house on the increasingly upscale Hilton Head Island -- the kind of house where you could ride your bicycle through the front door and park it in the living room, or sit with wet swim suits on the three mismatched sofas. We loved it -- murky Atlantic water, menacing jellyfish and all. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Saving the loggerheads Aug 28, 2008
Workers with the Sea Turtle Protection Project on Hilton Head Island have discovered 199 nests. That is the second-largest nesting season since 1985, the year the project began. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
In South Carolina, injured birds fly again Aug 22, 2008
It joins activities such as whitewater rafting in the northwestern mountains, dolphin-watching off Hilton Head Island and water tours of the pristine marshes, beaches and islands between Charleston and Beaufort. Away from the crowds, the Avian Conservation Center also operates a new, larger medical clinic as well as a treatment facility for birds tarred in oil spills. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Trial lawyers are key players in justice system Aug 15, 2008
The name change was approved and finalized at the 2008 SCTLA/SCAJ annual convention on Hilton Head Island. The mission of the South Carolina Association for Justice involves more than courtroom battles, said Pete Strom, former U.S. attorney for the District of South Carolina who assumed office as president at the convention. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Need a break? Here's how to get more vacation time Aug 15, 2008
Summer vacationing on Hilton Head Island. www. (Yahoo News)
Bernie Nutt, 79, made tennis her passion Aug 14, 2008
Tennis became such a dominant part of her life that she and her husband vacationed at tennis camps in Puerto Rico, St. Simons Island, Hilton Head Island, S.C., and other locations. "They would tell us what we were doing wrong not that we would stop doing it," her husband said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
TEMPO: Plein Air: Annual Bisbee painting competition coming up Aug 14, 2008
In 1987 he moved to Hilton Head Island, S.C., opened Wahl Gallery/Studio, and painted full time. Working in Oils, he started to develop his own style. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
NHC buys two S.C. facilities for $13.25M Aug 12, 2008
Construction is expected to start next month on a 120-bed skilled health care and rehabilitation center in Bluffton near Hilton Head Island. NHC (AMEX:NHC) operates for itself and third parties 76 long-term health care centers with 9,772 beds. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
More travel ideas for time-strapped families Aug 9, 2008
You park your car on Hilton Head Island, S.C., and take the ferry over to the unspoiled, sparsely populated Daufuskie Island. Given the tactical maneuvering to get to this beach, it makes sense to stay for the evening at the resort's Melrose Inn and set up your trail ride for the following morning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
LPGA's Ginn Tribute in South Carolina won't return Aug 9, 2008
While South Carolina is a golf destination -- the PGA Tour stops every year on Hilton Head Island for the Verizon Heritage and The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island hosted last year's Senior PGA Championship -- the LGPA Tour has struggled to find a footing. Tournaments in North Augusta, Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island have all come and gone. (ESPN -- Golf)
The Poverty Business Aug 8, 2008
For years, Thomas, 29, has bounced between government assistance and low-paying jobs catering to the wealthy of Hilton Head Island, S.C. She worked most recently as a cashier at a jewelry store, earning $8. 50 an hour, until she was laid off in April. (BusinessWeek)
These are good days for mending soles Aug 2, 2008
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - While business is rocky in many areas of the economy, it's apparently a good time for mending soles -- shoe soles, that is. Business is brisk at Hilton Head Shoe Repair on Hilton Head Island. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
CELEBRATION: Cobb/ORegan Aug 2, 2008
Mike is son of Francis and Margaret O'Regan, formerly of Ridgewood, N.J. and now Hilton Head Island. The couple married at The Westin Resort & Spa on May 3, 2008, with 180 guests in attendance. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Your favorite Southern beaches Aug 1, 2008
I grew up on Hilton Head Island before Hugo and the tourists. Destin is by far my favorite. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Grimm, Nelson win 5K Walk at Steve's Run Aug 1, 2008
Austin Edwards, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 44:39. 16-18. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Hilton Head Island T-Shirt Company SonicShack.com Featured on National Cable Network G4 Jul 31, 2008
Hilton Head Island T-Shirt Company SonicShack ... Hilton Head Island T-Shirt Company SonicShack ... HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- It was to be an ordinary day around the office for web-based custom t-shirt company SonicShack, a Hilton Head Island business that prints custom t-shirts for their web clientele. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Island has been obscured by dream of Hilton Head Jul 30, 2008
Hilton Head Island, S.C. It began as an island, and the island is still here, but you wouldn t believe all the other neighbors who have attached themselves ... It didn t happen overnight, but once the developers and risk-takers began to take hold, Hilton Head Island burst into bloomtown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Commentary: Tony Sparano will be Dolphins' guiding light Jul 28, 2008
