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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Bluffton, South Carolina with AmericanTowns Bluffton Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Beaufort County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Bluffton organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Bluffton is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Bluffton

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Bluffton area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts South Carolina’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

LAVA 24 Fitness Announces Opening of its Newest Location in Bluffton, South Carolina

BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: LAVA 24 Fitness is proud to announce the opening of its newest location at Moss Creek Village in Bluffton, SC on January 1, 2012. The new LAVA 24 Fitness...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Bluffton in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in South Carolina is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. ...

An Invitation to our Bluffton Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Bluffton, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in South Carolina

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a South Carolina Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to...

Bluffton New Year's Day Polar Bear 5K

The 5th Annual Bluffton New Year's Day Polar Bear 5K will start and finish at Cinemark Sea Turtle Theatre Bluffton taking participants down The Buckwalter Parkway unto the...

Childhood Obesity - Dealing With The Physical and Emotional Healing Elements

Hilton Head, SC - “Obese” is not the word that should first come to mind when we think of the nation’s young people. Vivacious might be a good one. Creative, intelligent,...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Bluffton Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Bluffton area

Bluffton SC Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Bluffton area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic produce...

Bluffton Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Helping Teens Fit: Upcoming TEDx Conference Seeks to End Childhood Obesity

Many of today’s young people face a crisis. Not only will they likely live shorter lives than their parents, but during their lifetimes, they won’t live as well as the...

Bariatric Surgery for Obese Teens - 6 Things To Consider

Recent studies have shown that one in three children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese. If your teen falls into this category, you know the impact obesity can have on a young...

The Power of a Single Vote - Bluffton Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Bluffton elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Beaufort County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Beaufort County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Beaufort County South Carolina area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for South Carolina SC

South Carolina Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in South Carolina. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Bluffton and across the country. With...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for South Carolina SC

We have the best South Carolina apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of South Carolina. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and...

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5.9 Earthquake felt in Bluffton, centered in Virginia

A rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit northwest Virginia sending shock waves throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that were felt as far north as New York City and...

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Teachers rally for school

Chamber of Commerce leaders stress the importance of education for economic development. Summary: Chamber of...

Inside 'Miss Eva's Kitchen'

The menus change but the smiles are always warm and welcoming. The clatter in the kitchen sounds promising. A look through the large serving window reveals a bevy of...

Bluffton targets derelict structures

Days are numbered for unoccupied structures declared unsafe and a nuisance by Bluffton’s top building safety official. The campaign is starting in Old Town, the first of three...

Share your thoughts about Sept. 11

As the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks draws near, Bluffton Today and blufftontoday.com want to help the community share in remembrance of that day and its...

Share your thoughts about Sept. 11

As the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks draws near, Bluffton Today and blufftontoday.com want to help the community share in remembrance of that day and its...

The big Bobcat roar

“Get your cleats on, pick up your jerseys. If you have your helmets, head on out to the practice field. Let’s go.” Unadorned silver practice helmets hung by the...

Hardeeville police investigating homicide

HARDEEVILLE - The Hardeeville Police Department is investigating the Friday shooting death of Joseph Kilpatrick, 24, of Pineland. At 11:36 p.m., officers were called to an...

All-American celebration

Fourth of July activities include parades, music, fireworks. A plethora of Independence Day activities are available in Bluffton or within a short drive. No public...

Riding the 'Electric Slide'

Summer robotics camps keep those thinking joints well-oiled. The problems were so numerous. First, the students had to construct a viable robot out of the assorted...

RBC new Heritage sponsor

Savannah Morning News' Dennis Knight reporting that Royal Bank of Canada is the new sponsor for the Heritage and Boeing is the presenting sponsor. Further details on Erinn...

Brush with glory, lip–smacking good barbecue sauces

The barbecue sauce, to me, is what distinguishes great grilled meat and chicken from the rest. If applied at the right time, good barbecue sauce enhances the taste and appearance...

Parents of baby with burns arrested

HARDEEVILLE - The parents of an 8-month-old baby boy found with burns covering his body have been arrested by Hardeeville police.The baby is at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in...

Administrator looks to end fiscal year in the black

The Beaufort County financial staff is cutting the current budget while looking ahead to reduce operational costs for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Reduced hours at county libraries...

Bluffton's youngsters get a kick out of soccer

“That way. You need to go that way,” shouted Tammy Smith. Her grandson’s soccer team was on the wrong end of the field to score and struggling to take the ball...

'It's our time'

Every one of 300 green-robed Bluffton High School graduates sat facing their family and friends cheering for them in the stadium stands and the rest of their lives....

Putting on the arts

What do a cow, a yellow door and the porch railing pattern on the Patz Brothers House have in common? They were on a list of items Red Cedar fifth graders looked for in an Old...

SCETV 'discovers' Ted Huffman, Bluffton BBQ

Not even emergency surgery can keep Ted Huffman from spreading the true gospel of Lowcountry barbecue. Huffman, Bluffton BBQ proprietor and pitmaster, crown prince of Porkingham...

Be prepared for hurricane season

As always on the first day of hurricane season, this could be the year, Beaufort County officials said Tuesday. “The forecast is pretty compatible with last year,”...

Vietnam veteran: Remember sacrifices

Sacrifice takes many forms, a Vietnam veteran said Monday during Memorial Day ceremonies in Beaufort. “Remember the sacrifices of those buried here in the Beaufort...

Horrors of war

Glenn Frazier stood at the podium in the sun and recounted his tale of horror from World War II. The retired U.S. Army colonel is one of very few living survivors of the Bataan...

Artistic legacy

The Bluffton High School class of 2011 will graduate at 7 p.m. June 6, and several will walk the stage with a splash of color. Members of the National Art Honor Society will wear...

Sandbar serenades locals, visitors

Lawmen to patrol waterways over holiday weekend. Julia Causey, skipper of Da Crabby Lady, and her first mate, Diana “The Yankee” Ameer, packed a lunch of cucumber and...

JUST IN: Frazier sentenced to 25 years

The following comes from a press release from the Fourtheenth Circuit Solicitor's Office: BEAUFORT -- A Bluffton drug dealer was sentenced to 25 years in prison late Thursday...

Making healthy choices a-peeling.

When it comes to the war on childhood obesity, the side championing the cause of high-fructose corn syrup, sugary snacks and deep-fried chicken particles has a distinct advantage:...

Sun City's citizens stock up on healthy lessons

Smack on the dot of 7:30 a.m., the Zumba instructor pushed the button on her boom box and early arrivals started stepping and moving to her count. Sun City’s Town Square...