South Carolina gets set for Primary Election on Tuesday

Beaufort County This Week

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From the Island News

Voters in Beaufort County and all over South Carolina will take to the polls on Tuesday, June 11, to vote in both Democratic and Republican primaries.

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From the Island Packet

Multiple instances of alligators killing unleashed pets in Hilton Head’s Sea Pines last month sparked a flurry of online posts claiming the reptiles are overpopulated in the Lowcountry. Biologists at the S.C. Department of Natural Resources say there are no issues with the current alligator population — but when it comes to preventing future attacks, the numbers get more complicated.

Despite being hunted close to extinction before being classified as an endangered species in 1967, American alligator populations in South Carolina have been “stable” since at least the late ‘90s, according to Morgan Hart, the alligator project leader for SCDNR. The species’ rebound was so successful that the state instituted a hunting season in 2008, which accounts for the yearly harvest of 300-400 gators across the state.
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From Beaufort County

The Bluffton Pool is closed as of Monday, June 3 and will remain closed through Saturday, February 1, 2025 for construction and renovations.

The Bluffton Pool located at 55 Pritchard St. Bluffton (map) will be undergoing extensive renovations to the pool deck and exterior doors, installing a new air system, insulating the roof, and updating the interior of the facility.
Citizens can stay updated at https://www.bcscrec.com/updates

For a complete list of other Beaufort County pools and their schedules, click here.

As a reminder to pool patrons, photo identification is required at all County pools and facilities as they are for the enjoyment of Beaufort County citizens. Guests are always welcome when accompanied by a County resident. Guest pricing is available here.