Bluffton Police Department received a threat to May River High School, student detained

Bluffton police officers detained a 15-year-old male student as they investigated a reported threat to May River High School. 

“All threats are a serious matter,” Chief Stephenie Price said. “When the safety of our st...

Leadership training initiatives showcasing military, state and law enforcement leaders

Bluffton Police Chief Stephenie Price is implementing leadership training for the department’s leadership staff, presenting military, state, law enforcement and industry leaders.

“Leadership principles are universal and there’s no better way to teach these...

Bluffton Town offices will close at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18 due to possible severe weather

Bluffton Town offices will close today, Thursday, March 18, at 1 p.m. due to pending severe weather.

Please call the Town’s Customer Service Center at 843.706.4500 if you need further assistance.

Town Hall business hours are Monday through Thursd...

Bluffton Police Department releases photos of murder suspects

Bluffton Police Department is releasing the photos of the two murder suspects in connection to Friday night’s shooting on Bluffton Parkway which resulted in the death of a Bluffton High School student, another male student being seriously injure...

Two arrested, two sought in connection to Friday night homicide investigation

Bluffton police officers arrested two suspects yesterday on charges of accessory after the fact of murder, which is a felony, for their involvement in Friday night’s shooting incident which resulted in the death of a Bluffton High School student...

Department investigating Friday night murder; Media conference scheduled at 3 p.m. today

Bluffton Police Department officers are investigating a shooting incident which occurred late Friday evening. The incident happened in the area of Bluffton Parkway and Hampton Parkway.  Officers were dispatched to a single vehicle accident. Upon ...

Lowcountry Community Church donated $9,000 for six AEDs to Bluffton Police Department

Bluffton-based Lowcountry Community Church donated $9,000 to the Bluffton Police Department for six automated external defibrillators (AED) in late January.

“For every member of Lowcountry Community Church who gave an offering which is now a part of this d...

DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line

In response to overwhelming call volume to the Care Line, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has added a new phone information line to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines and to help support people searching for ...

“Is this a video of you?” Nope, That’s a Phish

It’s no secret that cybercriminals love social media. Bad guys use platforms like Facebook and Instagram to impersonate your real friends and followers. Using this disguise, the scammers try to trick you into sharing sensitive information.

Here&a...

HIRING: Recruitment event scheduled for January 23

Vehicle versus pedestrian accident under investigation

The Bluffton Police Department is currently investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian accident that occurred early morning on New Year’s Day.

Officers were called to the area of 300 Buck Island Road around 5:45 a.m. for the report of a vehicle ve...

Early Wednesday morning shooting under investigation

Bluffton Police Department officers are investigating shots fired at a residence located at 218 Simmonsville Road in which unknown suspect(s) fired multiple rounds at the house.

The residents were inside the house; however no one was injured during the inc...

SCAM ALERT: BPD phone number used in scam

The Bluffton Police Department wants community members to be aware of a phone scam that is currently happening in the area. 

Officers have received a report from a community member who stated the Bluffton Police Department’s phone number...

Jobs

SERVE WITH HONOR. LIVE WITH PRIDE

The Bluffton Police Department is hiring. This is your opportunity to work in a community that values your service.

Applicants must meet all requirements for employment consideration

• At least 21 years old
• At least a high scho...

Volunteer

Explorer Program

Innovator Startup Opportunities

Are you an entrepreneur with a business idea or an early stage startup on the brink of taking your business to the next level?

Existing Business Growth Programs

Now, more than ever, the DRCI is here to help take established businesses to the next level. In addition to our work with entrepreneurs, we’re here to help businesses of all sizes and stages continue to grow.

Membership Options for You

Become part of our vibrant business community and gain access to the resources, programs and services proven to help entrepreneurs, startups and established businesses of all sizes thrive.

Mentors Making a Difference

We believe in the power of a great mentor – which is why we created a Mentorship Program unlike any other in the region. We actively work to pair innovators with a mentor for their specific industry and needs.

New program will help Beaufort Co. 'heroes' start businesses

As seen on MSN money: A new program is intended to help current and retired Beaufort County military, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical workers become successful entrepreneurs.

