Monday protest
More than 70 protesters gathered outside Beaufort City Hall, holding signs criticizing President Trump, U.S. economic policy, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the recent military action in Iran.
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Second survivor of St. Helena mass shooting files lawsuit against Willie’s
Nearly five months after gunfire erupted at a crowded alumni gathering outside Willie’s Bar and Grill, a second survivor has filed a civil lawsuit alleging the bar’s operator illegally overserved alcohol and failed to protect patrons from a foreseeable act of violence.
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Beaufort County Council advances 500-foot gunfire buffer after bullets strike homes
After residents described bullets entering homes and whizzing past neighborhoods north and south of the Broad River, Beaufort County Council voted Monday, Feb. 23 to move forward with a proposal aimed at putting distance between gunfire and people’s front doors.
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Maison Beaufort returns with curated Antiques, Home & Garden Show
Maison Beaufort Antiques, Home and Garden Show — founded by friends with a shared passion for design and the Lowcountry — returns Thursday, March 5 through Sunday, March 8, 2026, to Tabby Place on Port Republic Street in Beaufort.
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Burton teen detained in connection with February Capehart Circle shooting
According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), investigators detained a 17-year-old Burton teen on Tuesday, March 3, on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a juvenile and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling.
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Barbecue making news in Beaufort
A new spot for Lowcountry-style barbecue is setting up shop in downtown Beaufort, while a Texas-style barbecue joint opened with a splash over the weekend.
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City establishes Downtown Advisory Board
The Beaufort City Council has established a Downtown Advisory Board through resolution as a special purpose advisory body to provide recommendations to City Council and staff regarding downtown-related policies, programs, and initiatives in support of the City’s Strategic Plan.
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Burton Man charged in Charity Drive shooting
A 21-year-old Burton man has been charged with attempted murder following a Wednesday afternoon shooting on Charity Drive, while a separate shots-fired incident hours later on Capehart Circle remains under investigation, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
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That’s a wrap — Jeff Evans’ name, legacy, take stage at 20th Beaufort International Film Festival
The Beaufort International Film Festival has handed out a screenplay award for years. This year, it carried a new name and a different kind of meaning.