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.
Democratic candidate for South Carolina governor Jermaine Johnson will make a campaign stop in Beaufort later this month, speaking at a meeting of Indivisible Beaufort on Lady’s Island.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Johnson coming to Beaufort Read More »
A 25-year-old Beaufort man died Sunday afternoon after what police say was an accidental shooting at an apartment complex on Salem Road.
Beaufort man, 25, dies after accidental shooting on Salem Road Read More »
A rookie Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been suspended and is the subject of an internal investigation following his arrest in connection with a domestic violence incident at The Preserve at Hanover Park in Beaufort on Friday, Oct. 2, Sheriff P.J. Tanner confirmed to The Island News.
BCSO rookie deputy suspended following domestic violence arrest Read More »
The Beaufort County Planning Commission unanimously recommended denying the latest attempt to remove approximately 502 acres of the Pine Island property from St. Helena Island’s Cultural Protection Overlay following a lengthy public hearing Monday night.
Pine Island CPO bid rejected again Read More »
Beaufort County has named D. Allen Milburn its new chief financial officer, filling a position that has remained vacant for nearly six months following the departure of former CFO Pinky Harriott.
Beaufort County names new chief financial officer Read More »
When Beaufort County voters head to the polls Nov. 3, they will be asked to decide whether to add another penny to the county’s sales tax to pay for transportation projects. But they will actually face two questions.
Election 2026: Another penny for Beaufort County roads? What voters need to know Read More »
A planned closed-door discussion about Pine Island was pulled from the Beaufort County Council agenda Monday, Sept. 28, after council members disagreed over whether representatives for the developer should be allowed to participate in an executive session for the second time this month.
Pine Island closed-door talks divide County Council Read More »
One of Beaufort’s biggest weekends starts Friday, Oct. 2, when the Beaufort Shrimp Festival returns to Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park for the 32nd time, kicking off two days filled with fresh local shrimp and fun.
The shrimp are back! 32nd Beaufort Shrimp Festival kicks off Friday Read More »
Republican congressional candidate Jenny Costa Honeycutt will make a campaign stop in Beaufort on Thursday, Oct. 1, for a meet-and-greet with voters.
Honeycutt to hold Beaufort meet-and-greet Thursday Read More »
Staff reports One of Beaufort’s favorite fall traditions returns from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, as Saint Peter’s Catholic Church hosts its 66th annual Fall Bazaar.
NEWS BRIEFS: St. Peter’s annual Fall Bazaar this Saturday Read More »