The Heroes Initiative, started by the Don Ryan Center for Innovation, a non-profit business incubator and Town of Bluffton department located at Buckwalter Place, will help local "heroes" use their training and technology skills to start their o...

Keepin' It Fresh...With a Side of Problem Solving to Boot.

Retired Marine works with DRCI to create a novel product for the packaging industry.

As featured in LocalBiz Magazine, Q2 2021. Learn more about Pourzilla and how DRCI helped with their success here. 

ZOOM SEMINAR: “SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SMALL BUSINESS”

As Seen in Hilton Head Monthly's Event Calendar!

See the event calendar here.

Don Ryan Center launches Heroes Initiative for those with service backgrounds

Bluffton's Don Ryan Center for Innovation is launching a program dedicated to helping active and retired veterans, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel develop as entrepreneurs.

DRCI Announces Partnership With City of Hardeeville

Check out this great WHHI-TV interview with Mayor Harry Williams as he discusses our partnership and how Hardeeville business owners will benefit. Business Owners in Hardeeville- take advantage of your FREE membership today!

Hilton Head Monthly Highlights DRCI March 2021 Events

Read the latest issue of Hilton Head Monthly to view DRCI's upcoming events - including Zoom the Room, The Power of Vision, and Unleash the Power of LinkedIn.

DRCI Leadership Webinar

Major General Craig B. Whelden, U.S. Army (Retired) joins DRCI to present "Leadership[: The Art of Inspiring People to be Their Best". After experiencing this eye-opening event, attendees will leave with a better understanding of why communication is...

Read the rest in the February 2021 edition of ScribbleSC's newsletter. 

DRCI WELCOMES HARDEEVILLE TO EXPANDING BUSINESS PROGRAM

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation (DRCI) has announced an expansion of the organization’s business-building programs and services into the City of Hardeeville. The DRCI will now be working closely with Hardeeville businesses to provide important...

No Monkeying Around: The Lowcountry's Startup Guru is Serious About Business

As seen in the new Lowcountry publication LocalBiz, David discusses his passion for building successful companies and discusses the questions you need to ask yourself to ensure they are preparing and creating a roadmap of success...

Read the article here.

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation Launches Women's Networking and Mastermind Group

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation has announced the launch of a new women’s professional group, launching in January 2021.

The group, Networking Entrepreneurial Women (NEW) Masterminds of the Lowcountry, was created to provide professional women throughout the Lowcountry with an opportunity to network with other women professionals and have access to a wide range of ...

Incubator for Innovation

Don Ryan Center for Innovation Expands Opportunities for Startups and Growing Businesses

Read the full article in Hilton Head Monthly's December issue.

David Nelems Discusses Staring a Business during COVID

VP of Innovation of the Don Ryan Center for Innovation David Nelems gives a few tips for people that are thinking about starting a business during this challenging time.

Watch the video interview.

Berl Davis Named Chair of Don Ryan Center Board

Read the article in the Bluffton Sun.

David Nelems Sits Down With Lowcountry CEO

Do you know how the DRCI started? David Nelems, VP of Innovation discusses the genesis of the center, and why the Town of Bluffton Government strives to provide programming and resources to help businesses in Beaufort County thrive.

Bluffton Joint Information Center Update

August 7, 2020 Updates on COVID-19.

Bluffton JIC: August 7, 2020- COVID-19 Update

Opening Up The Books

Building Resilient and Financially Strong Businesses Through the DRCI and the Small Business Economic Resiliency Program

The effects of the COVID-19 crisis on small businesses continue to impact business owners and entrepreneurs throughout our region – with businesses not only terribly impacted by the disruption brought on by the pandemic, but now facing unique ch...

DRCI offers free membership, flex space at The HUB and comprehensive resource guide

As part of the Small Business Economic Resiliency Plan approved by the Bluffton Town Council in April, the Don Ryan Center for Innovation (DRCI) is offering FREE membership for a year.

