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Raising a Stink – Residents press for faster action at odorous Lady’s Island landfill; officials outline monitoring, enforcement

January 28, 2026

News

By Delayna Earley The Island News State environmental officials and representatives of Coastal Waste and Recycling met with Lady’s Island residents Monday

The honor for a Lifetime: Beaufort icons honored by Foundation for Leadership Education with 2026 Lowcountry Lifetime Achievement Awards

January 28, 2026

News

The Island News “Could you please speak into the mike?” That was one of a few pieces of advice former state Rep.

Lowcountry Lowdown – You’ve got to pay attention and not just complain

January 28, 2026

Contributors/Lolita Huckaby/News/Voices

By Lolita Huckaby BEAUFORT An interesting headline recently in The Island Packet/Beaufort Gazette summarized a not-so-unfamiliar feeling being experienced in the Lowcountry.

Lowcountry Life

January 28, 2026

Lowcountry Life

Beaufort’s Andrea Ogiony took this photo at low tide on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the boneyard on Hunting Island, when the temperatures

Veteran of the Week – Samuel Weatherly

January 28, 2026

Military

American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Samuel Weatherly, 79, who joined the U. S. Army in Greensboro, N.C., in 1967. After

BMH to hold career development open houses for high school seniors

January 28, 2026

Health/News

From staff reports In early February, Beaufort Memorial is hosting a free opportunity for local high school seniors to learn about careers

ON THIS DATE

January 28, 2026

History

January 30 1912: The S.C. General Assembly passes legislation that creates Jasper County from parts of Beaufort and Hampton counties. February 2

Re-opening of intersection of Bay, Charles streets delayed

January 28, 2026

News

Work can’t continue as cold weather is hampering asphalt work Staff reports The planned date for the re-opening of the intersection of

USCB presents 2026 African American History Month: “Passport to Freedom”

January 28, 2026

Education/News

Staff reports In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, USCB will host “African American History Month 2026:

County taps Felix as Director of Board of Voter Registration and Elections

January 28, 2026

News

Staff reports Beaufort County has selected Jean M. Felix as Director of Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County effective

BCSD sued after student injured in classroom door incident

January 28, 2026

Education/News

By Delayna Earley The Island News The Beaufort County School District is facing a lawsuit alleging negligence following an incident at Lady’s

DAR accepting applications through Jan. 31 for Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship

January 28, 2026

Education/News

Staff reports Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through Jan. 31, 2026. Sponsored