Sheriff candidates offer competing proposals inspired by Hollis family’s advocacy
A local family’s effort to change how missing children are described by law enforcement has become an issue in the Beaufort County sheriff’s race, with Republican candidates Doug Seifert and JoJo Woodward proposing different reforms inspired by the experience of Emily Hollis and her family.
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Beaufort County Job Fair set for Saturday at Highway 21 Drive-In
Shellring Ale Works to host final Informed Voter Series event ahead of June 9 primary
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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
Lucas: Kudos to those who found their moral core
So much has been happening on the national level that I fear we may have lost track of a significant event in May in South Carolina. That James Clyburn was the target was evident. The attempt to redraw the voting districts of our state met with defeat, however, thanks to a crossover by five senators. But more on those heroes…
Graber: We can’t get to it – we’re full up, boys
Today the principal problem in these parts is the fact that roads, bridges, sewer capacity cannot keep up with the growth. Now we sit — stationary in our idling SUVs — wondering what has happened to this stunning, pristine place.
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May 28, 2026