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Veterans DayVeterans Day parades and ceremonies are set across the Lowcountry on Wednesday, Nov. 11If you're planning Wednesday, Nov. 11, Bluffton will hold a Veterans Day parade, according to the town's calendar. The American Legion's Dennis J. Becker Post 205 lists it too. The listings we saw don't give a start time, so we suggest checking the town's calendar before you go.Saturday’s editionRead RoadsBeaufort County voters narrowly approve the $780 million penny tax for roadsIf you drive U.S. 278 or Bluffton Parkway, this one's for you. Beaufort County voters narrowly approved the penny tax Tuesday, 40,951 to 39,724, preliminary results show. It will raise $780 million over nine years for 87 road and intersection projects.Wednesday’s editionRead CommunityBeaufort County first responders want more than 5,000 pounds of food by Dec. 11If you've got extra pantry staples, the fifth annual First Responder Food Drive is collecting nonperishable food for Bluffton Self Help and HELP of Beaufort. First responders, local governments and community partners are running the donation boxes.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Kids' eventIf you've got kids, author Max Brallier brings his tour for "The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade: The Graphic Novel" to the Bluffton Branch Library today, Nov.

    If you've got kids, author Max Brallier brings his tour for "The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade: The Graphic Novel" to the Bluffton Branch Library today, Nov. 8. The free event, made possible through The Storybook Shoppe, has zombie-fighting survival stations, a Q&A and a book signing.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Post and Courier

  • Playoff footballHilton Head Christian beat Florence Christian 51-21 in the SCISA Class 3A playoffs, and Hardeeville and Beaufort Academy advanced too.

    Hilton Head Christian beat Florence Christian 51-21 in the SCISA Class 3A playoffs, and Hardeeville and Beaufort Academy advanced too. The Eagles travel to Bethesda next week, and Bethesda won the first meeting, 30-6, on Oct. 9.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Hilton Head Island Packet

  • Grays feedbackIf you know Grays, the county is asking for feedback on two structures behind the former Grays Consolidated High School: the lone steps and an abandoned boiler house.

    If you know Grays, the county is asking for feedback on two structures behind the former Grays Consolidated High School: the lone steps and an abandoned boiler house. The county is creating a Capital Improvement Project for Grays Community Park and its efforts to stabilize deteriorating historic structures on the site.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Island News

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    Meet 2026 DWTSS dancers Ruth Atchley and Jad Deal

    Introducing Ruth Atchley and Jad Deal, 2026 Dancing with the Statesboro Stars contestants! Grice Connect is introducing the community to the 2026 dancers, one team at a time, in no particular order. The event will be held on Friday, November 20, at 6:30pm at Connection Church.

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    Perfect fall weather for now but a strong cold front is coming

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    HS Football Roundup: HHCA, Hardeeville, Beaufort Academy advance in playoffs

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    ‘Last Kids on Earth’ event with creator Max Brallier coming to Bluffton as part of book tour

    New York Times bestselling author and creator of “The Last Kids on Earth” series Max Brallier is coming to the Bluffton Branch Library as a part of his book tour.

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Max Brallier visits Bluffton library today, plus playoff football

Plus, the county wants feedback on its plan for historic structures in Grays.

The TLDR

  1. Max Brallier's free zombie event is at the Bluffton library today
  2. Hilton Head Christian won its playoff opener, 51-21
  3. The county wants feedback on historic structures in Grays
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