Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday
The Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday for its 70th annual celebration, bringing 10 days of concerts, family activities, sporting events and longtime Lowcountry traditions to downtown Beaufort.
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Die-hard fans of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team react after the USA scored to tie the game at 1 against Belgium on Monday night, July 6, 2026, at Carolina Tavern in Port Royal.
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Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday
The Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday for its 70th annual celebration, bringing 10 days of…
New trailer now in reach for ‘Beaufort’s greeter’
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May Crockett
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Lowcountry Lowdown: Beaufort City Council catches heat at last week’s session
It’s been hot and the oppressive summer heat has probably contributed to keeping political activity to a minimum. That and the political primaries being behind us. But Beaufort City Council, at its last meeting for a month, had its lively moments.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Fourth festivities highlight community support
Kudos to the city of Beaufort and town of Port Royal – their employees and dozens of volunteers — for providing folks, by most accounts, wonderful July 4th activities.
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july 16, 2026