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 Lobeco Convenience Center closed Saturday, Oct. 10, due to damage caused by Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias, according to Beaufort County officials.
Lobeco Convenience Center closes due to storm damage Read More »
A Beaufort County man is questioning the actions of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office after deputies seized his firearm during a Sept. 16 traffic stop, telling him he was federally prohibited from possessing a gun despite having a concealed weapons permit issued by the state less than four months earlier, even though you can legally conceal carry in South Carolina without one.
BCSO seized Beaufort man’s gun — 7 days later, he got it back Read More »
Rep. Michael Rivers (D-121) was charged with Pointing and Presenting a Firearm at a Person on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, by the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Rep. Michael Rivers arrested, charged with pointing gun at man Read More »
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public’s help locating Zyon Zaydin Townsend, 15, of Burton.
BCSO asks for public’s help locating missing Burton teen Read More »
A rookie Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputy, who was suspended and the subject of an internal investigation following his arrest Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in connection with a domestic violence incident in Beaufort, has been fired.
Suspended BCSO rookie deputy fired following internal investigation Read More »
The Island News has been acquired by Higgins Media Group, LLC, owned by Beaufort County businessman Jake Higgins.
Higgins acquires The Island News Read More »
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 »
