Photo by BOB SOFALY Boy Scouts with Den 1 and Den 272, Troop 251 and 1712 all give the proper hand salute during the Posting of the Colors at the opening ceremonies for the 64th annual Beaufort Water Festival on Friday, July 12 at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. For a full schedule of events, visit www.bftwaterfestival.com Keep Reading
More than 200 people attended a Lights for Liberty Vigil on Friday night in Beaufort in protest of U.S. detention camps along the southern border. The demonstration was part of a worldwide effort held in objection of the inhumane conditions faced by migrants. The local effort was organized by the League of Women Voters Beaufort,… Keep Reading
By MINDY LUCAS Judy Teas remembers Oct. 8, 2016 well. Not only was it the day Hurricane Matthew blew through Beaufort, it was the day water came gushing into her Mossy Oaks home. “I had 8 inches in my house, and my neighbor had 18 inches,” she said, shaking her head. After Matthew, Teas moved… Keep Reading
By BOB SOFALY As the old saying goes, any landing you can walk away from is a good one. Mike Rainey of Beaufort proved it to be accurate. Rainey’s 1943 De Havilland Tiger Moth suffered a damaged propeller during a Thursday afternoon flight around Beaufort and landed on Cat Island’s golf course. A foot-long piece… Keep Reading
By MINDY LUCAS A task force formed by members of Beaufort County Council to study and recommend transparency procedures was not in compliance with state laws governing open meetings, county officials have said. County Administrator Ashley Jacobs said she and members of the county’s legal team were advised by Beaufort County Assistant Attorney… Keep Reading
By MINDY LUCAS The 64th Annual Beaufort Water Festival kicks off Friday with all the pomp and circumstance of one of the state’s oldest and most venerable festivals. Completely organized and run by an all-volunteer staff, the Water Festival features 10 days of music, art and family-fun activities. From the hilarious and must-see-to-believe hospital bed… Keep Reading
FRIDAY, JULY 12 Festival Arts & Crafts Market Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park Event Details: Noon – 7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Sponsored by The Preserve at Port Royal Entertainment: The Parris Island Marine Band & Fireworks at Dusk Location: Waterfront Park Event Details: Free. Gates open at 6 p.m., Ceremony at 7 p.m. Free shuttle… Keep Reading
By MINDY LUCAS On his recent visit to tour Reconstruction-era sites in Beaufort, U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham gave a one-on-one interview to The Island News. The Congressman, who comes to Beaufort “at least once a month” where he has an office, discussed his visit along with the issues that are of importance to Beaufort residents.… Keep Reading
By MINDY LUCAS U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham toured several Reconstruction Era National Historical Park sites in Beaufort on Tuesday, July 2, as part of a scheduled visit that included a group of student journalists. About 20 people, including volunteers, park staff and a group of area students, gathered at the park’s visitor center in the… Keep Reading
By BOB SOFALY Things are done a little differently in the Land’s End Community on St. Helena Island. The annual Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade was no exception. It was held on Saturday, July 6, so everyone had a chance to participate. This year’s theme was Southern Hospitality. Y’all come back now. Ya hear! Keep Reading