As part of the Small Business Economic Resiliency Plan approved by the Bluffton Town Council in April, the Don Ryan Center for Innovation (DRCI) is expanding its mission, and taking on an important role in helping to assist small businesses through the ec...

Don Ryan Center for Innovation: SBA Loans for Small Businesses 101

Small businesses have been hit hard by mandatory closures and safety measures required to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Small businesses have been hit hard by mandatory closures and safety measures required to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). But businesses have a growing number of resources and relief programs to turn to. The U.S. Small Business Administrati...

Free webinars offer insight, tips for all businesses

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation will host two free Zoom webinars in May, geared to provide strategic business insight and tips for professionals throughout all industries. The webinars will be held May 7 and 12 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation will host two free Zoom webinars in May, geared to provide strategic business insight and tips for professionals throughout all industries. The webinars will be held May 7 and 12 from noon to 1 p.m.

The first webinar is &...

Don Ryan Center for Innovation: How to Manage your Credit and Finances in a Crisis

It’s been a tough few weeks for, well, the world as we navigate a new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s been a tough few weeks for, well, the world as we navigate a new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic. While the current situation may cause worry, staying calm and taking actions to protect your health and financial well-being will help yo...

Don Ryan Center For Innovation Offers Two Upcoming Free May Zoom Webinars For Businesses On May 7th

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation will be hosting two free Zoom Webinars in May, geared to provide strategic business insight and tips for professionals throughout all industries.

Staff Report From Low Country CEO

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation will be hosting two free Zoom Webinars in May, geared to provide strategic business insight and tips for professionals throughout all industries.  The two free Zoom Webinars will...

Greenbug is reclaiming the Lowcountry’s yards

Their idea for cedar-enhanced personal sprays blossomed into something bigger when the couple connected with the Don Ryan Center for Innovation in Bluffton, joining as innovators in 2012.

Elongator inventors rev up the auto industry

“It opened up a lot of doors. David had a lot of connections with a lot of these state agencies, and we found this manufacturer because of the Don Ryan Center,” DeSimone said. “We never would have gotten there without them.”

Work anywhere

Advances in technology have made it possible for many professionals to work from almost anywhere.

Biz Pitch

BizPitch was sponsored by SunTrust Bank and hosted by SCORE Lowcountry, the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, and The Don Ryan Center for Innovation.

Merger of Bluffton economic groups targets ‘one-stop shop’ for development

Bluffton’s two public economic development organizations are becoming one.

Let's Talk About the "F" Word.

No, it's not THAT "F" word.
There are a lot of “F words” in entrepreneurship. Funding, finance, fear… But I digress. Recently, a good friend of mine told me he was leaving his job after a long time in that position. I asked him how he felt, and he said...

No, it's not THAT "F" word.

There are a lot of “F words” in entrepreneurship. Funding, finance, fear… But I digress.

Recently, a good friend of mine told me he was leaving his job after a long time in that position. I asked him how he felt, and th...

Profitable Post-COVID-19 Business Ideas

It’s been repeated ad nauseam that we’re living in unprecedented times. Businesses across industries have been forced to pivot during the coronavirus pandemic by moving their operations online, postponing events, or rethinking their product lines...

It’s been repeated ad nauseam that we’re living in unprecedented times. Businesses across industries are forcing themselves to pivot during the coronavirus pandemic by moving their operations online, postponing events, or reth...

How to Develop a Successful Business Growth Strategy

So, you started a business. And after months of late nights, early morning, long meetings, tough pitches, and bottomless mugs of coffee, you’ve launched a website, secured a customer base, and your bank account is in the black. You’ve made it, but...

So, you started a business. And after months of late nights, early morning, long meetings, tough pitches, and bottomless mugs of coffee, you’ve launched a website, secured a customer base, and your bank account is in the black. You’ve ...

We Need Data Like We Need Caffeine

For many businesses, their most valuable and important asset is their customers. In the early days at a lot of companies, the details about those customers are spread out in many different places. The CEO’s brain, a sales rep's inbox, the accountant’s...

Consumer data is an ever-important asset to have for your business. With CRM software, this can be at your fingertips any time, any place. So if you plan on hoarding anything...let it be data.

