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.
Knee-deep in pluff mud, racing the tide, and hauling lumber across salt marsh — this isn’t a typical day in the classroom. But for USC Beaufort marine biologist Tye Pettay, staff from the Port Royal Sound Foundation and USCB students Jude Roman and Clayton Newton, it’s exactly where learning comes alive.
USCB partners to measure salt marsh change in Port Royal Sound Read More »
State environmental officials and representatives of Coastal Waste and Recycling met with Lady’s Island residents Monday night, Jan. 26, at Coosa Elementary School to explain operations at the construction and demolition landfill on Third Point Road, review air-monitoring data and respond to ongoing odor complaints residents say have worsened in recent years.
Raising a Stink – Residents press for action at odorous Lady’s Island landfill Read More »
Staff reports The planned date for the re-opening of the intersection of Bay and Charles streets was Wednesday, Jan. 28. That date has passed and the intersection remains closed. In
Re-opening of intersection of Bay, Charles streets delayed Read More »
The Island News “Could you please speak into the mic?” That was one of a few pieces of advice former state Rep. Edie Rodgers offered to Beaufort Mayor Phil Cromer
Beaufort icons honored with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Awards Read More »
Staff reports In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, USCB will host “African American History Month 2026: Passport to Freedom 250,” a month-long series highlighting
USCB presents 2026 African American History Month: “Passport to Freedom” Read More »
10 Republicans, 4 Democrats vying for the Lowcountry’s 1st district seat By Adrian Ashford SCDailyGazette.com As U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace runs for governor, a whopping 14 candidates have announced bids to
A crowded field: 14 candidates running to replace Mace in Congress Read More »
By Delayna Earley The Island News A Beaufort County woman injured during October’s mass shooting at a St. Helena Island bar has filed a civil lawsuit alleging negligent security, unlawful
Victim in St. Helena mass shooting files lawsuit Read More »
By Delayna Earley The Island News Lady’s Island residents say a foul odor linked to the Barnwell Resources Landfill has returned months after state regulators ordered corrective action, renewing concerns
‘Unacceptable’ — Lady’s Island residents say landfill odors are disrupting daily life Read More »
By Delayna Earley The Island News Federal regulators have cited Beaufort Memorial Hospital for multiple policy violations after a woman gave birth unassisted in the hospital’s parking lot in March,
Beaufort Memorial Hospital cited by feds after woman gives birth in parking lot Read More »
By Delayna Earley The Island News A Burton teenager has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting that sent gunfire into a Lady’s Island apartment building Monday evening, Dec.
Burton man charged with attempted murder after Lady’s Island apartment shooting Read More »
