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.
On Feb. 11, 2026, the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) awarded its latest Hospitality Star Awards to Lynn Crouse and Petra Vaughn, also known as the “dynamic duo,” at Southern Sweets Ice Cream Parlor and Sandwich Shop downtown.
BAHA’s Hospitality Stars — Lynn Crouse and Petra Vaughn, Southern Sweets Read More »
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Annabelle O’Grady, 49, who joined the U.S. Army in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., in 2000 and attended Basic Training at Fort Jackson.
Veteran of the Week – Annabelle O’Grady Read More »
On Feb. 16, 1970, boxer Joe Frazier, a Beaufort native, defeats Jimmy Ellis at Madison Square Garden in New York City to improve to 25-0 and win the WBA and vacant WBC world heavyweight titles.
This Week In History: Frazier Wins at MSG Read More »
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Herbert Parker, 69, who joined the U.S. Army in Hardeeville in 1978.
Veteran of the Week – Herbert Parker Read More »
On Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department welcomed its newest ladder truck with the traditional push-in ceremony.
The City’s newest addition Read More »
Holly LePener, of Lady’s Island, snapped this photo of a tree she calls “Old Man Time” on Jan. 5 at Fort Frederick in Port Royal.
Lowcountry Life: Old Man Time Read More »
In a letter bearing the date Feb. 10, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln authorizes that part of a 64-acre tract known as Polly’s Grove Plantation be used for Beaufort National Cemetery. The land had been acquired by U.S. Army Gen. David Hunter for $75 at an 1863 tax sale of properties confiscated by the federal government. After the Civil War, 29 acres of the parcel was retained for the cemetery.
This Week In History: Lincoln authorizes Beaufort National Cemetery Read More »
Beaufort’s Andrea Ogiony took this photo at low tide on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the boneyard on Hunting Island, when the temperatures were still in the 70s.
Lowcountry Life: Low Tide Read More »
On Jan. 30, 1012, the S.C. General Assembly passes legislation that creates Jasper County from parts of Beaufort and Hampton counties.
This Week In History: Jasper County Founded Read More »
For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
Veteran of the Week – Samuel Weatherly Read More »