For many businesses, their most valuable and important asset is...

Expert Branding Tips for New Businesses

“Once my business is up and running, then I’ll focus on my brand.” This train of thought is common for new entrepreneurs – and maybe even something you’ve said yourself. But your company is both a business and a brand, which is why...

“Once my business is up and running, then I’ll focus on my brand.” This train of thought is common for new entrepreneurs – and maybe even something you’ve said yourself. But your company is both a business...

Steps to Starting a Successful Online Business

If you’ve been looking to start a business from home, you’re not alone. There are over 38 million home-based business owners in the United States, each of whom has a unique reason for launching their business online. Some wanted to pursue...

If you’ve been looking to start a business from home, you’re not alone. There are over 38 million home-based business owners in the United States, each of whom has a unique reason for launching their business online. Some wanted to pursue their passions, ...

Five Cost-Effective Ways to Grow Your Business in 2021

The new year gives us the motivation we need to push the pedal a little harder and pursue our goals with greater focus – especially after a year like 2020. Business owners and CEOs are looking to...

The new year gives us the motivation we need to push the pedal a little harder and pursue our goals with greater focus – especially after a year like 2020. Business owners and CEOs are looking to scale up their companies on the eve of an economi...

Key Takeaways from 2020: What the Hardest Year in Memory Has Taught Us About Running a Business

Business owners are no strangers to challenges, but no one could have prepared for 2020. From economic crashes, political turmoil, and the COVID-19 crisis, brands across the country struggled to cope. Now...

Business owners are no strangers to challenges, but no one could have prepared for 2020. From economic crashes, political turmoil, and the COVID-19 crisis, brands across the country struggled to cope. Now that the hardest year in memory is firmly behind u...

How to Make Better Business Decisions

Business owners make choices every day that affect their companies’ futures. From overseeing employee activities to deciding where and how to invest their business’ resources, executives are constantly weighing their options. But entrepreneurs...

Business owners make choices every day that affect their companies’ futures. From overseeing employee activities to deciding where and how to invest their business’ resources, executives are constantly weighing their options. But even though entrepreneurs...

Holiday Season Survival Guide for Business Owners

For business owners, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year and the busiest. The weeks leading up to Christmas have the potential to drive the most profitable sales season of the year. But between the rush of...

For business owners, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year and the busiest. The weeks leading up to Christmas have the potential to drive the most profitable sales season of the year. But between the rush of customers, holiday campaign...

Five Ways Your Business Can Give Back This Season

As a business owner, it’s easy to get distracted during the holidays – with the holiday season often bringing a burst in activity and, often, a boom in business. So, while this time of year is undoubtedly a busy time for business owners, it’s also...

As a business owner, it’s easy to get distracted during the holidays – with the holiday season often bringing a burst in activity and, often, a boom in business. So, while this time of year is undoubtedly a busy time for business owners, it’s also the per...

Five Strategies for Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone

Think back to the goals you once had for yourself that suddenly vanished. Maybe you wanted to take up a new hobby but never got around to it, or perhaps you were serious about starting a business for a little while, but you never made it past...

Think back to the goals you once had for yourself that suddenly vanished. Maybe you wanted to take up a new hobby but never got around to it, or perhaps you were serious about starting a business for a little while, but you never made it past the planning...

Five Ways to Build a More Resilient Business

Too many business leaders refer to the coronavirus pandemic as a "black swan" – a random catastrophe that touched almost every aspect of our personal and professional lives. However, warnings have been coming for years from experts about...

Too many business leaders refer to the coronavirus pandemic as a "black swan" – a random catastrophe that touched almost every aspect of our personal and professional lives. However, warnings have been coming for years from experts about the pos...

Seven Ways to Become a Better Leader

Being a leader isn't as straightforward as some of us think.

When talking about leaders, it’s easy to group them into two categories: good and bad. Maybe you had a mentor who effortlessly guided you through one of the biggest challenges of your career or an overly-critical boss who left you wondering if you were ev...

Top Five Qualities to Look For in a Business Mentor

Not all mentors are created equal.

