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Our online Community section features our Lowcountry Life reader-submitted feature photos, as well as other feature photos from around the Lowcountry; holiday births; Beaufort Area Hospitality Association stars; our This Week in History feature; and other community related content.
Out of necessity a passion is born: Linda Ferguson has been tailoring all kinds of uniforms in Beaufort for the last 30 years
Linda Ferguson started her sewing career at a textile plant in Walterboro, where she was born, raised, and still lives. She learned to sew because her mother needed help.
Revamped Washington Street Park, historic marker unveiled
Members of Beaufort City Council, city staff and community members gathered Wednesday morning, May 20, for a ribbon-cutting and historic marker unveiling at Washington Street Park, which has been renovated with significant upgrades.
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Take Back The Night at USCB
Photos Amber Hewitt/The Island News Hopeful Horizons hosted its annual Take Back the Night event on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as the community lined the lawn at USC Beaufort’s Center
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Photos: Springfest in Port Royal
Staff Reports Held on World Healing Day, the Springfest in Port Royal offered a meaningful mix of handmade goods, wellness services, and creative experiences that brought people together. Now in
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Junior Service League of Beaufort accepting applications for new members
Staff reports Members of the Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) held a Recruitment Soirée on Thursday, April 23, at Marker 244 in Port Royal. JSLB is accepting applications for
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Lowcountry Life: A much-needed water break
Ron Callari’s photo finds “Steve” taking a water break. Discover some of Beaufort’s old southern charm on a horse-drawn carriage tour throughout the town’s picturesque historic district.
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Johnson Creek Tavern hosts ‘Dollar Pull Down’ – Raises $8,000 for Honor Flight Savannah
Staff Reports What started as dollar bills blanketing the walls and ceiling of a Lowcountry tavern ended with an $8,000 donation to veterans. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, volunteers from
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Veteran of the Week – Edward Michael Burns
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Edward Michael Burns, 78, who joined the U.S. Navy in New Brunswick, N.J., in 1966.
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