Isabella Douglas

2 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Isabella Douglas |Chloe Appleby

Hundreds of locals and vacationers gathered on Hilton Head Island on Saturday, April 5, 2025 for a rally to join in on “Hands Off!”, a nationwide demonstration. Courtesy of Kristin Jones and Julia Stefanini Nancy Wilbraham’s jaw dropped as she drove through the intersection of Folly Field Road and U.S. 278 on Hilton Head Island.

3 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Isabella Douglas

Hilton Head Island High School sticker depicting the school’s mascot with a rainbow-colored filling. The Beaufort County School District directed faculty at two high schools to remove certain LGBTQ+-related items after three parents claimed they violated federal and state policy eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in classrooms.

3 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Isabella Douglas

A new group of 10 books is slated to be considered for removal by the State Board of Education this week. Book covers provided READ MORE South Carolina Book Bans South Carolina may soon lead the nation in the most books banned statewide from public schools.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Isabella Douglas

In what almost became another addition to the state of South Carolina’s growing list of banned books, a last-minute motion on Tuesday afternoon halted a decision that could have removed ten more titles from school shelves. Instead, members of the state department of education board meeting tabled the discussion, opting to clarify the process before moving forward. It remains unclear when the full 15-member board will vote again on the books.

3 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Isabella Douglas

A rare snowfall last January shut down schools, closed government offices and kept police busy. In its wake, Beaufort County spent $20,548.25 on snow and ice removal, according to documents obtained by The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. While many residents enjoyed the unexpected break — building snowmen, sledding and sipping coffee — county agencies worked to keep roads and public facilities safe. With no federal disaster declaration, the county is absorbing the costs.