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.
Beaufort County Council members spent nearly three hours behind closed doors during a special called meeting held May 19 at the Beaufort County Government Robert Smalls Complex, ultimately taking no action once they returned to open session.
County Council holds nearly three-hour executive session during special called meeting Read More »
Former Gov. Mark Sanford said he is “stepping aside” in the race for South Carolina’s coastal 1st District, but he’ll still be on GOP primary ballots.
Former Gov. Sanford ends bid for SC’s 1st District Read More »
After months of debate, revisions and public input, Beaufort City Council gave final approval April 28 to a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals, establishing caps, enforcement rules and operating standards across the city.
Beaufort approves new short-term rental rules after months of debate Read More »
The City of Beaufort announced Wednesday, April 22 that it has hired former WSAV-TV journalist Danielle Cobb as its new Public Information Officer.
Beaufort hires Danielle Cobb as Public Information Officer Read More »
A Taste of Beaufort returns to downtown Beaufort on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, 2026, bringing together the region’s best food, local flavor, and community spirit across an expanded lineup in three unique locations.
This Weekend’s Taste of Beaufort: Bigger, tastier, better than ever Read More »
About 150 members of the community members attended a Waterfront Park Design Concept Information Meeting on Wednesday evening, April 22, at the pavilion at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort to get a closer look at the proposed options for repairs to the park.
City of Beaufort provides design options for repairs to Waterfront Park promenade Read More »
Beaufort’s new downtown social district saw a steady start during its first weekend, though city officials say it is too early to determine its overall impact.
Beaufort social district starts steady in first weekend; data still pending Read More »
It’s almost May Day, and this weekend, the community and visitors will get to celebrate with the annual Taste of Beaufort festival.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Taste of Beaufort branches out Read More »
For 20 years, Beaufort Memorial Sgt. Sarah Pellot has offered strength, leadership and a passion for safety to the organization’s security department.
Andre Elijah Washington, 17, of Burton was arrested after a domestic disturbance call took a violent turn on Tuesday morning, April 21 on Wildcat Lane off Parker Drive in Burton.
Burton teen arrested after shootout with BCSO deputies April 21 Read More »
