City of Beaufort to hold Touch-A-Truck event
The City of Beaufort Public Works Department will be holding their Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pigeon Point Park in Beaufort.
Public Works will have some of the equipment on site that the department uses.
There will be free shirts and prizes available for children.
For more information contact the City of Beaufort Public Works Department.
Sportfishing and Diving Club’s June meeting
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s June meeting will be held Thursday, June 13, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7.
When you have minor boat problems, off shore medical emergencies, boating accidents or careless boat activities, this month’s program will consists of representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard Tybee/Charleston, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, Beaufort Search & Rescue, a county representive from 911 Emergency Call Center and Tow Boat USA. Bring your questions, pens, and note pads. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed.
For additional information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-521-7340 or email fgibson@islc.net.
Constuction continues on Laurel Bay Road
IPW Construction Group will continue to perform shoulder closures and temporary lane closures the entire length of Laurel Bay Road in Beaufort, SC for Beaufort County IFB#120123.
The project is part of the Beaufort County Penny Sales Tax Program, using U.S. 21 and S.C. 116 identifiers in addition to the street names provided. Closures will take place between the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday. During this time, please prepare for and expect minor delays in traffic.
Drivers traveling through the area are asked to please be mindful of the traffic control team and crews working within the area. In addition, the ramp coming off Hwy. 21 onto Laurel Bay Road is permanently closed.
The ramp coming off Trask Highway (Highway 21) southbound onto Laurel Bay Road remains permanently closed. Anyone turning right will have to do so at the light.
Passed unanimously at a recent County Council meeting, the resolution voted on was to accept Military Enhancement Plan Fund Grant from the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs for the amount of $3,392, 328. The County will match the funds in the amount of $1,558,612.79. The project is part of the Beaufort County 2018 Penny Sales Tax Program.
Free Summer Tax Prep Available for Lowcountry Residents Who Missed Deadline
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offering a free summer tax preparation program for qualifying residents of Beaufort and Jasper counties who missed the traditional tax filing deadline.
This program – a collaboration between the IRS, Beaufort County Human Services Alliance, and United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) – is designed to assist low-income individuals and families, non-English speaking taxpayers, people with disabilities, and seniors (age 60+) in accurately and efficiently filing their federal and state tax returns.
“We understand that filing taxes can be overwhelming, especially for those who have limited resources,” United Way Volunteer and VITA Program Coordinator Sherry Halphen said. “Our summer tax preparation program allows residents to receive free assistance from IRS-certified volunteers, ensuring they receive every deduction and credit they deserve.”
Program Details:
- What: Free tax preparation assistance by IRS-certified VITA volunteers.
- When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 27, July 25, August 22 and September 26.
- Where: United Way of the Lowcountry Bluffton Office (10 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Suite D, Bluffton, S.C. 29910)
- Appointments Required: Call 843.321.9071 or email lowcountryvitacoalition@gmail.com
- Visit www.uwlowcountry.org/VITAforeligibility requirements and a list of documents to bring with you to your appointment.
