Coverage of schools, colleges, and learning in the Lowcountry. Reports on the Beaufort County School District, student achievements, school board decisions, university news (including USC Beaufort), academic programs, educational initiatives, and issues impacting students, teachers, parents, and administrators across Beaufort County and neighboring communities.
Beaufort Academy celebrated the graduation of 21 seniors Friday morning, May 22, during a ceremony held inside the school’s gymnasium as family members, friends and faculty gathered to recognize the Class of 2026.
Beaufort Academy graduates 21 seniors in Class of 2026 Read More »
Holy Trinity Classical Christian School celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 16, during a ceremony held at the historic ruins of Old Sheldon Church.
Holy Trinity Class of 2026 graduates at Old Sheldon Church ruins Read More »
Eight high school students, from left — Margaret Brown (Beaufort High), Savannah Libby (Beaufort Academy), Olivia Loveless (Beaufort Academy), Katherine Plumhoff (Beaufort Academy), Lily Sargent (Beaufort High), Carson Crosby (Beaufort
Rotary Club of Beaufort Scholarship Read More »
Kim Dudas, Ph.D., has been selected as the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost.
Dudas selected as USCB Provost Read More »
In April, members of the Rotary Club of the Lowcountry read “Josh the Baby Otter” to students at Coosa, St. Helena, and Lady’s Island elementary schools.
Officials with the Town of Port Royal say they are attempting to revive a long-planned funding mechanism tied to the redevelopment of the former State Ports Authority property, but the proposal is now facing pushback from members of the Beaufort County Board of Education who argue the move could divert millions of dollars away from public schools.
Port Royal looks to revive MCIP funding for port redevelopment Read More »
Beaufort County Council has effectively pulled the plug on its previously approved funding for the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s planned convocation center, reversing course on a project that once carried a split but decisive vote.
County council pulls funding for USCB convocation center after earlier approval Read More »
Staff reports In a first for the 14-year-old institution, John Paul II Catholic School (JPII) is publicly hosting its Senior Showcase, a special presentation of honoring the exceptional work of its
JPII hosting Senior Showcase at Verdier House Read More »
Staff reports Beaufort County School District (BCSD) honored 27 eighth-graders in Northern Beaufort County for being named Junior Scholars by the South Carolina Department of Education. The students and their parents were
27 northern Beaufort County students honored as 2026 SC Junior Scholars Read More »
Staff reports National recording artist Gwen Yvette brought energy, inspiration, and cultural pride to St. Helena Elementary School recently with a powerful live performance of her new song, “Cut Up
Recording artist Gwen Yvette joins 100 Voices Choir in St. Helena Elementary performance Read More »
