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.
By: Katharine Wilson and Seanna Adcox The South Carolina Gazette Dr. Annie Andrews has been declared South Carolina’s next U.S. senator, becoming the first Democrat in 28 years to win […]
SC elects first Democrat to US Senate in 28 years in stunning win over Trump’s pick Read More »
by Skylar Laird, SC Daily GazetteNovember 3, 2026 South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District appears headed for an automatic recount with results that could mark a major victory for Democrats in
Nancy Lacore narrowly leads Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt in 1st District contest Read More »
Polls closed across Beaufort and Jasper counties at 7:00 p.m. Refresh for updates. Staff Reports The Island News Last updated: 6:00 AM – November 4, 2026Unofficial race results annotated with
What We Know : South Carolina Election Results Read More »
Investigators believe fire started when resident was smoking while using home oxygen; neighbor pulled man from the burning camper By Delayna EarleyThe Island News A Burton man was seriously injured
Burton man seriously injured in camper fire Saturday morning Read More »
Jasper County voters had begun casting their ballots early Tuesday morning and had some advice for those who had not yet voted.
Voter asks others to ‘get your butts out and vote’ Read More »
Once again, there will be a lot to choose from this year at the annual Friends of the Beaufort Library Book Sale this weekend at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion.
Friends of Beaufort Library Book Sale returns this weekend Read More »
A collision at Okatie Highway and Palmer Grace Drive blocked the left lanes in both directions Tuesday morning, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
Crash blocks left lanes in both directions on Okatie Highway Read More »
A traffic collision on Frampton Road near Castle Hall Road in Yemassee blocked all lanes Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, according to an advisory issued by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
Crash blocks Frampton Road near Castle Hall Road in Yemassee Read More »
When The Island News sent out questionnaires to local, county and state candidates running for office in our coverage area this fall, we also gave those candidates the opportunity to run an Op-Ed, or an opinion piece, explaining why they were running for or should be elected to public office by you, the voting public.
Election 2026: The candidates in their own words Read More »
The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman found dead inside a vehicle parked near the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park playground on Saturday, Oct. 31, as Tonya Igle, 60, of Beaufort.
Coroner identifies woman found dead in vehicle at Beaufort waterfront Read More »
