On the Beat in Bluffton

Monday, June 22, 2015

N-B Slideshow: Touch a Truck 2015

More than 800 people participated in this year's Touch a Truck at the Washington/Main Commons. (Photos by Jessica Williams)

Thursday, June 18, 2015

N-B Photos: Keeping busy filling sand bags

Volunteers and Bluffton city employees spent Wednesday evening filling sand bags for residents who need them. Fire department officials said they were overwhelmed with the community's support. Fire Chief Don Craig said many businesses donated food and drinks for sand baggers, including Pizza Hut, Pizza King, Tyeger's Pizza, Little Ceasar's and Walmart. (Photos by Jessica Williams)













Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Commissioner urges declaring wind energy 'non-permitted land use'

Commissioner Tamara Dunmoyer issued this statement Monday regarding wind energy conversion systems in the county's zoning ordinances. Learn more in the Tuesday, June 16, News-Banner. (Click to see full image.)


Monday, June 15, 2015

N-B VIdeo: New flag pole dedicated at American Legion Post 111

On Sunday – Flag Day – Bluffton's Grover Sheets American Legion Post 111 dedicated its new flag pole in front of a small crowd. Learn more in the Monday, June 15, News-Banner. (Video by Jessica Williams)

Friday, June 12, 2015

N-B Slideshow: Chicks Run 2015

The Bluffton Parks Department's third annual Chicks Run Thursday evening drew dozens of women of all ages to City Hall and the Rivergreenway. Some wore costumes, some ran, and some walked during the 5K. (Photos by Jessica Williams)