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.
South Carolina shoppers can again take advantage of 72 hours of savings on school supplies, clothing, computers and more during the state’s annual sales tax holiday next month.
SC back-to-school tax savings holiday set for Aug. 7-9 Read More »
Michael Andersen says he will be able to continue serving on the City of Beaufort’s Parks and Tree Advisory Committee if elected to Beaufort County Council in November.
Andersen cleared to continue PTAC service Read More »
An incident report obtained directly from the Covington, Ga., Police Department provides new details about the felony case against Beaufort County Communications Manager Laura Fanelli, including allegations that she used a fraudulent email account to divert a $197,000 payment intended for a Louisiana company.
Fanelli released on $25,000 bond as felony case proceeds Read More »
One of five suspects facing decades in prison in connection with the July 4 shooting at Coligny Beach appeared in a Beaufort County courtroom Wednesday, but no bond was set for any of the defendants.
Bond hearings postponed for five defendants in Coligny Beach shooting Read More »
Beaufort Memorial is expanding women’s healthcare in the Lowcountry by adding a new nurse practitioner to its OBGYN team, according to a media release.
OBGYN Nurse Practitioner joins Beaufort Memorial Read More »
Crash occurred Friday, July 17 By Delayna EarleyThe Island News A bicyclist killed in a collision Friday morning, July 17, 2026, on Trask Parkway has been identified as a 31-year-old
Bicyclist killed in Trask Parkway crash identified as Georgia man Read More »
The Change of Watch took place Saturday, July 25, 2026, during the Commodore’s Ball at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Cori Talbert, a festival volunteer for 17 years, was selected to lead the 71st Beaufort Water Festival in 2027.
BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL: A new watch begins as Cori Talbert takes the helm for 2027 Read More »
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Lady’s Island woman.
Sheriff’s Office asks for public’s help in locating missing Lady’s Island woman Read More »
According to a media release from the City of Beaufort, street reconstruction on Craven Street in downtown Beaufort is expected to begin in the upcoming week, with base course paving tentatively scheduled for the week of Monday, July 27.
City gives update on Charles/Craven Street drainage project Read More »
Former Gov. Mark Sanford announced Thursday, July 23, he’s joining the race to replace U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham on a pledge to “get Washington’s finances back in order.”
Sanford joins crowded race for US Senate Read More »