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.
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 »
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.
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.
Second survivor of St. Helena mass shooting files lawsuit against Willie’s Read More »
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.
Beaufort County Council advances 500-foot gunfire buffer after bullets strike homes Read More »
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.
Maison Beaufort returns with curated Antiques, Home & Garden Show Read More »
