Mitchell Black

Bluffton

Beaufort County Reporter at Post and Courier

Writing about the southern Lowcountry for @postandcourier. Tips? Email [email protected].

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SLED investigating former Beaufort County employee. Sheriff and solicitor complain about process.

2 days ago | aikenstandard.com | Mitchell Black |Jessica Wade

OKATIE — The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating a former Beaufort County probate court employee for allegations of "unauthorized practice of law." Though details of the criminal inquiry haven’t been made public, the local sheriff and solicitor have expressed frustration with how the county handled the situation.
'It was betrayal.' SC USAID veterans reel, organize and look for work after Musk dismantled agency

3 days ago | postandcourier.com | Mitchell Black

Troy Jacobs traveled to Ethiopia to improve health outcomes for mothers and children. Then directives came from Washington, D.C.First came a stop-work order. Then officials ordered Jacobs to justify that his efforts to streamline and reestablish maternal and child health services saved lives. Finally, the Columbia native was told to come home. While sitting in the Addis Ababa airport, access to his government phone and computer were turned off.
SLED investigating Bluffton Township Fire District for embezzlement

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Mitchell Black

BLUFFTON — The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating embezzlement allegations against the Bluffton Township Fire District. SLED opened the investigation after a March 14 request from the 14th Circuit Solicitor's Office, according to a spokesperson from the state criminal policing agency.
Hurricane season is coming to SC. Here's how you can prepare.

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Mitchell Black

Hurricane season is on the horizon, and early predictions indicate a stormy summer and fall for South Carolina. Here's how you can stay prepared:The following guide are tips compiled by Post and Courier archives, the Red Cross, and the S.C. Emergency Management Division: Before the storm hitsContact your local emergency management office to assess your vulnerability to hurricanes. The S.C. Emergency Management Division maps out zones that are most at risk of storm surge.
SLED investigating Bluffton Township Fire District for embezzlement

1 week ago | aikenstandard.com | Mitchell Black

BLUFFTON — The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating embezzlement allegations against the Bluffton Township Fire District. SLED opened the investigation after a March 14 request from the 14th Circuit Solicitor's Office, according to a spokesperson from the state criminal policing agency.
Hilton Head dance teacher arrested for having inappropriate relationship with adult-aged student

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Mitchell Black

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Law enforcement arrested a Lowcountry dance teacher for having an inappropriate relationship with an adult-aged student whom she taught. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office arrested Victoria Montgomery, 32, on May 2 for sex or sexual battery with a student 18 or older in which there is direct supervising authority and no aggravated force or coercion. Per state law, the charge carries a prison sentence of up to five years and is considered a felony.
Trump administration sends $4.1 million for Monkey Island despite efforts to slash federal spending

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Marilyn W. Thompson |Mitchell Black

A federal health agency under pressure to slash its spending has approved another $4.1 million to maintain its monkey breeding colony on an isolated South Carolina barrier island. The disbursement from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease went through in March even as the agency prepared for massive cutbacks. The Trump administration in early April ordered federal health agencies to eliminate billions of dollars in contract spending.
Lowcountry water authority needs $600M to keep up with growth. Here's what it means for your bill.

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Mitchell Black

BLUFFTON — A Lowcountry water and sewer utility issued a $93 million bond to help address burgeoning growth in the southeastern corner of the state. The authority approved fee increases for homeowners and developers to pay for the debt tacked onto its books. The Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority posted the bond this spring.
Beaufort County Council suspends Bluffton fire official, refers inquiry to SC Ethics Commission.

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Mitchell Black

ST. HELENA ISLAND — The Beaufort County Council suspended the chairman of Bluffton's fire department board pending an ongoing and secretive investigation. On April 28, county officials voted to suspend Rick Krob, who led the governing body of the Bluffton Township Fire District. Krob will be sidelined until the county probe is complete or Administrator Michael Moore hires a permanent fire chief — whichever occurs last.
Monkey Island: Cash, conflict and science collide on mysterious SC outpost where primates run free

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Marilyn W. Thompson |Mitchell Black

SPECIAL REPORTMonkey IslandMORGAN ISLAND — Ominous warnings line the channel approaching this remote barrier island in St. Helena Sound. “No Trespassing” signs hang from the trunks of live oak trees against an eroding shoreline. Visitors are not welcome here, although taxpayers paid millions to buy and maintain the property. It’s too dangerous, its mission too secretive to allow people in.

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