Record number of ballots cast early for SC primary
More South Carolinians turned out to vote early this year than in any previous statewide primary election. Nearly 319,000 ballots were cast during the two weeks leading up to Tuesday’s election, according to the State Election Commission.
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20th Beaufort River Swim set for Saturday
When the Beaufort River Swim goes off for the 20th time Saturday morning, June 6, on the Beaufort River, it looks like it will once again be a record-breaker, participation wise.
Community
Lowcountry Life: Heron and chick
Beaufort’s John Miller took this photo of a tricolored Heron and chick at the Port…
This Week In History: Ribaut returns to France
On June 11, 1562, Huguenot Jean Ribault leaves Charlesfort, and the 26 men occupying it…
Veteran of the Week – Kevin Cannon
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Kevin Cannon, 64, who joined the U.S. Army…
100 Women Who Care donates $10,600 to Beaufort Community Sailing & Boating
100 Women Who Care Beaufort has awarded a $10,600 charitable contribution to Beaufort Community Sailing…
Rotary inducts new member
The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry inducted Jim Starnes into its membership Friday, May 29,…
The Spanish Moss Trail celebrating in June
National Trails Day is Saturday, June 6, National Trails Month lasts all of June, and…
Music Festival of the Lowcountry back for Year 3
The Music Festival of the Lowcountry is proud to announce its highly anticipated return for…
Beaufort County Job Fair set for Saturday at Highway 21 Drive-In
Job seekers looking for new employment opportunities will have the chance to meet with dozens…
Obituaries
Robert O’Quinn
Robert Duncan “Bobby” O’Quinn Jr passed away peacefully at his home on Lady’s Island on…
Dabney Thacker
Dabney Fox Thacker passed away on May 11, 2026, in Charleston, S.C., from complications from…
Eugene “Terry” Stone
It is with great sadness that the family of Eugene Carroll “Terry” Stone III announce…
Commentary & Voices
Every eligible veteran needs to enroll in VA Healthcare (Part 1)
This is the first of four articles on why every eligible veteran should enroll in VA Healthcare. This article is based on my extensive experience as a patient and volunteer at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center & Healthcare System (RHJVAMC&HCS). Articles 2 through 4 will be fact-based and supported by scientific references.
Hyde: After 20,000 deaths, why are we still attacking doctors?
South Carolina lost more than 20,000 people to COVID-19. A tragedy of that scale should have strengthened respect for public health expertise. Instead, in some quarters, it inspired political backlash against the very officials charged with saving lives.
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May 28, 2026