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.
YEMASSEE — Leaders from the S.C. Forestry Commission, Open Space Institute, Beaufort County Government, Jasper County Government, the SC Conservation Bank, the S.C. Office of Resilience and Open Land Trust today gathered to dedicate South Carolina’s newest publicly held land, Pocotaligo Station State Forest.
Conservation partners celebrate dedication of Pocotaligo Station State Forest Read More »
Rep. Shannon Erickson, who represents House District 124, is proudly nominating six South Carolina heroes for consideration for the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF), recognizing lives distinguished by military leadership, extraordinary valor, and service to others.
Rep. Erickson nominates 6 for SC Military Veterans Hall of Fame Read More »
Staff reports The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 Civitas Awards, recognizing local businesses, nonprofit organizations and community leaders for their contributions to the Beaufort area, on Thursday
Beaufort Chamber holds 2026 Civitas Awards Read More »
A Savannah man died Saturday, Oct. 24, in Jasper County after being struck by a vehicle while walking on Interstate 95, Jasper County Coroner Jeremiah Vaigneur said Oct. 26.
Savannah man dies after being struck on Interstate 95 Read More »
The fifth annual Beaufort County First Responder Food Drive will take place Sunday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Dec. 11, collecting nonperishable food items to benefit Bluffton Self Help and HELP of Beaufort.
Beaufort County first responders launch 5th annual food drive Read More »
Justin Jarrett, a longtime local sports journalist and founder of LowcoSports, has been hired to lead Beaufort County’s broadcast department, bringing plans to expand its audience and help residents better understand their government.
Jarrett takes helm at Beaufort County TV Read More »
Higgins Media Group, LLC, owner of The Island News, has acquired Lowcountry Weekly from its owner and publisher, Margaret Evans.
Higgins acquires Lowcountry Weekly Read More »
Petticoats from the 1800s, musical instruments from the turn of the 20th century, and other family heirlooms are dusty raw materials for USC Beaufort History majors Karina Iaffaldano and Madeline Jones during their internship at the Beaufort History Museum.
USCB interns help Beaufort History Museum recover lost stories Read More »
Halloween is just around the corner, and communities throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties are getting into the spirit with a calendar full of spooky celebrations, family-friendly festivals and plenty of opportunities for trick-or-treating.
Halloween, fall festivities fill Lowcountry calendar Read More »
Candidates outline priorities for Beaufort County’s next four years By Delayna EarleyThe Island News Beaufort County Council candidates are putting growth, infrastructure and government accountability near the top of their
ELECTION 2026: Growth, trust take center stage in County Council races Read More »
