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.
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina’s senior senator, died Saturday evening following what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. He was 71.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’ Read More »
The total number of arrests in connection with the shooting that occurred July 4 at Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island is six as of Friday morning, July 10.
Fifth, sixth suspects arrested in connection with July 4 shooting at Coligny Beach Read More »
Dominion Energy will begin scheduled tree-trimming operations in designated areas throughout the City of Beaufort starting Monday, July 13.
Tree trimming set to start July 13 in Beaufort Read More »
Every place has its own rhythm and flow of history, oft-told stories, and wise guides. In the Beaufort area there is an abundance of places offering each, especially when it concerns the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Voices of Mather: Speaking about the life of a persistent pioneer Read More »
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s help locating a missing Burton man.
Update: missing Burton man found safe Read More »
Beaufort County Communications Manager Laura Fanelli has been released from a Georgia jail after making her first court appearance on felony charges, according to court records and Newton County jail officials.
Former South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services officer David Johnathon Shytle Jr. is facing three additional criminal charges after the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced this week that investigators had filed new allegations stemming from its ongoing investigation into his conduct while serving as a probation officer in Beaufort County.
Former Beaufort probation officer faces three new misconduct charges Read More »
Kudos to the city of Beaufort and town of Port Royal – their employees and dozens of volunteers — for providing folks, by most accounts, wonderful July 4th activities.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Fourth festivities highlight community support Read More »
Scratch Italian Kitchen + Bar in Shell Point is closing later this month and Piace Pizza, currently located on Lady’s Island, will be taking its place.
Scratch Italian Kitchen closing; Piace Pizza moving Read More »
Those who live in the Mossy Oaks area of Beaufort and Port Royal will soon have one fewer pharmacy option. The Walgreens located at 1294 Ribaut Road in Beaufort is set to close in August, with its pharmacy actually shuttering roughly two weeks from now on Wednesday, June 15, 2026.
Ribaut Road Walgreens to close in August Read More »