It’s one of the things we believe in the most, and something that we personally have seen make a tremendous difference for businesses in every industry: the power of a great business mentor.  Everyone needs a mentor in their career, if ...

Six Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Business Online

Whether you build a website or create some social media accounts, here are six reasons why you should bring your business online.

As a business owner, we understand why you may be hesitant to bring your business online. We hear the same explanations a lot: you’re not tech-savvy, you’re still bringing new business to your office, or you already have too much on yo...

How to Take Action on a Business Idea: That All-Important “First Step”

So you’ve had a business idea. A breakthrough. A “Eureka!” moment. But now what?

Million-dollar ideas aren’t as illusive as they’re made out to be, but few people take the initiative to turn their dream into reality. Taking action on a business idea requires courage, resources, and time. As the old saying goes, &am...

Five Great Productivity Apps That You Should Download Today

Productivity apps are excellent tools for time management, collaboration, and organization.

Whether you need to get in touch with your team, keep track of your to-do list, or get work done on-the-go – there’s an app for that. Here are some great apps that you can download to help maximize your time.

• Trello. Trello is ...

Small Business Budgeting: Tips for Making a Budget You’ll Stick To

One of the most important aspects of running a small business is managing your bottom line -- which is a great deal easier if you have a working budget.

A well-planned and carefully managed budget allows you to track every aspect of your cash flow, from your monthly profits to annual expenses, and how much revenue you need to keep your business going. By putting these numbers on paper, you’re mo...

Tips for Securing Start-up Funding

If you’re an entrepreneur in the planning stages of starting your own business, it’s likely that securing the funds to launch your company is one of your top priorities.

Whether you’re about to launch your first business, or you’re a seasoned business owner about to start a new venture, there are a number of steps you should take – and resources you can uncover – in order to raise t...

How Do You REALLY Run a Small Business? You’ve Launched Your Company. Now What?

There are millions of books, magazines, articles and websites that teach you how to start a small business. You can learn how to get started, write a business plan, market your product or service, create social media campaigns - you name it.

Once you’ve launched your business though, it’s not as easy to find that same level of “how to” information when it comes to actually running your business.  However, what you do in the months and years fol...

How to Prioritize When Everything is a Priority

Everything seems equally important and time-sensitive. So how can you prioritize when everything is a priority?

All small business owners know the importance of setting goals and reaching them. But between the constant stream of incoming emails, unexpected issues that arise daily and 20 tasks that need to be done, well, yesterday, it can be hard to know where to st...

SBA Disaster Loan Program Updates

If you have not applied for an EIDL Loan, the portal is now open on the SBA website for new applications.

If you have not applied for an EIDL Loan, the portal is now open on the SBA website for new applications.

The EIDL process is two steps:

1. You first receive an advance (equal to $1K per employee).

2. If you qualify, you will receive an email from SBA offeri...

The HUB

Irony is a weird thing. For the past three years plans for the DRCI having its own space have been in the works.

Irony is a weird thing.  For the past three years plans for the DRCI having its own space have been in the works.  From our first days as an occupant at CareCore (now EviCore), to a “temporary” trailer that lasted 2+ ...

SC Small Businesses Now Eligible for SBA Disaster Assistance

While there are certainly significant challenges being faced by all of us, we are also encouraged by the many ways in which our community is also showing how we support one another.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering South Carolina low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  If you ...

Town of Bluffton face-covering emergency ordinance expired

The Town of Bluffton’s emergency ordinance which required face coverings in certain situations was not renewed at Tuesday’s meeting of Town Council. This means that as of 12:00 noon on April 14, this emergency ordinance is no longer in...

Town of Bluffton promotes Earth Day cleanups

The Town of Bluffton’s 21st Annual May River Cleanup will not be taking place in-person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu of this event, the Town is encouraging residents to participate in Earth Day neighborhood cleanups on or near Thursday,...

Dominion Energy begins Historic District palm tree hazard mitigation

Dominion Energy will begin removing 29 palm trees April 12 in the Historic District. These palm trees are touching electrical wires and pose a threat to safety and uninterrupted power.   

Town leaders and staff are discussing future proje...

