Ben Franklin coming to Beaufort
Living history will return to Beaufort on Wednesday, July 1 as renowned Shakespearean actor and historian GregRobin Smith will visit the Lowcountry in his capacity as Benjamin Franklin in celebration of Carolina Days and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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59th Lowcountry Regatta set for this weekend
The Beaufort River will be dotted with sails this weekend as the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club hosts its 59th Lowcountry Regatta, a tradition that has been bringing sailors of every age to these waters for nearly six decades, and one that invites the whole community to pull up…
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Beaufort’s greeter: Who is he?
If you have driven into Beaufort in the morning from across the Whale Branch, you…
Celebrate the life of radio icon Mark Robertson on Sunday, June 28
Friends, listeners, and community members are invited to gather for a celebration of life honoring…
Juneteenth celebration, parade set for Friday
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Lowcountry Music Festival
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New bakery rises in Beaufort
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Teens Shave, Lucas repeat as Beaufort River Swim champs
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Obituaries
Celebrate the life of radio icon Mark Robertson on Sunday, June 28
Friends, listeners, and community members are invited to gather for a celebration of life honoring…
Robert O’Quinn
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Dabney Thacker
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Commentary & Voices
Beaufort’s greeter: Who is he?
If you have driven into Beaufort in the morning from across the Whale Branch, you have seen him. He’s the man who with a million-dollar smile and a hearty wave welcomes you. If you have been making that drive for some time, then you have noticed his routine has changed, and that his winning smile has survived the changes.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Last Tuesday’s primary confirms 5 new faces coming to council
Beaufort County Council’s June 8 meeting lasted more than four hours and covered a diversity of subjects from a business license for a Catholic thrift store to stricter regulations for plastic bags.
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June 25, 2026