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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:54:17 GMT
    Highway 21 South in Beaufort is closed this morning due to an apparent fatal wreck. Authorities tell News 3 both southbound lanes near the Martin Road exit are closed. Drivers are being diverted. Expect
    The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal collision between a South Carolina Highway Patrolman's vehicle and a pedestrian.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:06:52 GMT
    Rusty Michael Hall
    A Cottageville man is under arrest for allegedly posting several images of a boy as young as six years old on a website used by pedophiles. Homeland Security, the Colleton County Sheriff's Office and
    A Cottageville man is under arrest for allegedly posting several images of a boy as young as six years old on a website used by pedophiles.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:33:52 GMT
    The 71st Annual Watermelon Festival kicks off this Saturday in Hampton County. The eight-day festival starts with a Family Fun Day at Lake Warren State Park. Admission is free. A parade, fishing contest
    The 71st Annual Watermelon Festival kicks off this Saturday in Hampton County.
  • College tuition is going up at four South Carolina public colleges and universities. The Citadel, the College of Charleston, Winthrop, and Lander University are all implementing a tuition hike of at
    College tuition is going up at four South Carolina public colleges and universities. The Citadel, the College of Charleston, Winthrop, and Lander University are all implementing a tuition hike of at
  • The Bluffton Boys and Girls club is celebrating 15 years in the town, and their summer enrollment numbers prove the club's success. Right now the club is at full capacity and is starting a waiting list.
    The Bluffton Boys and Girls club is celebrating 15 years in the town, and their summer enrollment numbers prove the club's success. Right now the club is at full capacity and is starting a waiting list.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:47:53 GMT
    Bluffton Police have arrested three young men in connection with a burglary at a home on Buck Island Road. Police say the victim called to report the crime just before 11:00 this morning and then spotted
    Bluffton Police have arrested three young men in connection with a burglary at a home on Buck Island Road. Police say the victim called to report the crime just before 11:00 this morning and then spotted
  • Friday, June 14 2013 2:13 PM EDT2013-06-14 18:13:49 GMT
    William Grooms
    The Bluffton man arrested earlier this week for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the non-profit organization he ran was apparently attacked on his front porch Thursday afternoon. Bluffton
    The Bluffton man arrested earlier this week for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the non-profit organization he ran was apparently attacked on his front porch Thursday afternoon.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 4:09 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:09:23 GMT
    Paris Avery
    The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of a Beaufort woman in the death of her 15-month-old son. Paris Avery was charged with Homicide by Child Abuse in 2006 for giving her toddler
    The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of a Beaufort woman in the death of her 15 month old son.
  • A proposed fee in the city of Beaufort is not sitting well with churches and nonprofits, but the mayor says he does not think the proposal will pass.  In a way to offset the anticipated budget deficit--
    A proposed fee in the city of Beaufort is not sitting well with churches and nonprofits, but the mayor says he does not think the proposal will pass.  In a way to offset the anticipated budget deficit--
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-06-11 20:49:30 GMT
    A Hilton Head Island man was arrested Tuesday as the result of an ongoing investigation into lewd communications he reportedly had with multiple young females via Facebook. Twenty-three year old Dionicio
    A Hilton Head Island man was arrested Tuesday as the result of an ongoing investigation into lewd communications he reportedly had with multiple young females via Facebook. Twenty-three year old Dionicio
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-06-11 20:01:32 GMT
    William Grooms
    A Bluffton man who led the charge to bring a dog park to the town is under arrest. Angela McCall-Tanner with the Bluffton Police Department says William Grooms, 42, was taken into custody at approximately
    A Bluffton man who led the charge to bring a dog park to the town is under arrest. Angela McCall-Tanner with the Bluffton Police Department says William Grooms, 42, was taken into custody at approximately
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 3:26 PM EDT2013-06-11 19:26:34 GMT
    James Sneed says it's time for the Albergotti Creek Bridge in northern Beaufort County to be replaced.
