Marine transitioning to firefighter killed in Laurel Bay Road crash
A 28-year-old Marine who was preparing to leave the military and begin a new career as a local firefighter was killed Saturday night in a motor vehicle collision near Laurel Bay and Shanklin roads.
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This Week In History: Whale Branch’s Hicks has a night
Whale Branch running back Joseph Hicks had the night of his high school career on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.
Community
Veteran of the Week – Jim P. McKenna, Jr.
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Jim McKenna, Jr., 94, who joined the United…
This Week In History: Whale Branch’s Hicks has a night
Whale Branch running back Joseph Hicks had the night of his high school career on…
A Rising Star: Alani Crawford building her future in healthcare
In many ways, Alani Crawford is an average 19-year-old. She loves shopping, music and…
Leadership Beaufort announces Class of 2027
Leadership Beaufort, a program that for more than 40 years has cultivated community trustee leadership…
Back to School, Fall 2026
Students at the public and private schools in northern Beaufort county returned to school on…
‘The Art of Believing’ documentary screening
The makers of the documentary “The Art of Believing” held a screening and a question-and-answer…
FWDG donates $5,000 to local teachers, schools during Restock My Classroom event
FWDG (Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery) has donated $5,000 to schools and teachers of Beaufort and…
The Helianthus Project Back-to-School event
The Helianthus Project held its inaugural Back-to-School event on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Naval…
Obituaries
Gwendolyn Ann Sherman
Gwendolyn Ann Sherman, 94, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2026, in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Samuel “Sam” McGowan III
Samuel “Sam” McGowan III, 78, of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family,…
Martha Conway
Martha Royette Conway, 90, passed quietly in her sleep on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in…
Commentary & Voices
LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN: Progress or not? Former Gazette home makes news
Beaufort City Council’s meeting last week (Aug. 18) provided a perfect scenario of the complex dilemma elected officials have to tackle in terms of community growth versus preservation of a certain quality of life.
Letters to the editor: What we can do
If the Chinese and Mexicans were shooting missiles into the United States and killing 38,000 Americans every year, what would the response be?
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