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.
Bradley Tarrance has returned to his duties as principal of Robert Smalls Leadership Academy less than two weeks after being placed on paid administrative leave following his appearance in a political campaign video filmed on school property.
Tarrance returns to duties as Robert Smalls principal Read More »
Kenneth and Alice Milligan died just one day apart in early July, each in a different medical care facility.
On Tuesday, the husband and wife will be laid to rest together at Beaufort National Cemetery, where members of the community are invited to attend a service honoring the couple in the absence of family.
A final salute for unclaimed Navy veteran, wife Read More »
The largest primary care network in Beaufort County continues to grow: Beaufort Memorial has welcomed a board-certified family medicine physician to its team at Lowcountry Medical Group in Beaufort.
Beaufort Memorial expands primary care services with family medicine physician Read More »
Beaufort County employees could eventually have a new way to anonymously report allegations of fraud, corruption and other wrongdoing as County Council works to strengthen whistleblower protections and determine who should be responsible for handling those complaints.
Beaufort County considers new integrity officer, stronger whistleblower protections Read More »
If Cherimie Weatherford had her way, the hallways inside 1407 King Street in Beaufort would be talking. They would be chatting about the history of not just the county employees who worked inside this one story former county administrative building but abuzz with stories expressing the rich history of the community where it sits. This is the part of Beaufort where previously enslaved people settled and became homeowners during and following the Civil War.
The Art of Collaboration: King Street Arts Center welcomes the public Read More »
Port Royal officials are considering another temporary pause on some multifamily development, this time while the town takes a closer look at how and where it wants to grow over the next five years.
Port Royal considers six-month pause on some multifamily developments Read More »
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy Principal Bradley Tarrance was placed on paid administrative leave Sept. 2 as the Beaufort County School District reviews concerns surrounding his appearance in a campaign video supporting Beaufort City Council candidate Jared Madison.
Principal placed on paid leave over campaign video Read More »
California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke to a crowd on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at Penn Center on St. Helena Island during his Take It Back Tour.
California’s Newsom visits Beaufort Read More »
Beaufort County voters will have an opportunity to meet several Democratic candidates running for state, federal and local offices during the Beaufort County Democratic Party’s monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Ma Daisy’s Porch, 1255 May River Road in Old Town Bluffton.
Beaufort County Democrats to host candidate meet-and-greet in Bluffton Read More »
Beaufort Memorial has been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026-2027 Best Regional Hospital, with eight of its programs highlighted for delivering exceptional care in the Lowcountry.
U.S. News & World Report: Beaufort Memorial among best SC hospitals for 2026-2027 Read More »
