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Luke Donald takes part in Caddy for a Cure at RBC Heritage

Submitted by WTOC Web Staff
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 7:22pm

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (WTOC)- As part of Caddy for a
Cure, a part time resident on Hilton Head Island and a wounded warrior got the opportunity to walk the course and
caddy for professional golfer Luke Donald. Not only that but it all
benefits a good cause.

Luke Donald is the top
ranked golfer in the world and is certainly a popular player along the golf
course. 

During the Pro-Am, David Thor and wounded Iraq Veteran, Retired Army Captain Joe Caley, were the envy of many as they went inside the ropes as Donald's
caddies for the day.

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RBC Heritage goes green

Submitted by WTOC Web Staff
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 6:53pm

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (WTOC)- The RBC Heritage is in full swing and they're making big strides to go green.

The greens at the RBC Heritage are greener than you may think. The tournament not only has recycling bins and solar powered trash compactors set up all over the course, they're using 100 percent green power.

As you can imagine, it takes a lot of energy to run the PGA event in Harbour Town, especially with all of the tents and scoreboards needed throughout the course. 

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Beaufort Co. schools budget meeting set

Submitted by WTOC Web Staff
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 4:21pm

BEAUFORT CO., SC (WTOC)- Beaufort County could be facing school budget cuts and the board wants to hear from you tonight.

A public hearing was held on Tuesday night as the Beaufort County School Board met with parents at Battery Creek High School. Over the last three years, the board has eliminated 169 positions and another 45 are on the chopping block this year. The district is being asked to cut $6 million from next year's budget.

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Fit Club: Lack of sleep making you fat?

Submitted by Jennifer Lifsey, Digital Community Producer
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 9:47am
Fit Club: Lack of sleep making you fat?

By Lynda Figueredo - bio |  email

Not getting enough zzz?? You may be putting your self at risk for future weight gain. Peter Brodhead with Brighter Day Natural Foods in Savannah says eating healthy and regular exercise are critical components for weight control, but an overlooked ingredient to successful weight control is a good night's sleep.

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Vendors at RBC Heritage raise money for charities, organizations

Submitted by WTOC Web Staff
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 7:43pm

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (WTOC)- All eyes at on Hilton Head Island this week for the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing and that means good news for lots of charities in the area.

Each year, the tournament generates more than $1 million for local charities. Many organizations, like the Sunset Rotary Club that operates the 19th Hole concession stand, depend on the money they raise from the tournament to help a number of worthy causes.

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Gov. Nikki Haley on RBC Heritage business impact

Submitted by WTOC Web Staff
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 7:30pm

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (WTOC)- All eyes are on Hilton Head Island this week for the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

While most come to enjoy the atmosphere and the golf,  there's a lot that happens behind the scenes during the week of the tournament.

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Budget focus of 2 Beaufort Co. school meetings

Submitted by WTOC Web Staff
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 11:13am

BEAUFORT CO., SC (WTOC)- Beaufort County parents and community members can weigh in on the school district's proposed budget in two meetings this week.

The first forum will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Battery Creek High School. The next meeting takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bluffton High School.

An estimated $6 million in cuts are projected to be needed in 2012-13 to keep expenditures at roughly the same level as the current fiscal year – not including additional revenues, according to the school district.

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