Where are the Calverts?

island packet 2008

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The face of Hilton Head's homeless                                                                                     island packet 2007

The story of two men exposes the world on the other side of the island's wealth

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Mitchelville on the mind  
island packet 2006

The nation's first village for freed slaves was a part of Hilton Head's past. Now, a debate over its future.



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System failed abused children
island packet 2008.

Accusations of two  nearly identical child-abuse related crimes committed by the same woman raised some questions. 


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Silver Screen, Golden Moments   
island packet 2007

*winner 2007 South Carolina Press Association’s first place feature writing award for all circulation categories.

Though Daufuskie Island has developed over the years, some of Pat Conroy's first impressions still resonate.


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Response to B-word puts McCain in the hot seat 
island packet 2008.

Republican candidate's handling of "b-word" during campaign stop became a viral video.

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Bus driver shortage leaves parents stranded

the gazette 2004.

A driver shortage at the bus lot serving Bowie public schools is causing some children to be picked up late -- or not at all -- infuriating parents who claim waiting for the bus every morning has turned into a guessing game.


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Authors decline city's publishing offer    
the gazette 2004.

The authors of the only comprehensive Bowie history book have declined the city's offer to finance the republishing of the text, after controversy arose last month over whether the book accurately portrays the history of black residents.


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