Beaufort County considers new integrity officer, stronger whistleblower protections
Beaufort County employees could eventually have a new way to anonymously report allegations of fraud, corruption and other wrongdoing as County Council works to strengthen whistleblower protections and determine who should be responsible for handling those complaints.
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Shooting her shot
USC Beaufort’s Sophia Willis scored the game’s lone goal as the Sand Sharks defeated West Alabama 1-0 at Fin Land Field, improving to 3-1 on the season.
Community
Veteran of the Week – Avalee GreenÂ
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Avalee Green, 66, who graduated from Beaufort High…
Madison speaks at Herban Market
Beaufort City Council candidate Jared Madison spoke with community members at a Meet & Greet…
Penn Center seeks volunteers for Heritage Days Festival
Penn Center is looking for volunteers to support the celebration of Gullah culture, history, and…
Howard to speak at LIBPA meeting
Beaufort County Council Chairwoman Alice Howard (District 4) will be the guest speaker when the…
Nexus Care hosting ‘Recovery Is Worth the Walk’
Nexus Care of Beaufort County, in partnership with Beaufort County Parks & Recreation, welcomes the…
Lands End Woodland River Festival this weekend
The 21st Lands End Woodland River Festival is set for this weekend – Friday, Sept….
Fuel & Fire Port Royal Cigar Bar hosting 1st Fuel & Fire Festival
Fuel & Fire Port Royal Cigar Bar will host the inaugural Fuel & Fire Festival,…
Music Roundup: Cracker set to rock Port Royal
It’s almost time! Cracker is set to appear Sunday, Sept. 6, at Shellring Sunset Sessions…
Obituaries
Dr. Clifford Eugene Keith
Dr. Clifford Eugene Keith, RPh, 93, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 after a…
Elizabeth Purvis Grace
Beth Grace went to be with the angels and our Lord on Aug. 29 at…
Judith Ray Parichy
Judith Ray Parichy, born Oct. 14, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away peacefully on April…
Commentary & Voices
The long and expensive road: Dick Stewart’s lawsuit vs. Trasks still progressing
The city of Beaufort, incorporated in 1711 after a string of Spanish, French and British settlers, is still known for its history, and the preservation of that history has always been a matter of keen interest. Ironically, thanks to a slow-moving lawsuit that some say personifies the conflict between preservation and progress, local figures Dick Stewart and Graham and George…
Dolly was always a blessingÂ
I am so glad I got to meet Dolly Parton on a freezing January day in New York City, 25 years ago in January of 2001.Â
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