He and his wife, Jeanette, were driving home from Hilton Head Island, S.C., recently when he saw a billboard featuring himself, Parcells and Ireland, and Sparano said he almost drove off the road. Sparano looks and sounds and acts dock-worker tough, and the Dolphins could use more of that kind of grit. (The Palm Beach Post)
Clinic would serve people without medical insurance Jul 24, 2008
Carpenter will be in line to possibly receive the state honor at the South Carolina Hospital Association s Trustees, Administrators, and Physicians (TAP) conference in September on Hilton Head Island. Due to a tie as a result of a late ballot, Trustee Millie Brunson was also given the local honor of being Trustee of the Year. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
READERS WRITE Jul 21, 2008
Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and Huntington Beach, Calif. Bush's supporters in these and other wealthy coastal communities can show their solidarity with the president and set the example for the nation by calling for the first new rigs to go up off their coasts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Smart City sells area operations to Hargray Jul 16, 2008
Hilton Head Island, S.C.-based Hargray Communications will take over Lake Buena Vista-based Smart City's facilities in Lake Buena Vista and Maitland, except for the Orange County Convention Center operations. Smart City reported revenue of $90. (Orlando Business Journal)
10 scenic spots with no cars Jul 13, 2008
That's life on this small wooded isle about 45 minutes by ferry from Hilton Head Island (843/341-4870, , $30 round trip). Golf carts are the only form of transportation, available through the Daufuskie Island Resort (800/648-6778, , rooms from $169). (CNN -- Travel)
Advertising in race works best if you take your time Jul 6, 2008
They write: "We logged 2,250 miles so far. Loved breaking in the new camper. Can't wait to decide on next year's itinerary. They also sent cards from upstate New York and Gettysburg National Military Park, which they say -- along with the tour -- is wonderful. Bonnie and Bud Coward , of Aiken, send greetings from Wyoming. They say the temperature when they arrived in Jackson Hole was 39 degrees. Snow almost every day. "The locals call it late spring," they write. Jimmy and Jane Jackson also say... (The Augusta Chronicle)
In a crowded market, Wild Wing Cafe still soars Jul 3, 2008
Wild Wing is a chain from Hilton Head Island, S.C., that boasts a large selection of wing flavors as well as an ample menu for those not in a fowl mood. It has a full bar with a variety of draft and bottled beers and a full-page of shooter options. (Florida Times-Union)
Fines, hearses multiplying at house on Pine Knoll Road Jun 27, 2008
and Hilton Head Island, S.C., under the corporate entity of Lake Norman Land Trust, LLC. A lien on the property means the town will be among the first that are paid once a property is sold, even before a check for the proceeds is written to the seller. Phone calls made by the town and The Herald to both the Lake Norman Land Trust and the attorney listed on the dashboard signs have not been returned. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
U.S. Womens Open tee times Jun 26, 2008
9:28 a.m. - 2:58 p.m. - Wendy Doolan, Australia; Sarah Lee, South Korea; Reilley Rankin, Hilton Head Island, S.C.9:39 a.m. - 3:09 p.m. - Mi-Jeong Jeon, South Korea; Charlotte Mayorkas, San Diego; Sunny Oh, Manhattan Beach, Calif. 9:50 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. - Amy Yang, South Korea; a-Victoria Tanco, Argentina; Whitney Wade, Glasgow, Ky. (MSNBC -- Sports)
David Stone joins the staff of The Democrat Jun 26, 2008
city editor for three years at the Hilton Head Island (S.C.) Packet; and copy editor for several years at the Killeen Daily Herald. "I'm a big believer in community news, and I look forward to getting to know the folks here in Marlin," Stone said. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Hilton Head Island patrol tracks sea turtles Jun 25, 2008
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The sea turtle patrol on Hilton Head Island says the number of nests spotted this year is higher than usual ... The Island Packet of Hilton Head Island reported the Natural Resources Department says 2008 should be a larger than usual nesting season on the South Carolina coast. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Vista could be replaced by 2010 Jun 22, 2008
-- Bob, Hilton Head Island, S.C.. A: Microsoft recently announced it will not be selling any more copies of Windows XP in a move to get the computing public to move over to Vista after June 30. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Outdoor chapel built by Scout Jun 21, 2008
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Among a small grove of palm trees in the Sea Pines forest preserve, an outdoor chapel invites passers-by to recharge their spirits in the shady, peaceful place. Five wooden benches, engraved with the prayer of St. Francis, face a mahogany pulpit overlooking Lake Joe. (The Augusta Chronicle)
InBev Returns Show Shareholders Who's King in Unsolicited Bid for Anheuser Jun 14, 2008
The prospect of an InBev takeover is frightening to Anheuser-Busch distributors, said Joe Thompson, president of Independent Beverage Group in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, which brokers buyouts between beer distributors. They just worry about losing their influence with their supplier,'' he said. (Bloomberg)
