Bluffton Today

Bluffton Today is a daily publication based in Bluffton, South Carolina, known for incorporating aspects of citizen journalism while maintaining a strong local emphasis. Some experts in the field view this newspaper as a potential blueprint for smaller publications nationwide. It stands out by using a tabloid format, which is not commonly seen among newspapers with a similar circulation.

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One arrested, drugs and drones seized during search

6 days ago | blufftontoday.com | Shellie Murdaugh

A search warrant executed by the Jasper County Sheriff's Office May 14 on Jenkins Avenue led to one arrest and the seizure of two drones and narcotics. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team executed a search warrant May 14 at a residence in the Jenkins Avenue area of the county which resulted in one arrest, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
Jasper County assists with indictments as a part of "Devil in Disguise" operation

6 days ago | blufftontoday.com | Shellie Murdaugh

Five counties, including Jasper, have aided in the indictment of several defendants in over 380 narcotics and related charges as a part of the "Devil in Disguise" narcotics trafficking investigationA statewide drug trafficking investigation called "Devil in Disguise" has led to indictments in five South Carolina counties. Over 100 defendants face over 380 narcotics-related charges, primarily focused on fentanyl trafficking.
St. Louis Cardinals at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

6 days ago | blufftontoday.com | Ryan Dodson

The St. Louis Cardinals (32-24) face the Texas Rangers (27-30) in the opener of a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cardinals vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Cardinals won 2-1 last yearThe Cards took 2 of 3 at the Baltimore Orioles earlier in the week, which culminated with a 6-4 victory Wednesday. SS Masyn Winn had 4 hits.
Bluffton approves first reading of 2026 budget

1 week ago | blufftontoday.com | Shellie Murdaugh

Bluffton Town Council proposes a $95.2 million budget for 2026, an 8.5% decrease from the previous year. The proposed budget maintains the current property tax millage rate of 36.0 mils. Key budget priorities include parks, drainage, environmental protection, historic preservation, and affordable housing. Bluffton Town Council approved first reading of its proposed $95 million budget during its May 13 meeting. Second reading will be June 10 during the Bluffton Town Council meeting.
Ridgeland man faces drug charges after arrest May 21 at Ridgeland park

1 week ago | blufftontoday.com | Shellie Murdaugh

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office arrested a Ridgeland man May 21 at Harold Turpin Park in Ridgeland on several drug charges. The park is located on Smith Street. A 61-year-old Ridgeland man was arrested for drug possession in a public park. Aurelius Deveaux was found with crack cocaine and marijuana near a school. Sheriff Malphrus commended detectives for their work and encouraged public reporting of suspicious activity.
Beaufort County remembers Memorial Day May 26 with several ceremonies

1 week ago | blufftontoday.com | Shellie Murdaugh

Beaufort County held multiple Memorial Day ceremonies, including events in Bluffton, Sun City, and Beaufort. The Sun City Veterans Association hosted a service at Magnolia Hall featuring musical performances, a color guard, and a keynote speaker. American Legion Post 205 in Bluffton held a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers, with a special tribute to a Vietnam veteran by Cathy Strong.
Tom Poland Column: The Hometown Weekly

1 week ago | blufftontoday.com | Tom Poland

In my youth we had a daily newspaper, The Augusta Chronicle. What we didn’t get every day was local news. That’s what made The Lincoln Journal special. Farmers, grandmothers, country storeowners, housewives, and others pulled news about people they knew from their mailbox. “The Smiths ate Sunday dinner with the Jones. The fried chicken was delicious.” “The Browns drove through the Smokies.
NCAA baseball tournament bracket predictions: Regional host projections, bid thieves, conferences to watch

1 week ago | blufftontoday.com | Aria Gerson

Conference tournaments are in full swing in college baseball ahead of selection day May 26. Two teams have already clinched automatic bids: Columbia in the Ivy League and Holy Cross in the Patriot League. So far, there are no sure bid thieves. But that could change, as UTSA (43-12, 23-4 American) has dropped to the losers bracket in the American tournament and would still receive a bid with a loss.
Tom Poland column: Caffeine and the Coffee Pot Diner

2 weeks ago | blufftontoday.com | Tom Poland

“Cocaine,” JJ Cale wrote it. Eric Clapton sang it. Clapton described the song as anti-cocaine and that seems to be the case, if you read between the lines. There’s another addictive drug out there. Another huge hit. Caffeine. JJ Cale should have written “Caffeine.” Allow me to edit his lyrics. “If you got bad news, you want to kick them blues, caffeine/When your day is done, and you want to run, caffeine.” Run is right. The world does not run on fossil fuels, solar, or nuclear. It runs on caffeine.
Republican candidates headed to June 3 runoff to advance to July 22 special election

2 weeks ago | blufftontoday.com | Shellie Murdaugh

A runoff election will be held June 3 between Richard Arzillo and Gene Ceccarelli for the Jasper County Council Coosawhatchie Township seat. Neither candidate reached the required 51% of the vote in the May 20 special Republican primary. The winner of the runoff will face Democrat Patricia Hicks Dupont and SC Forward party candidate Cathleen DeCourcy in a July 22 special election. The special election is being held to fill the seat vacated by Marty Sauls, who resigned in March.