Catching keeper bass challenging Nov 20, 2009
Ralph Goodison, Fripp Island, (843) 838-2530 -- The weather has been great and the fishing excellent, with redfish, trout and an occasional flounder the main catches. Trout also are schooling near the shore, while the grouper and trigger fish bite is good. (The Augusta Chronicle)
1Golfer Loses Arm in Alligator Attack in South Carolina» Oct 10, 2009
Multiple media outlets reported that the Fripp Island man was playing the Ocean Creek Golf Course about 3 p.m. Thursday when he was attacked ... Kate Hines with the Fripp Island Property Owners Association says the man was picking up his ball when a 10-foot alligator pulled him into a nearby pond. (Fox News)
Golfer loses arm in alligator attack on course Oct 10, 2009
An aerial view of the 11th hole at the Fripp Island Resort's Ocean Creek course where a golfer lost part of his arm after being attacked by an alligator. Officials say an alligator bit off part of a golfer's arm as he leaned over to pick up his ball at a private course in South Carolina. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
School fish go missing after bass tournament Sep 25, 2009
Ralph Goodison, Fripp Island, (843) 838-2530 - Last weekend's high spring tides put the brakes on our fishing, but they're slowly returning to normal. Big redfish and some nice spotted sea trout are being caught in the creeks. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Georgia facing a classic trap game Sep 17, 2009
I m not complaining, I m hoping our opener (which I have to believe is tougher than Fripp Island), will help us down the road. KR. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A conservative populist revolt Aug 19, 2009
Folks from all over our county from Hilton Head to Bluffton to Sun City, from Port Royal to Beaufort to Fripp Island are furious. They realize something that makes America unique in the world is being lost. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
SC bookstores excited about Conroy's new book Aug 12, 2009
Conroy grew up in Beaufort and owns a home on nearby Fripp Island. Local bookstores had hundreds of autographed books ready to buy. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Pat Conroy returns to familiar turf with 'South of Broad' Aug 11, 2009
After two divorces, Conroy lives with his wife, novelist Cassandra King, off the coast of South Carolina on Fripp Island (population about 900). Its isolation, he says, makes it a great place to write. (USA Today -- Life)
Who needs a cell phone? Jul 28, 2009
Johnny Shaw , of North Augusta, says he couldn't find a card from Fripp Island, so he sent one from Beaufort instead. Miriam Atkins , of Evans, made sure I got a card from Washington, D.C. Greg Brooks was in D.C., too, and saw the Braves play the Nationals. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kids get opportunity to hit ponds Jun 5, 2009
Ralph Goodison, Fripp Island, (843) 838-2530 - The Gulf Stream is red hot for dolphin and wahoo. Inshore, spotted sea trout, gray trout and redfish are biting, while cobia can be found in the Broad and Chechessee rivers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fishing report May 15, 2009
Ralph Goodison, Fripp Island, (843) 838-2530 -The Fripp Island Memorial Day Kingfish Tournament will be held next weekend at Fripp Island Marina. For more information, call (843) 838-1517. (The Augusta Chronicle)