    James Sneed says it's time for the Albergotti Creek Bridge in northern Beaufort County to be replaced.
  • The incoming principal at St. Helena Elementary has high goals to turn around scores of Beaufort County's sole failing school. With passionate teachers, a new math coach, and a better partnership with
    The incoming principal at St. Helena Elementary has high goals to turn around scores of Beaufort County's sole failing school. With passionate teachers, a new math coach, and a better partnership with
  • Saturday, June 8 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-06-08 23:01:01 GMT
    It was a party on the pier at the Skull Creek Marina's "National Marina Day Celebration." "We're wanting the community to come down and just see what its like to be near boats, on boats, on the water.
    It was a party on the pier at the Skull Creek Marina's "National Marina Day Celebration." "We're wanting the community to come down and just see what its like to be near boats, on boats, on the water.
  • Friday, June 7 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-07 22:34:05 GMT
    To help patrol some dangerous areas on Hilton Head Island--Beaufort County Sheriff PJ Tanner recommended a special 5-man task force. "The special team would be used as a special shift, not designed as
    To help patrol some dangerous areas on Hilton Head Island--Beaufort County Sheriff PJ Tanner recommended a special 5-man task force. "The special team would be used as a special shift, not designed as
  • Friday, June 7 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-07 22:23:16 GMT
    Todd Bornscheuer
    The Beaufort County Board of Education has selected a new principal for H.E. McCracken Middle School. Todd Bornscheuer comes to Beaufort County from North Augusta High School were he has served as principal
    The Beaufort County Board of Education has selected a new principal for H.E. McCracken Middle School. Todd Bornscheuer comes to Beaufort County from North Augusta High School were he has served as principal
  • A bus driver strike in the lowcountry? It could be a real possibility by the end of this week. Bus workers in Beaufort County may strike if they don't reach a deal this week with Durham Bus Services Beaufort
    A bus driver strike in the lowcountry? It could be a real possibility by the end of this week. Bus workers in Beaufort County may strike if they don't reach a deal this week with Durham Bus Services Beaufort
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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:42 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:42:38 GMT
    First On 3: Beaufort County authorities are trying to determine what caused a patient to drive off in an ambulance from Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Police say Clifton McNeill, 35, of St. Helena, drove
    First On 3: Beaufort County authorities are trying to determine what caused a patient to drive off in an ambulance from Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Police say Clifton McNeill, 35, of St. Helena, drove
  • South Carolina's health agency wants the state to move forward with a proposal to ban the purchase of some unhealthful foods by people using food stamps, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition
    South Carolina's health agency wants the state to move forward with a proposal to ban the purchase of some unhealthful foods by people using food stamps, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition
  • Thursday, May 9 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:49:27 GMT
    The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery and assault that occurred on the South end of the Hilton Head Island Wednesday evening. At approximately 5:30 pm, Sheriff's deputies responded
    The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery and assault that occurred on the South end of the Hilton Head Island Wednesday evening. At approximately 5:30 pm, Sheriff's deputies responded
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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:54:17 GMT
    Highway 21 South in Beaufort is closed this morning due to an apparent fatal wreck. Authorities tell News 3 both southbound lanes near the Martin Road exit are closed. Drivers are being diverted. Expect
    The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal collision between a South Carolina Highway Patrolman's vehicle and a pedestrian.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:06:52 GMT
    Rusty Michael Hall
    A Cottageville man is under arrest for allegedly posting several images of a boy as young as six years old on a website used by pedophiles. Homeland Security, the Colleton County Sheriff's Office and
    A Cottageville man is under arrest for allegedly posting several images of a boy as young as six years old on a website used by pedophiles.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:42 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:42:38 GMT
    First On 3: Beaufort County authorities are trying to determine what caused a patient to drive off in an ambulance from Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Police say Clifton McNeill, 35, of St. Helena, drove
    First On 3: Beaufort County authorities are trying to determine what caused a patient to drive off in an ambulance from Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Police say Clifton McNeill, 35, of St. Helena, drove
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