Two Beauforts to boast about Jun 12, 2008
Direct Delta service to Hilton Head Island (about 55 minutes to Beaufort) is another option (about 1 hour, 25 minutes on smaller planes). What to see. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Four seeking 2nd Congressional District seat Jun 8, 2008
Lotz, 65, retired in 2005 and now lives on Hilton Head Island and is a national security and intelligence consultant. Lotz said his top issues are ending the war in Iraq, using money spent there to rebuild this nation s economy and roads, and scrapping the federal No Child Left Behind public education law. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
"hh prime": Hilton Oceanfront, SC May 31, 2008
"hh prime": Hilton Oceanfront, SC: A Great Steak Restaurant, Oceanfront on Hilton Head Island, SC ... A Great Steak Restaurant, Oceanfront on Hilton Head Island, SC ... "hh prime", the renovated restaurant in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island offers great food and great views in a upscale but casual atmosphere. (Suite101.com)
Unforgettable, sumptuous getaways in Dixie May 30, 2008
The white clapboard cottages of the Inn at Palmetto Bluff, situated between Savannah and Hilton Head Island, are the perfect base for exploring outdoor sanctuaries, from guided nature walks to canoeing trips through the uninterrupted waterways. More from ForbesTraveler. (MSNBC -- Travel)
FULL STORY-> May 28, 2008
Cora Bett Thomas Realty iates says the stars are aligned for buyers in Savannah, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Beaufort. The last quarter of '07 saw a market slowdown for this area, but now in the first quarter of '08 the market is starting to heat up. (RealtyTimes)
Men's Golf Expands List of Lettermen May 27, 2008
Among the 23 states in which Dye has designed and built golf courses, South Carolina is home to seven, including The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island and Harbour Town Golf Links at Hilton Head Island. In 2005, he received the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award, and he will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in November 2008. (Uscsports.com)
SCHSL releases football schedules May 26, 2008
Sept. 12 - at Hilton Head Island 7:30 p.m.. Sept. 19 - ESTILL 7:30 p.m.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
College student survives fall from 10th-floor balcony May 25, 2008
A 22-year-old fell about six stories from the 10th floor balcony of a Hilton Head Island hotel and landed on the conference center roof Friday afternoon, authorities said. The Ohio State University student, whose name was not released, was leaning over his balcony railing shortly after 3 p.m. at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort hile talking to a person on another balcony when he slipped and fell, said Capt. Mark Mattox of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. (Anchorage Daily News)
George E. Wright\74 May 22, 2008
Doug of Hilton Head Island, S.C., and Brian of Ft. Madison; and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Jim, of Fairfield, Calif. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Top 10 Memorial Day getaways May 22, 2008
Hilton Head, S.C.May is an ideal time to visit Hilton Head Island, what with near-perfect weather, burgeoning apple blossoms, and an annual art and cultural festival, BRAVO, in full swing by months end. Whats more, this island off the coast of South Carolina is known for its splendorous natural beauty of unspoiled marshlands, pristine beaches, dense woodlands, and flowering meadows. (MSNBC -- Travel)
LiSAVIOR Placed on High Priority Status: Recruitment of Clinical Study Volunteer Names Begin May 22, 2008
Hilton Head Island, SC (PRWEB) May 22, 2008 -- Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, CEO Global Humanceuticals, Inc. announced today that he has placed LiSAVIOR, an HIV drug in their development pipeline, into his company's High Priority status. This means that work on LiSAVIOR drug development may increase by a factor of ten. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Coastal Banking Company Announces Results of Annual Shareholder Meeting and Election of New Board Member May 22, 2008
He is a former president of the Hilton Head Island Rotary Club and past director for the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce. Garrigues, a 30-year banking veteran, was hired as chief financial officer in September 2007. (Primezone Releases)
Rabies investigation in Beaufort County costs $43,000 May 21, 2008
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - State health officials say they have spent more than $43,000 investigating 35 people exposed to rabies by a raccoon and treating them before any of them might have contracted the infection. The Department of Health and Environmental Control says family adopted a 3-week-old raccoon found earlier this month in Beaufort County, but the animal got sick and tested positive for rabies. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Goat survives 50-foot plunge from bridge May 20, 2008
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Police thought they had a goat surrounded after it was spotted going the wrong way on the Cross Island Parkway ... Fire Battalion Chief Cliff Steedley told The Island Packet of Hilton Head Island the frightened goat plunged as much as 50 feet into Broad Creek. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Does golf make your vacation? May 14, 2008
