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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.
Vickers reflects on year as Beaufort Water Festival Commodore
As the 70th annual Beaufort Water Festival gets underway, Commodore Dusty Vickers says the reality of leading the community’s signature event still hasn’t completely sunk in.
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Mony’s House summer camps celebrate the pursuit of a creative life
In late October of 2015, 36-year-old Ver’mon “Mony” Steve was duct-taped, kidnapped, and murdered in Beaufort. As with many violent deaths, the jagged ripples tore through family, friends, and the community at large, leaving heartache behind. Now, more than 10 years later, his spirit is being celebrated through the creation of Mony’s House, which includes efforts to educate young people about audio engineering, music production, and cinema at camps this summer. These are all things that aligned with Ver’mon’s interests while he was alive.
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Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday
The Beaufort Water Festival returns Friday for its 70th annual celebration, bringing 10 days of concerts, family activities, sporting events and longtime Lowcountry traditions to downtown Beaufort.
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New trailer now in reach for ‘Beaufort’s greeter’
The initial response to the Friends of Tom Allen GoFundMe page was overwhelming, thanks in part to an initial column and photos by former Beaufort Mayor Bill Rauch.
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Salvation Army welcomes new Corps officers to Beaufort
Staff reports The Salvation Army of the LowCountry Corps has announced Lieutenants Glen and Sarah Andress as its new Corps officers for Hampton, Colleton, Jasper and Beaufort counties. The Andresses
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Red, white and babies!
Four Independence Day arrivals made their appearance alongside the fireworks on July 4 at the Beaufort Memorial Collins Birthing Center.
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Pulling for the USA
Die-hard fans of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team react after the USA scored to tie the game at 1 against Belgium on Monday night, July 6, 2026, at Carolina Tavern in Port Royal.
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Celebrating 250: July 4 Fireworks at The Sands
People were gathered at The Sands on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Port Royal, to watch the fireworks display celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
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Hoppin’ John Play Center celebrates grand opening
Hoppin’ John Play Center, a new indoor play destination for children ages 8 and younger, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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