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.
Former Beaufort Digital Corridor Executive Director Jess O’Brien has joined Beaufort Memorial Hospital as the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.
Beaufort Memorial names Jess O’Brien Director of Marketing and Communications Read More »
The Beaufort History Museum will step back in time Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, as it celebrates 250 years of America’s history.
Beaufort’s Lt. Robert (Bob) Corsaro, SN-IN, was recognized by America’s Boating Club (ABC) as a recipient of the 2025 Charles F. Chapman Award for Excellence in Teaching during its 2026 annual meeting held in February in Myrtle Beach.
Beaufort’s Corsaro honored by America’s Boating Club Read More »
Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Lindsey Graham, will make an appearance in Beaufort on Tuesday.
Democrat Andrews will be in Beaufort Tuesday Read More »
Dr. Rebecca A. Keith, a board-certified OBGYN, has joined Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, bringing more than 30 years of clinical expertise – including several years of practice on Hilton Head Island and in Hardeeville.
Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology adds experienced OBGYN Read More »
Four Republicans seeking to be South Carolina’s next governor met on stage Wednesday, April 1, for a debate that turned out to be mostly congenial, with the most obvious separation on their stances coming from a question about gambling.
4 candidates for SC governor keep it civil at 1st SC GOP debate Read More »
U.S. Coast Guard veteran and local government attorney Mac Deford, a Democratic candidate for Congress in South Carolina’s 1st District, will host an open community town hall on St. Helena Island.
Deford to hold town hall meeting on St. Helena Read More »
In its eighth year of operation, the Lowcountry Food Truck Festival is back from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 4, in Port Royal, so bring your appetite.
Lowcountry Food Truck Festival returns to Port Royal Read More »
How many short-term rentals are too many, and where they should be allowed, remains an open question in Beaufort after City Council revisited the issue during a March 24 work session that drew hours of public comment and exposed sharp divisions among residents.
City revisits short term rental rules amid debate over fairness, neighborhood impact Read More »
Beaufort County’s Transportation Advisory Committee is narrowing in on their recommendations for a penny sales tax referendum to be presented to the voters in November.
Committee still collecting data for sales tax referendum Read More »
