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.
An internet video is raising questions about the role a candidate for Beaufort County Sheriff played in a September 2025 incident in which a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office [BCSO] deputy, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, held a group of teenage boys at gunpoint.
Video questioning Seifert’s role in ‘Squiresgate’ incident circulates online Read More »
One of the Lowcountry’s most-anticipated social events, Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Lafayette Soiree, is set for Saturday, May 16 at the 200-year-old George Moss Stony House in the National Historic Landmark District.
HBF’s Lafayette Soirée fundraiser set for May 16 at Moss Stoney House Read More »
The Beaufort County Republican Party is hosting a “Get Out The Vote” Rally from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 17, in the parking lot of Beaufort County GOP Headquarters at 149 Riverwalk Boulevard in Ridgeland.
Beaufort County GOP hosting ‘Get Out The Vote’ Rally Read More »
The Beaufort County Democratic Party Candidate Rally and Cookout is being held from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 17, at the Historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island. It is free and open to the public.
Democrats holding candidate rally and cookout Sunday at Penn Center Read More »
County confirms Pinky Harriott’s employment ended May 12 By Delayna Earley The Island News Beaufort County’s Chief Financial Officer, Pinky Harriott, is no longer employed by the county, according to
Beaufort County CFO’s employment ends amid ongoing budget discussions Read More »
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Gray’s Hill man in connection with a shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of January 31, 2026.
Grays Hill man arrested in connection with January shooting Read More »
Beaufort County officials are proposing a $203.3 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2027 that would keep the countywide millage rate unchanged while increasing spending on public safety, infrastructure and staffing needs across county government.
Beaufort County proposes flat tax rate as FY2027 budget priorities take shape Read More »
Beaufort County Council approved first reading Monday night, May 11, of a proposed expansion of the county’s plastic bag ordinance in a narrow 6-5 vote following lengthy debate over environmental impacts, government regulation and costs to businesses.
Beaufort County advances expanded plastic ban in 6-5 vote Read More »
Beaufort County Council was scheduled this week to get a look at their transportation advisory committee’s recommendations for a sales tax question to put on the November ballot. They don’t have a lot of time to consider their options.
Lowcountry Lowdown Read More »
A planned public forum featuring the two Republican candidates running for Beaufort County Sheriff has been canceled after candidate Doug Seifert withdrew from the event, alleging bias among the organizers.
Beaufort County Sheriff candidate forum canceled after Seifert withdraws Read More »
