Coverage of timely local, regional, and breaking news in Beaufort County and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Includes community updates, government decisions, public safety alerts, traffic and weather impacts, and key issues shaping life in Beaufort, Port Royal, Lady’s Island, St. Helena Island, and surrounding Sea Islands. Designed for residents and visitors seeking authoritative, hyperlocal journalism from Beaufort’s newspaper of record.
The U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina on Friday, Feb. 20, dismissed Pine Island Property Holdings, LLC’s federal lawsuit challenging Beaufort County’s Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO).
Federal Court dismisses challenge to St. Helena Island CPO Read More »
The City of Beaufort is seeking proposals to replace the public “dinghy dock” at the downtown marina, according to a press release Friday, Feb. 20.
City of Beaufort looking to replace ‘dinghy dock’ at downtown marina Read More »
Before deciding how lively downtown should be, Beaufort’s leaders are first deciding how loud it can be.
Beaufort revisiting noise ordinance Read More »
Beaufort’s proposed downtown social district moved from a philosophical debate to a discussion about operational details over two recent work sessions of the Beaufort City Council.
Downtown Beaufort social district proposal advances Read More »
Nexvelo, in collaboration with the Beaufort Digital Corridor, will host an AI-Driven Traffic Intelligence Breakfast Seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 25, focused on how data-driven insights can support smarter, more confident planning decisions.
Nexvelo, Digital Corridor hosting AI-Driven Traffic Intelligence Breakfast Seminar Read More »
The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will host a Community Forum at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 19, at the St. Helena Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road on St. Helena Island.
Beaufort County Board of Elections hosting community forum Read More »
Mac Deford, Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat held by Republican Nancy Mace, will be the guest speaker when the North-of-the-Broad Democratic Club meets at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19 at Grace AME Chapel at 502 Charles Street.
Deford to speak to North-of-Broad Democrats Read More »
Beaufort County Council is hosting a “Chat With Council” at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott Street, an opportunity for members of the public to get to know Council members and ask questions.
County Council hosting Chat With Council Read More »
Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services recently announced the promotion of several employees to new positions.
Beaufort County EMS employees receive promotions Read More »
The Beaufort Memorial Foundation brought the sights, sounds and flavors of the Amalfi Coast to downtown Beaufort on Saturday, Feb. 7, as Tabby Place set the stage for the 37th annual Valentine Ball: an evening celebrating generosity, community and a shared commitment to local healthcare.
Valentine Ball marks 37 years of community support for Beaufort Memorial Foundation Read More »
