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OF THE MONTH touching electrical wires and posed a threat to safety and uninterrupted power, the town of Bluffton said. “Dominion Energy representatives have made it clear these trees are a safety hazard to everyone near them as well as Dominion employees who work on the lines,” interim town manager Scott Marshall said. The trees were planted in the 1930s as a memorial to fallen World War I soldiers, a news release said. Marshall said staff researched the possibility of relocating the trees, but the project would “cost more than $25,000 with no guarantee the trees would survive.” GUTIERREZ
Golf Course in Conway. The girls soccer team defeated Christian Academy 3-0 at Heathwood Hall in Columbia. HHCA golfer Max Green also won an individual title. He shot a 36-hole total of 4-under 140. The soccer team was led in the state final by goals from Addy Lentz, Devon Yarde and Bless Hurtado. Hilton Head Prep’s boys tennis team won the SCISA Class AAA state crown with a 6-0 victory over Cardinal Newman. The team finished the season 13-0.
BLUFFTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT NAMES FIRST FEMALE OFFICER
Veronica Gutierrez has become the first female officer for the Bluffton Township Fire District. She was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, according to the fire district. Lt. Gutierrez started her career as a firefighter with the Bluffton Township Fire District in 2018. “It is truly exciting to be a part of Bluffton Township Fire District’s history,” she said in a news release.
DOZENS OF PALM TREES REMOVED FOR BEING A ‘HAZARD’
Dominion Energy began removing about 30 palm trees in Bluffton’s Historic District. The project, which began in April, was necessary because the palm trees were
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WORK ON U.S. 17 UNDERWAY
Crews have begun work on a $42 million project that spans from the S.C. 315 intersection close to Hardeeville to the Back River Bridge near Savannah. Work that has been completed includes most of the re-striping that creates n a r ro w e r, 1 1-fo ot l a n e s d u r i n g construction that will widen the highway from two lanes to four. The project includes the addition of bike lanes, intersection upgrades, safety rumble strips, and a new traffic signal at the U.S. 17 and S.C. 315 intersection.
CLEMENS Age: 2.6 years old Gender: Male Weight: 64 pounds Breed: Terrier Mix Temperament: Lively and playful; selective with dogs. Loves toys.
CARDI Age: 10.2 years old Gender: Female Weight: 9.5 pounds Breed: Domestic Short Hair Temperament: Shy and independent; loves all cats. Loves toys.
COUNTY PROGRAM ALERTS PROPERTY OWNERS TO NEW FILINGS
Beaufort County’s Register of Deeds launched a free service that gives property owners e-mail alerts whenever a document is recorded with the owner’s name or property ID. The public can sign up by visiting the Beaufort County Register of Deeds website and following the links to register. More than 70,000 documents are recorded annually at the Register of Deeds office. “While this service cannot prevent fraud, it is important to be notified early that someone may be trying to steal your property without your knowledge,” said Dale Butts, register of deeds. For more information, call the Register of Deeds at 843-255-2555.
Adopt them at: Hilton Head Human Association’s Okatie Campus 10 Pritcher Point Road, Okatie For more information:
843-645-8400 OR HHHUMANE.ORG Adoption by appointment only. (Please call to schedule an appointment. No drop-ins).
