By Delayna Earley The Island News A Beaufort County woman injured during October’s mass shooting at a St. Helena Island bar has filed a civil lawsuit alleging negligent security, unlawful alcohol service and unsafe conditions at a business with a documented history of violence. The lawsuit was filed Monday, Dec. 22 in Beaufort County Court […]
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By Delayna Earley The Island News Lady’s Island residents say a foul odor linked to the Barnwell Resources Landfill has returned months after state regulators ordered corrective action, renewing concerns about air quality, health and the future of the community. Neighbors first reported the smell in September, describing it as putrid and strong enough to
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By Delayna Earley The Island News Federal regulators have cited Beaufort Memorial Hospital for multiple policy violations after a woman gave birth unassisted in the hospital’s parking lot in March, concluding that staff failed to properly evaluate and assist her when she arrived seeking emergency care. The findings were detailed in a Statement of Deficiencies
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Staff reports Riverview Charter School has received the Innovation in Community Partnerships Award from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina. “Our mission has always been clear. We nurture the whole child, engage families, and create meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for a global society.” said Erica Martin, Chair of the Riverview Charter
Staff reports The Beaufort Memorial Collins Birthing Center welcomed three additions on Christmas Day, with families from Beaufort, Okatie and Ridgeland taking home the sweetest gifts they could ever ask for. Beaufort parents Debora Bocardo and Asael Sanchez brought home baby Amsi, born at 10:24 p.m. and weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Baby Isabella was
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By Delayna Earley The Island News A Burton teenager has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting that sent gunfire into a Lady’s Island apartment building Monday evening, Dec. 22, authorities said. Nyzahir Juelz-Chri Chin, 18, was arrested Tuesday and faces multiple charges, including two counts of attempted murder, felony weapons possession, discharging a
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Staff reports Beaufort County Council announced its 2026 County Council Caucus and Council meeting schedule at the final County Council meeting of 2025. Times for committee meetings, caucus meetings and council meetings will remain as follows: 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. for committee meetings (unless otherwise noted), 5 p.m. for caucus meetings and 6 p.m.
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By Mike McCombs The Island News The owners of Pine Island earlier this month withdrew one of their lawsuits against Beaufort County regarding a proposed golf course resort on the property. The withdrawal of appeals on the state-level lawsuit was filed Dec. 12. The subject of the appeal was the Beaufort County Planning Commission’s denial
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Sep. 17, 1946 — Dec. 21, 2025 Beaufort The Honorable Jane Dowling Fender of Beaufort, S.C., passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2025. She was 79. Jane lived a life marked by quiet courage, steady devotion, and compassionate service. Her kindness, practical wisdom, and gentle humor touched the lives of many, leaving a legacy of
By Bill Rauch The 859-acre data center complex proposed by developers to be built east of I-95 at the headwaters of the Ashepoo River outside Walterboro, if it goes forward, will be the gravest threat to the ACE Basin in its relatively short history.The proposed complex would be built off Cooks Hill Road on a
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