Think Hilton Head Island, for instance. Several southern states are also home to that put together vacation packages for those who want to come home a better player than when they left. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Wilson fights for South Carolina seasonal businesses May 8, 2008
You are not logged in. Current weather conditions. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Kevin Goldsmith: Food visionary May 5, 2008
He was transferred to Hilton Head Island, S.C., and came to a realization about the hotel and restaurant industry. "At 24, I knew I couldn't work for a major company like that. I couldn't take the politics, so I left," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kim seeks first win May 5, 2008
It will be very different from two Sundays ago when Kim was in the final pairing at the Verizon Heritage at Hilton Head Island, S.C. He started that Sunday three behind eventual champion Boo Weekley, but today he's out there all alone, the target for everyone. If Saturday at Quail Hollow felt like a cloudy dress rehearsal for today, Kim may be 18 holes away from adding a stamp of validity to the claims -- some of them his own -- that he has the potential to be the next star in the PGA Tour... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all May 3, 2008
That afternoon the Mitchelltonians headed for Hilton Head Island but were destined only to see the visitors' center; the tour of Harbour Town had to be nixed because of the Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament (have you heard of that one, Frank. . (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Bohn strikes it rich May 3, 2008
He finished second two weeks ago at the Verizon Heritage at Hilton Head Island, S.C., and has watched intently as seven other twenty-somethings have won this year. "It adds a little fire to my belly," said Kim, 22, who has a classic modern swing that generates immense power from his 160-pound body. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gamecock Alum Brett Quigley Comes Home May 2, 2008
For former University of South Carolina golfer Brett Quigley, playing in the PGA Verizon Heritage on Hilton Head Island last week was a fun return to South Carolina to re-unite with old USC friends. Always on his mind are two important things, one personal and one professional. (GamecockInsider.com)
Lake activity should please competitors May 2, 2008
Free collection kits can be picked up and dropped off once full at Lowcountry Marine Supply on Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, Glidden Paint on New Orleans Road in Hilton Head Island, S.C., or the Waddell Mariculture Center on Sawmill Creek Road in Bluffton, S.C. Participating fishermen will be sent caps or T-shirts as rewards. STROM THURMOND LAKE. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. Announces CFO Resignation May 2, 2008
The Savannah Bancorp, Inc. (``SAVB''), a bank holding company for The Savannah Bank, N.A., Bryan Bank & Trust (Richmond Hill, GA), Harbourside Community Bank (Hilton Head Island, SC) and Minis & Co., Inc. (a registered investment advisory firm), is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia and began operations in 1990. Its primary businesses include loan, deposit, trust, asset management and mortgage origination services provided to local customers. (Primezone Releases)
$2.1M embezzled from missing Atlanta couple, others Apr 23, 2008
Gerwing committed suicide March 11 after investigators questioned him about the disappearance of John and Elizabeth Calvert, who split their time between a yacht on Hilton Head Island and a home in Atlanta. The couple were last seen in early March, and searches of the resort island, its harbor and in Georgia have been fruitless. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Weekley retains Heritage Classic title by three strokes Apr 22, 2008
ATLANTA: A year after missing out on a proper victory celebration, Boo Weekley gleefully shared his second consecutive title at the Heritage Classic with the fans in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina on Sunday. The affable American, who ended up winning by three strokes, gave the gallery several thumbs-ups as he was cheered Booooo, Boooo while walking along the 18th fairway at the picturesque Harbour Town Golf Links. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sports Briefs: Busch continues hot streak in Nationwide Series Apr 22, 2008
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Boo Weekley won the Verizon Heritage for the second straight year, closing with an even-par 71 for a three-stroke victory over Anthony Kim and Aaron Baddeley. Last year, Weekley needed chip-ins on the 71st and 72nd holes to beat Ernie Els by a stroke on a Monday for his first PGA Tour victory. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Boo Part Deux: Weekley wins second straight at Harbour Town Apr 22, 2008
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, South Carolina (AP) - Final scores Sunday from the Verizon Heritage, a $5. 5 million or 3. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Ochoa claims fourth straight LPGA crown Apr 22, 2008
At Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Boo Weekley held his nerve over the treacherous closing stretch to complete a successful title defense by three shots at the Heritage Classic on Sunday. Three ahead of the chasing pack overnight, the 34-year-old American fired a level-par 71 in blustery conditions at the Harbour Town Golf Links to secure his second PGA Tour career victory. (Xinhuanet, China)
