Four Dead, 20 Injured in St. Helena Bar Shooting
A shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill in Beaufort County early Sunday morning resulted in 20 injuries and 4 deaths, with the incident still under investigation and persons of interest identified.
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"Controversy in Beaufort: 97 Books Banned from School Library Shelves"
Beaufort County in South Carolina temporarily pulled nearly 100 books from school library shelves after complaints from two residents, leading to a review process involving 146 parents and community members. Ultimately, 92 books were returned, while five were banned, including "Beautiful" by Amy Reed and "Forever for a Year" by B.T. Gottfred. The complaints originated from a list of 97 books on a site called BookLooks, with ratings based on explicit content and gender ideologies.
Weekend Shootings Leave Community on Edge: One Dead, Two Injured, Deputies Seek Information
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate drive-by shooting incidents that occurred on Saturday. In the first incident, two men were shot outside a residence, resulting in one fatality and another victim being hospitalized. In the second incident, a 15-year-old girl was shot in the leg inside a home, which sustained significant damage. No suspects have been identified, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
"Head Start Employee Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of Minor"
Holli Hodges, an employee at a Head Start preschool program in Beaufort County, South Carolina, has been charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. She allegedly took inappropriate photos of a 4-year-old student and admitted to her supervisor that she had taken the photos on her personal phone. The incident was reported to law enforcement, and Hodges is currently in custody. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed. The Beaufort-Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission, which sponsors Head Start in the area, has provided support services for the affected children and families.
Head Start Employee Arrested for Child Exploitation Charges
Holli Hodges, a Beaufort County Head Start staff member, has been charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators found inappropriate images of children. Hodges had at least one image of a child, and her electronic devices have been seized for examination by the South Carolina Attorney General's Office. She is currently being held in the Beaufort County Detention Center.
Rabid Raccoon Exposes Multiple Individuals in Beaufort County
A rabid raccoon was found in Beaufort County, near Old Mill Crossing and Stepping Stone Way in Bluffton. At least five people have been exposed to the raccoon. Health leaders are urging anyone who may have been exposed, including pets, to contact the Department of Health and Environmental Services Beaufort Office.
Fatal Crash in Beaufort County: 2 Killed While Evading Law Enforcement
One person was killed and another injured in a crash during a police chase in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The incident occurred when a Chevrolet Sedan attempting to evade law enforcement ran off the road, hitting a ditch and a tree. The driver was killed, while a passenger was taken to the hospital and another passenger was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. The crash happened following a drag racing complaint in the area.
Multiple Arrests Made in High-Profile Beaufort County Murder Case
An 18-year-old man, who was 15 at the time of the incident, has been arrested in connection with a deadly March 2021 murder case in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The charges against him include one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and assault and battery charges. The shooting resulted in the death of an 18-year-old and the injury of two others. The solicitor's office is filing petitions to move the case from family court to general sessions court so that the man can be tried as an adult.
Fatal Alligator Attack Claims Life in Beaufort County
A 69-year-old woman named Holly Jenkins was killed in an alligator attack in Spanish Wells on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County. The alligator was guarding the woman when emergency crews arrived, hindering their efforts. The incident is currently being investigated by the South Carolina Department of Resources and the Beaufort County Coroner's Office. This is the second fatal alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year.
Fatal Alligator Attack Claims Life of 69-Year-Old Woman in South Carolina
A 69-year-old woman was killed by an alligator while walking her dog in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This marks the second fatal alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year. The woman's body was found at the edge of a lagoon in a residential community, and emergency efforts to revive her were interrupted by an alligator guarding her. The 9-foot, 9-inch male alligator was euthanized. Fatal alligator attacks have become more common due to encroachment on their habitats, and attacks are more likely near bodies of water and when accompanied by pets.
Fatal Alligator Attack Claims Life of Woman on Hilton Head Island
A 69-year-old woman was killed in an apparent alligator attack on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The woman, who was a resident of the Spanish Wells community, was found unresponsive at the edge of a lagoon bordering a golf course. Rescue efforts were interrupted by an alligator guarding the woman, but it was safely removed and her body was recovered. This is the second fatal alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year.
Fatal Alligator Attack Claims Life of Woman Walking Dog in South Carolina
A woman walking her dog in South Carolina was killed in an apparent alligator attack near a lagoon on Hilton Head Island. This marks the second fatal alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year. Authorities responded to the scene and safely removed the alligator before recovering the woman's body. The incident comes after a previous fatal alligator attack in the county last year, and fatal alligator attacks in South Carolina have become more frequent in recent years.
Fatal Alligator Attack Claims Life of Hilton Head Island Woman
A 69-year-old woman was found dead near a lagoon in the Spanish Wells community on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in a possible alligator attack. Emergency efforts to recover the woman's body were interrupted by an alligator guarding it, but the gator was safely removed. This marks the second deadly alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year. The cause of death will be determined through an autopsy.
Multiple Shootings on Hilton Head Island Leave One Dead and Another Injured.
A woman was shot in the head while trying to intervene in a dispute on Hilton Head Island, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Another woman was also injured in the fight but did not require hospitalization. The victim was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.