Bluffton Police Department received a threat to May River High School, student detained

Bluffton police officers detained a 15-year-old male student as they investigated a reported threat to May River High School. 

“All threats are a serious matter,” Chief Stephenie Price said. “When the safety of our st...

Deadline for annual Youth Community Service Award Program is April

The Mayor’s Bluffton Youth Community Service Award Program, created in 2015, recognizes Bluffton students for volunteering at least 50 hours to an area non-profit organization. 

The Mayor’s Bluffton Youth Community Service Awar...

Town offices will be closed on Friday, April 2

Bluffton Town offices will be closed on Friday, April 2 in observance of Good Friday.

Town Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  On Fridays, the Town of Bluffton is open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Leadership training initiatives showcasing military, state and law enforcement leaders

Bluffton Police Chief Stephenie Price is implementing leadership training for the department’s leadership staff, presenting military, state, law enforcement and industry leaders.

“Leadership principles are universal and there’...

Martin Family Park Ribbon-Cutting

What:  Martin Family Park Ribbon-Cutting 

When:  Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 9 a.m.

Where:  68 Boundary Street, Bluffton (Between the Heyward House and DuBois Park)

This ribbon-cutting will honor the Martin Family legacy of...

Town business license renewal due date is April 30

Bluffton Municipal Court resumes in-person sessions April 6

Bluffton Municipal Court will resume in-person sessions Tuesday, April 6 with implemented health and safety procedures to minimize the risk of COVID-19.

Defendants are encouraged, as an option, to contact the court office for information about the possibil...

Possible severe weather in the forecast

Bluffton Town offices will close at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18 due to possible severe weather

Bluffton Town offices will close today, Thursday, March 18, at 1 p.m. due to pending severe weather. 

Please call the Town’s Customer Service Center at 843.706.4500 if you need further assistance.

Town Hall business hours are Monday throu...

Ways to Help

On Friday,  March 5, 2021, three Bluffton High School students were involved in a shooting incident on Bluffton Parkway. Police say D'won Field Jr. died as the result, Edwin Graham Jr. was seriously injured and Kylan Simmons sustained no...

Bluffton Police Department releases photos of murder suspects

Bluffton Police Department is releasing the photos of the two murder suspects in connection to Friday night’s shooting on Bluffton Parkway which resulted in the death of a Bluffton High School student, another male student being seriously injure...

Two arrested, two sought in connection to Friday night homicide investigation

Bluffton police officers arrested two suspects yesterday on charges of accessory after the fact of murder, which is a felony, for their involvement in Friday night’s shooting incident which resulted in the death of a Bluffton High School student...

Bluffton Police Department investigating Friday night murder; Media conference scheduled at 3 p.m.

Bluffton Police Department officers are investigating a shooting incident which occurred late Friday evening. The incident happened in the area of Bluffton Parkway and Hampton Parkway.  Officers were dispatched to a single vehicle accident. Upon ...

Bluffton begins enforcement of new short-term rental ordinance

The Town of Bluffton’s new short-term rental ordinance requires all property owners to register their short-term rentals, along with a business license and safety checklist. While the ordinance was effective at the beginning of the year, the Tow...

BJWSA asks customers to avoid irrigation between 3 to 9 am, stagger usage

As they did in 2020, Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) is employing a voluntary irrigation program to alleviate usage during peak hours and ensure public safety. This move comes as the tourist and growing season puts higher demands on wa...

NOTICE: Dominion Energy tree trimming efforts continue week of March 1, 2021 on Calhoun Street

Dominion Energy will continue its tree trimming efforts the week of March 1, 2021 on Calhoun Street. Tree trimming will occur Monday – Thursday from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Access to businesses and homes will remain open, however on-street par...

Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) to improve service in Bluffton area

What is this project along Bluffton Parkway?

Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) is designing a large-diameter water transmission main line along a portion of Hwy 170, Bluffton Parkway and Buckwalter Parkway within the Town of Bluffton. The p...

DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line

In response to overwhelming call volume to the Care Line, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has added a new phone information line to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines and to help support people searching for ...

