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.
Construction crews have spent months reshaping Paris Avenue, Port Royal’s main street, as the town works through the first phase of what officials call the biggest capital project in the town’s history.
Some businesses feel the pinch as Paris Avenue streetscape project moves forward Read More »
Beaufort County residents who shop at Publix are being urged to check their freezers after the grocery chain announced a recall of selected GreenWise frozen berries because they may be contaminated with E. coli O145, a potentially dangerous strain of bacteria.
Beaufort shoppers urged to check freezers Read More »
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) staff have been asked by the SCDNR Board to gather public input regarding hunting deer with dogs, including perspectives on areas of conflict and potential solutions.
SCDNR invites public input on hunting deer with dogs Read More »
A Beaufort County man who serves as a Jasper County deputy public defender has been charged with petit larceny after state investigators allege he repeatedly stole merchandise from a Ridgeland convenience store over a period of more than two months.
Public defender charged with petit larceny Read More »
Friday afternoon, July 31, 2026, the Burton Fire District, MCAS Fire & Emergency Services, Beaufort County EMS and Sheriff’s Office, responded to a reported house fire in Grays Hill.
Trash fire spreads, damages Burton home Read More »
The Freedman Arts District has announced the appointment of Sara Miller as its new Director of Development, bringing nearly a decade of nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and event management experience to the organization’s growing mission, according to a media release.
Freedman Arts District announces new Director of Development Read More »
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Col. Neil Baxley, who serves as Commander of the Emergency Management Division, will be the featured speaker when the Lady’s Island Business & Professional Association meets at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane on Lady’s Island.
BCSO’s Baxley to speak at August LIBPA Meeting Read More »
The unexpected removal of a live oak from the patio at Luther’s Rare & Well Done has prompted Beaufort officials to consider a new public-notification process for tree removals.
Felling of Luther’s tree spurs notice plan Read More »
Beaufort County remains under a Heat Advisory as dangerously hot and humid conditions continue across the Lowcountry. While afternoon temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s, the National Weather Service says the combination of heat and humidity could push heat index values as high as 110 degrees, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses for anyone spending extended time outdoors.
Dangerous heat continues across Beaufort County as advisory remains in effect Read More »
COLUMBIA — South Carolinians said their farewells Wednesday as U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham made his last stop at the Statehouse, where his political career began 34 years ago.
Mourners say goodbye to US Sen. Lindsey Graham at SC Statehouse Read More »
