AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Bluffton South Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/bluffton-sc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/bluffton-sc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 03 May 2024 16:12:12 -0500 Dozens of people gathered in Bluffton on Wednesday to show their support for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham along his campaign https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-makes-campaign-stop-at-bluffton-market-31444580-bluffton-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-makes-campaign-stop-at-bluffton-market-31444580-bluffton-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 This evening, the people of South Carolina saw Joe Cunningham easily win the debate against Governor Henry McMaster. Cunningham called out https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-wins-gubernatorial-debate-against-henry-mcmaster-31483021-bluffton-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-wins-gubernatorial-debate-against-henry-mcmaster-31483021-bluffton-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CYMI: The Times and Democrat: Dems spotlight rural US In a new op-ed in The Times and Democrat, State Representative Russell Ott highlighted how https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-russell-ott-dems-spotlight-rural-us-31517614-bluffton-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-russell-ott-dems-spotlight-rural-us-31517614-bluffton-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tin Thanh Group Americas, a tire manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first United States operations which will https://www.americantowns.com/news/tin-thanh-group-americas-establishing-first-us-operations-in-allendale-county-31549567-bluffton-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tin-thanh-group-americas-establishing-first-us-operations-in-allendale-county-31549567-bluffton-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In Iowa this morning, Nikki Haley once again confirmed that her campaign’s top priority is to end Social Security and Medicare as we know it. https://www.americantowns.com/news/nikki-haley-reiterates-top-priority-gutting-social-security-and-medicare-31563266-bluffton-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nikki-haley-reiterates-top-priority-gutting-social-security-and-medicare-31563266-bluffton-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – Eleven Republican members of the United States Senate today sent a letter to President Biden urging him to reverse course and keep https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-republicans-urge-biden-to-reverse-course-and-keep-title-42-in-place-31571106-bluffton-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-republicans-urge-biden-to-reverse-course-and-keep-title-42-in-place-31571106-bluffton-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 7:30pm: Sunset 5K Thursday, July 20, 2023 5:30pm - 9:30pm: Festival Night Live Music: Headliner - Jason Lee https://www.americantowns.com/news/may-river-shrimp-festival-2023-31590870-bluffton-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/may-river-shrimp-festival-2023-31590870-bluffton-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 - Oktoberfest on tap - Oktoberfest Special Menu - Indoor/Outdoor Festival with plenty of outdoor, shaded seating! - Outdoor Beer Trailer in addition https://www.americantowns.com/news/9th-annual-southern-barrel-brewing-company-oktoberfest-31610264-bluffton-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/9th-annual-southern-barrel-brewing-company-oktoberfest-31610264-bluffton-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule Of Events October 14, 2023 Walk For Freedom 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Oyster Factory Park On October 14, people will rally in hundreds of https://www.americantowns.com/news/19th-annual-historic-bluffton-arts-and-seafood-festival-31614081-bluffton-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/19th-annual-historic-bluffton-arts-and-seafood-festival-31614081-bluffton-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Start practicing those bottle flips, ping pong ball bounces, and signature trick shots. This year’s carnival theme is going to be a LEGENDARY. https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-festival-2023-31616221-bluffton-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-festival-2023-31616221-bluffton-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s taken me a bit to process the tragedy that took place last weekend in Buffalo, New York, but I knew I wanted to share my thoughts with you. https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-mia-mcleod-news-my-heart-is-heavy-31371196-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-mia-mcleod-news-my-heart-is-heavy-31371196-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 We’ll be gathering for our Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30 PM in Columbia and you’re invited to join us.  https://www.americantowns.com/news/rsvp-now-for-mias-election-night-watch-party-31386121-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rsvp-now-for-mias-election-night-watch-party-31386121-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, Democratic nominee for governor Joe Cunningham responded to baseless accusations from Henry McMaster’s team that Cunningham lied during a https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-responds-to-governor-mcmasters-baseless-accusations-of-lying-with-receipts-31401123-anderson-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-responds-to-governor-mcmasters-baseless-accusations-of-lying-with-receipts-31401123-anderson-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 (Columbia, S.C.) – In a recent audio recording, Democrat State Representative and candidate for U.S. Senate Krystle Matthews calls for Democrat https://www.americantowns.com/news/from-krystle-matthewss-mouth-to-the-legislatures-ears-31405959-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/from-krystle-matthewss-mouth-to-the-legislatures-ears-31405959-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 (Columbia, S.C.) – The United States Supreme Court released its opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. See below for South Carolina Republican Party https://www.americantowns.com/news/roe-v-wade-overturned-is-a-victory-for-life-everywhere-31405962-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/roe-v-wade-overturned-is-a-victory-for-life-everywhere-31405962-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500