Beaufort approves new short-term rental rules after months of debate
After months of debate, revisions and public input, Beaufort City Council gave final approval April 28 to a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals, establishing caps, enforcement rules and operating standards across the city.
More News
Beaufort hires Danielle Cobb as Public Information Officer
This Weekend’s Taste of Beaufort: Bigger, tastier, better than ever
City of Beaufort provides design options for repairs to Waterfront Park promenade
Beaufort social district starts steady in first weekend; data still pending
Lowcountry Lowdown: Taste of Beaufort branches out
Working as one: Beaufort Memorial security leader Sgt. Sarah Pellot receives regional honor
Burton teen arrested after shootout with BCSO deputies April 21
Monday a busy day for Burton Fire District
Top Stories
Baseball/Softball Notebook: Bucs wrap up first region baseball title
Bridges Prep’s fledgling baseball program turned a corner a year ago, and now the Buccaneers are in the straightaway.
Community
Flying Frog 5K/10K
The Flying Frog 5K was held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Beaufort Executive Airport….
Take Back The Night at USCB
Photos Amber Hewitt/The Island News Hopeful Horizons hosted its annual Take Back the Night event…
Photos: Springfest in Port Royal
Staff Reports Held on World Healing Day, the Springfest in Port Royal offered a meaningful…
Junior Service League of Beaufort accepting applications for new members
Staff reports Members of the Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) held a Recruitment Soirée…
Lowcountry Life: A much-needed water break
Ron Callari’s photo finds “Steve” taking a water break. Discover some of Beaufort’s old southern…
Johnson Creek Tavern hosts ‘Dollar Pull Down’ – Raises $8,000 for Honor Flight Savannah
Staff ReportsWhat started as dollar bills blanketing the walls and ceiling of a Lowcountry tavern…
Veteran of the Week – Edward Michael Burns
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Edward Michael Burns, 78, who joined the U.S….
Savannah Pipes and Drums host Kirkin’ O’ The Tartans
Photos courtesy of The Savannah Pipes and Drums. The sound of bagpipes filled the air…
Obituaries
Judith Ray Parichy
October 14, 1944 — April 15, 2026, Wellington, Fla.
Robert Carroll Proctor Jr.
Robert Carroll Proctor Jr., known simply — and memorably — as “B-O-B,” died peacefully at…
Walter A. Gray Jr.
April 27, 1934 — March 24, 2026, Beaufort
Commentary & Voices
Trust is built through follow through
People are paying attention to how situations like this are handled. Because public trust is not built through statements. It is built through follow through. And the City of Beaufort deserves better. The public deserves clear answers. And the minors and their families deserve clear answers.
Who are we?
As it stands, I am saddened by what we have become, by what we are tolerating, by “who we are.” And I pray for better days ahead.
Stay Connected
Advertise With Us
Put Your Business in Front of Beaufort
Advertise with The Island News and reach readers online and in print.
Custom packages available for businesses of all sizes. Contact Sasha.TheIslandNews@gmail.com for more information.
April 30, 2026