Message from Waste Management -- Town of Bluffton re: Overloaded Waste/Recycling Carts

Please remember: Waste Management waste and recycling pick up is operated by trucks with a mechanical arm. This is the safest way to service residents during a pandemic and it is more efficient since Waste  Management employees operate the pick-u...

Town seeks applicants for vacancies on Boards, Commissions and Committees

Town purchases the Sarah Riley Hooks Cottage, a historically significant home

The Town of Bluffton purchased the Sarah Riley Hooks Cottage and its surrounding property at 76 Bridge Street for $475,000 from private owners, Kehinde Thomas and Tavi Fields from Matthews, North Carolina in an effort to preserve historically significant ...

Town to hold strategic planning workshop

Town hires Lee Levesque as director of emergency management

Lee Levesque is the Town of Bluffton’s new director of emergency management, effective January 28. Levesque will direct all aspects of the Town’s emergency management program and will also act as the Town’s risk manager. Prio...

SC170 lane closure notice

Graham County Land Company will begin vegetation grinding work along SC 170 between the SC 46 May River Rd traffic circle and the US 278 Fording Island Road interchange today (1/19/2021). 

Expect single left lane closures for work to be performed ...

HIRING: Bluffton Police Department to hold recruitment event

Town offices closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. day

Bluffton Town offices will be closed Monday, January 18 in observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

As a reminder, the Town of Bluffton is still open during regular business hours. However, person to person meetings within the Customer Ser...

Municipal Court suspending in-person hearings

The Town of Bluffton is suspending in-person court hearings in compliance with a directive from the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. According to the directive, in-person hearings throughout the state are suspended as of January 11 due t...

Town Manager announces resignation

Town Manager Marc Orlando resigned his position Monday, January 4, with the Town of Bluffton and accepted the town manager position for the Town of Hilton Head Island.  The effective date of resignation will be determined in the coming weeks.&...

Town meetings to remain virtual in January

The Town of Bluffton’s public meeting schedule for January is listed below.

All public meetings will be held via Zoom and will broadcast on the Town of Bluffton Government’s Facebook page.

Town Council:

Regular Meeting: January 12 at 5 p....

Vehicle versus pedestrian accident under investigation

Early Wednesday morning shooting under investigation

Bluffton Police Department officers are investigating shots fired at a residence located at 218 Simmonsville Road in which unknown suspect(s) fired multiple rounds at the house.

The residents were inside the house; however no one was injured during the inc...

Town offices are closed for the Christmas holiday and New Year’s Day

Bluffton Town offices will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday December 25 and Friday, January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. 

As a reminder, the Town of Bluffton is still open during regular business hours, with...

Town of Bluffton: 2020 Year in Review

The Town of Bluffton is proud to present its 2020 highlights and accomplishments.

COVID-19 Town Initiatives & Operations: 

Since early March, the Town of Bluffton has been focused on the COVID-19 global pandemic and mitigating the community&am...

Bluffton’s Garvin-Garvey House receives fourth statewide award

The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIASC)  awarded Meadors, Inc., a Charleston-based multi-discipline historic preservation firm, a “Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse and Preservation” for the Garvin-Garvey House ...

Dominion Energy to begin pruning trees as preventive safety and maintenance measure

Dominion Energy, formerly South Carolina Electric & Gas, is scheduled to begin trimming trees in the Town that are close to power lines in early December. The process will take approximately three months and is necessary to help prevent the loss of po...

SCAM ALERT: BPD phone number used in scam

The Bluffton Police Department wants community members to be aware of a phone scam that is currently happening in the area. 

Officers have received a report from a community member who stated the Bluffton Police Department’s phone number...

COVID-19 Information

Town of Bluffton leaders remain in close communication with federal, state and regional officials including representatives the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and area healthcare ...

Distracted Driving Awareness Month

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. While drivers texting behind the wheel tops what seems like an endless list of distractions, other risky actions include ...

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Background

In April 2019, the Town of Bluffton became the first municipality in the nation to partner with the Lutzie 43 Foundation. The objective – inspire all of us to make better decisions as drivers. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was formed after ...