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.
No one filed to run at the last minute Monday, March 30, leaving the three already-filed candidates in the race to replace soon-retiring Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner as the complete field.
No surprises among local candidates: 3 men running for Sheriff Read More »
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is looking to return to Washington by winning back the congressional seat he lost eight years ago.
Sanford back in the game, seeks former 1st District seat Read More »
Future visitors to Parris Island for Marine Corps boot camp graduations, beginning this week, will encounter federal agents checking their immigration status.
Federal agents to check immigration statuses at Parris Island graduations Read More »
The public is invited to pay their respects as an unclaimed veteran – PFC William H. Mauldin of the U.S. Army — will be laid to rest at 11 a.m., Friday, April 3 at Beaufort National Cemetery.
News Briefs: Unclaimed Veteran to be honored Friday Read More »
On Friday afternoon, March 27, the Burton Fire District, MCAS Fire and Emergency Services, Beaufort County EMS and Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported house fire in the Grays Hill community of Beaufort County.
3 displaced, 4 dogs rescued in Grays Hill fire Read More »
A Burton man was arrested last week in connection with a series of residential burglaries that occurred earlier this year in northern Beaufort County.
Burton man arrested in connection with string of burglaries Read More »
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is extending the tax filing due date for all 2025 South Carolina Individual Income Tax returns to October 15, 2026.
SCDOR extends April 15 filing deadline for SC returns Read More »
A long-discussed convocation center at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Bluffton campus cleared a key hurdle Monday, March 23, as Beaufort County Council voted 6-5 to commit $11.1 million to the project despite a prior deadlock at the committee level.
County approves $11.1M for USCB convocation center after split vote Read More »
Around 1,200 people turned out at noon for the “No Kings Day” protest in Beaufort on Saturday, March 28, carrying signs and many dressing in themed attire to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration.
More than 1,000 show up in Beaufort for ‘No Kings Day’ Read More »
