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.
Residents looking for help with health care, legal issues or community resources will have a chance to connect with multiple service providers in one place later this month when a free Health and Legal Services Fair is held in Beaufort.
Health and legal services fair set for March 14 on Lady’s Island Read More »
A Beaufort County woman was killed Saturday night, March 7, in a crash along Savannah Highway in Charleston County, according to authorities.
Beaufort County woman killed in Charleston County crash Read More »
Beaufort County Council postponed a vote Monday night on a proposed ordinance regulating where firearms can be discharged in unincorporated parts of the county, after residents and officials spent more than an hour debating the balance between public safety and property rights.
County Council postpones vote on shooting ordinance Read More »
In the middle of a major effort to reduce flooding in downtown Beaufort, someone slipped into a fenced construction area near Waterfront Park late Friday or early Saturday and shut down equipment keeping the work site dry, the second such incident in recent weeks.
Police investigate breach at downtown Beaufort construction site Read More »
Emily Mayer, campaign manager for Lisa Ellis, a democratic candidate for S.C. Superintendent of Education will be the guest speaker when the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club (NOB Dems) meets at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 19, at the Old Grace AME Chapel at 502 Charles Street in downtown Beaufort.
Mayer to speak at next NOB Democrats meeting Read More »
According to a media release, Beaufort County’s consultant, McSweeney Engineers, LLC, will be conducting inspections of several bridges on the Spanish Moss Trail this week.
Inspections of Spanish Moss Trail bridges sections set for this week Read More »
A Beaufort County judge has ruled that a historic Gullah Geechee cemetery on St. Helena Island must remain accessible for burials and cleanup days while a broader legal battle over permanent access plays out in court.
A “big, beautiful” but temporary chain-link fence proposed by chairman of the Freedman Arts District Dick Stewart just may become a reality … eventually.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Waterfront Park temporary fence offer still on table Read More »
The Beaufort Charities Festival will bring people together in the name of fun and fundraising at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal this weekend thanks to hot oysters, cold beer and live music.
Beaufort Charities Festival set for this weekend Read More »
With the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel last week, Beaufort’s military installations are experiencing heightened security measures, including access to the bases for civilian employees, contractors and visitors.
Parris Island, MCAS Beaufort heighten base security in wake of attack on Iran Read More »
